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Join us for a delightful conversation with Margaret Augustine and Lauren Beck about their new cookbook, Mitji – Let’s Eat! This engaging collection of recipes celebrates the traditions of Mi’kmaw cuisine, featuring delicious, easy-to-make dishes that honour the culture and knowledge shared through generations. Augustine and Beck will share their favourite recipes, the cultural significance of the ingredients and how food remains a significant vehicle of resistance. Whether you’re a seasoned chef or just love exploring new cuisines, you won’t want to miss this culinary journey focused on the rich tapestry of traditional and popular Mi’kmaq recipes.

The Festival of Indigenous Stories is a two-day celebration with Indigenous writers, artists and storytellers taking centre stage for conversations, readings, performances and activities on the shores of Lake Ontario.

Mitji-Let’s Eat!: Mi’kmaq Recipes from Sikniktuk

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Margaret Augustine

Margaret Augustine was born in Malta and first made a connection with Atlantic Canada when she started her master's degree in Island Studies at the University of Prince Edward Island, which is where she met her now-husband, Dr. Patrick Augustine, of Elsipogtog First Nation.

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Photo credit: Patricia Bourque.

Lauren Beck

Lauren Beck (Mount Allison University, Canada) is professor of Visual and Material Culture Studies and the Canada Research Chair in Intercultural Encounter. She researches visual culture and place identity.

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