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MAP 667 · Item · 1767

Item is an original map showing acreage of Cape Breton townships, parishes, and counties. The map identifies "Indian Hunting Country" based on an earlier survey completed by Samuel Holland.

Item · 1976

Item is a reproduction of an essay submitted to Dr. Robert Morgan's Maritime History class, March 23, 1976. To locate this item at the Beaton Institute, use the following sequence: "Report - Micmac - Title of Item requested."

A history of the Margarees
Item · 1965

Item is a history of the Margarees; notes Mi'kmaw guide who helped James Ross settle in North West Margaree, c.1800. To locate this item at the Beaton Institute, use the following sequence: "Report - Towns and Villages -Margaree - Title of Item requested."

CA BI PAM 3323 · Item · 1980

Item is a reproduction of an article published in Acadiensis, 10:1 (Autumn 1980), 113-130; it consists of the transcription of a 1756 letter from Varenne, with an introduction by Ken Donovan.

A melange of Micmac notes
CA BI PAM 3235 · Item · 1986

Item is a reproduction of a paper on various Mi'kmaw customs and material culture traditions presented at the American Association for the Advancement of Science Proceedings, 44th meeting, 1895; mention is made to Cape Breton.

CA BI T-1020.002 · Item · 1975

File consists of an audio recording of an interview with Annabelle MacKinnon of Prime Brook. She briefly discusses Mi'kmaw crafts.

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."

Acadian Miracle
CA BI PAM 1547 c.2 · Item

Item is a reproduction of this text, which includes only Chapter XXV: "Acts of unbelievable cruelty to Acadians and Indians by the English."

Acadian Miracle
CA BI PAM 1547 c.1 · Item

Item is a reproduction of this text, which includes only Chapter XXV: "Acts of unbelievable cruelty to Acadians and Indians by the English."

Alex Denny Home, Eskasoni
CA BI 98-323-29110 · Item · 1996

File consists of various photographs of the interior and exterior of this home.

Item · Aug. 1969

Item is a report that assesses potential economic initiatives for Eskasoni First Nation. The study examines areas for economic development such as recreational tourism, forestry, fisheries, trade and commercial areas.

Item · 1991

Item is an essay submitted to Dr. Richard MacKinnon's Folklore course at UCCB, April 25, 1991. To locate this item at the Beaton Institute, use the following sequence: "Report - Micmac - Title of Item requested."

Apli'kmuj
CA BI T-2033 · Item · 198-

File consists of an audio recording of a child's story in Mi'kmaq; supplement to student handbook. (See MG 07a.11.1b).

Item · 1993

Item is an original paper by Mary G. MacNeil submitted to Dr. Richard MacKinnon's Folklore 100 class; includes several appendices and photocopies of news clippings and photographs. To locate this item at the Beaton Institute, use the following sequence: "Report - Micmac - Title of Item requested." To locate this item at the Beaton Institute, use the following sequence: "Report - Micmac - Title of Item requested."

Atlantic Fishing Methods
CA BI PAM 2394 · Item · 1982

Item is a book of fishing methods in Atlantic Canada.

Atugwagnn : Micmac stories
CA BI PAM 2767a · Item · 1985

Item is a publication of Mi'kmaw stories told and written at a Native Language Writers' Workshop held in Campbellton in the fall of 1984; the workshop was produced by Robert M. Leavitt.

A'tukwagnn : Micmac stories
CA BI PAM 2767b · Item · 1986

Item is a publication of Mi'kmaw stories written at a Mi'kmaw Writers' Workshop held in Sydney, Nova Scotia, in April 1986, under the sponsorship of the Eskasoni School Board.

Basketmaking
Item · 1990

Item is a report submitted by Mary Ellen Gould for Richard MacKinnon's Folklore 100 on April 19, 1990. To locate this item at the Beaton Institute, use the following sequence: "Report - Crafts - Title of Item requested."

Ben Christmas
CA BI 81-578-5658 · Item · ca. 1935

Item is a photograph of Chief Ben Christmas in dress.

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 Government Reports - Box 11 File 4A · Item · 1981

Item is a government report on Canadian fish products in the Atlantic region.

CA BI Government Reports - Box 11 File 4C · Item · 1981

Item is a government report on Canadian fish products in the Pacific region.

Item · 1981

Item is a report outlining history of Mi'kmaw tribes in Cape Breton, circa 1500-1982. Describes lifestyle, economy, medicine, religion, customs and how contact with Europeans affected the Mi'kmaw culture. Chapter 3 only To locate this item at the Beaton Institute, use the following sequence: "Report - Cape Breton Island - Title of Item requested."

T-252 · Item · 3 Jun. 1977

The file consists of audio recordings of ​a CBC radio program "Morningside" - with guest speakers​, Elizabeth May from Baddeck, Ken MacKay marine biologist, Bernard LeLanne Chef, and Winnie Chafe and Doug MacPhee in Scottish Music.​

CBI Radio
CA BI T-1412 · Item · 03 May 1980

File consists of an audio recording of a radio program; Hugh F. MacKenzie mentions the Scottish settlers in Cape Breton and their contact with the Mi'kmaq.

Item · 1986

Item is a reproduction of the original text; a paper presented at the annual meeting of the Canadian Historical Association, Learned Societies Conference, University of Manitoba, Winnipeg, June 1986. To locate this item at the Beaton Institute, use the following sequence: "Report - Micmac - Title of Item requested."

CA BI PAM 2577b · Item · 1986

Item is a reproduction of this paper, which includes a discussion of relocation/centralization of Mi'kmaq to Eskasoni and Shubenacadie Reserves, 1942-69; history of Indian policy, failure of scheme, paternalism and corruption of Dept. of Indian Affairs, social problems, and resurgence of Mi'kmaw culture.

CA BI PAM 2577a · Item · 1986

Item is a reproduction of this paper, which includes a discussion of relocation/centralization of Mi'kmaq to Eskasoni and Shubenacadie Reserves, 1942-69; history of Indian policy, failure of scheme, paternalism and corruption of Dept. of Indian Affairs, social problems, and resurgence of Mi'kmaw culture.