Mi'kmawey Debert Cultural Centre Trivia
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Question 1 |
The 1794 Jay Treaty allows Mi’kmaq to:
Impose road taxes and highway tolls | |
Cross the Canadian-United States border freely | |
Keep large game animals regardless of by-laws |
Question 1 Explanation:
The Jay Treaty allows the Mi’kmaq people to live and to work in the United States and Canada, and to cross the border freely with personal property.
Question 2 |
A “mikjikj” always carries her:
Supper | |
House | |
Notebook |
Question 2 Explanation:
Turtles are always at home.
Question 3 |
If someone gave you an “a’kwesn,” you would put it:
On your head | |
On your foot | |
In your mouth |
Question 3 Explanation:
Don’t eat your hat.
Question 4 |
According to legend, during a contest of power the Creator sent a wind so strong that it took out Kluskap’s hair. Kluskap didn’t know until:
He saw his reflection in the lake | |
He watched it blow away | |
It came out in his hands |
Question 4 Explanation:
The Creator sent a wind so swift and hard, Kluskap didn’t feel his hair come out until it fell into his hands.
Question 5 |
A “matues” is an animal you should never:
Sniff | |
Pat | |
Stand in front of |
Question 5 Explanation:
Porcupines have sharp barbed quills, which can be painful and difficult if they get lodged in skin.
Question 6 |
Mi’kmaq use splints pounded out of ash or poplar wood to weave baskets. These thin strips of wood are also sculpted into another popular form:
Drum forms | |
Floral bouquets | |
Fashion belts |
Question 6 Explanation:
Flowers make good use of spare wood shavings.
Question 7 |
During the colonial period, Mi’kmaw men and women wore these items of clothing as special to Mi’kmaw culture:
Amauti and mukluks | |
Button blankets | |
Embellished waistcoats, feathered headdresses and peaked caps |
Question 7 Explanation:
Men’s and women’s clothing were richly embellished with beads and embroidery. As with many other eastern First Nations, traditionally, headdresses had feathers that stood up straight at the front of the headdress. The women’s peaked cap is unique to Mi’kmaw culture.
Question 8 |
Who was the first Mi’kmaw to be baptized?
Kluskap | |
Grand Chief Membertou | |
Grand Chief Jean Le Baptiste Cope |
Question 8 Explanation:
Grand Chief Membertou, along with 21 members of his family, were baptized in A.D. 1610.
Question 9 |
If a Mi’kmaw bids you “Wela’lin,” your response should be:
You’re welcome | |
Thanks. You’re cute, too. | |
Good morning to you |
Question 9 Explanation:
Wela’lin means “thank you”. You could respond in Mi’kmaq with “weliaq”.
Question 10 |
Mi’kmaw traditional art comes in two popular forms. These are:
Soapstone carving and bone or tusk jewelry | |
Porcupine quill embroidery and basket-weaving | |
Wooden or copper totems |
Question 10 Explanation:
Porcupine quill embroidery and basket-weaving.
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