Sharing Mi’kmaq and Acadian history on Prince Edward Island
CANADA, June 17 – Immediately, the exhibit Unearthing the Previous: Archaeological Discoveries on Prince Edward Island was formally launched on the Acadian Museum in Miscouche.
The exhibit options artifacts unearthed at 4 Acadian and Mi’kmaq websites throughout Prince Edward Island:
- Pointe-Aux-Vieux (Low Level)
- Havre Saint-Pierre (St. Peters Harbour)
- Nikani-ika’taqank (Ram Island)
- Pituamkek (Hog Island)
June is Nationwide Indigenous Historical past Month, making this the best alternative to teach Islanders concerning the wealthy historical past of the Mi’kmaq and Acadians in PEI.
“We invite all Islanders to find this thrilling exhibition and be taught extra about Prince Edward Island’s various historical past. In celebration of Nationwide Indigenous Peoples Day, we’re pleased to supply free admission to the Acadian Museum from June 17-21.”
– Premier Dennis King
Unearthed artifacts inform the various tales of a location by way of time. On this case, the websites maintain 2000 years of Mi’kmaq cultural historical past and 300 years of Acadian cultural historical past.
“We’re very happy with the profitable launch of this spectacular exhibition and the participation of the Acadian and Mi’kmaq communities,” mentioned PEI Museum and Heritage Basis government director Matthew McRae. “Exhibitions of this caliber are a uncommon deal with on PEI and I encourage all residents and guests to find what it’s wish to be an archaeologist and the a whole bunch of great artifacts on show and that had been, till lately, hidden within the floor.”
Youngsters visiting the museum will obtain a replica of the exercise e book Archaeology in Motion, which introduces readers to the observe of archeology and focuses on Island historical past.
The exhibit was developed collaboratively between the provincial authorities and the Prince Edward Island Museum and Heritage Foundation. It runs till September 4, 2022.
Museum hours:
September to June
Tuesday to Friday: 10:00 a.m. to five:00 p.m.
Sundays: 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
*Open Monday, June 20
July and August
Daily: 10:00 a.m. to five:00 p.m.
Media contact:
Nicole Yeba
Government Council Workplace
Bilingual Senior Communications Officer
ntyeba@gov.pe.ca
