For thousands of years before the arrival of European settlers, the Mi'kmaq called themselves L'nu'k, which simply means 'the people, ' 'human beings.' Their present name, Mi'kmaq, derives from nikmaq, meaning 'my kin-friends.' Their descendants are still living in what are now Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island, and parts of New Brunswick, Newfoundland and Quebec. Many Mi'kmaq also make their ...

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Compiled by Hans Rollmann 1. Creation Myth of Newfoundland 2. The Origin of Thunder 3. Relationship with Nature 4. Newfoundland in the Glooscap Myth of the Nova Scotian Micmac 5. The Separation of the Micmac from the Beothuk 6. Spells and Curses: Settler Perceptions of Micmac 7. Roman Catholic Faith Back to main Native Religions page ...

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MicMac Creation Story Native American Lore This story has been passed down from generation to generation since time immemorial and it explains how Mik'Maq people came into existence in North America. The story tells about the relationship between the Great Spirit Creator and Human Beings and the Environment. It also explains a philosophical view of life which is indigenous to North America. This ...

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