The Municipality of the District of St. Mary’s Municipal Office & Facilities will be closed on September 30th, 2025 in recognition of the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation.
We will resume regular business hours Wednesday October 1st, 2025. Keep an eye out for the Mi'kmaw Grand Council flag flying in support of National Day for Truth and Reconciliation.
🌿 Did you know?
Napu’saqnuk is the Mi’kmaw name for the St. Mary’s River / Estuary. For centuries, the Mi’kmaq used this waterway as a home, for travel, fishing, and community life. Today, it’s still central to our heritage.
Dive into its story here:
🐟 The St. Mary’s River Salmon Museum in Sherbrooke isn’t just about salmon—it’s about people, history, and it’s connections to the land and waterways. From old fishing tackle to stories of conservation, it’s a place where Mi’kmaw heritage and natural history meet.
Worth a visit or a share. More info: https://www.stmarysriverassociation.com/
Words carry meaning. Place‑names like Ecum Secum (“a red house”) and others around St. Mary’s reflect Mi’kmaw language, long used by the first peoples of this land.
Learning the names helps us reconnect with stories & history carried in the land.
The St. Mary’s River / Estuary (Napu’saqnuk) is more than beautiful scenery—it’s a living site of culture. Wildlife, fish, plants all share this space with human stories, especially those of the Mi’kmaq people who have been here for generations.
Supporting conservation isn’t just about protecting nature—it means protecting culture too. Learn more: https://www.dfo-mpo.gc.ca/.../st-marys-napusaqnuk-eng.html
Sherbrooke Village is a living history museum in the St. Mary’s area. It interprets 19th century life (lumber, logging, river transport, etc.) which overlap with Indigenous land‑use, travel routes, and ecological knowledge. Learn more: https://saintmarysnovascotia.com/attractions/?utm_source=
The St. Mary’s Genealogy Research Centre (at Sherbrooke Village) was founded around 2011 to preserve records for Municipality of the District of St. Mary’s (western portion of Guysborough County). It is a valuable source for local historical records and stories — including those of the Mi’kmaq and early settlers. Learn more: https://historicnovascotia.ca/items/show/216?utm_source=