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Kay MacDonald Gaelic Songs
T-686 · Item
Part of Sound and Moving Image Collection

Item is an audio recording of Kay MacDonald, New Waterford (N.S), singing a selection of Gaelic songs.

Featuring:

Mo Mhàthair
Gaol nan Cruinneag
Mo Dhachaidh
A' Chruinneag Ìleach
Mo Ribhinn Chaoimhneil
Am Falbh Thu Leam, a'Ribhinn Og
Mo Mhàli Bheag Òg
Càite Bheil I ann am Muile

CBI Radio
T-252 · Item · 3 Jun. 1977

The file consists of audio recordings of ​a CBC radio program "Morningside" - with guest speakers​, Elizabeth May from Baddeck, Ken MacKay marine biologist, Bernard LeLanne Chef, and Winnie Chafe and Doug MacPhee in Scottish Music.​

Scrapbook 67
Scrapbook 67 · Item · n.d.

Item is a scrapbook in two parts (A & B). Scrapbook A contains an article titled "The Music of the Pipes" by George B. Lowe.

SD-99 · Item · 1975
Part of Sarah Denny Cultural Collection

This record features performances and announcements at an Elders Conference that was held in Antigonish in 1975.

SIDE A:
0:00-1:23- Ko'jua Jukwaluk song
1:24-2:57- Ko'jua- Jukwaluk Kwejijwow
2:58-4:17- Ko'jua
4:18-5:30- Ko'jua
5:31-7:07- Announcements
7:08-8:40- Championship/tie breakers/ announcements
8:41-9:16- Ko'jua
9:17-10:20-Announcements
10:22-11:38- Ko'jua- Peter Googoo
11:39-13:00- Ko'jua - Peter Googoo
13:01-13:23- Ko'jua- Noel R Denny
13:24-14:15- Ko'jua- Noel R Denny
14:16-15:44- Ko'jua- Stephen Stevens Jipo’l
15:45-16:18- Ko'jua- Stephen Jipo’l
16:19- 16:45- Ko'jua - Stephen Jipo’l
16:46-18:35- Announcements
18:36-18:58- Ko'jua- Peter Battiste
18:59-19:34- Ko'jua- Peter Battiste
19:35-20:06- Ko'jua - Peter Battiste
20:07-21:18- Ko'jua- Noel R. Denny
21:19-21:53- Ko'jua- Noel R Denny
21:54-22:40- Ko'jua - Noel R Denny
22:50- 23:33- Ko'jua- Stephen Stevens
23:34-24:04- Ko'jua- Stephen Stevens
24:05-24:31- Ko'jua- Stephen Stevens
24:32-26:21- Ko'jua - Mise’l Paul- Michael Paul
26:22-27:08- Ko'jua- Mise’l Paul - Michael Paul
27:09-28:21- Ko'jua- Michael Paul
28:22-29:16- Ko'jua - Noel P Denny
29:17-29:50- Ko'jua - Noel P Denny
29:51-30:38- Ko'jua- Noel P Denny

SIDE B:
0:00-0:53- Ko'jua- Charles Marshall
0:53-1:45- Ko'jua- Charles Marshall
1:46-2:25- Ko'jua- Charles Marshall
2:26- 3:58- Announcements
3:59- 6:00- Harmonica- Stephen Stevens- Waltz
6:04-7:29- Neskawimkewey
7:30-8:23- Gaelic Song
8:24-19:21- Announcements
19:22- 28:29- Group Hymns

Sarah Denny
SD-46 · Item · 1980
Part of Sarah Denny Cultural Collection

Sarah Denny is providing commentary of an earlier recording which is composited of traditional Mi’kmaw songs and chants, along with interviews and hymns with Sarah Denny, Noel P Denny, Michael Paul. Sarah explains the nature of chants, celebrations, dances in Mi'kmaq culture.

