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Mi'kmaq hieroglyphic prayer book [textual record (microform), graphic material (microform)]

Niveau hiérarchique :

Pièce

Date :

[ca. 1810]-1889, predominant 1810-1812.

Référence :

R5746-0-0-E, Numéro de bobine de microfilm : M-8638

Genre de documents :

Documents textuels

Trouvé dans :

Archives / Collections et fonds

No d'identification :

157328

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Mi'kmaq hieroglyphic prayer book
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Date(s) :

[ca. 1810]-1889, predominant 1810-1812.

Équivalent bilingue :

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Lieu de création :

Terre-Neuve-et-Labrador

Étendue :

1 microfilm reel negative & positive.

Langue du document :

micmac

Portée et contenu :

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This manuscript book of prayers and other Roman Catholic devotional works appears to have been compiled over a period of years, but where or by whom is not known. The watermark of 1807 in the paper, a dated entry of 1812, and the consistency of hieroglyphic inscription, suggest one writer is responsible for setting down most of the prayers, probably in a short period of time close to the year 1812. Annotations in Micmac (Mi'kmaq) written in Roman letters and several small sketches (notably of canoes and sailing vessels) appear to have been made in the prayer book at various times by various persons.

The prayer book is available on microfilm reel M-8638.

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Miawpukek Mi'kamawey Mawi'omi. Council of the Conne River Micmacs (Newfoundland)

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Miawpukek Mi'kamawey Mawi'omi. Council of the Conne River Micmacs (Newfoundland) : The Miawpukek Mi'kmaq band of Conne River, Newfoundland, is the only federally recognized aboriginal band in the province of Newfoundland. The 1876 Indian Act made no provision for aboriginal peoples outside the existing boundaries of the Dominion of Canada, which Newfoundland was until 1949. Established for centuries on the south coast of Newfoundland, on the east bank of Conne River at Bay d'Espoir, they achieved official recognition of their status under the current Indian Act in 1984 and as a reserve in 1987.

The Miawpukek Mi'kmaq of Newfoundland use the region's ecological diversity to maintain a cultural system based on migratory hunting, fishing and trapping. The band historically governed itself by means of a council of elders made up of family heads. These elders selected a community leader, known as the saqamaw. Traditional succession of the Mi'kmaq saqamaw followed the male line in the Bernard, Lewis (or Louis), Jeddore and Joe families. Today's system of government is a democratically elected chief and council.

The Miawpukek band maintains a unique relationship with Mi'kmaq bands of Cape Breton Island (or Unama 'kik 'foggy land'), located some 100 km across Cabot Strait, traditional residence of the Grand Chief and his assembly of keptins (spiritual leaders) organized in the Sante 'Mawio 'mi (Grand Council).

French Catholic missionaries working among the Mi'kmaq in the 17th and 18th centuries sought to write down their language. Pierre Maillard (1710-1762) built on the work of Chrestien Le Clercq (1641-1700?) in developing a system of hieroglyphics which drew inspiration from the aboriginal use of totemic and other mnemonic markings. Users of this writing system have added refinements over time.

The Miawpukek band at Conne River, Newfoundland, treasure this volume of religious texts inscribed in this hieroglyphic system.

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Source du titre :

Title is based on the ownership and content of the document. Precedence is given to Mi'kmaq nomenclature.

Historique de la conservation :

For most of the 20th century, the Mi'kmaq hieroglyphic prayer book was in the possession of the Jeddore family at Conne River. Prior to its restoration, the prayer book was being held in secure storage at the Queen Elizabeth II Library, Memorial University of Newfoundland. The volume was completely restored in 1998-1999 by David Hanington, a book conservator, at the Canadian Conservation Institute, Ottawa, and microfilmed at the National Archives of Canada in 1999 before being returned to the community in Newfoundland and Memorial University.

Note de citation/référence :

An article describing the physical condition and the conservation treatment of this Mi'kmaq prayer book by David Hanington, Conservator of works on paper at the Canadian Conservation Institute was presented at the Canadian Association of Conservators (CAC) conference in Ottawa, May 2000, and will be published in the CAC Journal later in 2000. A brief article was published on the subject in issue No. 25 of the CCI Newsletter, May 2000, pgs. 1-3.

Note sur la citation préféree :

The following citation format is recommended for researchers: "Miawpukek Mi'kamawey Prayer Book, R5746, frame # (from National Archives of Canada microfilm reel M-8638).

Note sur l'emplacement des originaux :

The original prayer book remains with the Miawpukek Mi'kamawey Mawi'omi, Council of the Conne River Mi'kmaq, Newfoundland.

Note sur la langue :

The text is completely in Mi'kmaq, predominantly written in hieroglyphics but with some notations in Roman letters.

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2000-01191-8
Pour réserver ou commander des documents

Conditions d'accès :

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Document de restrictions à l'accès

http://data2.archives.ca/pdf/pdf001/r000000978.pdf

Documents textuels: microformes

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Bobine de microfilm M-8638

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The microfilm is available for consultation at the National Archives of Canada and through inter-institutional loan. Questions regarding reproduction of extensive portions or the whole of this manuscript (for whatever purpose) must be referred to: The Director of Land Claims Negotiations, Miawpukek Band Council, Conne River, Newfoundland A0H 1J0.

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