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The narrative explores the enduring legacy of the Etchemins and their descendants, who have inhabited Saint Croix Island for millennia before the arrival of French settlers in 1604. It highlights their rich cultural traditions and reliance on canoes for survival amidst significant challenges, including devastating diseases and ongoing discrimination. Through the lens of anthropologist William Haviland, the book chronicles the resilience and continuity of the native peoples of Down East Maine, emphasizing their deep connection to their homeland, Ketakamigwa, over four centuries.
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Canoe Indians of Down East Maine, William A. Haviland
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- Released
- 2012
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- Title
- Canoe Indians of Down East Maine
- Language
- English
- Authors
- William A. Haviland
- Publisher
- History Press
- Released
- 2012
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 128
- ISBN13
- 9781609496654
- Description
- The narrative explores the enduring legacy of the Etchemins and their descendants, who have inhabited Saint Croix Island for millennia before the arrival of French settlers in 1604. It highlights their rich cultural traditions and reliance on canoes for survival amidst significant challenges, including devastating diseases and ongoing discrimination. Through the lens of anthropologist William Haviland, the book chronicles the resilience and continuity of the native peoples of Down East Maine, emphasizing their deep connection to their homeland, Ketakamigwa, over four centuries.