Chapter 3: Miawpukek – The Middle River

  • The Four Sacred Medicine Plants of Turtle IslandNewkl Mpisunn Kepme'kl Ta'n Etlikutikl Mikjikjewik Miniku
  • Against Forgetting Waltes: Remembering an Old GameMatnmek Mu Awanta'suatasin Attestaqn: Mikwite'twk Sa'qewey Attestaqn
  • Remembering Where Aunt Molly GatheredMikwite'tm Ta'n Tett Nsukwis Ma'li Etli Mawo'toq Koqoey
  • On Harvesting Birch Bark for a CanoeMena'taqu'n Maskwi Wjit Kwitn
  • Bark Tanning in the BushEtl Kispasmk Mkekn Nipuktuk Ewmn Maskwi
  • Conjuring a Basket From MemoryEltu'n Pa'skit Ta'n Telmukwite'tmn
  • Beading Business: Building with a Brick StitchElapska'tekemk Ntui'skewey: Elamko'tmkl Waio'pskl
  • What Martha Knows About Beading on a LoomTa'n Teli Kjijitoq Martha Teli Eywmk Loom
  • Fruitful Foraging: On Berry-picking in the FallKelulk Mewisimk: Mewisimk Toqa'q
  • John and Sheila Stride's Blood PuddingSa'n Aqq Sheila Stride's Blood Puddingmuow
  • On Building a Birch Bark CanoeTa'n Telitmk Maskwiey Kwitn
  • Snacking in the Woods on Butter and CreamAmalatalmk Nipuktuk
  • How to Call a Moose for SupperTa'n Telwikmuj Tia'm Wjit Wela'kewey
  • Cooking for Canoes: Sealing Seams to Meet the WaterWisukwan Wjit Kwitnn: Elseknmnn Klaman Ma Wespenukl
  • On the Importance and Use of CaribouTa'n Telnuta'n Aqq Telie'wuj Qalipu
  • What Clyde Drew Knows About Carving AntlerTa'n Koqoey Kejitoq Wjit Amaloqsuj Smu
  • How Barry Joe Makes Cherry Bark TeaTa'n Telitoq Barry Joe Maskwe'smnaqsiapu
  • On Preparing a Moose Hide for UseTa'n Telmaliaptm~k Tia'muey Mkekn Wjit Milie'wasin
  • Dressing Up to Go Dancing: Naming RegaliaEw'tmn Ta'n Telwisikl L'nupisuaqnn Wjit Mawio'mi
  • On the Diversity of Powwow DancingTa'n Teli-l'nu'kwamk mawio'mi
  • The Decision to Drum: Listening to Her HeartbeatKisita'simk Pepkijete'man: Jikstmaj Wkamlamun Metetesk
  • Drying Eel to Smoke or FreezeKispasuj Katew Wjit Wikplasuj Kisna Keljikmuj
  • Eagle Feathers and the Sacredness of FlightKitpu Wpi'kunml Aqq Ta'n Teli-kepmi'te'tasit Ta'n Teli-alaijasit
  • On Skinning Eel With a Fork and KnifePesa'luj Katew E'wmnn Sapte'kney Aqq Waqn
  • Eel-watching for Science and StewardshipWeli-jikeyujik Kataq Wjit Science Aqq Weli-ankweyujik
  • Respecting and Remembering Our EldersAnkite'lmjik Aqq Mukwi'te'lmujik Kisiku'k
  • Fancy Regalia: Dressing Up for PowwowE'plewkuta'mkewey L'nu'pisuaqn, Eknetamk Wjit Mawio'mi
  • Foraging Fast Food in the ForestKwilmn Wiski Mijisimk Nipuktuk
  • From the Hand of the Father to the Hand of the Son: Building a Bark CanoeWeja'tekemk Kujj Wpitnk Siawa'sik Wpitnk Wkwisl
  • Keeping the Sacred Fire BurningKelo'tmk Kepme'k-puktew Siawamklen
  • Fishing for Community in Conne RiverEkwitamtimk Miawipukek
  • Gifts From the Grandmother: On the Passing of PracticeKoqoey Iknmask Kukmij: Siawa'tasik
  • Caring for the River Fish: Being a Guardian in Conne RiverAnkweyuj Sipue'k Nme'jk Nujeyaj Sipue'k Nme'jk Miawpukek
  • Knowing the Way: Guiding Then and NowNenmn Ta'n Elien: Nikanawtiken Ki's Sa'qek Aqq Nike'
  • On Finding Justice in a Healing CircleWe'jitmk Tetpaqa'qa'sik Ta'n Tujiw Mawitamk Wjit Apiksiktuaqn
  • Remembering a Father's Dream: Embracing the Jingle DanceMukwite'tm Nujj Tel Pewas: Kelo'tmn Jingle Dance
  • Traditional Ecological Knowledge: What We Did Where We WereTa'n Tela'taqtimks, Ta'n Eymu'k
  • Teaching and Learning Mi'kmaq at St. Anne's SchoolEkina'muemk Aqq Eknu'tmasin Se't A'n Kina'matnewo'kuo'm
  • Learning the Land: Elders Training Youth in PlaceEkna'masimk Maqmikek: Kisiku'k Ekina'mua'tiji Maljewe'jk Ta'n Tleyawimk
  • Learning Mi'kmaq in a School of Our OwnEkinu'tmasultiek Mi'kmaq Kina'matnewo'kuo'm-minaq
