Join Minquansis Sapiel, Passamaquoddy, for a one-hour program as she sings, tells a story, and reads from her published works. We invite you to stay after her presentation for a question-and-answer period.

This program is offered in partnership between Acadia National Park and the Abbe Museum, and is free and open to the public. Entrance to the museum exhibits is by paid admission.

About Minquansis:
Minquansis Sapiel pronounced (Min-Gwon-sis) is an enrolled member of the Passamaquoddy Tribe from Sipayik, one of the two Passamaquoddy reservations in Maine, a tribe that is a part of the Wabanaki Confederacy. She grew up in Sipayik overlooking the Passamaquoody Bay. She is a published author of two children’s books: “Little People of the Dawn” and “Gluskabe: and the Gift of the Maple trees.” She also received her Master’s degree in Social Work and has earned her Captain’s license. Minquansis is self employed as a storyteller, speaker, and provides guided boat tours. Her hope is to connect people to the Passamaquoddy Bay and provide people with a better understanding of Wabanaki history and culture. Minquansis collaborates with many organizations throughout Maine, speaking on various topics of Wabanaki history and culture. She is a mother of three daughters and loves to take photographs of the natural world.