Jacques-Pierre Peminuit Paul was a Grand Chief of the Mi'kmaq who lived at Shubenacadie, Nova Scotia. He was most well known for his shamanic abilities.Canadian Biography On LineElection For Chief of The Micmacs At Shubenacadie. The Berwick (Nova Scotia) Register Wednesday, June 2, 1897
On 15 September 1856, Paul was confirmed as grand chief by Archbishop William Walsh at St. Mary's Basilica (Halifax), receiving a medal from Pope Pius IX and a written endorsement from the Lt. Governor, Sir John Gaspard Le Marchant.Canadian Biography On Line
In 1879, Paul met with the Governor General of Canada, the Marquess of Lorne, in the Red Chamber, Province House, Halifax, Nova Scotia.
See also List of grand chiefs (Mi'kmaq) Grand Council (Mi'kmaq)
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External links Photograph of Paul