The Role of Animals in Mi'kmaw Spirituality

This article examines the relationship between humans and other animals in the lives of the L'nuk, the Indigenous people of Mi'kma'ki. I argue that within the spiritualities of the L'nuk human beings and other animals are both credited with having spirits and personhood and a spi...

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Main Author: Robinson, Margaret (Author)
Format: Print Article
Language:English
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Published: SCM Press 2022
In: Concilium
Year: 2022, Issue: 4, Pages: 101-112
Standardized Subjects / Keyword chains:B Micmac / Spirituality / Animals
RelBib Classification:AG Religious life; material religion
BB Indigenous religions
KBQ North America
NCG Environmental ethics; Creation ethics
Further subjects:B Spirituality
B Animals
B Hunting

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