The Grand Council Flag

(From CAUT 2016: https://www.caut.ca/docs/default-source/professional-advice/list--territorial-acknowledgement-by-province.pdf?sfvrsn=12 ).

It is important however to demonstrate this recognition of territory into meaningful actions throughout University activities so that it is not interpreted as an empty gesture.

For further reading:

Vowel, C. 2016. Beyond territorial acknowledgments. From: http://apihtawikosisan.com/2016/09/beyond-territorial-acknowledgments/

The Grand Council Flag

Figure 3: Santé Mawiómi flag or the Grand Council flag of the Mi’kmaq nation.

The Mi’kmaq Nation flies the Santé Mawiómi flag or the Grand Council flag (Figure 3). The flag is meant to fly in the position shown, but it is acceptable to fly it horizontally (with star at top) as that is compatible with most flag poles. The colours and symbols each have distinct meanings:

 Wapék (White) – Denotes the purity of Creation·  Mekwék Klujjewey (Red Cross) – Represents mankind and infinity (four directions)  Nákúset (Red Sun) – Forces of the day  Tepkunaset (Red Moon) – Forces of the night

If you are planning an event and wish to have a Grand Council flag on stage or in the front of the room, call Kathy O’Connor at the President’s Office