  • Working in Place: Seeing Baskets in the BushNemituan Lipkeniknn Ktuatq~tuk
  • What Priscilla Remembers About Making LuskinikinTa'n Priscilla Telmukwite'tk Eltmk Lu'sknikn
  • Making Moccasins: Sewing Deerskin in Conne RiverEliuj Mksnk, Eli'sawetu'n Lintukewey Mkekn Miawpukek
  • Making Music in Mi'kmaqEltmkl Ketapekiaqn L'nue'l
  • Remembering Medicine PlantsMukwite'tmikl Mpisu'n Nikutikl
  • On Preparing Moose Nose for DinnerA'jela'tu'n Ti'am Wsisqun Wjit Mi'awla'kewey
  • Naming Our Places: Correcting the “Official” MapEwi'tmkl Tle'l: Ila'tmk Tetpaqten Map
  • Using New Technology to Reclaim an Old LanguageE'wmk Technogogy Apajite'tmn Sa'qewey Tli'suti
  • Patterns to Bead By: Preserving Memories of MakingTelwi'kasik Wije'wmn Waio'pska'tekemk: Melki Kelte'tmk Eltmk Koqoey
  • Sacred Bundles: Carrying What We Care ForKesite'tasikl Munti'l: Pemawlatmk Ta'n Koqoey Kesite'tasik
  • The Pinch-Horse and Draw Knife: On Working Alone with WoodTe'sipowji'j Aqq Mikutawemkewey: Ta'n Tujiw Newti-lukwemk Nipuktuk
  • Powwow: Why and How We GatherMawita'mk Mawio'mi: Koqoey Wjit Aqq Ta'n Teli Mawita'mk
  • Published, Printed, Public and Peopled: Local Knowledge is EverywhereN'tui'skasin, Kiswi'kasik, Kejitasik Aqq Wswijinu'k, Wel Nenasik
  • Re-making to RememberRe-eltu'n Klaman Mukwite'ten
  • Remembering Shanks: The Power of WitnessMukwite'lmujik Qunesk: Teliknaq Koqoey Nemitmk Tela'sik
  • Salmon Fishing: Teaching Our Children About LossPlamue'ka'timk: Ekina'mujik Knijanaq Ta'n Entu'k
  • Saying “No” in Conne River: On the Relations Between Language and PlaceTelwejik Moqo Miawpukekewaq: Pilui'sultimk Ta'n Tett Tleyawin
  • Making Scald Pork Buns in Conne RiverKejaqma'tmk Kulkwi'suey Tuktu'jl Eltasikl Miawpukek
  • The Seven Sorts: Remembering Making MedicineL'uiknek Te's~kl M'pisu'nn: Mukwite'tmk Telitmk Mpisun
  • Sewing Birch Bark and the Roots of Boat-buildingEli'sm~k Maskwi Aqq Wjipiskl Wjit Eltmk Kwitn
  • Sinew and Skin: Honouring the Gifts of the CaribouTnuan Aqq Wa'qi: Kepmite'tmekl Ta'n Koqoey Qalipu Iknmaskl
  • Making Do: Conjuring a Skin Boat on the LandMimatua'teken: Eltmk Kwitn Na'taqmtuk
  • Tracing Snowshoes with Damien BenoitTeliaj Aqmk Damien Benoit
  • Spearing Eel in All SeasonsNikoqa'ljik Kataq Ketuitle'k
  • Splitting an Eel to Smoke or FryNasqoqa'luj Kataw Wjit Kispasut Kisna Sisla'kwa'lut
  • Gathering Spruce Root for Canoes and BasketsMawo'tu'nl Kawatwie'l Wjipiskl Wjit Kwitnn Aqq Pu'taliewe'l Eltmk
  • Mixing Traditions in Conne RiverWiaqa'tu'nl L'nue'l Miawpukek
  • Street Smarts: Reclaiming Language in Conne RiverAwti'l Welnenas~kl: Apajite'tmk Tli'sulti Miawpukek
  • Building a Sweat LodgeEltumk Anquna'maqno'kuo'm
  • Traces of Traces: Documenting Traditional KnowledgeTraces of Traces: Maw Wi'kasik L'nuey Kejitaqn
  • Trapping Beaver for Food and FurLoqte'knikalt Kopit Wjit Kilu Aqq Ankuowei
  • Making Traps for Stewardship and SustenanceEltmkl Na'puktaqnn Wli-anko'tasin Aqq Siawi--Mimajin
  • Trouting for Your DinnerAttoqwa'sue'ken Wjit Miawla'kewey
  • Remembering How to Weave a TumplineMukwite'tmk Ta'n Telisknuwaluj Wiuksun
  • Knowing Your Place: Wayfinding in the CountryKejitu'n Ta'n Tleyawin: Tel-we'jitmk Ta'n Elien Nipuktuk
  • Where We Slept: Making Home on the CountryTa'n Etl Ne'ptiek~p: Ewi'kan Nipuktuk
  • Where Wish Benoit Went For WhatTa'n Wish Benoit Wejies Wjit Na'talukwet
  • Dancing with Women at PowwowAmalkaltijik E'pijik Mawiomi
  • Traditional Regalia for WomenL'nupisuaqn Wjit E'pijik
  • Woodcraft: Knowing How to Live Where You AreKmu'jey Amalukwaqn: Natawo'tmn Ta'n Eymn