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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-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 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.

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.

Poems of Rita Joe
CA BI PS 8569 O33 P64 · Item · 1978

Item is an Abanaki Press publication featuring poetry by Rita Joe.

Mi'kmaw Language Class
CA BI FT-0009 · Item · 1981

File consists of a videorecording of a Mi'kmaw language class at the Mi'kmawey elementary school, Chapel Island. Class deals with the teaching of proper names, pronunciation, chanting, etc. Beaton Institute Production; 15 minutes.

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

Song of Eskasoni
CA BI 2007-008.3.001 · Item · 1993

File consists of "an account of the revival of the native traditions and spirituality in Eskasoni through the writings of Rita Joe."

Lnu and Indians We're Called
CA BI PS 8569 O33 L5 1991 · Item · 1991

Item is a Ragweed Press publication featuring poetry by Rita Joe.

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.

Wejkwapniaq
CA BI PAM 3234a · Item · 1977

Item is a textbook for studying and preserving Mi'kmaw culture, describes Mi'kmaw lifestyle, political structure, housing, education, religion, dress, language, economy, food, medicine and transportation (Pre-contact period, c. 17th Century). Includes classroom activities. Suitable grades four and up.

Wejkwapniaq
CA BI PAM 3234b · Item · 1977

Item is a textbook for studying and preserving Mi'kmaw culture, describes Mi'kmaw lifestyle, political structure, housing, education, religion, dress, language, economy, food, medicine and transportation (Pre-contact period, c. 17th Century). Includes classroom activities. Suitable grades four and up.

Mi'kmaq
CA BI PAM 3701 · Item · 1994?

Item is a resource document on the programs, projects and studies conducted by MAFS.

Rita Joe
CA BI 00-03-29989 · Item · 199-?

Item is a photograph of Rita Joe reading to a small group of people.

Rita Joe
CA BI 00-04-29990 · Item · 1992

Item is a photograph of Rita Joe with her daughter Caroline and Prime Minister Brian Mulroney.

Rita Joe
CA BI 00-05-29991 · Item · 1992

Item is a photograph of Rita Joe signing a record after her induction into the Privy Council. The Governor-General and Queen Elizabeth II are also featured in the photograph.

Rita Joe
CA BI 00-06-29992 · Item · 1990

Item is a photograph of Rita Joe holding the proclamation of her induction to the Order of Canada.

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.

On the Go
CA BI T-2279 · Item · ca. 1987

File consists of an audio recording of the CBC program, On the Go, featuring a segment on the 1987 Summer Games.

Interview with Lee Cremo
CA BI T-2412 · Item

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

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.

Simon Cremo
CA BI T-1516 · Item · 1960

File consists of an audio recording of violin selections; includes jigs, reels & polkas performed by Simon Cremo, Eskasoni.

97-542-28390 · Item · ca. 1910

Item is a reproduction of a photograph of a small child walking in between houses in Kun’tewiktu (King's Road Reserve).

Canada. Dept. of Indian Affairs and Northern Development.
CA BI 97-541-28389 · Item · 1910

Item is a reproduction of a photograph of Kun’tewiktu (King's Road Reserve), featuring a backyard view of a house, shed, and fence.

Canada. Dept. of Indian Affairs and Northern Development.
97-536-28384 · Item · ca. 1910

Item is a laser copy print of a photograph of buildings and adjoining sheds in Kun’tewiktu (Kings Road Reserve).

Canada. Dept. of Indian Affairs and Northern Development.
CA BI 97-543-28391 · Item · ca. 1910

Item is a reproduction of a photograph of a community well, with Sydney Harbour and the railroad tracks in the background, taken at Kun’tewiktu (King's Road Reserve).

Canada. Dept. of Indian Affairs and Northern Development.
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.

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."

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."

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."

Statistics - Louisbourg
Item · May 1973

Item is a report concerning Louisbourg statistical information; mentions the fact that seven Mi'kmaq were christened there and three died there as well (1722-1745). To locate this item at the Beaton Institute, use the following sequence: "Report - Towns and Villages - Louisbourg - Title of Item requested."

The story of Loch Lomond
Item

Item is a report of the history of Loch Lomond mentioning that in 1826 the first white settlers were guided by "Black John the Indian" to their settlement. They traveled in a birch bark canoe through the lakes; the guide knew every nook and corner. To locate this item at the Beaton Institute, use the following sequence: "Report - Towns and Villages - Loch Lomond - Title of Item requested."

The Poulette House
Item

Item is a report submitted by Charlotte Poulette for Richard MacKinnon's Fine Arts 107. To locate this item at the Beaton Institute, use the following sequence: "Report - Architecture - Title of Item requested."

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."

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."

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."

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."

Item · 1969

Item is a report of the social ideals of the Mi'kmaq, co-operative living, spiritual lives, present and social problems. Role of the Department of Indian Affairs, contains recommendations re: participation in planning. The report was presented to Father Campbell, Social Welfare Policy and Serices Course, Maritime School of Social Work, by Greg U. Johnson on December 3, 1969. To locate this item at the Beaton Institute, use the following sequence: "Report

  • Micmac - Title of Item requested."
Item · 1984

Item is a report concerning the effect of white settlement upon the Mi'kmaw culture and economy (circa 1500-1984). Comparison of pre-contact and post-contact lifestyles. Also, French and English attitudes toward the Mi'kmaw culture. To locate this item at the Beaton Institute, use the following sequence: "Report - Micmac - Title of Item requested."

Item · 1990

Item is a paper written for Richard Mackinnon's Folklore 100 and submitted on April 20, 1990. To locate this item at the Beaton Institute, use the following sequence: "Report - Micmac - Title of Item requested."

Item

Item is a document that contains an explanation of the 1752 Treaty of Peace and Friendship and "as exact a representation as our computer typography will allow of the handwritten treaty as it appears in the Councilminutes." Published by the Treaty & Aboriginal Rights Research Centre of Nova Scotia. 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."

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 · 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."

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."