Mikmaw
Mikmaw refers to the Mi’kmaq people, an Indigenous nation with a rich cultural heritage and historical presence in the Maritimes region of Canada, as well as parts of Maine in the United States. The term "Mi’kmaq" is derived from the Mi’kmaq language, where "Mi’kmaq" means "those who dwell together in a house together," reflecting their communal values. The Mi’kmaq are one of the Algonquian-speaking peoples, part of a broader linguistic and cultural family that includes other First Nations such as the Maliseet and Passamaquoddy.
The Mi’kmaq traditionally inhabited a vast territory spanning from the Atlantic coast to the Great Lakes and
Historically, the Mi’kmaq played a significant role in the colonial era, particularly in the fur trade and
Today, the Mi’kmaq are organized into multiple First Nations communities across Canada and the United States,