Unsettling Our Settler Ways: Looking at the Waters of Mahone Bay

Join us for a special and informative evening at the Chester Playhouse!

Do you love where you live so much that you are inspired to learn more? We all love the rich beauty of Mahone Bay's islands and waters, but there is also history that many of us know little about. 

In this thought-provoking talk, Dr. Margaret JA Knickle examines her settler roots using what she's learned about Mi'kmaw history in the area. The discussion explores how much of what we understand about where we are from is based on our colonial biases and prejudices. Dr. Knickle also examines the role and responsibility of settlers in decolonization, truth, reconciliation, and authentic Indigenous allyship. 

The evening includes drumming, singing, and discussion from All Nations Drum, a women’s big drum group based in Mi’kma’ki.