Gerald Gloade

Gerald Gloade, Mi’kmaq First Nation, Millbrook, Nova Scotia.

Gerald started his career 25 years ago, working as a Graphic Designer for the Nova Scotia Department of Natural Resources. Today he works for the Nova Scotia Office of Aboriginal Affairs, on the Mi'kmawey Debert Project. Located near a 13,000 year old paleo-indian site, Mi'kmawey Debert will someday see a Mi'kmaw Cultural Centre and campus. As an artist, educator and Mi'kmaw story teller, Gerald has become both an advocate and spokesperson for the project. His stories and interpretations of the Glooscap legends have captured many audiences. This new position has taken Gerald and his wife Natalie, and their 2 sons, Gerald Donovan and Kyle, on the road throughout Nova Scotia, revisiting the “Sacred Places” found in the Glooscap legends.

Gerald is one of seven Mi’kmaq artists selected by the Vancouver 2010 Olympic Games for the Aboriginal Art Program, in which art by more than 90 Aboriginal artists from across the country will grace the 2010 Winter Games venues.