Maple Trees in Wabanaki Culture

Program Type:

Arts & Culture, Books & Writing, Gardening & Environment, History & Genealogy, Health & Wellness, Workshop, Special Event

Age Group:

Everyone
  • Registration is required for this event.
  • Registration will close on March 14, 2026 @ 11:00am.

Event Details

Join Passamaquoddy cultural educator and author Minquansis Sapiel for a presentation about the importance of the maple tree to Wabanaki culture at Falmouth Memorial Library on Saturday, March 14 at 11 AM.  Minquansis will share information about maple trees in Wabanaki creation stories and discuss her new book called Gluskabe and the Gift of the Maple Trees.  This presentation will take place in the library's Russell Room. Books will be available for purchase and signing by the author. This is a free event open to all.  


Registration is not required, but those who register will receive an email reminder. 

About the Presenter
Minquansis Sapiel is a published author, storyteller, speaker, and cultural guide from Sipayik, one of the two Passamaquoddy communities in Maine. A member of the Wabanaki Confederacy, she leads guided tours in different parts of the state, offering deep insight into Wabanaki history, land, and culture. Her children’s book Little People of the Dawn introduces younger generations to Wabanaki stories, and her new book about maple trees has just been released. 

This event is sponsored by the Falmouth Land Trust and Falmouth Memorial Library.  Learn more about Falmouth Land Trust. 


 

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