Nova Scotia Archives
Mi'kmaw Teaching and Learning Resources
"Micmac Indians at Truro Reservation, Col. Co., 26 July 1927"
Persons in photograph originally numbered, right to left: 4, 3, 2, 1, 5. "1. Old Peter Wilmot, ex-chief of Pictou Landing (100 yrs. old) 2. Isaac Sack of Shubenacadie. 3. Mrs. Louise Abram of Richibucto [New Brunswick]. 4. Dr. Jeremiah Lonecloud. 5. Mrs. Henry Sack of Truro."
Date: 1927
Photographer: anonymous
Reference: Nova Scotia Archives Photo Drawer - Indians - Truro
Questions to Consider
- What do you think is happening in the photograph?
- Who is shown in the photograph?
- What type of event is shown in the photograph?
- What do you think is the center of attention or focus of the photograph?
- Why do you think this photograph was taken? Who do you think the intended audience was?
- How do you think the photograph reflects the attitude and values of the time in which it was taken?
- Do you notice anything unusual or unexpected about the photograph?
If the photograph depicts an event:
- When do you think it took place?
- Where do you think it took place?
- Do you think this is a unique event or something that happened often?
- If you think the event is unique, then what do you think make it unique?
If the photograph depicts a person or people:
- Can you name the people in the photograph? What ages do you think they might be?
- Is the person well known or famous for something in particular?
- Where do you think the people lived?
- What do you think the people's main activities were?
- What sort of things can you tell about the people based on how they are dressed?