Mi’kmaq storyteller Jennifer Pictou will present traditional Mi’kmaq and Wabanaki tales, Saturday, Jan. 17, at 2 p.m., at the Strand Theatre. Pictou bridges her studies of history, oral traditions and culture together, and invites listeners to hear these stories and learn more about Mi’kmaq history and culture.

This presentation is recommended for all ages, and has an approximate running time of 45 minutes, according to the Strand, in a news release. As part of the Strand Family Series, tickets are available on a sliding scale to promote inclusivity and community connection to the arts.

Jennifer Pictou, a citizen of the Mi’kmaq 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. 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. 

All shows in the Strand Family Series also have school-time performances, offered at no cost to local students and home-school groups. Find out more and register on the Education page of the Strand’s website.

This show is presented by Rockland Harbor Hotel, along with supporting sponsors OUT Maine, Allen Insurance and Financial, First National Bank, First National Wealth Management, and the Ornest Family Foundation.

Tickets for this Family Series show are sliding scale:  $0-20. To buy tickets, or for more information, visit www.rocklandstrand.com or call (207) 594-0070. 

The Strand Theatre is located at 345 Main Street, Rockland.