Eagle Song
Who is the main character in the story?
Danny
What are some things that happened right away when Olemaun arrived at boarding school?
- Hair cut
- New clothes
- Name changed
- No more speaking Inuvialuktun
- Made to clean and do chores
- No more traditional foods
What does resilience mean?
Courage and ability to overcome obstacles and challenges
How many classroom teachers (SLIs) are there this year?
6
How many siblings does Miss Jess have?
2 sisters
What is the setting of the story (Where does it take place?)
Why does Olemaun think she wants to go to boarding school in the beginning of the story?
She wants to learn to read
How was Olemaun resilient in the story?
She overcame many obstacles
Which languages are taught at Freedom School?
Dakota & Ojibwe
Math teacher
What is one main problem in the story?
Danny is being bullied by Brad & Tyrone. They make fun of him and use Native stereotypes
Who was in charge of running the majority of boarding schools?
Nuns, churches, government officials
What is one way assimilation happened in Fatty Legs?
- Haircut, language, dress
What does IRC stand for?
Integrated Reading Curriculum
What tattoo does Miss Jess have?
Deathly Hallows on her back
What does Danny's dad do for work?
He is an iron worker which is very dangerous
What food does Olemaun try to cook (not successfully) when she comes back home?
Bannock
What does assimilation mean?
Forcing a person from one culture to look, act, and speak like another culture
What is our class JSLI's name?
Wabasha
How many years has Miss Jess been teaching Freedom School?
5 years
What tribe are Danny and his family enrolled in?
Mohawk Nation
What were some of the ways the US & Canadian government got Indigenous youth to go to boarding schools?
- Kidnapping
- Sending their parents to jail
- Making their parents pay a huge fine that they couldn't afford
- Telling Native parents that there was no way for their kid to be successful without English
What does condolence mean?
Comfort / support
List all parts of Aabizhiisin
-Smudge
-Round dance
-Read Aloud
- Song
- Cheers & Chants
- Recognitions
- Moment of Silence
- Announcements
Does Miss Jess prefer Starbucks or Caribou
Caribou