Micmac
At a glance:
- Series: American Indians Ready Reference
- Categories: Civilizations, Cultures
- Subcategories: Native Americans, American Indians
- Curriculum: American Indian History
- Geographical Location: Quebec
The Micmac, a branch of the Algonquian family, lived a migratory life in Nova Scotia, northern New Brunswick, and Prince Edward Island. Their name, from their own language, means “allies.” The Micmac were divided into several clans, each with its own chief and identifying symbol. These symbols were tattooed onto members’ bodies, painted on canoes and snowshoes, and used as ornaments on clothing and jewelry.
During the winter, the Micmac lived inland in small groups in the forest; they hunted moose, caribou, and porcupine. In warmer weather, they moved in groups of two...
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