CHARACTERS
PLOT
CLOTHING
RESIDENTIAL SCHOOLS
THE NORTH
100
The name given to Olemaun by the nuns at the outsider school.
Who is MARGARET?
100
The reason why Olemaun wanted to go to the Outsider school so badly.
What is SHE WANTED TO LEARN HOW TO READ?
100
Olemaun received these in red instead of in gray.
What are STOCKINGS?
100
The people the attended residential schools.
Who are ABORIGINAL CHILDREN?
100
Colorful lights of usually blue and green that dance around in the night sky.
What are THE NORTHERN LIGHTS?
200
The nun at the Outsiders school who gave Margaret the red stockings.
Who is THE RAVEN?
200
One of the chores Olemaun was forced to do at the school.
What is CLEANING, EMPTYING THE WASTE PAILS...?
200
Women's loose fitting, knee length underpants that tie at the bottom.
What are BLOOMERS?
200
The people that worked in the residential schools.
Who are PRIESTS AND NUNS?
200
How Olemaun's family travelled up North.
What is BY DOGSLED?
300
The friendly nun at the outsider school who called Olemaun by her real name.
Who is SISTER MCQUILLAN/THE SWAN?
300
The sickness outbreak that occurred while Olemaun was at the school that forced her to work in the hospital.
What is SMALLPOX?
300
A large windproof jacket with a hood, designed to be worn in cold weather.
What is a PARKA?
300
Two ways that residential schools tried to strip children of their culture.
What is CUTTING HAIR, WEARING UNIFORMS, CHANGING NAMES, FORCE THEM TO SPEAK ENGLISH, SEPARATE THEM FROM SIBLINGS...?
300
The place where the outsider school was located.
What is AKLAVIK?
400
Olemaun's only friend at the outsider school.
Who is AGNES?
400
The place where Olemaun's mother took her to get supplies before going to the school.
What is THE HUDSON BAY COMPANY?
400
Shoes made of sealskin. Also known as mukluks.
What are KAMIKS?
400
It is responsible for residential schools.
What is the CANADIAN GOVERNMENT?
400
The reason why Olemaun was stuck at the outsider school for 2 years.
What is A SHORT SUMMER?
500
Olemaun's half sister who reads to Olemaun at the beginning of the story.
Who is ROSIE?
500
The type or name of the boat they used to travel to the outsider school.
What is a SCHOONER/THE NORTH STAR?
500
An apron like garment worn over a dress. Olemaun wore this at the outsider school.
What is a PINAFORE?
500
The year the last residential school was closed down.
What is 1996?
500
The island where Olemaun and her family live.
What is BANKS ISLAND?
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