Wi’kipaltimk, the Mi’kmaq word for feast, is more than a meal—it is a sacred act of gathering with purpose. It represents honour, healing, cultural expression, and intergenerational unity through ceremony, song, dance, and storytelling.

From August 8–10, 2025, Open Hearth Park in Sydney will become a place of truth-telling and celebration as communities come together to commemorate Indian Day School Survivors and uplift Mi’kmaq culture. Led by Indigenous voices and guided by Survivors, Wi’kipaltimk will feature:

A Mawio’mi, Powwow

Cultural ceremonies and teachings

Concerts by Indigenous artists

Artisan and crafters marketplace

Workshops, youth programming, and food experiences

Wi’kipaltimk is a living expression of reconciliation—where the beat of the drum echoes the stories of our ancestors and where Elders and youth walk together in strength. This gathering is free and open to everyone, Indigenous and non-Indigenous, to share in a weekend of learning, healing, and cultural celebration.