Indian Brook 14 facts for kids
Indian Brook 14 is a special area of land called a reserve. It is home to many Mi'kmaq people. You can find it in Hants County, Nova Scotia.
In 2016, about 1,089 people lived here. Indian Brook 14 is managed by the Sipekneꞌkatik First Nation.
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History of Indian Brook 14
Long ago, in 1699, a priest named Father Louis-Pierre Thury wanted to bring the Mi'kmaq people of Nova Scotia together. He hoped they would settle near a place called Shubenacadie.
Early Mission and Community
Later, during a time known as Father Rale's War, another missionary arrived. His name was Antoine Gaulin. He built a lasting mission at Shubenacadie. This mission was close to Snides Lake.
The mission was named Saint Anne. This name was special to both the French and the Mi'kmaq. Saint Anne is known as the grandmother of Jesus. Grandmothers are very important in Mi'kmaw culture. This shared respect helped the French and Mi'kmaq connect.
Mission Sainte-Anne's Role
In 1738, Father Jean-Louis Le Loutre came to Mission Sainte-Anne. He had spent time learning the Mi'kmaw language. During times of conflict, like King George's War, the mission was more than just a church. It also served as a meeting point for warriors.
Mi'kmaw fighters used this spot to plan attacks on nearby towns. These towns included Halifax and Dartmouth. In 1754, a captain named Matthew Floyer visited the mission. He wrote that the church was "the neatest in the Country." He also noted its tall steeple and the good land around it.
Mission's End
About a year later, in 1755, a big event happened. It was called the Expulsion of the Acadians. This was during the French and Indian War. By October 1755, Mission Sainte-Anne was likely destroyed.
Stories passed down through generations say the Mi'kmaq themselves destroyed the mission. They did this to stop it from falling into the hands of their enemies. They are said to have put parts of it into Snides Lake.
Notable People from Indian Brook 14
Many important people have connections to Indian Brook 14. Here are a few:
- Anna Mae Aquash - A notable activist for Indigenous rights.
- Daniel N. Paul - A respected Mi'kmaq elder, author, and activist.
- Jean-Baptiste Cope - A Mi'kmaq Chief who signed an important peace agreement, the Treaty of 1752.
- Jean-Louis Le Loutre - A missionary priest who played a role in the mission's history.
