Mi'kmaq Series Program 2 Arrival at the Summer Encampment Part 2
1. Clams and eggs were to be found in great abundance from which two seasons?
2. The spears that the Mi'kmaq men used for fishing are called leisters. The prongs of the leister are designed to spring around the body of a fish when the sharp, bone point pierces it, so that the fish cannot escape. Draw a picture of a leister.
3. What material was their knife blades made from?
4. Why did the Mi'kmaq wear leggings?
5. What did the Mi'kmaq use to hang over the entrance to their wigwams? Why would this be necessary?
6. What two materials did the Mi'kmaq use to make paint?
7. What did the Mi'kmaq use for a paint brush?
8. Face paint was applied for three different reasons. What were these?
9. How would the Mi'kmaq cook anything in the kettle and what process would they follow?
10. What was the seating arrangement for the women, men, children, and older people in the wigwam?
11. Where would guests sit in the wigwam and why?
12. How did the young children lean to do certain tasks, chores, or to make things?
13. Where did the children sleep and why?
14. Where would the older people sleep and why?