Oooooh... If you can't make the #MikmaqStoryteller #JenniferPictou event this Saturday, there's this one in October!

#Wabanaki #GhostStories with Jennifer Rae Pictou

October 14, 2025

Cape Elizabeth Historical Preservation Society

Price: Free
Time: 6:30 PM

"Get in the Halloween spirit with authentic Wabanaki Ghost Stories told by Mi'kmaq citizen and storyteller, Jennifer Pictou. Come and listen to indigenous stories from the deep woods and waters of Maine and find out why you never, ever want to sleep with your windows uncovered. These indigenous stories have been passed down from generation to generation and are still part of vibrant Wabanaki cultures today. Jennifer advises, 'Bring a friend... you won't want to be alone in the dark after.'

"Pictou has been telling ghost stories for 11 years on Mount Desert Island. She was bitten by the storytelling bug when she was 8 years old at summer camp where she listened to traditional Mi'kmaq stories for the first time and hasn't looked back since.

"Jennifer tells traditional Mi'kmaq stories in the oral tradition. Currently she is also part of a Wabanaki artist group leading the 4-year run of on-stage performances called Wabanaki Stories, through Portland Ovations.

"Pictou, is a traditional storyteller and artist with a diverse background as a museum director, tribal historic preservation officer, and historian. Her true passion lies in sharing stories that connect people to Maine's landscape and Wabanaki cultures. She is the founder of Bar Harbor Ghost Tours, which has been recognized by USA Today as one of the top ten ghost tours in the country for seven years. Most recently, she co-authored the book Haunted Bar Harbor, published in May 2025.

"This special program is free to all, and light refreshments will be served. This event is appropriate for all ages."

More about #WabanakiSpiritTales...

https://www.mdislander.com/news/wabanaki-spirit-tales-with-jennifer-pictou-the-little-people/article_6e8ab950-8275-11ef-b997-bbad0da48c15.html

Event page:
https://www.mainetourism.com/event/wabanaki-ghost-stories-with-jennifer-rae-pictou/10464/

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Indigenous Market & #Wabanaki Story Hour with #JenniferPictou

September 13, 2025

11:30-1 Lunch, 1-2 Storyhour
Cost: $12 per person

Buxton-Hollis Historical Society
100 Main St., Route 4A
Buxton, Maine 04093

"Jennifer Pictou, a citizen of the #Mikmaq Nation, is a traditional storyteller and artist with a diverse background as a museum director, tribal historic preservation officer, and historian. Her true passion lies in sharing stories that connect people to Maine's landscape and Wabanaki cultures."

Reservations encouraged to reserve your space:
[email protected]
207-929-1684
https://buxtonhollishistorical.org/

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#IndigenousPeoplesDay at the Children’s Museum & Theatre of #Maine

October 14, 2024 @ 9:00 am – 4:00 pm America/New York Timezone

Children's Museum & Theatre of Maine
250 Thompson's Point Road
Portland, ME 04102
USA

Open to all visitors 9 am – 4 pm. Reservations are required to guarantee admission.

"Celebrate Indigenous Peoples’ Day at #CMTM! Visit #CkuwaponahkiyikAtkuhkakonol: #WabanakiStorytelling Through Art and Traditions. This outdoor exhibit celebrates and highlights #Wabanaki storytelling and art traditions that have been part of this cultural landscape that we currently call Maine for over 12,000 years. From 10 am – 11 am we are excited to have the return of the #Burnurwubskek Singers from #PenobscotNation who will be drumming and sharing songs and stories from their 25 years of being a drum group.

Included with Admission.
Location: The Gather Lawn

Please check the chalkboard upon arrival for a full list of times and activities."

https://www.portlandoldport.com/event/indigenous-peoples-day-at-the-childrens-museum-theatre-of-maine-2/

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