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In this philosophical exploration, Mi'kmaq Elder George Paul shares his traditional knowledge with those on a quest to better understand themselves and the world around them. Practiced and maintained by North American Indigenous tribes since time immemorial, this search for spirituality is informed by traditional knowledge, oral tradition and the use of symbols relating to our environment and to our universe. From the ceremonial to the sacred, George Paul meditates on the Indigenous legends, stories and designs of his ancient ancestors that offer new prospects to a modern population all across Turtle Island who are hungry to look inward.
With creation stories, buffalo sage and tapping into our spirit guides, Sacred Thought: Mi'kmaq Meditations for our Times is a book for those who are looking for balance and peace of mind in the chaos and confusion that govern the world today.
-In this philosophical exploration, Mi'kmaq Elder George Paul takes the reader on a quest for deeper knowledge.
-Elder George has been teaching his whole life and wrote this book to share his Indigenous teachings with the larger community on the east coast and beyond. He felt the medicine wheel was a useful tool to guide the indigenous perspective, but he wanted to produce something that would resonate with people a little more deeply.
-It is a book for those who are looking for balance and peace of mind in the chaos and confusion that govern the world today.
-Featured in CBC Books "54 works of Canadian nonfiction to check out this fall".
-Elder George Paul wrote the Mi'kmaq Honour Song which was recorded by YoYo Ma and Jeremy Dutcher and then published as a children's book. The "Mi'kmaq Honour Song" is on Apple and Spotify.
-This book is an excellent addition to grades 10 to 12 curriculum.
-This will be a small gift book that can be easily displayed at the counter.
Mi'kmaq Elder George Paul takes the reader on a quest for deeper understanding. Guided by creation stories, the Medicine Wheel and M'ikmaq legends, George goes to the heart of traditional knowledge. Sacred Thought: Mi'kmaq Meditations for our Times offers balance and peace of mind amid the chaos governing the world today.
"Elder George Paul has made significant contributions to safeguarding the cultural heritage of the Mi'kmaq. Through songs, stories and other artistic and intellectual expressions, he has worked tirelessly for decades to help our communities reclaim, revitalize and maintain traditional knowledge and practices passed down by our ancestors. This commitment shines in his latest book, Sacred Thought, which explores core aspects of our spirituality.
The legacy of Elder Paul ensures that our distinct ways of knowing, being and doing will remain vibrant and relevant, and will continue to be deeply felt throughout Mi'kmaki and beyond."
"Elder George Paul, has dedicated more than four decades of his life to supporting the revitalization of our nation's culture. In many ways, his tireless efforts have led a resurgence in our culture's beautiful tapestry of language, spirit, and tradition - a colourful Mi'kmaw tapestry made all the more powerful when celebrated through the performance arts - and in particular, as we come together as a community to join in traditional song and dance."
Sacred Thought: Mi'kmaq Meditations for our Times is a book for those who are looking for balance and peace of mind in the chaos and confusion that govern the world today.
With creation stories, buffalo sage and tapping into our spirit guides, Sacred Thought: Mi'kmaq Meditations for our Times is a book for those who are looking for balance and peace of mind in the chaos and confusion that govern the world today.
-In this philosophical exploration, Mi'kmaq Elder George Paul takes the reader on a quest for deeper knowledge.
-Elder George has been teaching his whole life and wrote this book to share his Indigenous teachings with the larger community on the east coast and beyond. He felt the medicine wheel was a useful tool to guide the indigenous perspective, but he wanted to produce something that would resonate with people a little more deeply.
-It is a book for those who are looking for balance and peace of mind in the chaos and confusion that govern the world today.
-Featured in CBC Books "54 works of Canadian nonfiction to check out this fall".
-Elder George Paul wrote the Mi'kmaq Honour Song which was recorded by YoYo Ma and Jeremy Dutcher and then published as a children's book. The "Mi'kmaq Honour Song" is on Apple and Spotify.
-This book is an excellent addition to grades 10 to 12 curriculum.
-This will be a small gift book that can be easily displayed at the counter.
Mi'kmaq Elder George Paul takes the reader on a quest for deeper understanding. Guided by creation stories, the Medicine Wheel and M'ikmaq legends, George goes to the heart of traditional knowledge. Sacred Thought: Mi'kmaq Meditations for our Times offers balance and peace of mind amid the chaos governing the world today.
"Elder George Paul has made significant contributions to safeguarding the cultural heritage of the Mi'kmaq. Through songs, stories and other artistic and intellectual expressions, he has worked tirelessly for decades to help our communities reclaim, revitalize and maintain traditional knowledge and practices passed down by our ancestors. This commitment shines in his latest book, Sacred Thought, which explores core aspects of our spirituality.
The legacy of Elder Paul ensures that our distinct ways of knowing, being and doing will remain vibrant and relevant, and will continue to be deeply felt throughout Mi'kmaki and beyond."
"Elder George Paul, has dedicated more than four decades of his life to supporting the revitalization of our nation's culture. In many ways, his tireless efforts have led a resurgence in our culture's beautiful tapestry of language, spirit, and tradition - a colourful Mi'kmaw tapestry made all the more powerful when celebrated through the performance arts - and in particular, as we come together as a community to join in traditional song and dance."
Sacred Thought: Mi'kmaq Meditations for our Times is a book for those who are looking for balance and peace of mind in the chaos and confusion that govern the world today.