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Mi'kmaw History
CA BI T-2341.001 · Item · 1977

File consists of an audio recording of various subjects of Mi'kmaw history.

Mi'kmaw History
CA BI T-2341.002 · Item · 1977

File consists of an audio recording of various subjects of Mi'kmaw history.

The Canadian Indian
CA BI T-2343 · Item · 1967

File consists of an audio recording

Mi'kmaw folk medicine
CA BI T-2408 · Item · 1977

File consists of an audio recording of Thomas Stevens on the various cures the Mi'kmaq have for colds, fever, sores, and bee stings. He explains about the various herbs they use. Eel skin is good for arthritis; make a
bracelet from eel skin. Gives a list of other cures for broken leg, etc.

Interview with Lee Cremo
CA BI T-2412 · Item

File consists of an audio recording of an interview with Lee Cremo.

Chief Ben Christmas
CA BI T-274 · Item · 1977

File consists of a reproduction of an audio recording recorded in 1961 at the Church in Membertou. The recordings are of Chief Ben E. Christmas who is reciting various songs and commentary regarding Mi'kmaw social life. Reproduction of the tape recorded by Deblois, belonging to the Canadian Music Centre.

CA BI T-3 · Item · 1963

File consists of an audio recording; mentions first contact between Mi'kmaq and Gaelic settlers.

Brief biographical sketch of Hugh MacKenzie and his contributions to Cape-Bretoniana and Mr. MacKenzie is interviewed by Cathleen MacKinnon

Hugh MacKenzie: Early history of Christmas Island (N.S.), MacNeils vs. Mi'kmaq, Scottish Immigrants to C.B. Brought only bare essentials with them, Funiture and Clothing in the early days

Early method for making dye

Recipe for making soap

Faill iu faillin ho ro eile - Milling song

Recipe for making tea. Early settlers made tea from herbs and roots

Medical care - sick and elderly were cared for by relative and neighbors

His prayers were answered ... Anecdote

Difficulty getting food...

Mi'kmaw with scalping knife...

Dat's me father

Schools scholars in the days...

Asthma and sore throat cure

Superstitious practises

Meeting the red haired woman means bad luck for the rest of the day

The black cat superstition...

Discussion on second-sight

I feel a heavy weight on my back...

Second-sight story

Stop here a minute...something is going to happen right here

I saw my brother's funeral...

Hallowe'en customs/B. New Year with rhymes

Reiteach - matchmaking

Brief sketch of MacKenzie family...

The ship "Harmony"

The Scottish pioneers were ingenious

Oran and amadan bhoidheach...Song-lament tells of a man who mistakenly shoots his sweetheart

MacNeil Boating Songs (Kishmul Castle)

Gu bheil angille dubh-dhonn

Oran an t-saighdear - Soldier laments his second induction into the army

Tha mi fo lean dubh 's mi m'onair composed by Bard William Ross

Song lament

Tha mo glean air au Chieetan [SIC]

Tha mise fo mhulad 's an am...

Mary's Dream

O nach till thu ruinn a rithis...Jacobite song

Soraidh leibh 's oidhche mhath liebh

Thanks Hugh MacKenzie

CA BI T-301 · Item · 1971

File consists of an audio recording of a song repertoire which includes: Mi'kmaw hymns and Christmas songs in English and Mi'kmaq. Choir singing with organ (Note: great deal of distortion).

Mi'kmaw culture and music
CA BI T-302 · Item · 1971

File consists of an audio recording of Mi'kmaw songs and music recorded at a Mi'kmaw gathering in Truro. Directed by Sister Angelina Vallas.

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."

CA BI T-3114 · Item · 29 Apr. 1991

File consists of an audio recording of Rita Joe explaining why she wrote the poem about the Grand Chief; describes Donald Marshall Sr. as a person and reads the poem she wrote in his honour. Rita Joe talks about
the number of people who gathered to pay their respects to Donald Marshall Sr. Closes with violin tune, "Echoes," performed by Winnie Chafe and daughter, Patricia Chafe Nauge.

CA BI T-3124 · Item · 26 Aug. 1991

File consists of an audio recording of thoughts on the legacy and role of Marshall Sr. Interview begins with news item by Ralph Errington regarding Grand Chief Donald Marshall Sr.'s death and some of the contributions he made to the Mi'kmaq during his life. Quotes from Alec Denny from the Eskasoni Grand Council. Murdena Marshall, Native Studies, UCCB, reflects on the position of Grand Chief - its significance and changing role, geographic boundaries, and the imposition of elections by the 1952 Indian Act. Marshall
discusses the need for a Grand Chief, particularly in his capacity as spiritual/moral advisor. Focuses on the Donald Marshall Sr. years as Grand Chief - the difficulty in taking over from former Grand Chief Gabriel
Sylliboy. Discusses Marshall's reaction to the wrongful conviction of his son for murder (1971). Comments on the benefits accrued for native peoples from the sufferings of the Marshall family. She feels he'll be
remembered for his strong character, and his love for his people and traditions. Talks about Marshall's St. Anne's Day message. Discusses selection of a new chief.

