Lawrence Paul (Millbrook First Nation)Lawrence Alexander Paul (July 23, 1934 – May 28, 2014) was a Chief of Millbrook First Nation in Nova Scotia, Canada. First elected a band councillor in 1974, he became chief in 1984 and served continuously in that position until 2012. He has been widely recognized for his leadership which transformed the Millbrook First Nation into a significant economic force in central Nova Scotia.Nora BernardNora BernardONS (September 22, 1935 – December 26, 2007) was a Canadian Mi'kmaqactivist who sought compensation for survivors of the Canadian Indian residential school system. She was directly responsible for what became the largest class-action lawsuit in Canadian history, representing an estimated 79,000 survivors; the Canadian governmentsettled the lawsuit in 2005 for more than C$5 billion.
Indian reserveIn Canada, an Indian reserve (French: réserve indienne) or First Nations reserve (French: réserve des premières nations) is defined by the Indian Act as a "tract of land, the legal title to which is vested in His Majesty, that has been set apart by His Majesty for the use and benefit of a band."
Mi'kmaqIndigenous ethnic group of eastern North AmericaEthnic groupThe Mi'kmaq (English: , Mi'kmaq:; singular: Mi'kmaw, also L'nuk and formerly Micmac) are an Indigenous group of people of the Northeastern Woodlands, native to the areas of Canada's Atlantic Provinces, primarily Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, Prince Edward Island, and Newfoundland, and the Gaspé Peninsula of Quebec as well as Native Americans in the northeastern region of Maine.
Alan SyliboyAlan Syliboy (born 8 September 1952) is a Mi'kmaw artist, author, and musician from Millbrook First Nation in Nova Scotia, Canada. Syliboy began working in various artistic mediums beginning in the 1970s, including painting, mixed media, illustration and video. He has also published books and created films and music.
Mi'kmaq languageEastern Algonquian language Miꞌkmaq Vertical Flag Miꞌkmaq (/ˈmɪɡmɑː/ MIG-mah; Mi'kmaq: [miːɡmax]) is an Eastern Algonquian Indigenous language spoken by nearly 11,000 Miꞌkmaq in Canada and the United States; the total ethnic Miꞌkmaq population is roughly 20,000. The native name of the language is Lnuismk, Miꞌkmawiꞌsimk or Miꞌkmwei (in some dialects).
First Nations in CanadaIndigenous people in Canada who are not Inuit or MétisEthnic groupFirst Nations (French: Premières Nations) is a term used to identify Indigenous peoples in Canada who are neither Inuit nor Métis. Traditionally, First Nations in Canada were peoples who lived south of the tree line, and mainly south of the Arctic Circle. There are 634 recognized First Nations governments or bands across Canada. Roughly half are located in the provinces of Ontario and British Columbia.Band governmentA band (French: bande; also known as a First Nation) is an administrative entity and basic unit of government for First Nations in Canada, created by the Indian Act of 1876. It includes members of a First Nation group "for whom lands have been set apart, and for whom money is held by the Crown". As of 2024, there were 619 bands in Canada, representing over 50 First Nation groups.
Nova ScotiaNova Scotia is a province in The Maritimes region of Canada, located on the nation's east coast. With an estimated population of over 1 million as of 2026, Nova Scotia is the most populous province in Atlantic Canada. Nova Scotia is also the second-most densely populated province in Canada, and the second-smallest province by area. The province comprises the Nova Scotia peninsula and Cape Breton Island, as well as 3,800 other coastal islands.
Grand Council (Mi'kmaq)The Grand Council (Sante' Mawio'mi or Mi'kmawey Mawio'mi) is the normal senior level of government for the Mi'kmaq, based in present-day Canada, until passage of the Indian Act in 1876, requiring elected governments. After the Indian Act, the Grand Council adopted a more spiritual function. The Grand Council was made up of representatives from the seven district councils in Mi'kma'ki and Keptinaq ("captains"), who were the district chiefs.
Miꞌkmaq NationThe Miꞌkmaq Nation (formerly the Aroostook Band of Micmacs) is a US federally recognized tribe of Miꞌkmaq people, based in Aroostook County, Maine. Their autonym is Ulustuk. Of the 28 bands of Miꞌkmaq people, the Miꞌkmaq Nation is the only one in the United States. The Miꞌkmaq Nation were the first non-US power to sign a treaty with the United States, the Treaty of Watertown, on 6 July 1776. The tribe has no reservation but owns 1,350 acres (5.5 km2) of land.*As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.