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The Four Lives of a Micmac Copper Pot

Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Calvin Martin
Ethnohistory, vol. 22, no. 2, Spring, 1975, pp. 111-133
Explains how the copper kettle allowed people to become more nomadic.
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The Giant Beaver: A Prehistoric Memory?

Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Jane C. Beck
Ethnohistory, vol. 19, no. 2, Spring, 1972, pp. 109-122
Oral tradition, in combination with a study of the distribution of the Pleistocene giant beaver, suggests a folktale may be a type of fossil memory about an extinct species.
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Grade 5: Teliaqewey, Kaqowey net Teliaqeweyminu? = Ah, the Truth. What Is Our Truth? = Wolamewakon. Keq Nit Kwolamewakonon?

Alternate Title
Treaty Education Resources
E-Books
Author/Creator
New Brunswick Department of Education and Early Childhood Development [Office of First Nations Education]]

Content focused on the Mi'kmaq, Wolastoqewiyik, and Passamaquoddy (Peskotomuhkati) peoples of New Brunswick.

Related materials: Interactive Activities; Activity Answer Sheet Lesson A: Worldview in Muin/Bear/Muwin and The Seven Hunters

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Hannah Claus

Articles » General
Author/Creator
R. M. Vaughan
Canadian Art, vol. 20, no. 1, Spring, 2003, p. 109
Brief discussion of an exhibition of the artist's genealogy-inspired work entitled Pine held at the Gallery Connexion in Fredericton.
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Highlighting Successful Atlantic Indigenous Businesses

Alternate Title
The Atlantic Aboriginal Economic Development Integrated Research Program, AAEDIRP
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Fred Bergman
Study comprised of an online survey and interviews with businesses, government officials, including Economic Development Officers, and organizations that provided financial support. Five main obstacles were identified: economic conditions, high cost of doing business, access to equity or capital, high cost of borrowing, and restrictive government policies.
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History of Canadian Indians: 1840-1867

Alternate Title
Canada and Its Provinces, Vol. V
E-Books » Chapters
Author/Creator
Duncan C. Scott

Overview of the history of First Nations people, with special attention given to New Brunswick, Nova Scotia and Prince Edward Island. Topics covered include: education, legal status and the Indian Affairs Department. Excerpt from: Canada and Its Provinces, Vol. V, edited by Adam Shortt and Arthur Doughty.

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Honouring Our Elders: A History of Eastern Arctic Archaeology

Book Reviews
Author/Creator
Daniel Gendron
Études Inuit Studies, vol. 27, no. 1-2, Architecture Paléoesquimaude / Palaeoeskimo Architecture, 2003, pp. 521-525
Book review of: Honouring Our Elders edited by William W. Fitzhugh, Stephen Loring and Daniel Odess.
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Indian Affairs Documents: MG H54

Archival » Collections (primary materials)
Author/Creator
Government of Canada. Indian Affairs
Contains 90 documents, donated from the Lord Beaverbrook collection, dating from the 18th and 19th centuries relating to early New Brunswick which includes some concerning land disputes.
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Indian Record (Vol. XXIV, No. IX, September - October, 1961)

Documents & Presentations
"National publication for the Indians of Canada". Focus on Indigenous issues, events at residential schools and legal decisions. Previously published as Indian Missionary Record. Articles reflect the attitudes and polices of the time.
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Indian Record (Vol. XXVIII, No. 1, January, 1965)

Documents & Presentations
"National publication for the Indian of Canada". Focus on Indigenous issues, events at residential schools and legal decision. Previously published as Indian Missionary Record. Articles reflect the attitudes and policies of the time.
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[Indigenous Treaty Rights: Overfishing, Out of Season]

Alternate Title
As It Happens ; September 23, 1990
[Aboriginal Rights: Overfishing, Out of Season]
Media » Sound Recordings
Author/Creator
Rick MacInnes-Rae
Arthur Bull
Broadcast discusses after-effects of ruling in the Donald Marshall, Jr. case and concerns about aggressive lobster fishing. Includes synopsis and "Did You Know?" section. Duration: 7:30.
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Indoor Environmental Quality in Homes of Asthmatic Children on the Elsipogtog Reserve (NB), Canada

Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Joanne Berghout
J. David Miller
Roger Mazerolle
Len O'Neill
Craig Wakelin
Barbara Mackinnon
Kenneth Maybee
Darlene Augustine
Carol Ann Levi
Charlie Levi
Terry Levi
Barbara Milliea
International Journal of Circumpolar Health, vol. 64, no. 1, 2005, pp. 77-85
Concludes that mould damage from serious maintenance problems was the cause of respiratory symptoms.
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Iroquois in Northwestern Canada

Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Alexander F. Chamberlain
American Anthropologist, vol. 6, no. 4, New Series, July-September 1904, pp. 459-463
Discusses small groups of Iroquois who migrated to areas outside their traditional territory, usually due to their employment with the Hudson's Bay Company.
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Koluskap: Stories from Wolastoqiyik

Web Sites » Organizations
Author/Creator
Wolastoqiyik Executive Committee
New Brunswick Museum
Wolastoqiyik, French, English site about the Maliseet people including their stories, historical perceptions, creative traditions, bibliography and games.
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Kwa'nu'te': Micmac and Maliseet Artists

Alternate Title
Kwa'nu'te': Micmak and Maliseet Artists
Kwa'nu'te': Micmaq and Maliseet Artists
Media » Film and Video
Author/Creator
Catherine Anne Martin
Kimberlee McTaggart
Film profiles similarities and differences of artists by looking at sources of inspiration. Duration: 41:11. Accompanying material: Study Guide.
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Legacy of Residential Schools: Missing and Murdered Aboriginal Women

Alternate Title
From Truth to Reconciliation: Transforming the Legacy of Residential Schools
E-Books » Chapters
Author/Creator
Beverley Jacobs
Andrea J. Williams
Describes the findings of the Sisters in Spirit initiative and work with grieving families. Chapter from From Truth to Reconciliation: Transforming the Legacy of Residential Schools edited by Marlene Brant Castellano.
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Legal and Political Background: Maritime Peace and Friendship Treaties (1725 to 1776)

Alternate Title
Supreme Court of Canada Rulings
Web Sites » Organizations
Author/Creator
Indian and Northern Affairs Canada
Website contains links to treaties covering the Mi'kmaq and Maliseet people in New Brunswick and Nova Scotia. These treaties did not involve cession of land, but dealt with hunting, fishing, trading rights with the British, and continuation of customary and religious practices. The website also lists rulings by the Supreme Court for the period 1990-2000.
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[Legends VI]: Legends of the Mi'kmaq

Alternate Title
Ideas (Canadian Broadcasting Corporation)
Kluskap's People: Stories of the Mi'kmaq
Legends Project
Media » Sound Recordings
The Legends Project is a compilation of traditional oral stories, legends and histories of Canada's Inuit and First Nations. They are transcribed, dramatized, and cast within the communities. This audio recording is from Eskasoni, Cape Breton. Duration: 54:32
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Let's Get It Right: Creating a Culturally Appropriate Training Module and Identifying Local Urban Resources for Non-Aboriginal Caregivers of Aboriginal Children in New Brunswick: Final Report

Alternate Title
Appendix C: Discussion with On-Reserve Child Welfare Directors
Appendix D; Discussion with Off-Reserve Child Welfare Managers
Appendix E: Analysis of Discussion with Directors and Managers
Discussions with Child Welfare Agencies on Reserve Communities in New Brunswick: An Effort to Better Understand the Needs of Aboriginal Children in Care
Let's Get It Right: A Literature Review of Cultural Considerations, Tools and Programs for Aboriginal Children in Care
Towards a Better Understanding of the Needs of Aboriginal Children in Care: An Analysis of Discussions with Directors and Managers Working in Child Welfare Agencies Located On- and Off-Reserve
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Marilyn Dupré
Patsy McKinney
Elizabeth Blaney
Anne Caverhill
Verlé Harrop
Overview of project's three overarching goals: research and create culturally appropriate support materials; identify community-based supports and establish processes for accessing them; and determine community-driven, culturally appropriate advocacy for children and families. Appendix A: Literature Review Appendix B: Podcast
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