Helping shape public knowledge: Libraries to host Mi’kmaw‑focused Wikipedia Edit‑a‑thon – Dalhousie University

May 26, 2026

As people navigate an increasingly complex information landscape shaped by artificial intelligence and the rapid spread of misinformation, one digital resource remains central to how knowledge is shared freely online: Wikipedia.

This June, in recognition of National Indigenous History Month, Dal Libraries teams up with the Department of Information Science and the Master of Information program to host a Wikipedia Edit-a-thon focused on improving the representation of L’nu (Mi’kmaw) arts and culture online.

The event, open to all, will bring participants together to strengthen the accuracy, depth, and integrity of Indigenous content on one of the world’s most widely used information platforms. The work will contribute directly to improving the representation of Indigenous histories and cultures online.

Read More: https://www.dal.ca/news/2026/05/26/wikipedia-editathon.html