Join Indigenous artist Cruzer Meuse for an engaging talk, titled, “Glyphs and Kinaps, exploring the connections between Indigenous art, identity, community, and lived experience”. In recognition of Mi’kmaw History Month, Cruzer will share insights from his experience as an Indigenous artist and discuss how art can express, celebrate, and strengthen connections to Mi’kmaw culture and community.

From the artist: The symbols or “Glyphs” are Mi’kmaq petroglyphs and Wabanaki hieroglyphs I have seen and studied over the years. The petroglyphs are stone carvings around the province I have had the honour and privilege to be able to visit and see. The hieroglyphs are a series of markings made by our peoples as well.

For the stories/“Kinaps” part of my talk I plan on sharing some information on the legends that shape our Mi’kmaq culture. Kinaps are powerful beings in our Mi’kmaq legends, they are often told to possess great strength and sometimes “magic” of sorts.

I will bring reference pictures of the things I would like to talk about as well as a few pieces that were inspired by them.

The presentation will be followed by an opportunity for discussion and Q&A with Cruzer. All members of the Acadia community are welcome.