Micmac Magazine
CA BI T-323 · Item · 1975

File consists of an audio recording of the first episode of "Micmac Magazine." Within this audio recording Helen Martin is being interviewed by Roy Gould and is discussing the rights of native women and the formation of the Nova Scotia Native Women's Association. Gould also speaks about the 65th Wedding Anniversary of Mr. & Mrs. Levi Poulette giving a brief history of their lives and noting that Mr. Poulette is a choir leader who sings in the Mi'kmaw tongue. This recording took place in Sydney in 1975. Micmac
Magazine was broadcasted on CHER Radio.

Mi'kmaq Chants
CA BI T-3234 · Item · 1995

File consists of an audio recording performed by the Denny Family of Eskasoni.

CA BI T-3235 · Item · 199-

File consists of an audio recording performed by The Sons of Membertou: Darrell Bernard, Graham Marshall, Victor Christmas, George Christmas, Calvin (Jip) Paul, Shane Paul, Lincoln Gould, George Smith, Angelo Laporte, Rodney Bear, Dawn Isadore, Austin Christmas, and Mark A. Christmas.

CA BI T-3238 · Item · 1996

File consists of an audio recording of Peter Christmas' talk at the Old Sydney Society on October 24, 1996 on the life and accomplishments of his father, Chief Ben Christmas.

Interview with Rita Joe
CA BI T-3276 · Item · 04 Dec. 1997

File consists of an audio recording of Rita Joe's thoughts on life.

Nyanza Children's Choir
CA BI T-358 · Item · ca. 1972

File consists of an audio recording of a discussion of the Mi'kmaw children's choir, its history and a sampling of several Mi'kmaw religious songs.

Joseph Lawrence MacDonald
CA BI T-359 · Item · 1972

File consists of an audio recording recorded in Boisdale. Joseph Lawrence MacDonald tells story from a newspaper clipping found at Big Pond. The following has been transcribed from notes accompanying the
recording: The legend purports of "an encounter between a giant Mi'kmaw and a descendant of the Great Cameron of Lochleil. A man from Lochaber, Scotland, came to Margaree where a 'warlike' Mi'kmaq, the Sylliboys, were living during the months of March and April where they made maple sugar. 'Sweet drops of the maple cow.' Very descriptive of the Mi'kmaw camp weapons. Solution was suggested by elder - a wrestling match between Cameron's song and the 6'8 tall Chief. Description of fight. Cameron's son won. The Chief returned to Whycocomagh. 1200 acre farm - middle of the Margaree Valley."

Micmac Magazine
CA BI T-399 · Item · 1975

File consists of an audio recording of "Micmac Magazine"; includes Mi'kmaw music, songs, chants for dances, and history. Micmac Magazine was broadcasted on CHER Radio.

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.

Stories and music
CA BI T-491 · Item · 1972

File consists of an audio recording of several informants from Inverness County playing Scottish music and telling stories and folktales. Mary B. Cameron of Margaree Forks tells a folktale of Angus Cameron and a
Mi'kmaw man in a wrestling match. She also discusses how "Bocan Brook" got its name: "Mi'kmaq saw a body being buried there, pioneers found spot to be haunted."

CA BI T-543 · Item · 1976

File consists of an audio recording of the sod turning ceremonies for the new College of Cape Breton campus.

CA BI T-560 · Item · 1972

File consists of an audio recording of an interview with Jim Charlie MacNeil and Joe Neil MacNeil. Joe Neil tells a story about a Mi'kmaw woman selling baskets to a Scottish woman who only spoke Gaelic.

CA BI T-580 · Item · 25 Apr. 1977

File consists of an audio recording of an interview with Donald Marshall by Owen Fitzgerald on CBI Radio re: a brief to the Nova Scotia Government; recording includes a presentation to Warren Allman, Minister of Indian Affairs

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.

CA BI T-6 · Item · 1963

File consists of an audio recording of an oral history of early Scottish settlers in the Big Pond area; mentions Mi'kmaq in the East Bay area.

