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Mawio'mi

A virtual event at Saint Mary's University.

The Saint Mary's Indigenous community with Student Affairs and Services is pleased to release a digital repository of Mawio'mi videos to celebrate Indigenous peoples, their history and traditions.

The term Mawio'mi refers to a gathering of Mi'kmaw people to celebrate life. Sometimes referred to as a Powwow, this event includes Indigenous ceremony, storytelling, dance, drumming and gathering with friends and family. Since 2018 Saint Mary's has hosted a Mawoi'mi on-campus but given COVID-19 health and safety protocols this year, we have shifted our celebrations to take place digitally. 

A man singing and drumming.

Yo Wei Hi Ya

Indigenous Student Advisor and Religious Studies Lecturer, Pipukwes Latto’law (Raymond Gilbert Sewell) plays a traditional L’nu intertribal song. The song is played at Mawita'nej as a means of sharing culture.
Robert Summerby-Murray

A Welcome from Dr. Robert Summerby-Murray

The President of Saint Mary's actively engages with the L’nu community, attending events & supporting initiatives.

Ursula Johnson Storytelling

Ursula can transport the audience into lush storytelling landscapes. Listen now to "Mosquito and Thunder Beings" (Opens in Soundcloud).
A woman reciting a poem.

Poetry Performance from Killa Ch'aska Atencio

Killa is an excellent poet and writer who visits SMU often with exceptional poetic performances.

Drumming circle

Michael R. Denny and Stoney Bear

This group has played at our gatherings for many years. The SMU community always loves to dance and share in their good drum medicine. Tahoe. Wela’lioq.

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A fire of logs.

Richard Simon Taylor Poem

Poetry and storytelling are at the heart of L’nu culture. Richard is no stranger to the heartbeat or to campus. Whether stopping by for a chat or performing, Richard puts great energy and passion into life.

A picture of a bear sitting on a rock.

Shalan Joudry Podcast

Shalan’s work is amazing and explores language and art brilliantly. We’d like to highlight Km+tkinu (Homeland) at our Mawita'nej.

Listen now.

More podcasts.

A drumming circle

Garrett Gloade - Drum Keeper & Iron Tide

Beautiful drumming and dancing are important to send prayers to the creator. Welta'q, msit.

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Image of indigenous symbols and colours

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