Saqamaw Mi'sel Joe, LLD, CM, is the author of Muinji'j Becomes a Man and An Aboriginal Chief's Journey. He has been the District Traditional Chief of Miawpukek First Nation since 1983, appointed by the late Grand Chief Donald Marshall. Mi'sel Joe is considered the Spiritual Chief of the Mi'kmaq of Newfoundland and Labrador. He lives in Conne River, Newfoundland and Labrador.