Micmac Indians

The Mi'kmaq are an Indigenous people primarily located in the northeastern regions of North America, particularly in Canada’s Maritime provinces and parts of the northeastern United States. Their role encompasses the preservation of their culture, language, and traditions, as well as advocating for their rights and sovereignty in contemporary society. Historically, they were skilled hunters, fishers, and gatherers, with a deep connection to the land and its resources. Today, they continue to contribute to cultural diversity and social issues while promoting environmental stewardship and sustainable practices.

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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 Newfoundland Mi'kmaq and the Beothuk were distinct Indigenous groups with different cultures and lifestyles. The Mi'kmaq were part of the larger Algonquian-speaking peoples and were known for their semi-nomadic lifestyle, engaging in fishing, hunting, and trade. In contrast, the Beothuk, who spoke an isolated language, had a more sedentary lifestyle focused on fishing and gathering, often relying on the resources of the coastal and riverine environments. Additionally, the Beothuk faced significant population decline due to European colonization and conflict, leading to their eventual extinction, while the Mi'kmaq continue to exist as a recognized Indigenous group today.

There is no definitive historical evidence that Europeans hired the Mi'kmaq to kill the Beothuk. However, tensions existed among these Indigenous groups, often exacerbated by European colonial interests and conflicts. The Beothuk faced significant challenges from European encroachment and competition for resources, which ultimately led to their decline. The interactions between these groups were complex and influenced by the broader context of European colonization.

Saqamaw is a term from the Maliseet and Passamaquoddy languages, referring to a "leader" or "chief." It embodies the qualities of guidance, authority, and responsibility within Indigenous governance structures. In cultural contexts, saqamaw represents not only a position of power but also a commitment to the well-being of the community. The term underscores the importance of leadership grounded in tradition and the values of the people.

Micmak (Mi'kmaq) territory was divided into districts. Each district had its own independent government made up of a chief and a council. The council was made up of band chiefs, elders, and community leaders thought leaders.

There was also a Grand Council composed of district chiefs. Special roles were handled by Elders, the women's council, and the hereditary Grand Chief.

The Mi'kmaq honor song is a traditional song performed by the Mi'kmaq people of Canada's Atlantic provinces. It is a sacred song that is sung to honor and show respect for individuals, ancestors, or significant events. The song is typically accompanied by drumming and may include vocalizations that convey the deep connection the Mi'kmaq people have to their culture, spirituality, and heritage. The honor song is an important part of Mi'kmaq ceremonies, gatherings, and celebrations, serving as a way to express gratitude and reverence.

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Not only did they use it they are said to have invented it. In fact, our word "toboggan" comes from the Mi'kmaq "taba'gan." Toboggans were traditionally made out of bark and animal skins. They were constructed of long, thin strips of cedarwood about 6 feet long. They were used by hunters, trappers and families to transport food and furs. Toboggans were ideal for hauling heavy loads in deep snow. The curved front allowed the toboggan to ride easily over mounds and bumps with less effort than other sleds.

Not changed as much as expanded. There are still the many stereo types that woman still deal with to a lesser extent, but now with the added burden and stress of competing with men on a unfair playing field and still for the most part expected to perform female and maternal roles.

Some of this is societies fault as we continue to program our youth that way. And some can even be blamed on woman themselves as hormones color and influence thought patterns to a certain degree.

They ate cheese and crackers they said hi to people

and live happy ever after your so funny kill me

The Mi'kmaq believed in the Great creator. that he created everything in their world. Animals held a great respect among native Canadians. These were creatures who the great creator assigned to feed and clothe them. Cereimonies were held to thank the creator. Mi'kmaq only killed what they needed, and they never killed for sport.

the micmac were always on the move to stay with the food

The mikmaq were once enemies with the Mohawks and waged war with them. They were also enemies with the British.

The Canadian East Coast climate zone includes the three Maritime Provinces, parts of eastern Quebec and the island of Newfoundland. The precipitation (rainfall) is fairly uniform throughout the year. Most areas typically receive more rain than needed due to the westerly winds that bring moisture from western and central Canada. Summers are typically warm not hot and winters come early and are cold. Most Mi'maq communities are located close to the ocean, so the same westerly winds that bring precipitation tend to counteract the modifying effect of the Atlantic Ocean on land temperatures. In addition, the cold Labrador Current from the north tends to give much of the East Coast a far less mild climate than would be found on the West Coast of North America. Fogs, sleet and ice storms are frequent in winter.

Agloolik Good spirit that lived under the ice and helped with hunting and fishing. Aipalovik Evil god of the sea that ould hurt boating by biting them. Akna Mother goddess of childbirth. Anguta Gatherer of the dead. Anguta carries the dead down to the underworld, where they must sleep with him for a year. Aningan The moon, brother to the sun whom Moon chases across the sky. Aningan has a great igloo in the sky where he rests. Aukaneck God that lived in the sea, whose movements created the waves. Aumanil God that lived on land and controlled the movements of the whales. Ek Chua God of merchants and cacao growers. Black faced with a huge nose. Irdlirvirisissong The demon cousin of the moon. Sometimes Irdlirvirissong comes out into the sky to dance and clown and make the people laugh. Keelut Evil Earth spirit with the appearance of a dog. Sedna Goddess of the sea and the creatures of the sea. A one-eyed giant. A frightful old hag, but she was young and beautiful when her father threw her in the sea as a sacrifice. Sun A beautiful young maiden carrying a torch who is chased through the sky by her brother Aningan, the moon. TEKKEITSERTOK God of the Earth that was the most powerful and owned all of the deer. Tootega Old woman deity that was able to walk on water. Torngasak The good spirit, representing everything in nature good and helpful to man.

