Micmac News

The Micmac News (1965-1991) is an important example of Mi’kmaw print culture; it was created by Roy Gould in Membertou First Nation in 1965. Mr. Gould was nineteen at the time of printing the paper, and he created early copies on a typewriter in his bedroom. Initially, the paper covered only the Mi'kmaw communities in Unama'ki, or Cape Breton. However, by March 1972 circulation was approximately 5,000 and united Indigenous communities across Mi'kmaki. This invaluable research tool covers historical and contemporary issues and events, including Aboriginal rights cases, social and labour history, material and intangible culture, and celebrations of Mi’kmaw life. The newspaper provides a means of language preservation; prayers and myths were printed in the paper, and simple language lessons in Mi’kmaq were also a regular feature.

Issues

Micmac News 1965

Micmac News 1966

Micmac News 1971

Micmac News 1972

Micmac News 1973

Micmac News 1974

Micmac News 1975

Micmac News 1976

Micmac News 1977

Micmac News 1978

Micmac News 1979

Micmac News 1980

Micmac News 1981

Micmac News 1982

Micmac News 1983

Micmac News 1984

Micmac News 1985

Micmac News 1986

Micmac News 1987

Micmac News 1988

Micmac News 1989

Micmac News 1990

Micmac News 1991

Micmac News Subject Index: [PDF]

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