Help us Translate!
In order to produce the most accurate and representative information signs for the Medicine Walk Trail, we are seeking public support for obtaining the correct Mi'kmawi'simk (Mi'kmaq) and Wolastoqey (Wolastoqiyik) translations for some species found along the trail.
If you are knowledgeable of either language, please browse the images below and share what their name is in either Mi'kmawi'simk or Wolastoqey.
At the bottom of this page, you will be able to submit your information to us via our email, medicinewalkers@gmail.com
Wela'lin. Thank you.
The names of the plants will appear in the following order:
Scientific - English common name - French - Mi'kmawi'simk - Wolastoqey
If you know any of the missing translations (denoted with a "?" please use the form at the bottom of this page to submit us with this important information! Also, please contact us if you notice any errors with our current translations.
Thuja occidentalis - Eastern White Cedar - Cèdre blanc de l'Est - ? - ?
Scientific - English common name - French - Mi'kmawi'simk - Wolastoqey
Betula populifolia - Grey Birch - Bouleau gris - ? - ?
Scientific - English common name - French - Mi'kmawi'simk - Wolastoqey
Vaccinium angustifolium - Low Bush Blueberry - Bleuet - ? - Pkumanaqsi
Scientific - English common name - French - Mi'kmawi'simk - Wolastoqey
Acer pensylvanicum - Striped Maple - Érable de Pennsylvanie - ? - Wapoq
Scientific - English common name - French - Mi'kmawi'simk - Wolastoqey
Pinus strobus - Eastern White Pine - Pin Blanc - ? - ?
Scientific - English common name - French - Mi'kmawi'simk - Wolastoqey
Comptonia peregrina - Sweet Fern - Comptonie voyageuse - Eniqsimus - ?
Scientific - English common name - French - Mi'kmawi'simk - Wolastoqey
Kalmia angustifolia - Lambkill - Kalmia à feuilles étroites - ? - ?
Scientific - English common name - French - Mi'kmawi'simk - Wolastoqey
Fraxinus americana - White Ash - Frêne blanc - ? - Apamoq
Scientific - English common name - French - Mi'kmawi'simk - Wolastoqey
Aralia nudicaulis - Wild Sarsaparilla - Salsepareille - ? - Wopapa’kjukal
Scientific - English common name - French - Mi'kmawi'simk - Wolastoqey