-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.

Elder George Paul, or Spirit name “Sky Blue Eagle”, was born on Metepenagiag First Nation, which runs along the Miramichi River in New Brunswick. For over four decades, George Paul has been involved with the Indigenous Traditional Movement to support the revival of Mi’kmaq songs, chants and ceremonies. Well-respected across Mi’kma’ki Elder Paul is recognized for being a leader in the field of Indigenous Studies, and is also well known for his public speaking abilities.

A voice for his people, Elder Paul also collaborates with schools, universities, and government agencies to support the development of Indigenous music, language, art and dance in school curriculum. Elder Paul is the author of two books, The Honour Song (Bouton d’or Acadie) and My Journey to The Honour Song. He has also been involved in the production of several documentaries with the University of New Brunswick, Aboriginal People Television Network (APTN) and the CBC.

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• Commended, Featured in CBC Books "54 works of Canadian nonfiction to check out this fall"