What does the mi'kmaq homes look like?

The most common shelter used by the Mi'kmaq was the wikuom or wigwam . There were two types. The small cone-shaped style, that could hold up to 10-12 people, and the large oval shelter, which could hold as many as 24 occupants. In both cases, the structure is based on a pole frame, covered with birch bark or, more rarely, hides. Because of the effort required to harvest birch bark sheets, the coverings were usually packed carried from location to location as the tribe moved seasonally.

A rock circle as a fireplace stood in the centre, under the vented top to provide heat and light. The floor was generally covered with soft fir boughs, which provided a comfortable surface for sitting or sleeping.