SYDNEY, N.S. — The Cape Breton Regional Municipality is holding an event celebrating the life of Nova Scotia Heritage Day honouree Rita Joe on Feb.
Joe, a Mi'kmaw elder and poet of We’koqma’q First Nation, was instrumental in paving the way for other Mi’kmaq authors. A residential school survivor, her greatest wish was to see more writings come from her people and “that the children would read it.”
Additionally, the municipality is holding an event celebrating Nova Scotia Heritage Day on Monday, Feb. 20, at Centre 200 from noon until 5 p.m. The Centre 200 concourse will also have a photo booth, virtual reality games and performances by Duncan Wells & the Apple in a Tree Band, magician Carmen Giorno and glow dancers Serpentine Studios. Free hot chocolate and cider will also be available.
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