Islanders have an opportunity to see traditional Mi'kmaw basket-weaving in action and learn about the history of Mi'kmaw baskets at a Charlottetown coffee shop this month. Elders Joe John Sanipass and Keptin James Bernard at the first of four Mi'kmaw basket-weaving demonstrations at Receiver Coffee this August. People coming by have a chance to see a basket being put together, as well as learn about the history of Mi'kmaw basket-weaving. Keptin James Bernard demonstrates Mi'kmaw basket-weaving at his workshop on Lennox Island. "Customers were curious, many sat and watched the weaving, and some came to ask the elders about the process of weaving and its significance to Mi'kmaw culture," she said.

Source: CBC News August 14, 2021 09:00 UTC