SD-222: Mala Mass

Masses have taken place in Malagwatch, NS and other locations for generations, but the Mala Mass gathering which is demonstrated in this record was started by Noel R. Denny in the late 1970s. He created these gatherings with the intention of feeding the Mi’kmaq people and elders with the help of his family and community. The stone chapel that the recording shows in the background was constructed by Noel R. Denny, Joel Denny, and Noel Joseph Gould. The altar was built by Noel R. Denny and Noel Joseph Gould.
The event in the video consists of a mass with the Eskasoni Choir present, a feast which was cooked by the Denny Family and other families, and a bingo game which was done to help fundraise for the next year’s Mala Mass. The Mala Mass continues to be held at Malagwatch in the month of September.
Date of Creation: 2000
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