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  • Halifax, Canada

Halifax Indigenous Glass Art Workshop and Museum Entry

  • 5 hours (approx.)

  • Mobile ticket

  • Offered in: English

• Three Experiences in One — Combine museum admission, a private artist-led tour, and a hands-on Mosaic Glass Art workshop in one meaningful experience. • Meet the Artists — Speak with the First Nations glass artist family behind - Welcome to Turtle Island - and hear the stories behind the installation. • Explore Indigenous Knowledge — Learn national Indigenous perspectives through the powerful immigration lens of Pier 21. • Discover Mi’kmaw Nationhood — Learn about Mi’kma’ki, the Mi’kmaq as the First Peoples of this land, and Mi’kmaw communities across Nova Scotia and the Atlantic region. • Create with Glass — Make your own artwork while learning a hands-on mosaic glass technique in a medium where Indigenous artists are rarely represented. • Engage with Culture — Participate in ceremony, cultural teachings, personal storytelling (Anishinaabe, Anisinew, Mi’kmaw Nations). • Feel Welcome — Enjoy a welcoming, accessible, family-friendly experience on Halifax’s historic waterfront.

What to Expect

Shared tour (max 30)
1 stop
5 hrs duration

Stop at: Halifax

300 min

Welcome to Mi'kma'ki — the land of the Mi'kmaq. The full experience includes a museum visit and hands-on Indigenous Mosaic Glass Art workshop hosted by Tribal Fusion Art. Explore exhibits, tours, and film screenings before or after the workshop. Experience fascinating stories of Canadian immigration. Includes the National Historic Site. National museum. Immigration records. A Halifax must-see. Workshop: Begin with a welcome from your First Nations hosts, including a welcome to the territory, opening prayer, and smudging ceremony. Create your own mosaic glass coaster with all materials provided. Your hosts will guide you while sharing stories and teachings. Enjoy a private guided tour of the Welcome to Turtle Island fused glass installation from an Indigenous perspective. Take home your completed coaster and a Seven Grandfather Teachings DIY Indigenous Mosaic Art Kit. Finish with a closing ceremony. Allow an EXTRA 60–90 minutes for the full museum experience.

Meeting And Pickup

Start time:

1:00 PM

Additional Info

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
If you cancel less than 24 hours before the start time, the amount paid will not be refunded.
Any changes made less than 24 hours before the start time will not be accepted.
Cut-off times are based on the experience's local time.
This experience requires good weather. If canceled due to poor weather, you'll be offered a different date or a full refund.
This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If canceled because the minimum isn't met, you'll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.

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