Native American Legends
Míkmaq legend of the Wild Goose
A Micmac Legend
When birds migrated to the south in the long, long ago, they came
and left by themselves. Many of the little ones were killed by storms.
This caused great sorrow to Kluskap, the great God of the Míkmaq.
He asked the Wild Goose the largest bird and the last one to leave
the north each fall, to care for all of the smaller ones. The Wild
Goose called all the little birds together and told them of Kluskap's
wonderful plan.
They agreed that the Wild Goose would lead them in their long flight
to the south, shelter them in their far away homes, be with them
during their journey back and protect them while they were in the
North during the summer season.
Ever since the time of Kluskap the Wild Goose has been the guide
and protector of all the small birds that come to our country each
year.
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