I know the Micmac (Mi'kmaq) people had pictographs before European influence. We still have some of those but, curiously, our tribal dialect was lost. We aren't

I know the Micmac (Mi'kmaq) people had pictographs before European influence. We still have some of those but, curiously, our tribal dialect was lost. We aren't sure quite what it was. As it was a dialect spoken by the Penobscot, we now share their language. It is believed that we had our own distinct language, based on some writing from the early 1700s. They are still trying to piece our history together and digging up what they can, sometimes literally. If you ever need something to do, many archeological digs accept volunteer labor. It's hard work but a lot of fun. They will train you and you start by moving lots of dirt that has already been sifted. Sometimes, you get a bucket and sometimes you get a wheelbarrow. Eventually, you can do the sifting and work your way up to doing some digging. Though, they probably will not want you doing much cleaning, mapping, or removal. If you're quiet and polite, you can usually observe when they do classification. But, I digress... Anyhow, there weren't many written languages in the pre-Columbian era in North America. Some, like my people, had pictographs and others had increased complexities. You've given me something to research after dinner. Thanks!