Nova Scotia Archives
Mi'kmaw Teaching and Learning Resources
Programme of violin concert
"Mr. Alexander Paul will give a violin concert. Ha-Sel-Ma will lecture upon the 'Historic Legends of the North American Indians, from the Beginning of the World'." Note: 'Ha-Sel-Ma' is an alias of Jeremiah Lonecloud, also known as Jeremiah Bartlett Alexis and Jerry Laksi (Mi'kmaq from Alexis) or Luxey.
Date: 1900
Printer: Block Printing Co., Limited.
Reference: Nova Scotia Archives MG 100 vol. 189 #9a
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?