Intended to complement and provide context for the archival holdings at Nova Scotia Archives, the Library includes many unique and rare titles and in its scope and content, covers all aspects of Nova Scotia history. Nearly 300 titles relate directly to the Mi'kmaq, and have been entered into a special Library Database created for the Mi'kmaq Holdings Resource Guide.
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Mi'kmaq Research Collection — %>Copy of letter from Joseph Howe to Peter Crenan requesting information, on behalf of Peter Wilmot, on the status of a land grant. (1843) — Nova Scotia Archives Library MG 15 volume 18 number 22 |
Mi'kmaq Research Collection — %>Copy of letter from John D. Pinkham to P. Morris requesting permission to buy land owned by Mi'kmaq "Joseph Elvin" located on "Long Island, Ohio." Pinkham and his family would like to move there from Barrington. The letter suggests that Long Island is In the vicinity of Shelburne. (1835) — Nova Scotia Archives Library MG 15 volume 18 number 23 |
Mi'kmaq Research Collection — %>Copy of a letter from W. J. Morris to J. S. Morris, Commissioner of Crown Lands, reporting on his investigation into a dispute over land at Indian Point claimed by several people. (1836) — Nova Scotia Archives Library MG 15 volume 18 number 24 |
Mi'kmaq Research Collection — %>Copy of petition from 18 Mi'kmaq families of Pomquet to Lieutenant General Sir James Kempt requesting the return of land on which they have resided for a number of years. In return, the Petitioners will give up all claims on a reserve. (Note on book states 1822.) (1822) — Nova Scotia Archives Library MG 15 volume 18 number 25 |
Mi'kmaq Research Collection — %>Copy of petition from 11 Mi'kmaq families to Sir J. Wentworth requesting the allocation of 200 acres per family plus tools and provisions, etc., in order that they may improve their condition of life since Eurpoean immigration. A note states that 100 acres was approved for each family by Wentworth, 1807. (1807) — Nova Scotia Archives Library MG 15 volume 18 number 26 |
Mi'kmaq Research Collection — %>This is a typewritten compliation of correspondence, 1838-1841, regarding the purchase of Lennox Island, Prince Edward Island, for the sole use of the Mi'kmaq. It inslude a petition to the Queen from the Chief of the Mi'kmaq requesting a grant og land which would enable them to settle in one spot and, therefore, be in a position to regain their previous health and social fabric which has been disrupted by the French and English inhabitants. Several letters follow, as well as excerpts from the Journal of Assembly, which attempt to determine whether Lennox Island is for sale by its owner and what a fair price for the Island would be. Ultimately, the House of Assembly declines to purchase the Island for the Mi'kmaq. (1838) — Nova Scotia Archives Library MG 15 volume 18 number 27 |
Mi'kmaq Research Collection — %>Circular from John C. Haliburton, Legislative Council Chambers, requesting a report on the number of Mi'kmaq living in Nova Scotia, identifying number of children, their health, etc. (1841) — Nova Scotia Archives Library MG 15 volume 18 number 28 |
Mi'kmaq Research Collection — %>Circular from the Provincial Secretary's Office to the Clerk of the Peace, queens County, requesting every effort to obtain information which will result in an amelioration of the condition of the Mi'kmaq pursuant with a resolution of the Legislative Council. (1841) — Nova Scotia Archives Library MG 15 volume 18 number 29 |
Mi'kmaq Research Collection — %>Report of a Committee on Bronley Petition, 4 Apr. 1819, which finds that two settlements of Mi'maq have been made, one at Shubenacadie and one at Gold River (near Chester) and that considerable improvements have been made at the latter, that a sum of money still remains from the vote of 1817, and that a small grant is recommended for aiding the petitioners who wish to improve the "lot" of the Mi'kmaq. (1819) — Nova Scotia Archives Library MG 15 volume 18 number 30 |
Mi'kmaq Research Collection — %>Certificate by David W. Crandell, Magistrate, stating his findings after examining the improvements made at the Mi'kmaq settlement at Gold River. (1818) — Nova Scotia Archives Library MG 15 volume 18 number 31 |
