Heritage Day in 2023

Heritage Day Quick Facts 2023

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2023 Date	February 20, 2023
2024 Date	February 19, 2024

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Updated February 21, 2023 at 4:50 a.m.

Heritage Day 2023 (Feb 20) will Honour Rita Joe, Mi’kmaw poet and writer. Elder Rita (Bernard) Joe was born in We’koqma’q Mi’kmaw community and called Eskasoni Mi’kmaw community her home. She wrote many books of poetry and was known as the Poet Laureate of the Mi’kmaq. https://t.co/FsdhHHO0Ha
— Nova Scotia Office of L’nu Affairs (@nslnuaffairs) February 13, 2023

Remember that Monday in Nova Scotia is not Family Day. It is Heritage Day and this year it is in honour of Rita Joe who was a Mi’kmaw poet who celebrated her language, culture and way of life. “I was only a housewife with a dream to bring laughter to the sad eyes of my people” https://t.co/sx2JBTWkqC
— Halifax ReTales (@HalifaxReTales) February 17, 2023

The #CanadianFlag as we know it was first raised on #ParliamentHill in Ottawa on February 15, 1965. Today, on National Flag of Canada Day, we’re celebrating its history and significance to our country. 🇨🇦 Read Minister Rodriguez’s statement: https://t.co/COmLWleOjQ https://t.co/sb6b76tVxn
— Canadian Heritage (@CdnHeritage) February 15, 2023

Happy Nova Scotia Heritage & Family Day! A chance to pay tribute to remarkable people, places, & events that have contributed to the province's rich heritage. We take pride in being a part of the province's identity and we cherish our heritages and families today and always. ❤️👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 https://t.co/WyFkoJFR8j
— Peace by Chocolate (@Peacebychoco) February 20, 2023

Feb 18th marks the beginning of the state sanctioned VIOLENCE perpetrated against peaceful protesters last year in Ottawa at the Trucker Convoy. To highlight this STAIN on our Canadian Heritage, tonight I am replaying the LIVE STREAM from the same day last year. Start 8:30pm EST https://t.co/yupGVrNyXH
— Greg Wycliffe (@gddub) February 19, 2023

Happy Family Day, Islander Day, Nova Scotia Heritage Day, Louis Riel Day, or as we call it in most of Newfoundland and Labrador, a work day
— Peter Cowan (@PeterCBC) February 20, 2023

This year’s Heritage Day honouree is author Elder Rita Joe. Listen to her poem, “I Lost My Talk”, as read by Ramona Morris of Eskasoni First Nation. Learn more about Elder Rita Joe at https://t.co/gillUtHb92 https://t.co/7B6X6Lmoy0
— Nova Scotia Gov. (@nsgov) February 20, 2023

@PierrePoilievre The third Monday of February is observed as "Family Day" in the provinces of Alberta, British Columbia, New Brunswick, Ontario, and Saskatchewan; as Louis Riel Day in Manitoba; as Nova Scotia Heritage Day in Nova Scotia; and as Islander Day in Prince Edward Island. QC & NFLD NADA https://t.co/Z32rPY4Dxz
— Craig Loucks (@CraigLoucks) February 20, 2023

Today is Nova Scotia Heritage Day, as we honour Rita Joe and her contribution and legacy. https://t.co/V8vy90WUsr
— Ali Duale (@Aliduale1) February 20, 2023

Happy Heritage Day Nova Scotians... Today we celebrate Rita Joe https://t.co/mC0iYut1C3
— T Scott (@tracestheline) February 20, 2023

Heritage Day History

Heritage Day in Nova Scotia seeks to honor the diverse culture and history of Nova Scotia.

Heritage Day Facts - in 2023

Each year, Heritage Day in Nova Scotia honours a person, a place, or an event for their significant cultural or historical contributions to Nova Scotia. In 2023, Rita Joe was chosen as the Honouree for Heritage Day. Rita Joe was a member of the We’koqma’q Mi’kmaq Community and a published author. She paved the way for other Mi’kmaq authors to have a platform where they could create and share unique stories. Her greatest wish was for other Mi’kmaw authors to continue writing poems and stories that represent her people aimed towards children to read.