History of Education
How many Residential schools were in Nova Scotia?
1
This ceremony includes: singing & dancing
pow wow
What is the Mi'kmaq word for their language?
Mi'kmaw
The Mi'kmaq have converted to this religion over time.
Christianity
Which European country was the first to establish a permanent settlement in Mi'kmaq territory during the 17th century?
France
There were more than __ Residential schools in canada
130
What is the name of the stones inside of a Sweat Lodge?
Grandfather Stones
This item is used to pray and should not be shared
This animal holds the largest spiritual significance.
The Eagle
Which French explorer was the first to discover the St.Lawrence River
Jacques Cartier
Fishing with a relative is what type of education?
Informal
This process is done to cleanse the body and spirit
Fasting
Earth, Air, Fire, and Water are considered the
Four Elements
This spirit is the All-Powerful Being
The Creator
Which 19th-century British policy restricted the Mi'kmaq from leaving reservations or receiving aid without first obtaining government permission?
The Indian Act
Pre-Contact Education was considered to be a
Lifetime endeavour
What is the Mi'kmaq ritual that honors the spirits of the deceased and involves offerings?
The Feast of the Dead
The Medicine Wheel
What represents the sacred balance of life in Mi'kmaq belief?
The Circle of Life
In what year did the Mi'kmaq sign the Peace and Friendship Treaties with the British?
1725
What year did the Shubenacadie Residential school open?
1930
What type of ritual is often performed to connect with the spirit world in Mi'kmaq tradition?
Vision Quests
What is the traditional Mi'kmaq method of communication using symbols and pictures?
Petroglyphs
What is the name of the Mi'kmaq creation story that explains the origins of the world and its people?
The Story of Glooscap
During the 17th century, which conflict saw the Mi'kmaq allied with the French against the British and their colonial interests?
The French and Indian War