num_pages: 128
description: The Mi'kmaq lived in Canada long before the country even got its name. Before French and English settlers arrived from Europe, the Mi'kmaq lived in homes called wigwams and hunted and fished throughout the Maritimes. Things changed when the Europeans arrived, starting with their naming the country Canada. As laws were made and more Europeans settled, the Mi'kmaw way of life was forcibly shifted.In L'nu'k The People, First Nation educator Theresa Meuse traces the incredible lineage of today's Mi'kmaq and shares the fascinating details behind traditional practices like sweat lodge and smudging ceremonies. Discover the technique required for birchbark canoe building, learn about the lasting effects of the residential school system, and take a peek inside modern Mi'kmaw communities throughout Atlantic Canada.Covering a vast history in accessible language, L'nu'k The People is an important book for readers of all ages, and an ideal resource for educators. Features over 60 full-colour images, highlighted glossary terms, historical timeline, and an index.
language: English
title: L'nu'k The People: Mi'kmaw History, Culture, and Heritage
publisher: Nimbus Publishing