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| Theresa Meuse | |
|---|---|
| Born | L'situk (Bear River First Nation) |
| Education | Dalhousie University |
Theresa Meuse is a Mi'kmaq artist, crafter, educator and writer from L'situk (Bear River First Nation), Nova Scotia. Her work seeks to promote language revitilization, reconciliation, and the flourishing of Mi'kmaq culture.
Theresa currently lives in Elmsdale, Nova Scotia.
Early life and career
Meuse was born to parents Frank and Lois Meuse. She received a Bachelor of Arts degree from Dalhousie University. Her writing engages with traditional Indigenous cultural knowledge to promote language revitalization, Indigenous spiritual practices, and reconciliation.[1]
She has worked as an Indigenous student support worker for several schools in Nova Scotia[2], the Confederacy of Mainland Mi’kmaq, The Atlantic Policy Congress, and the Mi’kmaw Native Friendship Centre.[3] Together with Raymond Swell & AfterWords Literary Festival, Meuse presented a'tukwewinu'k: a night of Mi'kmaw stories for the 2025 Nocturne Arts Festival in Halifax.[4]
On December 8, 2007, she and Holly Meuse and Lorraine Melanson became the first all female band council in their region.[5][6] She has served for two years as Chief of L'situk (Bear River) First Nation.[7]
As of 2025, Meuse works at Mount Saint Vincent University as a Special Advisor on Indigenous Affairs. This role serves as a member of the L'nu Advisory Circle, working in partnership with local Indigenous communities.[7]
She operates an online craft business called “Mi’kma’ki Craft Supplies” which sells craft supplies and offers tutorials related to Mi'kmaw culture.[8]
Books
The Mi'kmaq Anthology (1997), edited by Rita Joe and Lesley Choyce. Pottersfield Press.[9]
The Sharing Circle Stories about First Nations Culture (2003), illustrated by Arthur Stevens. Nimbus Publishing.
The Mi'kmaq Anthology Volume 2: In Celebration of the Life of Rita Joe (2011), edited by Theresa Meuse. Nimbus Publishing.[10]
L'nu'k: The People: Mi'kmaw History, Culture and Heritage (2016). Nimbus Publishing.
The Gathering (2018), illustrated by Arthur Stevens. Nimbus Publishing.
Sweet Grass (2023), co-authored with Jessica Jerome. Nimbus Publishing.
The Friendship Centre (2025), illustrated by Zeta Paul. Nimbus Publishing.
References
edit- ↑ CBC Books (Jun 4, 2024). "Sweetgrass by Theresa Meuse, illustrated by Jessica Jerome". Retrieved 2026-05-03.
- ↑ Googoo, Maureen (2016-12-22). "An interview with Theresa Meuse, author of L'nu'k: The People". Ku'ku'kwes News. Retrieved 2026-05-03.
- ↑ Nocturne (2025). "Theresa Meuse". Retrieved 2026-06-03.
- ↑ Nocturne Halifax (2025). "a'tukwewinu'k: a night of Mi'kmaw stories". Retrieved 2026-05-03.
- ↑ Strong Nations Publishing. "Strong Nations". Strong Nations. Retrieved 2026-05-03.
- ↑ Cape Breton University (2019-08-20). "Mi'kmaw Book of Days: December". Retrieved 2026-05-03.
- 1 2 Mount Saint Vincent University (2025-02-10). "Theresa Meuse appointed Special Advisor on Indigenous Affairs at MSVU". Mount Saint Vincent University. Retrieved 2026-05-03.
- ↑ Meuse, Theresa. "Mi'kma'ki Craft Supplies". Mi'kma'ki Craft Supplies. Retrieved 2026-06-03.
- ↑ Writers Federation of Nova Scotia (2021-06-04). "Author spotlight: Theresa Meuse". Writers' Federation of Nova Scotia. Retrieved 2026-05-03.
- ↑ Nimbus Publishing. "Nimbus Publishing". Nimbus Publishing. Retrieved 2026-06-03..
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