Flint Knapping (Mi’kmaw demonstration)

Kejimkujik National Park and National Historic Site

Description

How did the Mi’kmaq get tools and hunting equipment 5000 years ago? They knapped! Flint knapping is the ancient skill that uses hard stone and bone to shape, carve and create the tools necessary for survival. Join Nick and experience this ancient craft coming back to life.

Dates, times, location and details

Dates and times

Duration

  • 1 hour

Location

  • Etli-Mawita'mk: The Gathering Place (Merrymakedge P4)

Languages

  • English
  • Some Mi'kmaw words

Age requirements

  • All ages

What to bring

  • Pets are allowed if they are quiet, leashed, and controlled 

Other important information

  • This program takes place rain or shine

Reservations and payment

How to book

  • No registration is required

Prices

  • Free with admission to Kejimkujik

Facilities and services

  • Parking (near P4)
  • Outhouse
  • Gender-specific washrooms (more details) (near P4)
  • Picnic shelter
  • Picnic area (near P4)
  • Lakeview Cafe & Eatery (near P4)

Map

Map of Merrymakedge.
Legend

 Restricted area

Mi'kmaw Cultural Landscape Monument

 Parking

 Outhouse

 Gender-specific washrooms

 Picnic shelter

 Playground

 Picnic area

Mi'kmaw Encampment Site

 Parking

Restaurant

 Lakeview Cafe & Eatery

Etli-Mawita'mk: The Gathering Place (Merrymakedge P4)

 Picnic shelter

 Outhouse

Merrymakedge Beach

 Parking

 Gender-specific washrooms

 Picnic shelter

 Playground

 Picnic area

 Barrier-free access

 Wi-Fi

 Sorting station

Swimming Swimming

 No dogs allowed

 On-leash dogs allowed (Merrymakedge Beach)

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