Hawk Nature-Spirit of Passamaquoddy
Among the Passamaquoddy people of Maine and the Maritime provinces, the Hawk Nature-Spirit is a coastal guardian associated with the rugged shorelines, dense forests, and the abundant fisheries of the Bay of Fundy. The Passamaquoddy, part of the Wabanaki Confederacy, have a deep spiritual connection to the natural world, and the hawk is revered as a powerful spirit that can see across both land and sea. The Passamaquoddy name for the hawk reflects its role as a watcher and protector, and its feathers are used in the sacred ceremonies of the tribe. The Hawk Nature-Spirit is particularly associa