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Discovering Mi’kmaw Homeland: A Journey into Cultural Identity

Uncover the rich history and deep connection of the Mi’kmaw nation to their land, culture, and traditions in Mi’kma’ki. Explore their nomadic lifestyle, governance systems, and respect for all living things. Learn about the seven districts of the Mi’kma’ki and the significance of each in preserving Mi’kmaw heritage. Delve into the pre-contact era and understand the foundational beliefs that shaped the Mi’kmaw identity.

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Discovering Mi’kmaw Homeland: A Journey into Cultural Identity

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  1. Mi’kmaw Introduction

  2. Historical background • The Mi’kmaw nation has lived and occupied the area now known as the Atlantic Provinces. • This area is known as the Mi’kma’ki. ∞ Archaeological findings- 10, 500 years ago. • The Mi’kmaw lived according to their creator • Their identity is directly linked to the land- culture, language and traditions.

  3. Mi’kmaw Homeland • BRAINSTORM- what do we already know about the Mi’kmaw people. • Depend on land for sustenance • Nomadic people • They lived and travelled through the seven districts of the Mi’kma’ki • Travel was based on respect. • Grand council- local and district chiefs. • Beliefs and respect for all living things. (Kji’Niskam)

  4. Mi’kma’ki (pre-contact) • 7. Kespek (Last water) • 2. Epekwitk aq Piktuk (Lying in the water and The explosive place) • 1. Unama’kik (Mi’kmaw Territory) • 6. Siknikt (Drainage area) • 4. Sipeknikatik (Wild potato Area) • 3. Eskikewa’kik (Skin dressers area) • 5. Kespukwitk (Last Flow)

  5. Mi’kma’ki

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