Grand Chief Membertou, along with 21 members of his family, were baptized in A.D. 1610.

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

A “Leister” is an English term for a traditional fishing spear. All three answers are traditional tools of a Mi’kmaw hunter.

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.

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

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.

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

Don’t eat your hat.

With more than 1,000 members, the Acadia First Nation is comprised of five reserves, which are located in various locations across southwest Nova Scotia.

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.