Exhibition & Events

Amalkewinu'k
Community collaborative art project organized and curated by Aaron Prosper and Mackenzie Pardy
Sept. 30 - Dec. 12, 2026 

"Amalkewinu'k (The Dancers)" explores the evolution of Mi'kmaw regalia through a blend of contemporary and historical photographs, emphasizing its cultural, artistic, and ceremonial significance. Featuring studio portraits of Mi'kmaw community members in regalia alongside archival images, the exhibition highlights the transformation and ongoing relevance of regalia Mi'kmaw traditions. By presenting distinctively Mi'kmaw regalia, it challenges misconceptions about Indigenous cultural uniformity and celebrates Mi'kmaw artistic heritage - honouring both past and present community artists who continue to preserve these essential traditions.

This exhibition and all related events are generously sponsored by the Deveau Institute for Indigenous Governance and Social Justice.

"Amalkewinu'k" first opened at the Treaty Space Gallery in February 2025 before travelling to Acadia University, where it was exhibited in October 2025. The exhibition received extensive media coverage from CBC News, Visual Arts News, APTN, We Are All Treaty People, Indigenous WatchDog, and other outlets.

Curator Talk: In Conversation with Aaron Prosper & Mackenzie Pardy
Wed. Nov. 4, 7 pm
Refreshments will be provided.

Join "Amalkewinu'k" organizers and curators Aaron Prosper and Mackenzie Pardy as they discuss the exhibition's development as a collaborative community art project, share insights gained through the process, and reflect on future directions. 

Aaron Prosper is a proud L'nu (Mi'kmaq) artist and healthcare professional from the Eskasoni First Nation. In 2018/19, Aaron served as President of the Dalhousie Students' Union (DSU), becoming the first Indigenous person to serve in this role. Aaron is currently a 2nd-year medical student and previously obtained a BSc (Neuroscience) and a Master's of Applied Health Services Research.

Mackenzie Pardy is a photojournalist from Mi'kma'ki/Nova Scotia with a background in Cultural Anthropology from the University of Victoria and a Diploma in Photojournalism and Documentary Photography from the University of Gloucestershire (UK). A recipient of the Governor General of Canada's Caring Canadian Award, her work is primarily based in Atlantic Canada, where she documents community-led stories that advance Indigenous sovereignty, environmental justice, and the continuity and revitalization of Mi'kmaw cultural practices. Mackenzie's work has been featured in The Globe and Mail, APTN, the Ottawa Citizen, CBC, Visual Arts News, Indigenous Watchdog, and others.

Oct. 2 - Dec. 12

Wed. 2:30 - 6:30 pm
Thrs. 2:30 - 6:30 pm
Fri.   12 - 4 pm
Sat.  12 - 4 

Extended hours
Wed. Nov. 4, 7 - 9 pm

The StFX Art Gallery acknowledges the generous support of its funders, St. Francis Xavier University and the Department of Canadian Heritage.