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CA BI 77-1457-1591 · Item · 20th century

Item is a photograph of a stained glass window, featuring Mi'kmaq writing, in a church in Whycocomagh.

Collection · 1944-2018 ; predominately 1970-2008

The collection consists of audio and video interviews, games, hymns, traditional chants, and community events pertaining to Eskasoni and other Mi'kmaq communities in Nova Scotia between the 1940's to the 2000's, both in the Mi'kmaw and English languages. This collection consists of 8 boxes of sound recordings, moving images, and artefacts belonging to Sarah Denny, her children and other community members and organizations. These recordings document culturally and historically significant peoples, events, and traditions of the L'nu/Mi'kmaq.

Denny, Sarah
SD-433: Waltestamk for Demo
Item · 2018
Part of Sarah Denny Cultural Collection

This record features Catherine Arseneau interviewing Joel Denny who discusses in Mi'kmaw what the Sarah Denny Cultural Collection is, what it represents to L'nu people across Mi'kma'ki and how it came to be at the Beaton Institute. Additionally, he explains and demonstrates the waltes/atestaqn set and a replica of the Denny Family's wapnaqn pieces that he created along with the other artifacts.

Rita Joe
File · 1995-2003
Part of Sarah Denny Cultural Collection

This file contains two audio recordings of interviews with Rita Joe which were conducted by Mary Rose Julian.

Mi'kmaw resource guide
CA BI PAM 4000 · Item · 2003

Item is a resource document for Mi'kma'ki, including a historical overview, calendar of events, and information on contemporary Mi'kmaq.

Item · [between 1995 and 2000]
Part of Sarah Denny Cultural Collection

Part B of the audio recording features interviewer, Sarah Denny, and interviewee, Wilfred Prosper. The interview consists of Wilfred singing and explaining hymns and prayers in Mi'kmaw.

0:00-6:04- Wilfred Prosper singing Christmas Hymn
6:05-9:07 Wilfred Prosper Prays to St Ann. He explains that the prayer is not complete because it is written in French, but also explains that something is missing, he is not too sure what that may be, possibly Feast of Mary.
9:08-12:55- Wilfred continues to sing a hymn. At the end of the hymn he says “look how much is missing" and he continues to pray to St Ann.

Lee Cremo
File · [before 1999]
Part of Sarah Denny Cultural Collection

This file consists of three records that feature Lee Cremo and his music (traditional Mi'kmaq songs and songs he composed).

The Cape Bretoner
CA BI Vol. 7 No. 5 · Item · Oct. 1999

Item is a news magazine with an article on oysters.

The Cape Bretoner Magazine
Chief Noel Doucette
CA BI 99-33-29804 · Item · 1999

Item is a photograph of the headstone marker for Chief Noel Doucette (March 16, 1938 - July 24, 1996). His wife's name is also on the marker: Jean Doris (August 25, 1937 - ).

Residential Schools
CA BI PAM 4004 · Item · 1990-1998

File consists of reproductions of academic and newspaper articles that address the topic of residential schools in Canada.

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.

Old Kings Road Reserve
Item · 1997

Item is a paper by Frances Sylliboy submitted to Terry MacLean on April 14, 1997. Frances is the daughter of Rita Joe. To locate this item at the Beaton Institute, use the following sequence: "Report - Micmac - Title of Item
requested."

Item · 1997

Item is an essay submitted by Carla Johnson for Richard MacKinnon's FINA107 on December 8, 1997. To locate this item at the Beaton Institute, use the following sequence: "Report - Micmac - Title of Item requested."

Mi'kmaq Culture
Item · 1996

Item is a paper by Coreena Julian submitted to Richard MacKinnon's Folklore 100 class on March 27, 1996. To locate this item at the Beaton Institute, use the following sequence: "Report - Micmac - Title of Item requested."

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.

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

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

Loon Rock
CA BI PAM 3887 · Item · 1996

Item is a first edition of this book.

Whycocomagh Basket House
CA BI 96-590-27278 · Item · 1995

Item is a reproduction of a photograph of Whycocomagh Basket House.

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

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

The voyage of Wood Duck
CA BI PAM 3797 · Item · 1995

Item is a first edition of this book, in which a Wood Duck voyages across the ocean in a canoe, discovering an unfamiliar land and people and dreaming of the future colonization of his own land by these people.

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

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

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

Item is a photograph of a Shrine in Eskasoni.

St. Anne Monument, Membertou
CA BI 96-221-26909 · Item · 1995

Item is an original photograph of the St. Anne monument in Membertou.

Item · 1995

Item is an original paper by Sherise N. Paul, submitted to M.K. MacLeod's HUM111 class at UCCB on April 19, 1995. To locate this item at the Beaton Institute, use the following sequence: "Report - Micmac - Title of Item
requested."

Membertou War Memorial
CA BI 96-218-26906 · Item · 1995

Item is a photograph of the Membertou War Memorial.

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

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

Prendergast, Paul
Minuitaqn Craft Shop
CA BI 00-01-29987 · Item · ca. 1995

Item is a photograph of the sign for Minuitaqn Craft & Gift Shop in Eskasoni, N.S.

Chapel Island Mission Church
CA BI 94-1275-25790 · Item · 1994

Item is a photograph of the Chapel Island Mission Church.

CA BI 95-295-26386 · Item · 1994

Item is a photograph of the Chapel Island St. Anne Mission outdoor mass - 1994. Celebrant Bishop Colin Campbell of Antigonish.

CA BI 95-294-26385 · Item · 1994

Item is a photograph of the Chapel Island St. Anne Mission Procession.

St. Anne's Mission Church
CA BI 95-296-26387 · Item · 26 Jul. 1994

Item is a photograph of a procession on St. Anne's Mission Day at Membertou, Sydney. St. Anne Mission Church in background.

St. Anne's Mission Church
CA BI 95-297-26388 · Item · 26 Jul. 1994

Item is a photograph of a procession on St. Anne's Mission Day at Membertou, Sydney.

The Eskasoni Annual Pow Wow
Item · 1994

Item is a reproduction of this paper, submitted to Dr. Robert Morgan's History 304 class, UCCB, April 1994. To locate this item at the Beaton Institute, use the following sequence: "Report - Micmac - Title of Item requested."

Item · 1994

Item is a reproduction of the essay submitted to Dr. Robert Morgan's History 304 course at UCCB, April 1994. To locate this item at the Beaton Institute, use the following sequence: "Report - Micmac - Title of Item requested."

Item · 1994

Item is a history of Kings Road Reserve, Sydney; mentions pre-contact period, Mi'kmaw lifestyle and culture, government Indian policy, problems of white settlement, education, living conditions, and the move to Membertou Reserve in 1927. Paper was submitted to a class taught by Dr. Robert Morgan. To locate this item atthe Beaton Institute, use the following sequence: "Report - Micmac - Title of Item requested."

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