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PAGE 25 – SAMPLE RESPONSESSIMILARITIES & DIFFERENCES BETWEEN MI'KMAQ, ANISHINABE AND HAUDENOSAUNEE FIRST NATIONS:ANSWER GUIDE Provide examples of similarities and differences among the Mi'kmaq, Anishinabe and Haudenosaunee First Nations. (10)First Nation GroupSimilaritiesDifferencesMi’kmaqGenerally, political decisions were made as a group.Leaders held authority by general agreement and not by force.Used technologies to make life easier (e.g., made snowshoes).Men hunted and fished and women gathered food such as berries and roots.Women also tended and harvested crops.There was no accumulation of wealth.Made alliances for trade, defence and to make peace.Were spiritual and believed in a CreatorFarmed freshwater fish.Young women could not participate in general meetings.Had a chosen leader called a “Saqamaw” who was advised by a Council of Elders.Had a Grand Council of the seven districts. The Grand Council advised Mi’kmaq communities where they can hunt, fish, and set up their camps. The Grand Council also managed relations with other First Nations.Lived close to the coast in the summer and away from the coast in the forest during the winter.AnishinabeHad different camps for summer and winter.Men and women were involved in decision making.HaudenosauneeBuilt longhouses for year-round settlements; did not move with the seasons.Were farmers and grew crops.Women had a great deal of influence in decision making. They could have the male leader replaced if he failed to perform his duties.Question 3 (6 marks)A good leader is a good listener. Leaders gather input from several sources before they make a final decision. Decisions affect people in different ways so it is very important to listen to all points of view.A leader must have an open heart and an open mind. They must not let their own personal beliefs be the main contributing factor.A leader must respect everyone and all things and lead by example.A leader must be trustworthy. When people trust you, they will follow you.A leader must consider what is best for the group as whole and not just certain individuals. A leader must be knowledgeable and wise. ................
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