e’e: “yes”. In a conversation, it means a Mi’kmaw is in agreement with you, or understands your point of view.

Kejimkujik National Park is located in the southwest region of Nova Scotia. It is home to numerous ancestral sites, including the widely known Mi’kmaw petroglyphs, and connects to the primary river systems in this part of Nova Scotia. The landscape and the drawings have inspired many Mi’kmaw artists and storytellers, and are considered sacred to many Mi’kmaq. There continues to be negotiations over the land at Kejimkujik to determine final ownership of this very important place.

Turtles are always at home.

Many people keep rabbits as pets.

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.

The Mi’kmaq referred to themselves as L’nuk, or the people. Settlers who learned the language called them “Mi’kmaq”, or kin-friends. Lentuk means deer.

Robert Johnson Jr., MD, received the award for his achievements at Dalhousie University and is the first Mi’kmaw physician.

“Kwitn,” a Mi’kmaw birch bark canoe is a sturdy and agile watercraft.

“Kesalul” means “I love you”. You might say “kesalul aq nin” (and that means I love you too).

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.