Joe McLellan lives in Winnipeg with his wife Matrine. He is an author, educator, storyteller, and a Deacon in the Catholic Church, currently assigned to the St. John Brebeuf Community in Winnipeg, Manitoba.

Joe is a skilled facilitator and storyteller who has authored and co-authored with Matrine several children's books. He also facilitates many workshops for students and teachers every year as well as preaching retreats.

About Nanabosho

Nanabosho is the teacher and protector of the Anishinabe people. He was sent by Creator to help the Anishinabe people. He discovered that people are not easily helped and he resorts to all kinds of tricks and antics to teach people about how to behave and how to survive. The stories of his exploits have been passed down orally for thousands of years by the Anishinabe. Sometimes Nanabosho changes into other forms, such as a rabbit, an owl, a tree or a rock to help make a point. Sometimes he puts himself into a humourous situation to make a point. No matter what he does, He is always teaching.

Glossary

Here is a list of words and phrases you'll find in Joe's books:

Anishinabe: Ojibway
Ni Mi Sho Mis: Grandfather
No Ko Mis: Grandmother
Ni Noo Shans: My grandchild
Ni Da Nis: My daughter
Meegwetch: Thank you
I San: Long ago
Netetam: My mother - literally the centre of my heart
Man I Tou: Spirit
Man I Touk: Spirits
Kit Chi Manitou: God, Creator
A Neen?: How are you?
Boo Shoo: Hello
Kitchie Odjig: Great Fisher and also the Big Dipper