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Mi’kmaw Introduction. 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
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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.
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)
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)