Henry Camp
- Henry Camp was a fisheries warden in 1872. Describe his complaints
about Mi'kmaq people.
- After reading Henry Camp's report how would you describe his opinion
of Mi'kmaq people.
- Mi'kmaq rights to fish salmon were also an issue in the 1990s.
Compare the conflict described in Henry Camp's letter with the conflict
described in History, salmon nets and Mi'kmaq
people. How much or how little has changed?
The History that is Chosen for Us. The History We Choose.
- Why is it easy to believe the official version of Mi'kmaq history?
- Brian Davies' description of the seal hunt horrified people who
were not from Newfoundland. Why? What do you think about what he wrote?
Why does the author compare Brian Davies' essay with Mi'kmaq history?
- Why would people in other parts of Canada be surprised if Newfoundland
people don't move away from the outports?
- Is reading history like trying to solve a mystery? Why?
A Name With Which to Face the Future
- Describe Michael Joe's vision quest. Where did he go? What did
he do? What did he see? How did he feel about his quest?
- Why did Michael Joe want to be called Screaming Eagle?
- At first, Michael Joe didn't like the name given to him by the
elder. But he changed his mind. Why does Michael Joe think White Caribou
is a good name for a chief?
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