This is a story of the Wind Bird as told to Author Sarah Stiles Bright by Wayne Newell, Passamaquoddy Elder, Educator, and advocate and keeper of their culture and language.  The Maine Lakes Conservancy Institute, which I founded, was given permission by Wayne to write, illustrate and publish this story with the caveat that the Maine Lakes Conservancy Institute distribute a free copy to every Elementary and Middle School in Maine which we did.  Proceeds from sales of the book went to underwrite our children's lake science education programs. In 2007 the book won the Gold Medal  🏅 Moonbeam Award at the Children's Humanities Festival in Chicago for promoting environmental awareness among young people.

Wayne was a giant for his people.  I miss my old friend and colleague greatly.  Here is a link from the Library of Congress of Wayne singing a Passamaquoddy song.  Rest peacefully Wayne.  Your life had ripple effects that have broken gracefully upon unforeseen shores:

https://www.loc.gov/item/ihas.200196441/

Since 1907 the Lobstermen and women of Monhegan Island have observed their special lobster season and conservation zone around the island with trap limits and a strict season to lobster.  October 1 is the official start of the lobstering season with a 'all go or none go" sense of fair play and community solidarity.  Despite threats, sometimes violent, and incursion by mainland lobstermen the people of Monhegan Island have observed their tradition of stewarding their lobster grounds for the benefit of current and future generations of Lobstermen/women.

Lobster wars blog episode!