Sacred Thought: Mi’kmaq Meditations for Our Times
By Mi’kmaq Elder George Paul
Sacred Thought: Mi’kmaq Meditations for Our Times by Mi’kmaq Elder George Paul, released via PEI’s Pownal Street Press on October 15, offers a philosophical exploration of traditional Mi’kmaq knowledge.
Practiced and maintained by North American Indigenous tribes since time immemorial, this search for spirituality draws on traditional knowledge, oral tradition, and symbols related to the environment and the universe. From the ceremonial to the sacred, the author reflects on the legends, stories, and designs of his ancestors, offering new perspectives to modern populations across Turtle Island who are eager to look inward. Elder Paul guides readers on a journey toward deeper understanding. Through creation stories, the Medicine Wheel, and Mi’kmaq legends, he delves into the heart of traditional knowledge. A lifelong teacher, Elder Paul wrote this book to share his Indigenous teachings with a broader audience.
Elder George Paul, or Spirit name “Sky Blue Eagle,” was born in Metepenagiag First Nation along the Miramichi River, New Brunswick. For over four decades, he has been involved with the Indigenous Traditional Movement, supporting the revival of Mi’kmaq songs, chants and ceremonies. A respected voice across Mi’kma’ki, Elder Paul is known for his expertise in Indigenous Studies and public speaking. A voice for his people, Elder Paul collaborates with schools, universities, and government agencies to support the development of Indigenous music, language, art and dance in school curriculum. He authored The Honour Song and My Journey to The Honour Song and has contributed to documentaries with UNB, APTN, and CBC.