answersLogoWhite

0

There is no evidence that Mi'kmaq were matricidal, however some people do believe we were. Women are very important and highly respected as life givers and their opinions were definitely heard and respected. Decisions were made by every member of the community in what we call a talking circle where everyone has a chance to voice opinions. Only one person will speak at one time. The person speaking will hold a talking stick or some other sacred object like an eagle feather or anything really, but usually a stick. No one interrupted the speaker. The final decision was made by the Chief after hearing what the people had to say. If the decisions had to do with all of the territory which there are 8 then after making a decision at the community level it was taken to a meeting with the district Chief. The district chief was responsible for his district. The same talking circle was used with the village chiefs and district chief. If it affected all districts it was then taken to the grand council with a grand chief and all district Chief's. The same process was done again with a talking circle where everyone was heard.

User Avatar

Wiki User

12y ago

What else can I help you with?

Related Questions

How did the mi'kmaq make decisions in there society?

the saqumaw


Who makes the important decisions in book's society the giver?

The group of elders make the important decisions


How does science help society make decisions?

Scientists can provide data about the world


What did mikmaq people call their homeland?

they now call it mikmakik, but the word mikmaq is influenced by the french, so it could have been L'nukik since the mikmaq called themselves lnu


How did the anishinabe society make decisions?

they work together and see which idea is better than others


How does biology affect society?

by studying biology you can make informed decisions on issues that impact you and our society. And if you know more about the environment you can help save it.


The average person has freedom to make economic decisions?

The average person has freedom to make economic decisions in an economically free society. This means that a person will be in full control of their fruits of labor.


What average person has the freedom to make economic decisions?

The average person has freedom to make economic decisions in an economically free society. This means that a person will be in full control of their fruits of labor.


How did the haudenosaunee society make decisions?

they held meeting to dicuss ideas.then all voted and used consensus


What was the term Wright Mills used to refer to those who make the big decisions in American society?

the power elite


What is the mikmaq Indian word for grandmother?

Nukumi


Why do scientists have to make ethical decisions?

Because scientist must decide whether what they are doing will be considered acceptable to majority of society.