Sandra L. Dodge
Sandra Dodge grew up in New England, where she earned a diploma in art and a bachelor's degree in early childhood education from the University of New Hampshire. She also obtained a master's degree in mental health counseling from New England College. Before becoming a licensed children's therapist, Sandra taught for many years. Sandra has written and illustrated several children's books. Her Acadian, Celtic and Indigenous roots inspire her stories, poetry and artwork.
Kids Books (1)
Minegoo Mniku: the Mi'Kmaq Creation Story of Prince Edward Island
$13.95
Artists:
Format:
Paperback
Text Content Territories:
Indigenous Canadian; First Nations; Mi'kmaq;
ISBN / Barcode: 9781927502853
Synopsis:
Synopsis:
A long time ago, the Great Spirit created all of the sky and stars but it wasn't enough. He then made a beautiful place called Minegoo, a place so beautiful that He almost placed it amongst the stars. He decided that instead, he would place Minegoo in the most beautiful spot on earth. He summoned Kluskap and asked him to find this spot. After searching the whole world, Kluskap found the Shining Waters, the spot in the Gulf of St. Lawrence that would be home of the Mi'kmaq people created in his own image.
Review
"Minegoo would be an excellent way to introduce young people to the stories of the Mi'kmaq people." – Allison Giggey in CM Magazine
Educator Information
Recommended for ages 5-8 (kindergarten to grade 3).
This Mi'kmaq creation story is retold and illustrated by Sandra L. Dodge. Translated into Mi'kmaq by Georgina Francis.
Recommended in the Canadian Indigenous Books for Schools 2019-2020 resource list as being useful for grades K-3 in these subject areas: English Language Arts and Social Studies.
Additional Information
32 pages | 8.00" x 10.00"
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