Northern Ontario "The Bush"
First brought to the Bush by Saul's grandfather Shabogeesick, this animal is described as being at once foreign and familiar.
What is "The Horse"?
This less than flattering nickname is used by Indigenous children to replace the actual name of the school.
What is "St. Germs"?
Saul describes himself as becoming this animal as he learns how to play Hockey for the first time.
What is "A bird?"
This character introduces Saul to Hockey and hides a sinister motive.
Who is Father Leboutillier?
Saul's Northern Ontario Ojibwe family specifically belongs to this group.
Who are the "Fish Clan"?
Saul recounts early on that he was afraid and hid from this group of foreign people.
Who are the "Zhaunagush"?
What are "The Nighttime Invasions"?
Saul infamously chooses to wear this jersey number.
What is "Thirteen?"
This character becomes Saul's best friend and is the captain of The Moose.
Who is Virgil?
The source of Ojibwe spirituality and culture according to Saul.
Who are the star people/outer space?
The ancestral land of Saul's people, said to have healing powers.
What is God's Lake?
Described as a small steel cage, this device was used to punish "bad" children.
What is the "Iron Sister"?
Saul describes the newspapers as giving him this racist nickname, shortly after he becomes a puck hog.
What is "The Rampaging Redskin"
This character is the matriarch of Saul's family and tragically passes while trying to get him to safety. (Name Required)
Who is Naomi/Saul's Grandmother?
Virgil reveals to Saul the nature of his adaptive powers/abilities, describing him as being this.
What is a shapeshifter?
Saul's brother Benjamin tragically passes away early in the novel from this cause.
What is TB/Tuberculosis?
The name for the unmarked grave for residential school children.
What is "The Indian Yard"
The first team of White players that Saul faces is ironically called this.
Who are "The Chiefs"?
This character shows a special interest in Saul's hockey talents and is interested in providing Saul with an opportunity to play for the Toronto Maple Leafs.
Who is Jack Lanahan?
Saul describes himself and his grandmother as sharing this gift/power.
What is "a Seer/Having Vision"?
This chilling personified natural phenomenon is described as hunting Saul and his grandmother as they travel through the night.
What is the "North Wind?"
The walls of the school are described as being this unhealthy colour that foreshadows tragic events to come.
What is "sickly green?"
The name of the TV show, Saul becomes fascinated watching in Father Leboutilier's quarters.
What is "Hockey Night in Canada"
Saul describes this character as being "an angel" for nursing him back to health and treating him with kindness.
Who is "Erv Sift?"
The New Dawn Centre encourages clients to heal by doing this.
What is "Talking/Sharing Stories"?