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Understanding the Mi’kmaw Nation: History, Culture, and Land

The Mi’kmaw Nation has a rich history tied to the Atlantic Provinces, known as Mi’kma’ki, where they have inhabited for over 10,500 years. Deeply connected to the land, their identity, culture, language, and traditions reflect their reliance on natural resources and respect for all living things. The Mi’kmaw lived nomadically across seven districts, following paths of respect and sustainability. Governance is rooted in a Grand Council comprising local and district chiefs, emphasizing their belief systems and communal living.

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Understanding the Mi’kmaw Nation: History, Culture, and Land

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  1. Mi’kmaw Introduction

  2. Historical background • The Mi’kmaw nation has lived and occupied the area now known as the Atlantic Provinces. • This area is known as the Mi’kma’ki. ∞ Archaeological findings- 10, 500 years ago. • The Mi’kmaw lived according to their creator • Their identity is directly linked to the land- culture, language and traditions.

  3. Mi’kmaw Homeland • BRAINSTORM- what do we already know about the Mi’kmaw people. • Depend on land for sustenance • Nomadic people • They lived and travelled through the seven districts of the Mi’kma’ki • Travel was based on respect. • Grand council- local and district chiefs. • Beliefs and respect for all living things. (Kji’Niskam)

  4. Mi’kma’ki (pre-contact) • 7. Kespek (Last water) • 2. Epekwitk aq Piktuk (Lying in the water and The explosive place) • 1. Unama’kik (Mi’kmaw Territory) • 6. Siknikt (Drainage area) • 4. Sipeknikatik (Wild potato Area) • 3. Eskikewa’kik (Skin dressers area) • 5. Kespukwitk (Last Flow)

  5. Mi’kma’ki

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