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."
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 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.
Item is a list of Mi'kmaw place (river) names and their English meaning or translation. Phonetic spelling of Mi'kmaw words.
Item is a list of Mi'kmaw place (river) names and their English meaning or translation. Phonetic spelling of Mi'kmaw words.
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.
File consists of an audio recording of an interview with Annabelle MacKinnon of Prime Brook. She briefly discusses Mi'kmaw crafts.
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 is a reproduction of a chapter from Mullaly's book, featuring an account of a trip to Newfoundland. Chapter X mentions a group of one hundred Mi'kmaq in North Sydney. The group lived chiefly by making baskets and ornaments. Describes living conditions, attitudes toward white man.
Item is a reproduction of an article published in Ethnohistory, Spring, 1976, vol. 23, no. 2, p. 117-127.
Item is a reproduction of this text, which includes only Chapter XXV: "Acts of unbelievable cruelty to Acadians and Indians by the English."
Item is a reproduction of this text, which includes only Chapter XXV: "Acts of unbelievable cruelty to Acadians and Indians by the English."
Item is an original version of this Mi'kmaw song book.
File consists of various photographs of the interior and exterior of this home.
Item is a national government publication.
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."
File consists of an audio recording of a child's story in Mi'kmaq; supplement to student handbook. (See MG 07a.11.1b).
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."
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.
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.
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 is a photograph of Chief Ben Christmas in dress.
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
Item is an article originally published in the Canadian Journal of Native Studies, Vol. XVIII, No. 2, 1998, pp. 301-11.
Item is a copy of the original text.
Item is a reproduction of this article. See also PAM 1599.
Item is a reproduction of the original text.
Item is an edition of the 1957 Indian Act.
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."
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 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."
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.
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.
Item is a reproduction of a photograph of people walking through the farm lands.
Item is a reproduction of a photograph of Mi'kmaq people from Chapel Island.
Item is a reproduction of a photograph of a Mi'kmaw woman from Chapel Island.
Item is a reproduction of a photograph of a view of a house and gathering.
Item is a reproduction of a photograph of a view of the church and parishioners outside.
Item is a reproduction of a photograph of a view of the altar: the statue of St. Anne and Child.
Item is a reproduction of a photograph of Ed Kabatay (with medals) and children gathered.
Item is a reproduction of a photograph of a first communion.
Item is a framed reproduction of a photograph of Noel Marshall, Chapel Island, Nova Scotia, 1981.
Item is a reproduction of a photograph of a Mi'kmaw woman basketweaving.
Item is a reproduction of a photograph of Mi'kmaq people from Chapel Island.
Item is a reproduction of a photograph of Fr. R.P. Pacifique with Mi'kmaq people at Minku (Chapel Island).
Item is a reproduction of a photograph of an outdoor mass celebration.