Tomcod spawning time

In the Mi’kmaw language, January is “Punamuiku’s,” or Tomcod spawning time. In times past, this small fish (in Mi’kmaw: Punamu) was a nutritious staple when other menu items were scarce. Early Mi’kmaq caught the Tomcod with lines inserted through holes in the ice. This resource was beneficial for the women and children to sustain themselves…