Mi'kmaw Teaching and Learning Resources
A New Map of Nova Scotia and Cape Britain and the adjacent parts of New England & Canada, 1755
Word 'Mikmak' appears, as well as 'Cape Sable Indians.'
Date: 1755
Publisher: Thomas Jefferys
Reference: Nova Scotia Archives Map Collection Nova Scotia Archives F/200-1755
Questions to Consider
- When do you think the map was made?
- Can you think of any specific reason(s) why this map was made?
- Who do you think would have used this map?
- Where do you think the map was made?
- What does the map provide information about, or evidence of?
- Do you recognize any place names from the map? How might place names change over time?
- How do you thin the map reflects the attitudes and values of the time when it was created?