
By Sandra Dodge
A quest to find the most beautiful place on Earth leads to the creation of a new home for the Mi'kmaq people.
In a time when the Great Spirit crafted the sky and stars, He sought a perfect earthly home for Minegoo. Entrusting Kluskap with this quest, the spirit guide scoured the world, ultimately discovering the Shining Waters in the Gulf of St. Lawrence. This enchanting place would become the cradle of the Mi'kmaq people, created in the Great Spirit's image. What challenges did Kluskap face on his journey, and why was this spot chosen above all others? Dive into this captivating tale of creation and discovery from a Mi'kmaq perspective.
The story of creation told from a Mi’kmaq point of view. Along time ago, the Great Spirit created the sky and all of the stars. Still, it wasn’t enough. He then made Minegoo, a place so beautiful it could have been kept among the stars. But instead, He decided to 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 to the Mi’kmaq people created in his own image.
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