Mikew the squirrel is a minor character of Wabanaki folklore. According to legend, Mikew was once a
large carnivore like a wolf or bear but the culture hero, Glooscap,
decided he was too ferocious and dangerous
to humans and shrunk him to his current size. However, Mikew retained his ill-temper, and often is portrayed
as a busybody and troublemaker.
Recommended Books of Related Native American Legends
Giants of the Dawnland:
A good collection of Wabanaki legends told by a Penobscot Indian author.
Seven Eyes, Seven Legs:
More traditional Wabanaki myths and folktales, told and illustrated by an Abenaki author.
Native American Animal Stories:
Engaging collection of American Indian tales about animals, told by Abenaki storyteller Joseph Bruchac.
Native American cultures
Klouskap and Mikew 
Glooscap Shrinks the Animals 
