Julie Pellissier-Lush

Julie Pellissier-Lush

Julie Pellissier-Lush is a Mi’kmaw storyteller, photographer, actor, drummer, best-selling author, and the first Indigenous Poet Laureate for PEI. Through her books, songs, poetry and other creative pursuits, Julie celebrates and shares the powerful stories of the...
Epekwitk – Mi’kmaq Poetry from Prince Edward Island

Epekwitk – Mi’kmaq Poetry from Prince Edward Island

The highly anticipated debut poetry collection of Mi’kmaq poems by Prince Edward Island’s Poet Laureate, Julie Pellisier-Lush. This collection will enthral poetry lovers. Skilled at taking words from hearts and minds to paper, Julie’s poems will connect with the...
Melissa Peter-Paul Art

Melissa Peter-Paul Art

Growing up on Epekwitk, Mi’kmaw artist Melissa Peter Paul was immersed in the creative expressions of her rich culture, from her family’s dedicated basket-making to beadwork and making regalia. As she explored other Mi’kmaq art forms, Melissa was drawn to quillwork...
Mi’kmaq Campfire Stories of Prince Edward Island

Mi’kmaq Campfire Stories of Prince Edward Island

The Mi’kmaq people have been here since the ice began to melt over this great land. They learned the medicines in nature to keep them healthy and they hunted the animals of the land and fished the waters of the sea. During the summer months they would gather in large...