Mi'kmawey Debert Cultural Centre Trivia

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Question 1
In 1841 Grand Chief John Denny Jr. was born. Denny was to become the last hereditary Mi’kmaw Grand Chief to:
A
Acquire his title by succeeding his father
B
Meet officials in traditional clothing
C
Allow squatters to buy Mi’kmaq land
Question 1 Explanation: 
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.
Question 2
According to legend, during a contest of power the Creator sent a wind so strong that it took out Kluskap’s hair. Kluskap didn’t know until:
A
He saw his reflection in the lake
B
He watched it blow away
C
It came out in his hands
Question 2 Explanation: 
The Creator sent a wind so swift and hard, Kluskap didn’t feel his hair come out until it fell into his hands.
Question 3
If you are a “Kwitn”, you are probably:
A
Sliding over the snow
B
Cooking
C
Floating
Question 3 Explanation: 
“Kwitn,” a Mi’kmaw birch bark canoe is a sturdy and agile watercraft.
Question 4
Mi’kmaq use splints pounded out of ash or poplar wood to weave baskets. These thin strips of wood are also sculpted into another popular form:
A
Floral bouquets
B
Drum forms
C
Fashion belts
Question 4 Explanation: 
Flowers make good use of spare wood shavings.
Question 5
Mi’kmaw language is part of which language family?
A
Algonquian
B
Salishan
C
Iroquois
Question 5 Explanation: 
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.
Question 6
Mi’kmaw traditional art comes in two popular forms. These are:
A
Porcupine quill embroidery and basket-weaving
B
Soapstone carving and bone or tusk jewelry
C
Wooden or copper totems
Question 6 Explanation: 
Porcupine quill embroidery and basket-weaving.
Question 7
If you’re speaking, and a Mi’kmaw is saying “e’e”, he or she is:
A
Clearing his throat
B
Wanting you to hurry up
C
Agreeing with you
Question 7 Explanation: 
e’e: “yes”. In a conversation, it means a Mi’kmaw is in agreement with you, or understands your point of view.
Question 8
In 1973, which community became the 12th Mi’kmaw band in Nova Scotia?
A
Membertou
B
Acadia
C
Pictou Landing
Question 8 Explanation: 
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.
Question 9
It is safe to keep an “apli’kmuj” as a pet:
A
True
B
False
Question 9 Explanation: 
Many people keep rabbits as pets.
Question 10
Mi’kmaq used this to make canoes, cooking pots and homes:
A
Wood
B
Deer hide
C
Birch bark
Question 10 Explanation: 
Birch bark is a staple material for fashioning many essential items. It is water resistant, light weight and flexible.
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