Major Events
What Act was created in 1876?
The Indian Act
Who was Grand Chief Membertou?
He was Grand Chief of the Mi'kmaq Nation
Name one of the seven Sacred teachings
Love, Respect, Courage, Honesty, Wisdom, Humility, and Truth
What happens after two consecutive generations of status holders having children with non-status individuals?
Their children now lose eligibility for status entirely
What was the name of a traditional home for the Mi'maq people?
WigWam
What Act was put in place in 1867?
The British North America Act
Who was wrongfully convicted of murder in 1971?
Donald Marshall Jr.
What is a Talking Circle?
Participants sit in a circle and take turns speaking while holding a designated talking piece
How many Calls to Action are there?
94
Was the birch bark canoe heavy or light in weight?
Light in weight
What treaty was implemented in 1725?
Peace and Friendship Treaty
Who wrote the Mi Kmaq honour song?
George Paul
What is a Powwow?
A celebration of Indigenous culture
True or False:
All Indigenous people have status
False, Inuit and Métis peoples do not
What four elements are represented in the Medicine Wheel?
Earth, Air, Fire, and Water
What Act was Passed in 1982?
Constitution Act
who started the moose hide campaign?
Paul Lacerte and his daughter Raven Lacerte
What are Wampum Belts?
Special records or messages made from purple and white beads
True or False:
Only those with status who also live on reserves do not pay federal or provincial taxes
True
How many levels of creation are there?
7
When was first Contact made?
1497
What was the name of the man that made first Contact with the Mi'kmaq people?
John Cabot
What is a sabe?
a symbol of honesty
Within how many years the Registrar having made its decision, you can appeal and an investigation will take place, for status
3 years
What year did Grand Chief Membertou get baptized?
1610