Part A:
0:00-1:08- Ko’jua - Noel P Denny
1:09-1:35- Ko’jua- Noel P Denny
1:36-6:40- Sarah Denny Interview on chants
6:41-6:51- Ko’jua- Noel P Denny
6:52-9:40- Sarah explains “Ta’o’”
9:42-10;07- Ko’jua - Noel P Denny
10:08-16:56- Sarah explains celebrations and dances
16:57- 17:08- Ko’jua- Noel P Denny
17:09-24:05- Sarah- How Where she learned how to chant
24:06-24:49- Sarah- cheer on/ encouragement
24:50-25:39- Ko’jua - Noel P Denny
25:40-30:53- Sarah- How one learned and what they had to do

Part B:
0:00-3:29- Sarah Denny Explaining Feast
3:30-3:59- Hymn- Noel P Denny
4:00-6:09- Sarah Denny- Ko’jua
6:10-8:19- Wapikatji’j- Sarah Denny
8:20-9:20- Ko’jua - Sarah Denny (Michael Paul chant)
9:21-12:01- I’ko Sarah Denny
12:02-21:50- Michael Paul- Ko’jua- Sarah explains- Several Songs
21:51-31:01- Interview with Noel P Denny/ Several Songs

SD-441 · Item · 1990-2003
Part of Sarah Denny Cultural Collection

This record features various Elders sharing their stories in the Mi'kmaw language including Anthony Morris, Nancy Googoo, Nora Bernard, Bernie Marshall, William Googoo, Sandy Julien, Joey Gould, Bridget Denny, and Margaret Johnson (Dr. Granny). The recording was produced for the Centre of Excellence within the Eskasoni School Board, by Mi'kmaq Wowkwis Video Productions which was operated by Aluin Marshall and Barry Bernard.

Eskasoni Treaty Day 2
SD-375 · Item · 1996
Part of Sarah Denny Cultural Collection

This record is a continuation of the Eskasoni's Treaty Day in SD-374. It includes other local artists performing non-traditional and traditional songs in Eskasoni, NS.

Eskasoni Treaty Day 1
SD-374 · Item · 1996
Part of Sarah Denny Cultural Collection

This record consists of Eskasoni’s Treaty Day. Elizabeth Marshall does an opening speech followed by Chief Blair Francis, and John Morgin the Mayor of the Cape Breton Municipality. Then Elizabeth honours people from Eskasoni such as Sarah Denny, Rita Joe, Margaret Johnson (Doctor Granny), Mardina Marshall, Pauline Paulette, Wilfred Prosper, Joe B. Marshall, Mike Marshall, George Francis, Elizabeth Francis and others. Then there is a feast and various local artists perform such as Bernie Francis.

SD-362 · Item · 2003
Part of Sarah Denny Cultural Collection

The record consists of the opening night speeches of The National Aboriginal Dance Symposium titled “Wapnalti’k Amalkaltik– In The East We Dance Event” at the Sarah Denny Memorial Center.

SD-318 · Item · 1990-2004
Part of Sarah Denny Cultural Collection

This record consists of a collage of video recordings filmed by Joel Denny's company Kiwniq Recording and Production which was located in Eskasoni.

The first clip is of Susan Marshall telling a story about Fleas/headlice at an Elders Meeting. The second clip consists of Caroline Gould holding her waltes set and explaining in Mi'kmaq the history of the specific waltes. The third clip is of the Eskasoni Mi’kmaq Dancers dancing the Partridge dance which is a man’s dance. The final clip is of Wilfred Prosper and Victor Elik, who talk about the need of the meeting which is to review and revise biblical words because many people don’t know them such as Se’sus, Lolap, etc.

Mala Mass
SD-222 · Item · 2000
Part of Sarah Denny Cultural Collection

Masses have taken place in Malagwatch and other locations for generations, but the Mala Mass gathering which is demonstrated in this record was started by Noel R. Denny in the late 1970s. He created these gatherings with the intention of feeding the Mi’kmaq people and elders with the help of his family. The stone chapel that the recording shows in the background was constructed by Noel R. Denny, Joel Denny, and Noel Joseph Gould. The altar was built by Noel R. Denny and Noel Joseph Gould.

The event in the video consists of a mass with the Eskasoni Choir present, a feast which was cooked by the Denny Family and other families, and a bingo game which was done to help fundraise for the next year’s Mala Mass. The Mala Mass continues to be held at Malagwatch in the month of September every year.

Xmass Daddies 10-99
SD-210 · Item · 1999
Part of Sarah Denny Cultural Collection

This record features the Daddies Christmas event that takes place in Eskasoni to raise donations for people who need money during the holidays. There is a mix of traditional and non-traditional music including karaoke performances and Richard Poulette singing on the guitar.

Xmass 08-99
SD-208 · Item · 1999
Part of Sarah Denny Cultural Collection

This record features the Daddies Christmas event that takes place in Eskasoni to raise donations for people who need money during the holidays. There is a mix of traditional and non-traditional music including karaoke performances. Bernie Francis, The Relatives, Joel Denny, Katalin Denny, and other perform.

