- Painting
- Drawing/Sketching
- Jewelry Making
- Regalia Making
- Wood Carving
- Stone Carving
- Wood Burning
- Basket Making
- Beading
- Quill Art
- Rock Art
- Bark Art
- Embroidery
- Engraving
- Mixed media
- Etc.
What is the Cost?
No fee is required. We are non-profit and seek grants and funding to operate so that we can deliver our services in an economically blind nature – free to all clients.For More Information
- The next initiative and who to contact will be announced in the near future.
E’lioq Visual Arts Studio Report – August 2022- July 2023.docx
Film Team
Connie LaSaga and Eric White, Film Professionals
Production Management
Coordinator of Film Projects– Eli White
Contact For More Information
Email Eli White at ewhiteflatbayband@gmail.com or leave a phone message at 709-647-1370.
A Better Place: 8-Part Short Film Series
With a financial contribution from Canadian Heritage, the Flat Bay Inc. (No’kmaq Village) has been delivering Mi’Kmaw Language teachings since 2015.
As part of the language teachings, students were given an assignment to develop this 8-part short film series, A Better Place. NOTE: Please realize that any errors in pronunciation are due to the processes of student learning to speak the Mi’Kmaw language.
Many Indigenous cultures, including the Newfoundland Mi’Kmaq have adopted the Seven Grandfather Teachings for self-actualization, and personal and cultural development.
The teachings originate from the Anishinaabe people. It is an ancient set of teachings of human conduct in society usually passed on by Elders.
The issue of abandonment is very real and one that plagued our people for generations and still impacts our People today.
In this 8-part series, the issue of abandonment is the core issue that tested Denny all along his life path of attempting to master the grandfather teachings, through hard life experiences and lessons.
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In this film, part 1- INTRODUCTORY FILM, introduces the main character (Denny) who after a long journey of trial and tribulations finally earns his Pipe as a promise to his dying father. Before he accepts his Pipe, he asks to review his past. Here, we get a glimpse of the Elder Denny at age six, when he became abandoned by his mother and again at age sixteen when he endured the death of his father.
In this film, part 2- HUMILITY, Denny reconnects with his mother, Nita. After being disappointed once again, Denny is humbled by his young neighbor, Tate.
In this film, part 3- HONESTY, Denny is struggling with becoming a young father. At the risk of losing his family, his wife Nikkia implores him to be honest with himself and his past.
In this film, part 4- TRUTH, Denny has to decide to tell a hard truth or forever lose his wife Nikkia and son, Glenn.
In this film, part 5- RESPECT, Denny struggles with his fear of abandonment. When Nikkia’s best friend Cheyenne comes to help out, his growing distrust for women causes him to learn the teaching of respect the hard way.
In this film, part 6- BRAVERY, Denny is inspired by the strength and bravery of his wife Nikkia and finds the courage to stop drinking.
In this film, part 7- LOVE, Denny learns the power of unconditional love.
In this film, part 8- WISDOM, Denny reconnects with Tate and reviews his life experiences that led him to develop the wisdom of an Elder.
Documentaries & Documented Events
As a method of preserving cultural history and socio-economic progress, we develop documentaries by Mi’Kmaw people with lived experience. We do not use professional actors.
The oppression of Mi’Kmaw identity played a silent yet significant role in crime, violence, and social change in Newfoundland. This video features interviews with members of the Mi’Kmaq community from Newfoundland, talking about their personal experiences, and that of their families and friends in regard to the time of the Oppression of the Mi’Kmaw people.
10th Anniversary of the BSG Annual Powwow
Leading up to the Grand Entry of the 10th Annual Flat Bay Powwow, members of the community were presented with awards, medals, and gifts. This video highlights some of those events and the speeches of distinguished guests, and then is followed by a taste of the festivities after the Grand Entry. This took place on Saturday, July 9, 2016. Special guests and performances included: Master of Ceremonies: George Paul, Host Drum: Birch Creek, Community Drum: Strong Women Drum Group, Second Drum: Stoney Bear, Guest Drum: Sky River, Introductory Music: Symmetric Immortality by Curious Inversions from the album Schoolyard Crows (2003). Used under a Creative Commons license (CC-BY-SA-NC). Available at: http://www.kahvi.org/releases.php?rel… Video and images captured by Eric White, Chad Thorne, and W. Evan Butler.
