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Living With Mi’kma’ki in Peskewiku’s
Trees Fully Leafed Time
Peskewiku’s (July) is also known as Birds Shedding Feathers Time. The songbirds we’ve spent so much time learning about are now taking a well-deserved rest after a busy spring of migrating, building nests, laying eggs, and raising chicks. If you notice more feathers on the ground than usual, don’t be alarmed—this is perfectly natural. During this restful period, many birds molt, or shed their old feathers, to make way for fresh new ones.
Art by Loretta Gould, provided by the Mi’kmaw Moons project
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Located on Lennox Island, Epektwik, John J. Sark Memorial School has been welcoming Indigenous students through its doors since 1981.
About John J. Sark Memorial School
Named after John James Sark, a much-respected community leader and teacher, the school’s establishment would not have been possible without the perseverance of many community members.
Our Language and Culture
We aim to deepen students’ understanding of our Mi’kmaq language and culture while laying the foundation for a successful learning journey.
Learning from the Land
Drawing on the traditions of our Mi’kmaq culture, we weave land-based education and experiential activities into our curriculum at every grade level.