Mikwite'lmanej Mikmaqi'k: Let Us Remember the Old Mi'kmaq

Edward L. Edmonds is a professor of education at the University of
Prince Edward Island and an honorary chief of the Mi’kmaq of Prince
Edward Island.

Growing out of an exhibition of the same name, this book is a pictorial
history of the indigenous Mi’kmaq of Nova Scotia since about 1930. It
is a highly moving tribute to them. The generously spaced photographs
are for the most part in black and white, with just a few in
(attractive) color. The introduction welcomes those Elders who shared
their family connection. The appendixes include an invaluable list of
available resources, a general index of the family names of those who
were consulted, and information on those who helped to bring the book to
fruition. It is particularly encouraging to see this ongoing revival of
interest in Mi’kmaq (language kits are available), for language,
spoken and written, encapsulates the whole culture of a people. As
Mordena Marshall points out, “children can’t learn to be Mi’kmaq
from books—you have to feel it.” There will be a warm welcome for
this book across Canada.