At the first thunder shower in the spring; old Indians would go outside and build a fire; and cut up tobacco and throw it in (the fire) saying “our grandfather wants a smoke.”

Wečkawihle petαko mile wətαmawe kəmohsomsena here comes the Thunder, give tobacco to your grandfather.

May 12, 1969

Chief Kirk E. Francis is born in Bangor, Maine to Donna Richards Francis and Miles Francis.