What were the Bras D'or Mission?
Early history of the MacIntytres of Big Pond (N.S.)
The Church of East Bay
Who was Malcolm MacLellan?
What do you know about the MacLeods who were among MacLellan's students?
Why was the East Bay school Started? East Bay school started in 1825...
What men were prepared for the Seminary?
What about the Industries of early Cape Breton?
The schools in Big Pond (N.S.) were attended by sixty pupils in 1862.
From Big Pond (N.S.) they came to Sydney (N.S.) Academy for grade ten.
Was East Bay the first parish
Briefly discuss Parish activities?
Tell us about the Protestant settlers...
How did the four Seminarians travel to Rome?
Was there much traffic on the Bras D'or Lakes in those days?
Would you care to speak about the Mi'kmaq?
Where did the early people get the animals - horses, cows, sheep, etc.
What about food - ammunition?
Ceilidh in those days was most enjoyable...
What do you believe of the Bocain
Do you remember any of the remedies early settlers used

Interview with Lee Cremo
CA BI T-883 · Item · 1977

File consists of an audio recording of an interview with Lee Cremo in Eskasoni. Lee Cremo's background as a fiddler, the various fiddle styles in Cape Breton. Also, prejudice and the gap between white and Mi'kmaw ways of thinking.

Interview with Winnie Chafe
CA BI T-900 · Item · 1977

File consists of an audio recording of an interview with Winnie Chafe, Glace Bay. She mentions that the Scottish, French and Mi'kmaq all settled in Frenchvale and that the Mi'kmaq taught the other settlers to hunt and trap.

C.W. Francis
CA BI T-937 · Item · 197-?

File consists of an audio recording of Mi'kmaw hymns.

CA BI T-958 · Item · Oct. 1980

File consists of an audio recording of the CBI Radio show, Fresh Air, featuring a conversation with several informants on various topics concerning life at Eskasoni and Mi'kmaw culture.

Item · 1976

Item is a reproduction of the original text; a paper submitted for a History course (course unknown) on March 1, 1976. To locate this item at the Beaton Institute, use the following sequence: "Report - Micmac - Title of Item
requested."

Item · 1970

Item is a bound copy of two studies regarding the degree of alienation and social change of contemporary Mi'kmaw Reserves; mentions human resources, occupation, organization, socio-economic variables, research, design, and demographic data. To locate this item at the Beaton Institute, use the following sequence: "Report - Micmac - Title of Item requested."

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."

The history of Chapel Island
Item · 1990

Item is a paper submitted for a course taught by Richard MacKinnon's Folklore 100, UCCB on February 27, 1990. To locate this item at the Beaton Institute, use the following sequence: "Report - Micmac - Title of Item
requested."

Item · 1986

Item is an original paper by Eleanor Johnson submitted to Richard MacKinnon's Folklore 100 Class on November 11, 1986. To locate this item at the Beaton Institute, use the following sequence: "Report - Micmac - Title of Item requested."

Item · 1979

Item is an original essay submitted to the College of Cape Breton's PCS 200 course on April 11, 1979. To locate this item at the Beaton Institute, use the following sequence: "Report - Micmac - Title of Item requested."

Micmacs on Kings Road
Item

Item is a reproduction of this paper. To locate this item at the Beaton Institute, use the following sequence: "Report - Micmac - Title of Item requested."

Item

Item is a paper which focuses on the application of Piaget's theory, that culture and the rate of intellectual development are dependent upon one another; theory tested at Mi'kmaw Reserve schools in Eskasoni and
Membertou. To locate this item at the Beaton Institute, use the following sequence: "Report - Micmac - Title of Item requested."

Report on Chapel Island
Item · 1972

Item is a reproduction of the original report developed for DEVCO in July 1972 on the feasibility of making Chapel Island a tourist destination. Includes a history of the Chapel Island Mission Church; mentions descriptive comments from various historical sources, and recommendations that Chapel Island be made a tourist attraction. To locate this item at the Beaton Institute, use the following sequence: "Report - Micmac - Title of Item
requested."

Item · 1970

Item is a study of an integrated New Brunswick school outlining the social relationships between Mi'kmaw Indians and non-Indians, Mi'kmaw identity, and the problem of ethnicity-based discrimination. To locate this item at the
Beaton Institute, use the following sequence: "Report - Micmac - Title of Item requested."

Item · 1968

Item is a study of seven contemporary Nova Scotian Reservations with particular reference to the formation of small groups, how they operate internally, group cohesiveness, communication and its effect on group opinions, perception, behaviour and socio-cultural change. To locate 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."

Micmac burials
Item · 1989

Item is an original paper by Yolanda Marshall for Richard MacKinnon's Folklore 100 class at UCCB, April 13, 1989. To locate this item at the Beaton Institute, use the following sequence: "Report - Micmac - Title of Item
requested."

The Micmac Grand Council
Item · 1992

Item is a paper by Shelley Stevens submitted to Richard MacKinnon's Folklore 100 class at UCCB on April 14, 1992. To locate this item at the Beaton Institute, use the following sequence: "Report - Micmac - Title of Item
requested."

Item

Item is a report indicating maritime Mi'kmaq were used as buffers/intermediaries in the Anglo-French struggle for domination, 1714-1740. To locate this item at the Beaton Institute, use the following sequence: "Report - Micmac - Title of Item requested."