Mi'kmaq Research Collection — %>Various Reports on Indian Affairs and supporting documents. Item appears to have been removed from the appendices of one or more bound editions of the Journal of the House of Assembly. (1843) — Nova Scotia Archives Library MG 15 volume 18 number 32 |
Mi'kmaq Research Collection — %>"To make a pot." A small leaflet from the Nova Scotia Museum telling how to make a Mi'kmaq clay pot. () — Nova Scotia Archives Library MG 15 volume 18 number 33 |
Mi'kmaq Research Collection — %>Newspaper clipping from The 4th Estate. Headline: "Indians exploiting other Indians, says Maurice Lewis. - Government, Band Councils fail to tackle housing crisis" (1971) — Nova Scotia Archives Library MG 15 volume 18 number 34 |
Mi'kmaq Research Collection — %>Copy of a poem entitled "Inden Hymn" [sic by Terrance Punch, with a "rough meaning"of the Hymn given. (1776) — Nova Scotia Archives Library MG 15 volume 18 number 35 |
Mi'kmaq Research Collection — %>One page account of the history of the Mi'kmaq and the struggle to preserve the culture in the future. entitled "The Micmac Indians: Their past, present and future." from the Nova Scotia Museum. Taken from a Joint Position Paper presented by the Union of Nova Scotia Indians. () — Nova Scotia Archives Library MG 15 volume 18 number 36 |
Mi'kmaq Research Collection — %>"Micmac Reserve Business Directory" (1975) — Nova Scotia Archives Library MG 15 volume 18 number 37 |
Mi'kmaq Research Collection — %>"Reserve Business Directory" of the following reserves: Eskasoni, Whycocomagh, Millbrook, Membertou, Afton, Pictou, Chapel Island, Wagmatcook, Bear River. By Lawrence Paul, Economic Development Resource Person, U.N.S.I. () — Nova Scotia Archives Library MG 15 volume 18 number 38 |
Mi'kmaq Research Collection — %>Photocopied 12 page memorandum or constitution of Micmac Association of Cultural Studies (MACS). Includes society objectives, list of first directors, by-laws, directors, audit of accounts, etc. (1975) — Nova Scotia Archives Library MG 15 volume 18 number 39 |
Mi'kmaq Research Collection — %>Micmac Association of Cultural Studies narrative report for the last quarter of 1974-75. (1974) — Nova Scotia Archives Library MG 15 volume 18 number 40 |
Mi'kmaq Research Collection — %>Micmac Institute of Cultural Studies 8 page document listing program objectives for 1974-1975, including coordination, language development, curriculum development and cultural projects on reserves. Presented by Peter Christmas. (1974) — Nova Scotia Archives Library MG 15 volume 18 number 41 |
Mi'kmaq Research Collection — %>Micmac Association of Cultural Studies program assessment for 1974-75 and program objectives. (1974) — Nova Scotia Archives Library MG 15 volume 18 number 42 |
Mi'kmaq Research Collection — %>Micmac Association of Cultural Studies narrative report for the first quarter of 1975-76. (1975) — Nova Scotia Archives Library MG 15 volume 18 number 43 |
Mi'kmaq Research Collection — %>"Micmac Language" by the Micmac Association of Cultural Studies (1975) — Nova Scotia Archives Library MG 15 volume 18 number 44 |
Mi'kmaq Research Collection — %>Letter outlining proprietary rights of the province of Nova Scotia to Mi'kmaq reserve lands. Barely legible. Mentions newspaper clippings. Not signed. (1909) — Nova Scotia Archives Library MG 15 volume 18 number 45 |
Mi'kmaq Research Collection — %>"A guide to the study of the Wabanaki Indians in Newfoundland, Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, Maine and Quebec." Presented by Maine Indian Education. () — Nova Scotia Archives Library MG 15 volume 18 number 46 |
Mi'kmaq Research Collection — %>Copy of "In the Supreme Court of Nova Scotia Trial Division: Victoria Palmer et. al. V. Stora Kopparbergs Bergslags Aktiebolag carrying on business as Nova Scotia Forest Industries." (1982) — Nova Scotia Archives Library MG 15 volume 18 number 47 |
Mi'kmaq Research Collection — %>"The Sacred Seven Prayer" from Noel Knockwood, a Mi'kmaq prayer with translation. () — Nova Scotia Archives Library MG 15 volume 18 number 48 |
Mi'kmaq Research Collection — %>Paper on Mi'kmaq land claim: Pennal reserve no. 19. 100 acres. Lunenburg County. (1932) — Nova Scotia Archives Library MG 15 volume 19 number 1 |
