Jacques-Pierre Peminuit Paul facts for kids
Jacques-Pierre Peminuit Paul was a very important leader of the Mi'kmaq people. He lived in a place called Shubenacadie, Nova Scotia. He was known as a Grand Chief, which is a top leader for the Mi'kmaq nation. People also believed he had special spiritual abilities, making him a respected wise person among his community.
A Recognized Leader
In 1856, Jacques-Pierre Peminuit Paul was officially confirmed as the Grand Chief. This special event happened on September 15 at St. Mary's Basilica in Halifax. A church leader named Archbishop William Walsh confirmed his role. During this time, he received a special medal from Pope Pius IX, who was the head of the Catholic Church. He also got a written approval from the Lieutenant Governor, Sir John Gaspard Le Marchant. This showed that his leadership was recognized by both his own people and by important government and church figures.
Meeting Important Officials
Grand Chief Paul continued to be a significant leader for many years. In 1879, he had an important meeting with the Governor General of Canada. The Governor General at that time was the Marquess of Lorne. This meeting took place in the Red Chamber at Province House in Halifax, Nova Scotia. This meeting showed how important Grand Chief Paul was, as he met with one of the highest government officials in Canada.
See also
- List of Grand Chiefs (Mi'kmaq)
- Grand Council (Mi'kmaq)
