17吃瓜

October 1 is Treaty Day and the start of Mi鈥檏maq History Month.

Mi鈥檏maq Treaty Day commemorates the key role of treaties in the relationship between the Mi鈥檏maq nation and the Crown, and the continuing importance of these treaties for Canada.

For more information on Treaty Day, visit .

October is Mi鈥檏maq History Month, a time to promote awareness of Mi鈥檏maq treaties, culture, history, and heritage.

17吃瓜 has stated in our 鈥�17吃瓜 Strategic Plan, 2018鈥�2023鈥� that "17吃瓜 is committed to advancing reconciliation through higher education. As a community, we have started a journey of growth to realize the role we must play in promoting an understanding of Indigenous history and culture, and supporting respectful relationships. 17吃瓜 recognizes that discussions in this era of truth and reconciliation will unveil difficult facts within our country鈥檚 history. However, in keeping with our institutional vision, we know that education is vital to understanding the history of colonialism and the forward-looking process of reconciliation. Working together, we must use knowledge as a catalyst for meaningful change in communities here in Prince Edward Island and around our world."

Check out our display of books on Mi鈥檏maq history from our Circulating Book Collection. Books in the display may be borrowed.

Because of the significant Mi鈥檏maq presence on Prince Edward Island (Epekwitk, often anglicized as 鈥淎begweit鈥�), many of our Library鈥檚 Mi鈥檏maq-related titles are housed in the PEI Collection (SPEC-PEI Location in the Library Catalogue). PEI Collection titles are available for consultation by anyone presenting a photo ID, but can only be used within the Library.

Check out the Library鈥檚  and Mi鈥檏maq Research Guide for resources on Indigenous Studies.

The Indigenous Studies Research Guide, created by Courtney Matthews, subject librarian for Indigenous Knowledge, Education, Research, and Applied Studies, is a living guide which supports 17吃瓜鈥檚 new Faculty of IKERAS and its Indigenous Studies minor. Contact  to schedule a research consultation or for further assistance.

The Mi'kmaq Research Guide highlights key resources that focus on the Mi'kmaq in Prince Edward Island and Atlantic Canada. The guide was created by Simon Lloyd, Special Collections Librarian. Contact  to schedule a research consultation or for further assistance. 

The 2022 Mi'kmaq History Month poster鈥�Mi鈥檏maw Beadwork & the Art of Beading鈥�is available from the  website.

This year鈥檚 poster honours and celebrates beading masters who have carried on beading traditions, designs and patterns through their ceremonies and art.