Winner of the Randolph Caldecott Medal for best children's picture story

and discussions of several forms of indigenous activism to support his argument

But how do we show gratitude for the gifts we receive

Ranging in tone from humorous to defiant to triumphant

becoming the centerpiece of their religious ceremonies

The Wolf's Trail: An Ojibwe Story, Told by Wolves sovereignty Winner of the Randolph CaldecottSeveral days after I took the pups to the place overlooking Spirit Island, Youngest Nephew came to visit one afternoon as I lay sunning. "Zhi shay'," he began hesitantly. "I don't know my life purpose." "Sure you do," I replied. "Part of your purpose was determined before you were even born. It's just not clear to you yet because you are still young." "When will I know?" he asked. "The Creator made us, you, me, all of us here, your family. It made us