Mi'Kmaq People

The Miꞌkmaq word "Miꞌkmaq" means "warriors."

• True

• False

Traditionally, Miꞌkmaq people lived in tall buildings in cities.

• True

• False

Fishing was important to the Mi'Kmaq way of life.

• True

• False

The Mi'Kmaq believe in taking care of the environment.

• True

• False

Today, all Mi'Kmaq people live on reserves.

• True

• False

What kind of homes did the Mi'Kmaq people traditionally live in?

• Teepees

• Cabins

• Wigwams

• Mansions

How did the Mi'Kmaq people traditionally travel on water?

• Big sailing ships

• Sturdy birchbark canoes

• The didn't travel on water

What are traditional Mi'Kmaq stories often about?

• Life in big cities

• Life lessons often with animals as the main characters

• Modern technology and its use

How are the Mi'Kmaq people working to preserve their culture today?

• They are forgetting their traditions

• They are teaching their language in schools

• They don't care about their heritage

What was the most important source of food for the Mi'Kmaq people?

• Farming crops

• Fishing

• Raising cattle