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» Go to news mainA celebration of Apuknajit, the Mid‑Winter Feast
The Indigenous Program Planning Committee of the Dal Libraries invites you to join us on Thursday, February 1, for a celebration of Apuknajit, the Mi'kmaw mid-winter feast honouring the spirit of winter. Â
We will celebrate in both Halifax and Truro with a Mi’kmaw welcome and smudging ceremony at 4:30 p.m. followed by a feast at 5:00 p.m.
Designed in consultation with Catherine Martin, Director of Indigenous Community Engagement, the menu will blend the traditional with the contemporary, including lusknikn and molasses, beef stew, and blueberry tarts. Â
Locations:
- Truro: Indigenous Community Room in the MacRae Library - Please RSVP to join us in Truro by Monday, January 29
- Halifax: Ko'jua Okuom at the Killam Library - Please RSVP to join us in Halifax by Monday, January 29
Guest Speaker:
Following the feast, at 6:00 p.m., we will listen to teachings from  who will be in person at the Truro celebration in Program Rooms 218/219. The talk will be streamed to Halifax and will include an opportunity to ask questions. Â