Xmass 07-99
SD-207 · Item · 1999
Part of Sarah Denny Cultural Collection

This depicts the Daddies Christmas event that takes place in Eskasoni to raise donations for people who need money during the holidays. There is a mix of traditional and non-traditional music including karaoke performances. George Paul, Tom Sylliboy, Bernie Francis, and different groups like the Eskasoni Choir and individuals perform.

Xmas 04-98
SD-204 · Item · 1998
Part of Sarah Denny Cultural Collection

This depicts the Daddies Christmas event of 1998 that takes place in Eskasoni to raise donations for people who need money during the holidays. There is a mix of traditional and non-traditional music including karaoke performances. Lee Cremo, Tom Sylliboy, Moony Francis, Stephen Christmas, John Poulette, members of The Relatives, and others perform in this video.

Xmass 03-98 (98)
SD-203 · Item · 1998
Part of Sarah Denny Cultural Collection

This depicts the Daddies Christmas event of 1998 that takes place in Eskasoni to raise donations for people who need money during the holidays. There is a mix of traditional and non-traditional music including karaoke performances. The Relatives, John Poulette, Moony Francis, George Paul, Lee Cremo, Tom Sylliboy, Stephen Christmas, Kenny Lafford, and others perform.

Xmass Daddies 02-98
SD-202 · Item · 1998
Part of Sarah Denny Cultural Collection

This record depicts the Daddies Christmas event of 1998 that takes place in Eskasoni to raise donations for people who need money during the holidays. There is a mix of traditional and non-traditional music including karaoke performances. Lee Cremo, Tom Sylliboy, Stephen Christmas, John Poulette, Bernie Francis, Kenny Lafford, Arlene Stevens, Katalin Denny, Elias Sylliboy, and others perform.

Xmass/daddies 01-98
SD-201 · Item · 1998
Part of Sarah Denny Cultural Collection

This record depicts the Daddies Christmas event of 1998 that takes place in Eskasoni to raise donations for people who need money during the holidays. There is a mix of traditional and non-traditional music including karaoke performances. People who are identified in this video are Lee Cremo, Tom Sylliboy, Stephen Christmas, John Poulette, Bernie Francis, Kenny Lafford, Katalin Denny, and Wilfred Prosper.

L'nui-npisun
SD-197 · Item · 1999
Part of Sarah Denny Cultural Collection

This recording features Elder Sarah Denny and her daughters of Eskasoni demonstrating how she gathers and prepares the most used medicines among the Mi'kmaq. This recording was created for the Centre of Excellence within the Eskasoni School Board, by Joel Denny's Kewnig Recording Production.

Waltestamk
SD-196 · Item · 2000
Part of Sarah Denny Cultural Collection

Created for the Centre of Excellence in Eskasoni, this recording features Mary Rose Gould, her daughters and grandchildren playing waltes. The recording was produced by Joel Denny's Kewnig Recording Production Company for the Eskasoni School Board.
00:00 - 02:08 - Mary Rose Gould speaking to the camera
02:09 - 15:52 - Joanne Poulette and Bella Battiste playing waltes while Mary Rose Gould watches and explains the game. Mary Rose Gould speaks directly to the camera during this part of the video.
15:52 - 20:22 - Leanne Battiste and Alcina Denny playing waltes while Mary Rose Gould watches and explains the game.
20:23 - 24:00 - Joanne Poulette and Frances Battiste playing waltes while Mary Rose Gould watches and explains the game.
24:01 - 24:56 - Bella Battiste and a boy playing waltes while Mary Rose Gould watches and explains the game.
24:57 - 27:08 - Mary Rose Gould speaking to the camera.

SD-19 · Item · 1975
Part of Sarah Denny Cultural Collection

This record contains various traditional and non-traditional cover songs sung in the Mi'kmaw language by Sarah Denny, Noel R. Denny and Janice Denny at the Rebecca Cohn Auditorium in Halifax, NS on August 21, 1975.
0:00-2:25- Yellow Bird (Sung in Mi’kmaq)- Sarah Denny
2:35-5:17- Friendship song- Sarah Denny
5:20-7:35- Celebration Song (I’ko’)- Janice Denny
7:42-8:30- Ko’jua - Noel R. Denny
8:40-9:45- Ko’jua- Sarah Denny
9:53-10:13- Thanks to audience

Day 3 Third Tape
SD-184 · Item · 2003
Part of Sarah Denny Cultural Collection

This record features the closing ceremony from the Wapnalti'k Amalkalti'k-”In the East We Dance Event" at the Sarah Denny Memorial Centre in Eskasoni, NS. It also includes various Indigenous performances from the second day of the event.