A long long time ago someone farted. Then he had ice scream and became a secret agent And then jumped of an air plane. he realized that he did not have a parachute and tried calling super man. He takes out his cellphone to call him. ( by the way his phone is a highplex futuristic trillion dollar phone). So he realizes that there is no cell connection. He is just above the clouds falling. If he had listened to his grandma-ma on the plane he would have known that this trillion dollar futuristic phone did not need cell connection to work. Since he could not call super man he thought of calling the swat team to protect him and give him a secure landing on the ground, Because they where seriously quickly when it came to getting places. He knew he did not need cell connection to call the swat.His trillion dollar phone was the best! although he was upset because The swat was not as cool as super man. So The big man decided to drop his phone, concluding to the fact that it was useless though it could call the swat. He wanted to be rescued from falling to the ground in still. The swat were not stialish but superman was. He was ten feet from the ground. He found a emergency parachute in his backpack but it was not stialish, so he threw onto the wings of the burning wind. He decided that his life was going to end And said his closed his eyes an farted And that was the last we will ever her of The big man. THE END. ("hope that helped you learn about the mi'kmaq and there use of land. bye!!!")

Long before the Europeans arrived on North America's east coast, the Mi'kmaq first peoples had become skilled in techniques which enabled them to make all the tools and equipment they needed from animal bone, ivory, sharp teeth, claws, hair, fur, feather, leather, quills, shells, clay, natural copper, stone, wood, roots and bark. Short and long Axes, adzes and gouges were made by pecking (striking) and grinding stones to a sharp edge and smooth surface. These tools were used to cut and carve wood and bone. Fine carving was done with sharp beaver teeth. For killing game and butchering meat, they used spears, knives, arrow points and scrapers, all made from special stones like chalcedony and flint. This rock fractures in a way which "peels" the stone away in flakes, creating a razor-sharp edge. Bone points were used to harpoon sturgeon and porpoise, and for the wood-and-bone trident fish spears. Awls, painting tools and sewing needles were also of bone from animals and fish. Copper was worked into needles and fishhooks. This type of equipment was usually made by men, who also fashioned baby-carriers, sleds, snowshoe frames and tobacco pipes of stone, bone, bark, wood and even from the claws of crab and lobster. Fish and animal traps were made of woven bark and reeds. Soon after the Europeans arrived trade took place and many fine woven baskets were traded for forged metal tools.

Ittimokla (Peace) in the Yamssee tongue.

The Childrens role in the Yamassee tribe, was similar to the adults.

The female children, would generally stay around the Women or Matriarchs of the tribe to learn their role, to be prepared for when they came of age in the tribe.

Female children were also taught the Traditions of the women, and mostly Farming, and weaving.

This was not limited to making of ceramics and creation of Red Dye, for the items made and preparation for food.

There was always plenty of time for the children to play, Yamassee Games and socialize once the days work was done which normally started first thing in the morning, in the form of food preparations & task. But this varied depending on the Assignments a family group would take on in the Entire Village or Area.

The males would learn the ways to be hunter gathers, and Protectors of the tribe!

Learning how to make long bows, their own Shawdow Knives and prepare to become apart of the First Warrior level, which could lead to them being possible candidate for Lead Warrior of a group.

Young men also were prepared for their coming of age cermony were he was considered a (Nokusi) man of the Tribe, and take on a wife.

Games for young men were, practicing with their bow and arrow, mock fights to show of strength & more !

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Contrary to the first answer, corn was low on the Mi'kmaq diet as the growing season was short and unreliable. While some agriculture was practiced the Mi'kmaq diet was mainly made up of fish, shellfish, marine mammals such as seal and whale. Moose, deer and small game such as rabbit, beaver and muskrat. Spruce grouse, geese and ducks were taken. Meat and fish were smoked and dried. Berries and fruit were collected and stored. Fishing in the ocean was almost an all year practice and when conditions on the ocean were poor, ice fishing on inland lakes supplied plenty of fresh fish and eel.

The Mi'kmaq spent most of the year along coastal areas, taking advantage of the wealth of food available there throughout all but about six weeks of the year. There were some local variations, but generally fish of all kinds, including salmon and sturgeon, whale, walrus, seals, lobster, squid, shellfish, eels and seabirds, with their eggs, made up the bulk of their diet.

They also ate moose, caribou, beaver and porcupine, as well as smaller animals like squirrels. Berries, roots and edible plants were gathered during the summer. Meat and fish were dried and smoked to preserve them.

the European settlers such as the English and French

all things around. whatever was abundant, as to keep populations in balance. moose, porcupine, beaver, bear, berries, salmon. fish, i think deer came from Europe

The Mi'kmaq were hunters, gatherers and traded with other tribes for grain and other crop food. Skilled boatmen they utilized the canoe for both inland and ocean waters. They fished all year, even through the ice. They used nets and traps for fish.