Don’t eat your hat.

Mi’kmaw chiefs, whether governing under the provisions in the Indian Act or participating in the Grand Council of Mi’kmaw Chiefs, have since been elected to represent their people.

“Kesalul” means “I love you”. You might say “kesalul aq nin” (and that means I love you too).

Porcupines have sharp barbed quills, which can be painful and difficult if they get lodged in skin.

The Algonquian language family is the largest in North America and includes numerous indigenous languages stretching from the easternmost shores of Mi’kma’ki to the territories of the Blackfoot and Plains Cree in Alberta to as far south as the state of South Carolina in the United States. Within the Algoniquian language family there are more than 40 languages.

With more than 1,000 members, the Acadia First Nation is comprised of five reserves, which are located in various locations across southwest Nova Scotia.

The aim of Centralization was to relocate the Mi’kmaq to two reserves, Eskasoni and Shubenacadie. Promises were made of new houses and work that were not kept.

Wela’lin means “thank you”. You could respond in Mi’kmaq with “weliaq”.

Mi’kmaw people have historically had a good relationship with French settlers. The French were more interested in trading with the Mi’kmaq, and consequently more respectful of Mi’kmaq culture than were the British. The British came to settle Mi’kma’ki and displace the Mi’kmaq.

While White Spruce has been used to treat colds, tuberculosis and laryngitis. Alder treats rheumatism, and stomach/kidney ailments. Ground Juniper treats kidney ailments and bladder infections. Juniper also can be used to lower blood-sugar levels.