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What is handicraft?
Decorative objects made by hand
Prior tothe initial contact with the French, which province sdid the Mi'kmaq primarily settle in (early 1600's0?
Nova Scotia
What marriage law was implemented in Indian Act?
If an Indigenous woman married a non-status man, she would lose her status. If an Indigenous man married a non-status woman, she would gain status
What is the native language of the Mi'kmaq?
Algonquin
What is important about November 8th?
It is National Aboriginal Veteren's Day in Canada
What does the word Inuit mean?
Indigenous people of the arctic
After the Europeans colonized parts of the Mi'kmaq territory, the Mi'kmaq land became ___________ (bigger/smaller) than that of their ancestors.
Smaller
What year was the Indian Act implemented?
1876
How does the Kateri-Tekakwitha Church contain elements of both Mi'kmaq and European cultures?
- The church is shaped like a wigwam, but it is a Christian church with a cross
Tundra, Forest
Mi'kmaq, Inuit
Inuit --> Tundra
Mi'kmaq --> Forest
What does Micmac/Mi'kmaq mean?
My parents, my friends
Name 2 things that happened when the Europeans settled in Mi'kmaq-established areas and the impact of each.
Hint: Part of the WebQuest
1. Trade --> Mi'kmaq communities obtained new tools and products
2. Disease --> 50-90% of Mi'kmaq people died from smallpox and measels
What is a land reserve?
A section of land for which only Aboriginal people would/could live on.
Living on this land was one way for Aboriginal people to keep their status.
Name 2 examples of Mi'kmaq handicrafts
1. Handwoven backets
2. Beadwork
Why are Inuksuks important?
They helped give directions to the Inuit and Mi'kmaq people
What is a nomad?
A person who continuously moves around often times following food and natural resources
Before European contact, Mi'kmaq and Inuit life was mostly _____________ and after initial contact, it became mostly _________________
A. Sedentary
B. Nomadic
Before contact, Mi'kmaq and Inuit life was mostly NOMADIC and after initial contact, it became mostly SEDENTARY
Describe the conditions of residential schools and the treatment of Indigenous students.
- Their hair would be cut short
- The children were treated poorly and not fed well
- The children were not allowed to speak their own language or wear their own clothes
1. Salmon fishing
2. Handicrafts
3. Seal Hunting
Give 2 reasons for why Margaret Labillois is significant
1. First elected woman to lead Ugpiganjig
2. She revitalized Indigenous language and community
3. Encouraged partnerships between Aboriginals and non-Aboriginals
4. Enlisted in the army
5. Became a Canadian Air Force photographer
What 3 things did the Indian Act enforce?
1. Forced Aboriginals to live on land reserves
2. Aboriginals were forbidden to speak their own language
3. Established residential schools
Which of the following happened after the arrival of the Europeans
A. Mi'kmaq and Inuit homes were along the coast and near rivers
B. Sedentary way of life
C. The Indian Act
D. Survival activities: logging and construction work
E. Lived on reserves
F. Nomadic way of life
G. Survival activities: hunting and fishing
B. Sedentary way of life
C. The Indian Act
D. Survival activities: logging and construction work
E. Lived on reserves
1. Indigenous communities were forced onto land reserves
2. Forbidden to speak native languages
3. Residential schools
What is a Powwow and what are some activities you might see during one?
A Powwow is a traditional gathering that takes place in the summer.
Activities include dancing, singing, and storytelling. Traditional food is served, too.
What led to the creation of the Salmon Management Company if Great Cascapedia?
The government wanted to limit Salmon catches which angered the Mi'kmaq. They agreed to create fishing seasons and gave the Mi'kmaq 50% of the jobs created from this agreement.