The investigation
Daunis lives in this Michigan city.
Sault Ste. Marie
The two families Daunis belongs to
Fontaine and Firekeeper
A form of group punishment, usually directed at men who have mistreated women
Blanket party
The Ojibwe people belong to this larger Indigenous group
Anishinaabe
The location of Heather Nodin's death
Sugar Island
What does Daunis do when she feels stressed?
She runs
The metric for determining someone's legal Indigenous status
Blood quantum
The name of Lily's grandmother
Granny June
A traditional gathering or celebration in Indigenous cultures, usually featuring dancing and singing
Powwow
Who is "Light Bulb" in Uncle David's journal?
Levi
Why does Daunis describe her life as the "New Normal" at the beginning of the book? (2 reasons)
Her life has changed after her uncle died and her grandmother had a stroke.
Daunis is faced with this decision halfway through the novel, when she makes a significant realization about her identity.
Enrolling as a tribal member
What does Mike say he will do if Daunis does not cook meth for them?
He will kill Jamie
The meaning of the Ojibwe word Zhaaganaash
White person/outsider
What does Ron think meth-X caused?
A group hallucination
The name of Daunis' father
Levi Firekeeper Sr.
Why does Daunis not like the story of the Firekeeper's Daughter?
What reason does Levi give for saving money in his bank account?
He is planning on investing in some land
What is semaa?
Tobacco
This person in a position of high power ends up being involved in the meth operation
Judge Dana Firekeeper
Do Daunis and Jamie end up together at the end of the book? Why or why not?
Throughout the investigation, Daunis struggles with the idea that identity brings responsibility. Which teachings, connected to identity and community, does she turn to when deciding what information she can ethically share with the FBI?
The Seven Grandfather Teachings
What injury caused Robin to become addicted to painkillers?
A broken collarbone
What does Daunis put in her shoes to help protect her from bad intentions?
Cedar