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Eskasoni 4H Club
CA BI 80-204-4384 · Item · 1967

Item is a reproduction of a photograph of a 1967 Centennial pageant showing the Eskasoni 4H Club.

Eskasoni Band Council
CA BI 94-1350-25865 · Item · 1994

Item is a photograph of the Eskasoni Band Council.

Prendergast, Paul
Item · 1976?

Item is an original report describing Eskasoni's local utilities, water system, garbage removal, electricity, heat, housing, community organizations, recreational facilities, employment, and natural resources. Report was prepared for the Eskasoni Band Economic Development Committee. To locate this item at the Beaton Institute, use the following sequence: "Report - Micmac - Title of Item requested."

Eskasoni Holy Family Church
CA BI 96-432-27120 · Item · 1995

Item is a photograph of the Holy Family Church in Eskasoni, N.S.

Prendergast, Paul
Eskasoni Holy Mountain
CA BI 96-127-26815 · Item · 1995

Item is a photograph of the top of Holy Mountain in Eskasoni, N.S. The Virgin Mary statue can be seen in the distance.

Prendergast, Paul
Eskasoni: Holy Mountain
CA BI 94-1351-25866 · Item · 1994

Item is a photograph of Eskasoni, N.S. viewed from the top of Holy Mountain.

Prendergast, Paul
Eskasoni Monuments
CA BI 96-128-26816 · Item · 1995

Item is a photograph of a Shrine in Eskasoni.

Eskasoni Shrine
CA BI 96-433-27121 · Item · 1995

Item is a photograph of a shrine in Eskasoni, N.S.

Prendergast, Paul
CA BI 94-1352-25867 · Item · 1994

Item is a photograph of the Virgin Mary statue on Holy Mountain in Eskasoni, N.S.

Prendergast, Paul
Eskasoni War Monument
CA BI 96-129-26817 · Item · 1995

Item is a photograph of the War Monument in Eskasoni, N.S.

Prendergast, Paul
Essays of Eskasoni
Item · 1967

Item is an original paper which consists of a history of the Eskasoni Reserve; mentions schools, population, religion, sports, and social events. File also includes a photocopy of the official Reserve General Register. Tolocate this item at the Beaton Institute, use the following sequence: "Report - Micmac - Title of Item requested."

Essays of Eskasoni
Item · 1967

Item is a reproduction of a collection of essays about the history of the Eskasoni Reserve; mentions schools, population, religion, sports, and social events. File also includes a photocopy of the official Reserve General Register. To locate this item at the Beaton Institute, use the following sequence: "Report - Micmac - Title of Item requested."

CA BI FT-0001.17 · Item · 1981

File consists of an original video interview with Rita Joe on the use of herbal medicinal cures and of various Mi'kmaw cultural items such as hair ornaments, jewelry and musical instruments. Rules and significance of waltes played by Mi'kmaw women. Beaton Institute Production; 20 minutes

Item · 1993

Item is an essay prepared by William Davey for the Learned Societies Conference, Carleton University, May 30-31, 1993. To locate this item at the Beaton Institute, use the following sequence: "Report - Cape Breton Island - Title of Item requested."

CA BI PAM 3240 · Item · 1925

Item is a reproduction of the article published in the Journal of American Folklore, Apr. - Jun., 1925, vol. 38, no. 148, p. 300-315.

Folklore Medicine
CA BI T-2317 · Item · 198-

File consists of an audio recording of Maisil Donovan interviewed on Folklore Medicine (Richard MacKinnon's Folklore Class).

CA BI MG 7A.4 · Fonds · 1976-1977

Fonds consists of papers pertaining to the 4th Annual National Cultural Identity Seminar which was sponsored by the Native Communications Society of Nova Scotia.

Native Communications Society of Nova Scotia
Frank Nevan fonds
CA BI MG 7A.7 · Fonds · 1953

Fonds consists of a handwritten notebook of Mi'kmaw hieroglyphic writing, with an attached English translation of prominent Mi'kmaw hieroglyphics.The following is written inside the notebook: "Capt. Simon Denny, Eskasoni, CB, N.S. Presented by: J.D. MacPherson, Supt. Indian Agency, Eskasoni, CB. N.S. Written by: Frank Nevan, Eskasoni, CB. N.S."

Frank Niven fonds
CA BI MG 7A.7 · Fonds · 1953

File consists of a handwritten notebook of Mi'kmaq hieroglyphics.

CA BI FT-50 · Item · 199-?

