Celtic Studies at St Francis Xavier University

*Ion-róghnachd: Théid aig gach duine, còmhlan, neo-phrothaid, no buidheann a tha stéidhichte an Albainn Nuaidh air iarratas a chur a-steach. Tha gnìomhachasan, batharan, no pròiseactan a bhios a' cuimail taic ri cultur agus cànan nan Gàidheal an Albainn Nuaidh a leasachadh agus a ghléidheadh, ion-róghnach.

Bheirear prìomhachas do ghnòthaichean ionnsachaidh chulturail air leth (m.e. daoine a tha 'ionnsachadh cànan, ceòl, ealain, dannsa etc. nan Gàidheal ann am prògram aithnichte, bogadh, no suidheachadh eile) gu h-àirid feadhainn aig am biodh buaidh na b' fhairsainge a's a' choimhearsnachd.

'S e $1,500.00 an duais as m***a a ghabhas sgaoileadh.

Chan fhaod maoineachadh a chleachdadh 'son maoin a' chapla no cosgaisean obrachaidh.

Iarrar dearbhadh air ceannachd mar phàirt de dh'aithisgean deireannach.

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*Eligibility: Any individual, group, non-profit or organization based in Nova Scotia may apply.
Activities, products or projects that support the preservation and development of Gaelic language and culture throughout Nova Scotia are eligible.

Priority will be placed on specific cultural learning efforts (e.g. individuals studying Gaelic language, music, art, dance, etc., in a recognized program, immersion, or other setting) especially those that will have an impact on the wider community.

The maximum award is $1,500.00.

Funding cannot be used for capital assets or operational costs.

Receipts for purchases will be requested as part of final reports.

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Baile nan Gàidheal Highland Village Receives Canadian Heritage Funding

Coimhead air na tha sinn ris an dràsda! Baile nan Gàidheal Highland Village is thrilled to announce we've been awarded $45,666 through the competitive Canadian Heritage Museums Assistance Program (Access to Heritage Component-Atlantic Canada).

Over the next two years, this funding will support 'Ann an Clò: Jonathan G. MacKinnon and the History of Gaelic Print in Nova Scotia', a research project that will culminate in a travelling exhibit exploring the remarkable history and impact of Gaelic publishing in Nova Scotia with a special focus on the life and legacy of Jonathan G. MacKinnon.

Through MacKinnon's story, Ann an Clò will shine a light on the role of print and literacy in preserving and sharing Gaelic language and culture in Nova Scotia. At its heart, the exhibit will highlight the lasting impact that dedicated individuals can have in strengthening and sustaining their communities.

We look forward to sharing more as research and development of Ann an Clò gets underway.

Many of our students will recognize this piece. The Lady of Vix torc/torque was stolen from a museum in France on Friday (24th July 2026). A suspect has been arrested, but the torc is still missing.

2,500-Year-Old Gold Collar Heisted From Museum in Broad Daylight On Friday July 24 a 2,500-year-old gold collar was stolen from the archaeological museum, Musée du Pays Châtillonnais in Châtillon-sur-Seine

Many of our students will recognize this famous piece. The Lady of Vix torc/torque was stolen from the museum housing it in France recently (24th of July).

2,500-year-old Celtic treasure stolen in another French museum heist Posing as tourists, thieves stole the unique gold torque necklace in broad daylight from the Musée du Pays Châtillonnais on Friday, July 24.

FIOS Newsletter July 17th 2026 Mary Jane is an internationally-renowned and treasured Gaelic singer  with an extensive knowledge of the Nova Scotia Gaelic song repertoire. She has recorded six albums  and worked in a number of different roles and projects which focused on promoting and sharing the Gaelic language and culture of...

Meal a naidheachd a-rithist air buannaiche a' cho-fharpais bhàrdachd againn am bliadhna, Jay Hackney.

Congratulations again to the winner of the 2026 Sister Margaret MacDonell Gaelic Poetry Contest, Jay Hackney of Stillwater Lake Nova Scotia. Many thanks to the Burns Society of Charleston and the Clan Donald Trust for the Gaelic Performing Arts for their support with the contest.

Taigh sa Gheamhradh, le Deigh Hackney
(See Jay's English translation below)

Bha uisge ann an-raoir agus bha fuachd ann
a-nis sa mhadainn air mo mhullach tha fiaclan
fiaclan uilebheist no deigh gheur
agus chì mi feur
le daoimeanan deighe a’ deàrrsadh
anns a’ ghàrradh

An dìon mo thaigh mi bho spioradan san oidhche bho shìthichean leis na giallan mòra fosgailte
nuair a thig a’ ghrian
leaghaidh na fiaclan
anns a’ ghrèin bidh mo thaigh na thaigh fad an latha agus bidh mise dìreach nam dhuine gu bràth

House in Winter, by Jay Hackney

there was rain last night and there was cold
now this morning on my roof are teeth
teeth of a monster or sharp ice
and i can see grass
with ice diamonds sparkling
in the garden

Will my house
protect me from
spirits in the night
from fairies
with its big jaws gaping
when the sun comes
the teeth will melt
in the sun my house will be a house all day
and i will be just a man forever