Introductory Mi’kmaw Basket Making Workshops with Nicole Porter and Scott Peters
Pjila’si!
The Owens is thrilled is to be collaborating with Nicole Porter of Amlamgoog and Scott Peters of We’koqma’q on two Introductory Mi’kmaw Basket Making Workshops. Both workshops will be held in the Mawita’mkw Centre, which is located in room 130 on the first floor of the Wallace McCain Student Centre, Mount Allison University, at 62 York Street, Sackville, New Brunswick.
These workshops are open to the public, but priority registration will be given to Indigenous students, staff, faculty, and community members. We encourage everyone interested in attending to sign up! The Basket Making Workshops are free, with all materials provided, but space is limited.
Workshop 1
10 October 2024
12:00-4:00 pm
Mawita’mkw Centre, WMSC 130
Workshop 2
10 October 2024
5:00-9:00 pm
Mawita’mkw Centre, WMSC 130
About the Workshop Facilitators
Nicole Porter is the Indigenous Cultural Coordinator for Amlamgoog Mi’gmaq Nation. Porter is a Mi’kmaw woman from Amlamgoog Mi’gmaq Nation and is a Mi’kmaw knowledge keeper with skills in beading, porcupine quilling, sewing, and basket weaving.
Scott Peters is the Indigenous Student Advisor for Mount Allison University. He is a Mi’kmaw person from We’koqma’q Mi’kmaw Nation in Cape Breton Island. Peters is a self-taught Mi’kmaw Basket Weaver and creates baskets in his spare time.
Venue Access Information
The Mawita’mkw Centre is located on the main floor of the Wallace McCain Student Centre. There is ramp access to the Student Centre at the York Street entrance, and the stairs have a handrail. The main floor of the Student Centre is wheelchair accessible, and there is an elevator in the building. Gendered bathrooms are located on the main floor and are wheelchair accessible.
Workshops like this are possible thanks to core funding from the New Brunswick Department of Tourism, Heritage and Culture.