Day 3 Second Tape
SD-183 · Item · 2003
Part of Sarah Denny Cultural Collection

This record features the closing ceremony from the Wapnalti'k Amalkalti'k-”In the East We Dance Event" at the Sarah Denny Memorial Centre in Eskasoni, NS.

Day 2 Last Performances
SD-181 · Item · 2003
Part of Sarah Denny Cultural Collection

This record features Indigenous performances, including from the Haida Nation, from the Wapnalti'k Amalkalti'k-”In the East We Dance Event" at the Sarah Denny Memorial Centre in Eskasoni, NS. It includes performances that took place on the second day of the event.

Day 2 Performance #9
SD-180 · Item · 2003
Part of Sarah Denny Cultural Collection

This record features Indigenous performances from the Wapnalti'k Amalkalti'k-”In the East We Dance Event" at the Sarah Denny Memorial Centre in Eskasoni, NS. It includes performances that took place on the second day of the event.

SD-174 · Item · 2003
Part of Sarah Denny Cultural Collection

This record features Indigenous performances, including the Le La La Dancers, from the Wapnalti'k Amalkalti'k-”In the East We Dance Event" at the Sarah Denny Memorial Centre in Eskasoni, NS. It includes performances that took place at the end of the second day of the event.

SD-163 · Item · 2003
Part of Sarah Denny Cultural Collection

This record consists of the closing speeches of The National Aboriginal Dance Symposium titled “Wapnalti’k Amalkaltik– In The East We Dance Event” at the Sarah Denny Cultural Center. Speakers include but are not limited to Chief Blair Francis, Phil Fontaine, Mary Rose Julian, Beverly Jeddore, and Grand Chief Ben Sylliboy. The speeches include a reading of Rita Joe’s poem about Sarah Denny, a presentation of the Denny family’s wampum belt, and the presentations focused on Sarah Denny’s family and Council Members.

Wapnaqn Dice (Replica)
SD-1417 · Item · 2015
Part of Sarah Denny Cultural Collection

This is a set of replica Wapnaqn dice based on the Denny family’s original 1911 set, which are used by Mi’kmaq communities in a game to determine community business and when they would go hunting. Also included is the leather pouch used to hold the dice.

Waltes “Atestaqn” Set
SD-1416 · Item · 2015
Part of Sarah Denny Cultural Collection

This is one waltes “atestaqn” set and includes the following pieces:
-Waltes plates (waltestaqn) represents the womb of mother earth (muskopi).
-The two sets of the six dice (waltestaqnk) represent different worlds. These worlds are the underworld (lampqamuk), place where we were born (kimitknaq), sky world (mukun/musikisk), the universe (mestawu’lk), the water/ocean world (lampok), and the spirit world (jijaqamijue’kati). The dice were carved by Joel Denny from a walrus tooth that Sarah Denny was gifted.
-The wooden sticks are called kitmaqank (counting tools). There are 51 of these sticks in a game. Each point is worth three sticks. The stick that has notches on both sides is the old man (kisiku), and the other three sticks with notches are the three old ladies (kisikuwiskak). The sticks were carved by Joel Denny and painted by Katherine Denny.
-The baskets were weaved and painted by Joel Denny and Danna M. Sanipass

Whitney Pier and Kolonia
Reports: Towns & Villages: Whitney Pier · Item

Report titled "Whitney Pier and Kolonia* about the history of Whitney Pier and the houses of Kolonia in Sydney, Nova Scotia.

Reports: Towns & Communities : Sydney · Item · 1982

Item is a pictorial history of Sydney, Nova Scotia published by the Smart Shop Ltd. on the store's 70th anniversary in Sydney.

Voices in the Wind
Reports: Towns & Communities : South Head · Item · 2022

Item is a history of South Head, Nova Scotia, including information about the land and its uses, the people who settled the area, and about the 1935 fire.

The Story of Auld's Cove
Reports: Towns & Communities : Auld's Cove · Item · 1992

Item is a history of Auld's Cove, Nova Scotia.