Heritage
Jajiktek: A trail from the past to the present
When Robert Bernard was a boy growing up in We'koqma'q, an elder took him aside and gave him his traditional name, Pantite’ketew, which means 'path-maker.' This turned out to be a perfect name for s...
Cape Breton’s farmstead trail
When the Scottish settlers of Inverness County used to weave their own cloth from wool spun from the sheep they raised, the untreated fabric started off too loose to make durable clothing.
Acadian region of Chéticamp receives special designation and federal funding
The cultural diversity that makes Inverness County so unique is made richer by our vibrant Acadian community, who have been at home in these lands for hundreds of years. The Government of Canada...
The Celtic Music Interpretive Centre celebrates 25 years
The Celtic Music Interpretive Centre in Judique is celebrating its first 25 years this year. The centre, run by a not-for-profit society, is dedicated to preserving and promoting the unique Celtic...
CORAH a hit at Strait NSCC campus
Seniors throughout Inverness County can look forward to even more programming as Strait CORAH resumes this month following a successful first year.
Preserving the past is a continuous process
The Strait Area Museum is very much focused on the future as it preserves the history of the communities most impacted by the opening of the Canso Causeway nearly 70 years ago.
Mabou step dance school an ‘absolute inspiration’
As the Mabou School of Cape Breton Step Dance enters its sixth year, it owes its very existence, at least in part, to a town in Italy.
Museums of Inverness County
Pictured above are a few of Inverness County’s well loved museums. Not only are they popular with tourists, but they offer a lot to charm and interest the local resident too. Have a look...
Le Grand Cercle, a landmark musical telling the story of the Acadian people
The original French version of this article by Daniel Aucoin was published in the Summer 2024 Participaper The Acadian region of Chéticamp offers visitors a wide range of activities and plenty to...
Community festivals rebound, revisit heydays
Community festivals can often be overlooked as an economic driver, but if Inverness County’s 2023 summer festival season is any indication, they’ll only grow in importance in coming years.
Suas leis a’ Ghàidhlig! | Up with Gaelic!
‘S e Mìos nan Gàidheal a th’ ann agus tha Siorramachd Inbhir Nis toilichte a bhith a’ togail na brataich Gàidhealaiche air an taigh-cùirte eachdraidheil ann an Seastago. Its...