We are in the search for past participants of the youth Mabou Dancers square set. This is the Mabou Ceilidh 50th anniversary. Let's celebrate!

Start the summer off right thanks to this special offer courtesy of our new partnership with Island Chiropractic!

A’ Ghàidhlig Anns A’ Cheòl “Gaelic in the Music” Fear an Taighe Goiridh Dòmhnallach will welcome you to the first concert of the summer series. Goiridh is a renowned Gaelic speaker, singer and composer of Gaelic songs. He will enlighten us on the deep rooted connection between our Gaelic language and our traditional Cape Breton music. Fine examples of the “Gaelic in the Music” are tonight’s guests: accompanist and soloist Dougie MacPhee (piano), Howie MacDonald (fiddle), and Kevin Dugas (pipes). The evening will also feature traditional step dancing by our Féis instructors Maggie MacNeil and Andy MacMullin. Admission: $15 | Children 14 & Under $5 Tickets must be purchased at the door on a first come first served basis. Doors open 7pm Performers: Dougie MacPhee (piano) Howie MacDonald (fiddle) Kevin Dugas (pipes). www.feisaneilein.ca

Did you know that on July 1st from 10:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m. there will be artisan demonstrations by local chainsaw carver, Marc Timmons, and woodturning demonstrations by Hugh Ross? Come support your local artisans on the Port Hawkesbury Waterfront this Canada Day! 🇨🇦

This incredible duo includes a handcrafted sculpture by Cape Breton Marble Carvings and leather vase by Leather Works By Jolene. So much talent on our island #ilovecbcraft

Attention potters – we will be placing an order with Tucker's Pottery for clay by June 28th and the order will be delivered to the Centre in Sydney. If you would like to order clay or other supplies, please email diane@capebretoncraft.com and we can add it to our order. Please spread the word to other potters that may be interested. Thank you! 😎

Here's a peek inside the NSARM (NS Archives and Records Management)

Lots of summer fun at the library!

Fifty years ago this month, thirteen Mi’kmaw men embarked on a historic thousand-mile trip in two war canoes from Potlotek, Unama'ki to Expo '67 in Montreal. Today we're sharing several photos from the launch of this incredible journey. The paddlers were Arthur Johnson, Greg Johnson, Norman Basque, Eddie Kabatay, Adrian Morris, John Sylliboy, Valerian Marshall, Ernest Johnson, Gordon Patles, Peter Kabatay, Ray Googoo, George Francis, and George Johnson. Image Credit: Canoes leave for Expo 67, 1967. Photograph by Abbass Studios. Reference number: B-7295.