Mi'kmaq Research Collection — %>Paper on Mi'kmaq land claims: Indian Brook Shubenacadie reservation. (1940) — Nova Scotia Archives Library MG 15 volume 19 number 2 |
Mi'kmaq Research Collection — %>Paper on field trips to Lequille, New Germany and Cole Harbour for the the examination of the ownership of lands by non-status Mi'kmaq. Also mentions Sister D.M. of Membertou and the matter of status. () — Nova Scotia Archives Library MG 15 volume 19 number 3 |
Mi'kmaq Research Collection — %>Report of the Nova Scotia section of the Maritime Aboriginal Rights and Land Claims Commission regarding non-status Mi'kmaq in Lequille. () — Nova Scotia Archives Library MG 15 volume 19 number 4 |
Mi'kmaq Research Collection — %>Report of the Prince Edward Island section of the Maritime Aboriginal Rights and Land Commission. (1978) — Nova Scotia Archives Library MG 15 volume 19 number 5 |
Mi'kmaq Research Collection — %>"Research report on the diminishing definition of Indian Status for Maritime Aboriginal Rights and Land Claims Commission - Fredericton, N.B." (1978) — Nova Scotia Archives Library MG 15 volume 19 number 6 |
Mi'kmaq Research Collection — %>Administrative outline for "Indian Papers" held by the Public Archives of Canada. () — Nova Scotia Archives Library MG 15 volume 19 number 7 |
Royal Commission on the Donald Marshall, Jr., Prosecution — %>Subject Index to HearingsLists and Indices (1988) — Nova Scotia Archives Library RG 44 volume 239 number 1 |
Royal Commission on the Donald Marshall, Jr., Prosecution — %>Subject Index to HearingsLists and Indices (1988) — Nova Scotia Archives Library RG 44 volume 239 number 2 |
Royal Commission on the Donald Marshall, Jr., Prosecution — %>Subject Index to HearingsLists and Indices (1988) — Nova Scotia Archives Library RG 44 volume 239 number 3 |
Royal Commission on the Donald Marshall, Jr., Prosecution — %>Date Index to HearingsLists and Indices (1988) — Nova Scotia Archives Library RG 44 volume 239 number 4 |
Royal Commission on the Donald Marshall, Jr., Prosecution — %>Ruling Index to HearingsLists and Indices (1988) — Nova Scotia Archives Library RG 44 volume 239 number 5 |
Royal Commission on the Donald Marshall, Jr., Prosecution — %>Witness Index to HearingsLists and Indices (1988) — Nova Scotia Archives Library RG 44 volume 239 number 6 |
Royal Commission on the Donald Marshall, Jr., Prosecution — %>Date Index to ExhibitsLists and Indices (1988) — Nova Scotia Archives Library RG 44 volume 239 number 7 |
Royal Commission on the Donald Marshall, Jr., Prosecution — %>Submission: Nova Scotia Branch Canadian Bar Association - volume 1Submissions (1988) — Nova Scotia Archives Library RG 44 volume 240 number 1 |
Royal Commission on the Donald Marshall, Jr., Prosecution — %>Submission: Nova Scotia Branch Canadian Bar Association - volume 2Submissions (1988) — Nova Scotia Archives Library RG 44 volume 240 number 2 |
Royal Commission on the Donald Marshall, Jr., Prosecution — %>Submission: Roland ThornhillSubmissions (1988) — Nova Scotia Archives Library RG 44 volume 240 number 3 |
Royal Commission on the Donald Marshall, Jr., Prosecution — %>Submission: Union of Nova Scotia IndiansSubmissions (1988) — Nova Scotia Archives Library RG 44 volume 240 number 4 |
Royal Commission on the Donald Marshall, Jr., Prosecution — %>Submission: The Black United FrontSubmissions (1988) — Nova Scotia Archives Library RG 44 volume 240 number 5 |
Royal Commission on the Donald Marshall, Jr., Prosecution — %>Submission: Oscar SealeSubmissions (1988) — Nova Scotia Archives Library RG 44 volume 240 number 6 |
Royal Commission on the Donald Marshall, Jr., Prosecution — %>Submission: Herb DaviesSubmissions (1988) — Nova Scotia Archives Library RG 44 volume 240 number 7 |
Royal Commission on the Donald Marshall, Jr., Prosecution — %>Submission: the Royal Canadian Mounted Police, the Correctional Service of Canada, and the National Parole BoardSubmissions (1988) — Nova Scotia Archives Library RG 44 volume 240 number 8 |
Royal Commission on the Donald Marshall, Jr., Prosecution — %>Book of Authorities for submissions of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police, the Correctional Service of Canada, and the National Parole BoardSubmissions (1988) — Nova Scotia Archives Library RG 44 volume 240 number 9 |
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