The Bay St. George Mi’Kmaq Cultural Revival Committee (BSGMCRC) and No’kmaq Village are proud to present the official film for the 2017 Bay St. George Powwow. Featuring dancers, singers, drummers and more, this film offers a glimpse into what a powwow is, and why year after year, thousands of visitors continue to flock to Flat Bay, Newfoundland for this three-day celebration. The BSGMCRC and No’kmaq Village would like to thank our Green Team and SWASP students for their assistance on this production—Eric White, Jacob MacDonald, Michael Young, Dylan Legge, and Destiny Cook. Wela’lioq!
Qalipu First Nation Band Enrollment Process
Student Films
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Conservation Corps Newfoundland and Labrador has created a commemorative WWI video series, “Answering the Call: 100 Years Later.” This video features Eric White, who shares a story about a veteran from his home community of Flat Bay, NL: Frederick White.
As a result of our partnerships with imagineNATIVE, various students over the years were mentored by our film team to develop short films.
A film created by the Green Team in conjunction with Captive Expressions, showcasing advancements in heating technologies, and their impacts on the environment.
Captive Expressions Film Studio Report – August 2022- July 2023.docx
Mi’Kmaw Language Classes
Every year we offer a range of weekly on-line classes for Mi’Kmaw language learners of all levels. We have partnered with other bands who provide free access to a computer station for community members who may not have access to computers or the internet at their homes.What is the Cost?
No fee is required. We are non-profit and seek grants and funding to operate so that we can deliver our services in an economically blind nature – free to all clients.Flat Bay Mi’Kmaw Language Apprentice
Facilitator of Mi’Kmaw Language – Marcella Williams
Since 2015, we have been apprenticing Marcella Williams to become a fluent Mi’Kmaw language instructor. Marcella’s understanding of the language is nearing the fluent level, as she has studied diligently. Marcella is very adept at developing and facilitating lesson plans under the mentorship of some of the best Mi’Kmaw language instructors in Atlantic Canada.Two Thousand Hours: Speaking Mi’Kmaw in Newfoundland and Labrador
Marcella Williams
https://theindependent.ca/news/qa/two-thousand-hours-speaking-mikmaq-in-newfoundland-and-labrador/
To Register for Online Classes or For More Information
Email Marcella Williams at marcellawilliamsflatbay@gmail.com or leave a phone message at 709-647-1370.
Mi’Kmaw Language Learners Facebook Site
Since 2018, the Flat Bay Band Inc. and Mi’Kmaw Heritage Research and Restoration Association (MHRRA) have been collectively supporting the Mi’Kmaw Language Learners Facebook page, where almost 3,000 members participate in learning and sharing the Smith Francis versions of the beautiful Mi’Kmaw language. MHRRA supports specialized training and public education via exhibits, publications, documentaries, workshops, curriculum development, lectures, and ceremonies to promote the learning of the Mi’Kmaw language culture through understanding of how it relates to Mi’kma’ki.
Our Language Mentors
We typically receive instruction, mentorship, and translations from some of the best in Atlantic Canada:Dr. Bernie Francis
Speak Mi’Kmaw The Winter Months A Glimpse of Bernie doing Language Camps in Newfoundland The Burnt Church Song Bernie Singing Amazing Grace for One of our EldersCurtis Michael
Who is Curtis Michael? Curtis Makes Learning Fun The Four Seasons in Mi’Kmaw A Glimpse of Curtis doing Language Camps in Newfoundland MHRRA and Flat Bay Partnerships with Curtis Michael Curtis Singing a little Song on his Way to NewfoundlandIda Denny
Nukumi and Fire ZellaWhat is the Cost?
No fee is required. We as a non-profit seek grants and funding to operate so that we can deliver our services in an economically blind nature – free to all clients.Mi’Kmaw Heritage Research & Restoration Association (MHRRA) Partnership
Chair, MHHRA and Volunteer Chief Executive
– Delina Petit Pas
To Register for the MHHRA Site
Go to: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1820676534878504Contact or More Information
Email Delina at petitpas.mikmawheritage@gmail.com