While White Spruce has been used to treat colds, tuberculosis and laryngitis. Alder treats rheumatism, and stomach/kidney ailments. Ground Juniper treats kidney ailments and bladder infections. Juniper also can be used to lower blood-sugar levels.

Coming in between a bear and her cub can be dangerous. Fair-warning should be given when passing through bear country, so the bear and cub can move out of your path.

Turtles are always at home.

Donald Marshall Jr., a Mi’kmaw, was pronounced not guilty of the charges of fishing in violation of federal fishery regulations, based on the court’s recognition of Mi’kmaw treaty rights.

Wela’lin means “thank you”. You could respond in Mi’kmaq with “weliaq”.

Mi’kmaq burn braids of sweetgrass, cedar, tobacco, sage and pass the smoke over their bodies and faces to cleanse the mind and spirit. This is a common practice among First Nations; the herb used to smoke varies according to the area. Mi’kmaq also use sweetgrass in basketry.

Men and women would be buried with everything they might need, including unfinished projects, so they would be well prepared in the Ghost World. This practice is continued by some Mi’kmaq today.

Mi’kmaw chiefs, whether governing under the provisions in the Indian Act or participating in the Grand Council of Mi’kmaw Chiefs, have since been elected to represent their people.

Saint Anne, mother of Mary. Missionaries recognized the respect the Mi’kmaq hold for the role of grandmother as teacher and guardian of culture..

There is one Creator. Legends tell of many beings having various degrees of spiritual powers, but only one supreme Creator figure.