Item is a video recording which celebrates three of folk music's legends: Acadian fiddler Eddy Poirier, Cape Breton Scottish piano player Doug MacPhee, and Mi'kmaw artist and elder, Sarah Denny, and combines performances from open air concerts, old fashioned square dances and a Mi'kmaw mawiomi with the thoughts and feelings of the performers.
Eddy Poirier : fiddling from the Acadian heart --
Doug MacPhee : a legacy of music --
Sarah Denny : keeper of the culture.

CA BI T-3113 · Item · 30 Apr. 1991

File consists of an audio recording of Marshall Sr.'s funeral. Glen Billoway describes the funeral service held for Grand Chief Donald Marshall Sr.: number of people attending (1500); ceremonial dress worn; celebrants
of the funeral service and ceremonial garb worn by priests. Glen describes the event as a "coming together of native and non-native" and names local politicians, dignitaries in attendance, and talks about the colour guard supplied by the Knights of Columbus. Excerpt from the service itself as Noel Doucette, an elder, talks about his close relationship with Donald Marshall Sr. and relates an anecdote to describe the character of the late
Grand Chief. Another excerpt from the funeral service features Walter Denny Jr., quoting a letter about the Grand Chief written by his widow, Caroline. He further mentions a sealed letter from Marshall to be passed
on to the Grand Council - probably containing Marshall's recommendation for new Grand Chief. Glen talks about food served at the funeral, and closes with a violin tune written by Patricia Chafe Nauge and preformed by Winnie Chafe, "For the Love of My Father."

Gabarus
Item

Item is a report of the history of this Cape Breton fishing village and its surrounding area. Particular reference made to Mi'kmaw settlement halfway between Gabarus and Forchu known as "Indian Point." The report states
the Mi'kmaw name for Gabarus is "Gabalosk." These Mi'kmaw helped defend Louisbourg. To locate this item at the Beaton Institute, use the following sequence: "Report - Towns and Villages - Gabarus - Title of Item
requested."

Gabriel Sylliboy fonds
CA BI MG 7A.14 · Fonds · 1937-1942

Fonds consists of correspondence. Gabriel Sylliboy was a Mi'kmaw chief from 1918-1964.

Gabriel, A Guide
CA BI 77-514-648 · Item · ca. 1900

Item is a reproduction of a photograph of Gabriel, who acted as a guide for Judge E. M. Dodd.

Gaelic songs and stories
CA BI T-403 · Item · 1972

File consists of an audio recording. Joseph L. MacDonald, Boisdale tells a story of an encounter between Cameron and a Mi'kmaw.

CA BI T-1124 · Item · 18 Jul. 1975

File consists of an audio recording of the Festival of Fiddlers held in Glendale, Cape Breton. Joe Googoo of Whycocomagh plays a selection of strathspeys and reels, with Joey Beaton on piano; Frankie Googoo of Whycocomagh plays a selection of march, strathspeys and reels.

CA BI PAM 2456 · Item · 1984?

Item is a pamphlet explaining the activities, programs and goals of the Native Council of Nova Scotia.

Googoo Children
CA BI 91-1058-23019 · Item · 1991

Item is a reproduction of a photograph of the memorial stone of three Googoo children - all victims of a fire in 1972 - buried in Catholic cemetery at Whycocomagh.

Item · 1987

Item is a paper by Patrick Johnson, submitted to Richard MacKinnon's Folklore 100 on April 28, 1987. To locate this item at the Beaton Institute, use the following sequence: "Report - Micmac - Title of Item requested."

Gtapegiemgeoel
CA BI PAM 3194 · Item · 1913?

Item is a prayer book that includes the Stations of the Cross and Prayers in Mi'kmaq with French titles, c.1900.

Half-Breed
CA BI PAM 3237 · Item · 1924

Item is a reproduction of the article published in the Scientific Monthly, Feb., 1924, vol. 18, no. 2, p. 144-148.

CA BI T-599 · Item · 1975

File consists of an audio recording of a discussion of Mi'kmaw religious rituals; this was recorded at Xavier College, George Street, Sydney.

Helsman
CA BI PAM 2533 · Item · Ca 1982

Item is a bound copy of Helsman newsletter.

Herney Family at St. Ann's
CA BI 78-712-2462 · Item · ca. 1880

Item is a photograph of Mi'kmaw women, men, and children at St. Ann's. Most likely Chief Herney and family. Photograph is the gift of Harold Medjuck, Photograph Collection #1.

History of Marble Mountain
CA BI Notes - History of Marble Mountain · Item · 1987

Item consists of three photocopied news articles on the history of marble mountain. "History of Marble Mountain" The Oran, 26 August 1987. "History of Marble Mountain - Continued from Last Week" 2 September 1987. "History of Marble Mountain - Continued from Last Week" 9 September 1987.