St. Anne’s Mission
July 23 - July 27 12:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Potlotek FN
St Anne’s Mission
The Mi’kmaq have celebrated the annual feast of Saint Anne in Potlotek First Nation, Nova Scotia, on a tiny island called Miniku since 1742.
• Saint Anne’s Mission has been recognized as a National Historic Site of Canada since 2002.
• The Mi’kmaq recognize Saint Anne as their Patron Saint since 1629.
• The Saint Anne's Mission is also a traditional meeting place for the Mi’kmaw Grand Council
(Sante Mawiomi) – They come together and discuss issues affecting the Mi’kmaw Nation. The Grand Council (represents the 7 districts) and gives a yearly address on Sunday during the Saint Anne Mission
Chapel Island Mission 2026 Pastoral Theme: ". – Do not fear, for I am with you”
Mission Priest-Rev. Victor Ozonah, Mary Queen of the World, Wagmatcook, NS
Mission Outline – July 23rd, 2026 - July 29th, 2026
Day 1 - Thursday, July 23rd 12:00 p.m. – Raising and singing of the Mi’kmaq Flag 7:00 p.m. - Opening Mass followed by Rosary
Day 2 - Friday, July 24th 7 p.m. - Mass with First Communion
Day 3 - Saturday, July 25th 10:00 a.m.- Baptism 2:00 p.m. Women preparing and cleaning of St. Ann's Statues 8:00 p.m. - Mass followed by a Candlelight Procession, and silent Eucharistic adoration of the Blessed Sacrament & Meditation
Day 4 - Sunday, July 26th - The Feast Day of St. Ann 10:00 a.m. – Baptism 2:00 p.m. - Mass followed by Procession of St. Ann's Statue, Veneration of St. Ann's Relic. Greetings from Grand Chief Norman Sylliboy, Bishop Wayne Kirkpatrick, Visiting priests, Mission Priest Fr. Ozonah and Grand Keptin Antle Denny.
After mass- Grand Council Meeting and Bingo at Joanne’s and Starr’s camps.
Day 5 - Monday, July 27th 10:00 a.m. - Closing Mass followed by The Way of the Cross and then prayers for the living and the dead. Confessions: Friday {6pm - 8pm} and Saturday {12 noon - 2pm} Grand Council Members will be meeting each day on the Island.