The Mi'kmaq land, primarily located in the Maritime provinces of Canada, features a diverse landscape that includes forests, rivers, lakes, and coastal regions. The region is rich in Natural Resources, providing abundant fish, game, and plant life that supported the Mi'kmaq's hunting, fishing, and gathering lifestyle. The coastal areas are characterized by rugged shorelines and fertile bays, while inland regions consist of dense woodlands. This varied environment allowed the Mi'kmaq to thrive and develop a deep connection with the land and its ecosystems.
the mikmaq aka (L'nu) taught history throught stories and legends. Example: The mikmaq land was destroyed, the forests burnt the river dryed, no animals left but a few, so Bear came and taught the mikmaq to respect the land and use everybit of its catch, and not to waste. This might have been the telling of the asteroid that hit north America 13,000 years ago.
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
Nukumi
they eat worms and little things
Some Mi'kmaq names include Kejimkujik, which refers to a national park in Nova Scotia, and Mikmaq, the name of the Indigenous people themselves. Other names include A’se’k, meaning "the land," and Paqtnkek, referring to a Mi'kmaq community in Nova Scotia. Additionally, names like Ktaqmkuk, meaning "the land of the coming sun," are significant in Mi'kmaq culture.
The resources of the mi'kmaq tribe were what the land, lakes and oceans provided. The Mi'kmaq were semi-nomadic and moved with the seasons. Food, shelter and tools were all made from readily available materials.
they sit on tolliet and they pooping and later that eat it :)
lived in wigwams traveled by foot or canoe
The Mi'kmaq word for hello is kwe'
The mikmaq were once enemies with the Mohawks and waged war with them. They were also enemies with the British.
The Mi'kmaq people traditionally use land for various purposes, including hunting, fishing, and gathering natural resources. They practice sustainable land management, maintaining a deep spiritual and cultural connection to the land, which is integral to their identity and way of life. Additionally, the Mi'kmaq engage in traditional agricultural practices, and the land serves as a site for community gatherings and cultural ceremonies. Modern initiatives also focus on land rights and environmental stewardship to preserve their heritage for future generations.
They got to Canada by a large peice of ice from Europe to P.E.I (Prince Edward Island).