plateau n– An area of high level ground

precipitation n– Rain or snow that falls to the ground

puoin n– Mi'kmaq shamans who brought the spiritual world to the people and had the power to cure or cause illness

referendum n– A process to refer a political question to the electorate for decision by direct vote

rheumatism n– A disease marked by inflammation and pain in the joints, muscles or fibrous tissues

shaman n– A witchdoctor or priest who is believed to communicate with gods or spirits

sinew n– Tough fibrous tissue joining muscle to bone

skraelings n– Natives met by the Vikings on the coast of Vinland who were described as small and hostile

spindle whorl n– A tool used to make clothing from sheep's wool

sulphide n– A compound of sulphur