Wabanaki Waterways

Join Minquansis Sapiel, who will share the history and experience of the Wabanaki people’s relationship with the waterways of what is now called the state of Maine. Minquansis is a sea captain and has a close relationship with Passamaquoddy Bay. She will help us connect with this deep heritage through song and story. All ages are welcome.

About the Presenter

Minquansis Sapiel pronounced (Min-Gwon-sis) is an enrolled member of the Passamaquoddy Tribe from Sipayik, one of the two Passamaquoddy reservations in Maine and a tribe that is a part of the Wabanaki Confederacy. She grew up in Sipayik overlooking Passamaquoody Bay. She is a published author of a children’s book called “Little People of the Dawn.” She also received her Master’s degree in Social Work and has earned her captain’s license. She has big plans to start her own business called Passamaquoddy Eco Tours, which will provide whale watching and historical cultural boat tours. The hope is to connect people to Passamaquoddy Bay and provide them with a better understanding of Wabanaki history and culture by showing them an experience they will love and enjoy. In the meantime, Minquansis has collaborated with Portland Explorers to get more experience guiding and chances to speak about Wabanaki/Abenaki history in the Portland, Maine area.