MI'KMAQ MOONS experience

connect with indigenous culture in mi'kma'ki

A one-of-a kind experience at the Tidal Bore Rafting Resort. Guided by Mi’kmaw artists and knowledge holders, craft your own porcupine quill medallion and savour a delicious community-catered supper with Mi’kmaq drumming, music and stories.

PACKAGE INCLUDES

  • Connect with Mi’kmaw culture, traditions and art at Tidal Bore Rafting Resort, owned by Sipekne’katik First Nation and located a one-hour drive from Halifax.
  • Get creative during a porcupine quill medallion workshop led by a Mi’kmaw artist and knowledge holder.
  • Enjoy a festive, social supper with drumming, music and storytelling led by a Mi’kmaw knowledge holder. Your delicious supper includes freshly made luskinikn (luski), a traditional Mi’kmaw bread, and is catered by a community member from Sipekne’katik First Nation.

Dates

  • October 25, 2025
  • November 8, 2025
  • December 6, 2025
  • January 10, 2026
  • February 7, 2026
  • March 14, 2026
  • April 11, 2026

PRICE

$239 per person + tax

GOOD TO KNOW

  • Tidal Bore Rafting Resort is proudly owned and operated by Sipekne’katik First Nation and 100% of profits generated go back to a community of approximately 3,000 Mi’kmaw band members.
  • Experience timing is as follows:
    • 2:30 PM to 5:00 PM: Quill Medallion Workshop
    • 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM: Supper and evening drumming workshop

SUPPER MENUS

  • Saturday, October 25: Lasagna, Caesar salad, luskinikn (luski), and cake with blueberries.
  • Saturday, November 8: Hearty beef and rice stew, luskinikn (luski), and strawberry frybread dessert with chocolate ganache and whip cream.
  • Saturday, December 6: Jerk chicken and rice, luskinikn (luski), and cinnabon cake.
  • Winter 2026 experience menus will be available in late November.
  • Please advise at the time of booking if you have dietary restrictions or allergies.

CONDITIONS

Cancellations must be made at least 7 days in advance of the experience date to avoid the remaining 75% cost being charged to the payment type used to secure your booking. If the experience is cancelled by Tidal Bore Rafting Resort due to severe weather conditions or unforeseen circumstances, guests will be notified 24 hours in advance and receive a full refund.