Vocab, facts and more
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se this web app to learn basic vocabulary and some important facts about the Mi'kmaq people.
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Friday, December 8, 2017
"Planting the Seed"
First Nation Orientation Guide
https://novascotia.ca/abor/docs/other-resources/Orientation-Guide-Atlantic-First-Nations-(2).pdf
"The Planting the Seed project includesthe First Nation Orientation Guide that provides information about the Mi'kmaq/Maliseet communities throughout the Atlantic Region. The Mi'kmaq Maliseet Human Resource Guide makesknown the many cultural talents of First Nations and, the Cultural Education Pamphlet will be used as tools for creating awareness about First Nation Spirituality."
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Teachings from the Medicine Wheel
A
n exploration of culture through stories and language.
"The Mi'kmaqand Maliseet are the aboriginal peoples of the Maritime region of Canada. This website is an exploration of their culture through their stories and their language. On this site, you will findlinks to five stories read in English, Mi'kmaqand Maliseet, along with transcriptions in all three tongues. We have also provided excerpts from a conversation with Imelda Perly about native culture, language and spirituality."
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Tuesday, December 5, 2017
The journey of the Mi'kmaq Honour Song
From
http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/nova-scotia/mi-kmaq-honour-song-george-paul-nova-scotia-schools-1.4428912the
sweat lodge to the classroom 
From the article:
"Thanks toGeorge Paul, who worked to revive traditional songs and gatherings in the Maritimes,the Mi'kmaq honoursong has become the national anthem of theL'nuk, and is now being used to teach elementary school students about Mi'kmaq culture and traditions."
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Wednesday, November 22, 2017
A Mi'kmaq seat at the table
How a First Nation came to claim Aboriginal title over a third of New Brunswick
http://www.cbc.ca/news2/interactives/a-mikmaq-seat-at-the-table/
A fascinating story of Indigenous people staking a claim on their own traditional territory.
"Last November, Elsipogtog filed for Aboriginal title over nearly one-third of New Brunswick — both Crown and private lands — on behalf of all Mi'kmaq in the province. Aboriginal title would be the legal recognition that Indigenous peoples in the area have a right to decide what will happen with the land and a right to benefit from it. More practically, it would mean a forced seat at the table for the Mi'kmaq when decisions are made about resource development. In the case of the SWN testing, the project would have needed the consent of the Mi'kmaq before going ahead."
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Thursday, November 16, 2017
L'nuisi via Wikiversity
Learn some basics about the Mi'kmaq language via wikiversity
Discover the basics of Mi'kmaq language, understand the different dialects and orthographies used in Mi'kmaq, and learn some basic vocabulary in Mi'kmaq.
Here's a breakdown of the chapters:
Chap. 1 : Introduction
Chap. 2 : Dialects
Chap. 3 : Orthographies and writing systems
Chap. 4 : Phonology
Chap. 5 : Grammar
Chap. 6 : Counting
Chap. 7 : Basic vocabulary
Chap. 8 : Greetings
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Saturday, November 11, 2017
A Membertou linguist reads In Flanders Fields in Mi'kmaq
Honouring Aboriginal Veterans.
http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/nova-scotia/mikmaq-membertou-remembrance-day-1.4395774
"Bernie Francis stands in the shadow of the cenotaph, the Mi'kmaq poem flowing from his lips. Each time, the linguist says, he gets a little closer to the souls buried in the words. The words that schoolchildren mouth at assemblies each November. The lines written by bereaved Canadian physician and soldier John McCrae after burying his student and friend."
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Thursday, September 28, 2017
Publisher releases bilingual book about PEI's creation
T
he Mi'kmaq creation story of P.E.I.
"Charlottetown-based Acorn Press has just published its first bilingual book in English and Mi'kmaq. "Minegoo" tells the Mi'kmaq creation story of P.E.I. in text and watercolours. Author and illustrator Sandra Dodge told CBC Radio's Mainstreet P.E.I. that she first had the idea during the opening of the Confederation Bridge in 1997. "I started reading every version of the creation story that I could get a hold of and doing some research and that's where it started," she said."
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Tuesday, September 19, 2017
Mi’kmaq History Month poster 2017
A
visual guide illustrating
Innovations and Legacies 
"Gerald Gloade, the artist who created this year's Mi'kmaq History Month poster, explains that, "Mi'kmaw knowledge grew over many generations resulting in a sophisticated relationship with the homeland – the seasons, cycles, animals and plants of Mi'kma'ki are at the core of our culture and language"."Gloade captured this essence of Innovations and Legacies through a visual guide illustrating many examples of unique Mi'kmaw technology, providing a lasting contribution to today's Canadian culture.
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Saturday, September 16, 2017
Quizlet Decks for language practice
Review review review!
Practice makes perfect and these flashcards will help you refine your word recognition skills!
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