Ben Christmas Introduction

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Ben ChristmasThese audio recordings were recorded in 1961 at the Church in Membertou. The recordings are of Chief Ben E. Christmas who is reciting various songs and commentary regarding Mi’kmaq social life.

These audio recordings provide us with glimpses of Mi’kmaq perspective on marriage, feasts, hunting and social values.