Micmac Indians

Anna Mae Pictou Aquash was a famous Indian rights activist from Nova Scotia in the early 1070's. She was murdered in 1975 and her murder was never brought to justice.

A recent hero of the tribe was Donald Marshall who fought for the rights of Mi'kmaq peoples and the criminal justice system of Canada and went on to champion the traditional fishing rights of his people based on treaties signed by the Canadian Government.

Rita Joe was also a famous Mi'kmaq poet and song writer from Cape Breton. She was awarded Canada's highest honor, Member of the Order of Canada for her works including " Poems of Rita Joe" and "Songs of Eskasoni"

The Mi'kmaq spent much of the year along the sea coast, taking advantage of the abundance of food available throughout all but six to eight weeks of the year. Fish of all kinds, including salmon, sturgeon, eel and smelt. In addition, porpoise, whale, walrus, seals, lobster, squid, shellfish, 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. Game birds like spruce grouse and Canada geese were on the menu along with berries, roots and edible plants that were gathered and dried during the summer and fall. Meat and fish were dried and smoked to preserve them.

The Micmacs got their food by hunting and fishing.They hunted using bow and arrows, spears and heavy wooden club.

Each tribe was autonomous and each tribe had their own "speaker" for the individual tribal unit. There was no supreme leader. Mi'kmaq people's homeland had seven districts: Sikepne'katik, Unama'kik, Kespukwitk, Eski'kewaq, Piktuk aqq Epekwitk, Sikniktewaq, and Kespe'kewaq. A keptan or saqmaw (district chief) presided in each jurisdiction, doubling as local ruler and delegate (speaker) to the Grand Council.

The Mi'kmaq (micmac) people believed in a great spirit known as Kisu'lk, other say his name is khimintu (Manitou), who is the Creator of everything. They also believed that people, animals and plants all have a spirit. Therefore all forms of life was respected. The communities also had what they called 'puoin', who communicated with spirits and where considered as spiritual healers. When the French Catholic missionaries came in the 1600's, the Mi'kmaq people eagerly adopted the new customs that now 90 percent of Mi'kmaq people are Catholic.

I'm pretty sure they did a lottery or fought to the death....

Both are right, im pretty sure.

Both are wrong actually, a chief was chosen by the people and could be replaced at any time if he was doing a bad job.

The Mi'kmaq were successful in surviving due to their deep understanding of the natural environment, which enabled them to effectively hunt, fish, and gather resources in the diverse ecosystems of the Atlantic region. Their flexible social structure and strong clan system fostered cooperation and resilience in the face of challenges. Additionally, their ability to adapt to changing circumstances, including trade with European settlers and the incorporation of new technologies, further ensured their survival and cultural continuity.

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.

It tells you want they have and what it means

A wigwam is a teepee. It's a cone shaped shelter that is made with Birch bark and animal skins.

It changed the way micmacs lived.

yes

They played Waltes and did storytelling

Wowkwis. sounds like Wow-gwis.

The Mi'kmaq are believed to have inhabited parts of Newfoundland and surrounding areas for thousands of years, with evidence of their presence dating back at least 5,000 years. They are traditionally associated with the coastal regions of northeastern North America, particularly the Maritime provinces of Canada. Their migration and settlement patterns were influenced by seasonal resources, making Newfoundland part of their territory long before European contact.

A Micmac teepee, also known as a wigwam, is a traditional dwelling used by the Micmac people, an Indigenous group from the northeastern United States and eastern Canada. Typically made from wooden poles covered with bark, animal hides, or canvas, these structures are designed for portability and are well-suited to the region's climate. The teepee's conical shape allows for efficient heat retention and ventilation, making it comfortable for living in various weather conditions. Today, these structures serve both cultural and educational purposes, reflecting the Micmac's rich heritage and history.

thay make it out of burch bark

until they got bored and wanted to go live in califournia because

like chinese people

they are something

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.

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.

The Mi'kmaq people were and still are known to be excellent canoe builders. Craft worthy to be used comfortably on the ocean as well as inland lakes and fast rivers. The distinctive humpbacked shape of the canoes they built were raised at both ends and the sides curved upwards in the middle. Canoes were 3m to 8m long, made of birchbark over a light wooden frame. Light and portable these canoes were often taken far inland by one person, portage style (over the head of the carrier).