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Cover of Minegoo Mniku: The Mi’kmaq Creation Story of Prince Edward Island/Epekewitkewey A’tukwaqn

Minegoo Mniku: The Mi’kmaq Creation Story of Prince Edward Island/Epekewitkewey A’tukwaqn

illustrated by Sandra L. Dodge, Sandra L. Dodge, Georgina Francis

This bilingual book tells a Mi’kmaq creation account alongside the founding of Prince Edward Island. Its stories present the island’s origins in two languages. Realistic watercolor illustrations accompany the narrative, while the page borders use Mi’kmaq quilt designs. The artwork incorporates these quilt patterns as a decorative element around the text and images. Together, the stories and visual details connect the creation tradition with Prince Edward Island.

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Themes
Cultural Heritage · Folklore And Mythology · Geography · Language And Communication
Format
Paperback
Publisher
Acorn Press
ISBN-13
9781927502853
Language
English
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