A small wooden building with a sign that reads 'Sitamuk' and 'Kjipuktuk Cultural Post,' with a tree and the sun setting in the background.

Who we are

Sitamuk (seet-ah-mook); on the water, is a social enterprise project developed by the Mi’kmaw Native Friendship Centre that provides a space for Indigenous artisans and their work to reach those who visit Kjipuktuk, promoting authentic Mi’kmaq culture to all residents and tourists. Fully Indigenous owned and operated, Sitamuk Kjipuktuk Cultural Post is open for visitors during the summer season. We hope to see you soon! 

Our Mission

Sitamuk encourages everyone to come in and learn about Mi’kmaq culture from our communities. Having an Indigenous presence on the Kjipuktuk/Halifax waterfront is crucial to empowering Mi’kmaq artists and creators by sharing our lived experiences with our local communities and tourists from across the world. We employ young indigenous students who are eager to answer your questions and share important aspects of Mi’kmaq culture you may have never been taught about.

Interior of a gift shop with jewelry and artwork displays, a wall-mounted TV, and a mural of the seaside.
Display of colorful T-shirts on a clothing rack, with merchandise such as keychains, magnets, and notebooks on a nearby table at a market or shop.
View of a harbor through a doorway, with boats docked and a sunset sky with clouds in the background. The door has a sign and some handwritten text on the glass.
Arts and crafts display shelf with colorful circular drums on the top shelf, small paintings and dolls on the middle shelf, and additional artworks and plush toys on the bottom shelf.

Location

We are located in Kjipuktuk (the Great Harbour), Mi’kma’ki/Halifax waterfront. Find us between our neighbors The BG (Halifax Beer Garden) and Beavertails, directly across from Harbour Watercraft Tours & Adventures!