Tours Available
We believe our facility will be an excellent resource to help explain, in an interactive way, the history and culture of the Mi’kmaw people. Contact Us to arrange your group / organization’s visit to the Glooscap Heritage Centre and Mi'kmaw Museum.
Admission for the Glooscap Heritage Centre and Mi'kmaw Museum:
(HST included)
$ 6.00 - Adults
$ 3.50 - Child 6 to 17 years (Under 5 free)
$ 15.00 - Family (2 Adults and Children under 18)
$ 5.00 - Senior 65 and older
$ 3.00 - School Tours (Per child)
$ 4.00 - Adult Tours (Per person, Incl. Senior Tour groups)
$ Free - To all Millbrook Band Members upon presentation of Band Card
Note: For tax exemption, please present valid status card before payment. Thank you.
The Centre has a modern Visitor Information Centre and a Gift Shop with an Aboriginal focus. The Visitor Information Centre team is ready to help you plan everything from things to see and do, places to stay and things not to miss while in Nova Scotia.
The Glooscap Heritage Centre is located in the heart of the Truro Power Centre. The Truro Power Centre is a thriving commercial real estate development owned by Millbrook First Nation and will continue to provide a positive economic impact for future generations of Millbrook Mi’kmaq.
For further information on Millbrook First Nation, please visit: www.millbrookfirstnation.net
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Tour Add-on Activities
Journey Stones
The Mi'kmaq would use stones and rocks throughout history to tell stories and leave behind messages for those who would follow. By examining some of the traditional symbols we get a better understanding of how the Mi'kmaq communicated before there was a written language. Participants will get an oppritunity to create their own symbol and draw it on a rock so that they too can carry it to tell their own story.
Cost: $3.00 per person
Recommended Ages: 7 and up
Dream catchers
Dream catchers originated in the Ojibway culture and have come to be known as a symbol of Native American unity. Dreamcatchers, which are a hoop with a woven web, are said to represent the spider’s web and when used over a bed or window can protect sleeping children from nightmares.
Cost: $15.00 per person
Recommended Ages: 13 and up
Time required: 1 hour
Talking Sticks
Since long ago the talking stick has been instrumental in keeping order and teaching us respect for others. You will select your own stick; personalize it by using beautiful beads and paint, hence creating your own unique design. Natural leather ties and feathers are attached to the end.
Cost: $7.00 per person. (Minimum 5 participants)
Recommended Ages: All ages
Time Required: 1 hour
Play Waltes
Waltes is a traditional Mi’kmaw game played with bone or antler dice and a hardwood bowl. This game is normally played with just two people but the GHC staff have adapted it to play with larger groups and incorporate discussion about traditional values while teaching how to play the game.
Cost: Free
Recommended Ages: All ages
Time Required: 20-30 minutes
Hear Kluskap Legends
Our staff knows many different Kluskap legends and enjoy sharing them with interested listeners.
Cost: Free
Recommended Ages: All ages
Time Required: 20-30 minutes
Scavenger Hunt
We have scavenger hunts for every grade level and small rewards to the first to complete it.
Cost: Free
Recommended Ages: All ages
Time Required: 15 – 20 minutes
Hand Drum Demonstration
Joe Sylliboy, member of 'A Tribe Called Mi'kmaq,' 'Sunrise Scouts,' and coordinator of Millbrook's Youth Drum group 'High Tide Society' can introduce the importance of the drum and songs to the culture, answer questions about Powwow culture and give a demonstration.
Cost: Free
Recommended Ages: All ages
Time Required: 15-20 minutes
Powerpoint Presentations
Our staff can deliver a powerpoint presentation on many curriculum topics such as: the Residential School System, Powwow Culture, Early Contact, Indian Act Ammendments, Legends, Treaty Rights, and the importance of using respectful language.
Cost: Free
Recommended Ages: Varies based on presentation
Time: 30 minutes to an hour
Hands-on Early Tools Presentation
The GHC has a working collection that students can handle. Touch furs, reproduction tools, porcupine quills, sweetgrass and many other cultural items to reinforce learning about the long and rich cultural history of the Mi'kmaq.
Cost: Free
Recommended Ages: All ages
Time Required: 30 Minutes
Drum Making Workshop
Garrett Gloade and Joe Sylliboy can help you assemble your own hand drum. They provide all the materials you cut rawhide lace, punch holes, and stitch your drum together.
Cost: $100
Recommended Ages: 12 and up
Time Required: 2.5 hours
Advanced booking is required on all activities |
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