List of grand chiefs (Mi'kmaq) facts for kids
The Mi'kmaq Grand Council is a very old and important leadership group for the Mi'kmaq people in Atlantic Canada. It's like their traditional government. For a long time, the Mi'kmaq people had different leaders for their communities. But in the 1700s, they made their Grand Council stronger and more organized.
The Grand Council is made up of leaders from different areas. The Mi'kmaq lands, called Mi'kma'ki, are divided into seven districts. Each district has a District Chief. These District Chiefs are chosen by the local leaders in their area. Then, one of these District Chiefs is chosen to be the Grand Chief. The Grand Chief is the main leader of the entire Mi'kmaq Nation. This list tells you about the people who have held this important role.
Grand Chiefs of the Mi'kmaq Nation
The Grand Chiefs have played a key role in guiding the Mi'kmaq people through many changes over the centuries. They help make important decisions and represent their communities.
| No. | Image | Name | Grand Chief from | Grand Chief until |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Henri Membertou | Before 1600s | 1611 | |
| 2. |  |
Jean-Baptiste Cope | 1726 | 1758-60 |
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Francis Peck | 1792 | 1818 |
| 4. | |
Michael Tooma | 1818 | 1842 |
| 5. | |
Frank Tooma Jr. | 1842 | 1869 |
| 6. |  |
Jacques-Pierre Peminuit Paul | 1856 | 1895 |
| 7. |  |
John Denny Jr. | 1887 | 1918 |
| 8. |  |
Gabriel Sylliboy | 1918 | 1964 |
| 9. | |
Donald Marshall Sr. | 1964 | 1991 |
| 10. | |
Benjamin Sylliboy | 1991 | 2017 |
| 11. | |
Norman Sylliboy | 2019 | Present |
