Francis, Rosalie Marie. (2003). The Mi’kmaq Nation and the Embodiment of Political Ideologies: Ni’kmaq, Protocol and Treaty Negotiations of the Eighteenth Century (Unpublished master’s thesis). St. Mary’s University, Halifax.
Thesis submitted for partial fulfilment of the requirements for a Master of Arts in Atlantic Canada Studies.
Dorey, D.A. & Magnet, J.E. (Eds.). (2003). Aboriginal rights litigation. Markham, Ontario: LexisNexis Canada.
491 pp.
DAL/Dunn - KB 79.I6 A17 c.2
DAL/Dunn - KB 79.I6 A17
NSCC/Cumberland Campus - KE 7709 A76 2003
NSCC/Water front Campus - KE 7709 A76 2003
ISBN 0433444037, 9780433444039
Sylliboy, H. (2000). Ki'kwa'ju aqq Tm'kwaliknej [in Mi'kmaq and English]. Eskasoni, Nova Scotia: Nova Scotia Mi'kmaw Language: Centre of Excellence.
.38pp
Publisher URL: http://kinu.ns.ca/excellence/materials.html
Mi'kmaq language primer geared to kindergarten level. Tells the story of badger and crane. Illustrated with English translation.
Sylliboy, H. (2003). Cape Breton place names. Unpublished manuscript, Cape Breton University, Mi'kmaq Resource Centre, Sydney, Nova Scotia.
8pp.
CBU/MRC - Report #393 MRC 2003-393-1925
Prepared by Helen Sylliboy for Nova Scotia Mi'kmaw Language, Eskasoni Centre of Excellence Extensive list of Cape Breton place names by county in Mi'kmaq and English translated by Helen Sylliboy
Knockwood, I. & Thomas, G. (1992). Out of the depths: The experiences of Mi'kmaw children at the Indian Residential School at Shubenacadie, Nova Scotia (2nd ed.). Lockeport, Nova Scotia: Roseway.
Sylliboy, H. (1992). Teli Amaskiplnup/The Passion of our Lord, prayer and chant [in Mi'kmaq]. Unpublished manuscript, Mi'kmaq Resource Centre, Cape Breton University, Sydney, NS.
21pp.
UCB/MRC - Pam#233 MRC 2003-233-1795
Symbols copied from the Mi'kmaq Hieroglyphic Prayer Book published in 1921. Shows the "Passion of Our Lord" in hieroglyphs with Mi'kmaq translation. Hieroglyphs interpreted by Helen Sylliboy & David Schmidt under guidance from Murdena Marshall and Wilfred Prosper.
Trotter, Maxine. (1996). Loon rock/Pkwimu Wkuntem (H. Sylliboy, Trans., D. Christmas, Illustrator) [In Mi'kmaq and English]. Sydney, Nova Scotia: Cape Breton University Press.
Account of the first election for the office of Grand Chief held at Chapel Island in 1918. Describes details of the election of Gabriel Sylliboy and of the St. Anne Mission, the tradition of salite or charity auction, and the election of new Captains and the putu's (speakers of the Grand Council
Description of seasonal work and the daily routine for Mi'kmaq men, early 1900s, in Cape Breton. Winter firewood cutting, recreation, and spring house building are discussed. Rendered in both English and Mi'kmaq. This article is Frank Doucette's recollections as told to Bernie Francis, who wrote them in Mi'kmaq. Doug Smith translated the Mi'kmaq into English.
Chants in Mi'kmaq, including: The Feast Chant - Wi'kupaltimkewey, The Hunting Song, The Marriage Song, Mi'kmaq Tlqamiksutimuowek Me' Mu Aklasie'w Pekisinukek, along with a commentary on customs of the Mi'kmaq before European contact. Includes some of Francis's thoughts on difficulties of translating the chant into English.
Article is based on an interview with Bernie Francis.
