Join Savvy as she shares about a wonderful social dance called ko’jua (“go-jew-ah”)! It’s the traditional dance of the Mi'kmaq people and is most often seen at a celebration such as a powwow or mawio'mi. The dance is accompanied by an instrument called the ji’kmaqn (“jee-gah-mahin”) which is a percussive shaker traditionally made of ash wood. All are welcome to learn a little history about the dance and then try it themselves! 

Savvy is from Elsipogtog First Nation and lives in Kjipuktuk / Halifax. She is an entrepreneur, activist, and public speaker. As the founder of the #SpeakMikmaq campaign, she is a dedicated and uplifting teacher of the Mi’kmaq language and culture.