Anishinaabe Language and Tradition
The English translation for Miigwich.
What is "thanks" or "thank you"?
This building gets cleaned out (leaving little for Evan) as things start to worsen.
What is the grocery store or "Trading Post"?
"So that why we want you to conserve [the energy]"
Who is Terry?
The author describes the cold winter in vivid detail (drawing on your senses).
What is imagery?
In Neskantaga, poor water filtration facilities lead people to drink out of...
What are water bottles?
The Ojibwe word for moose.
What is mooz or moozo?
This character has a vivid dream where, among other things, everyone is skinny.
Who is Dan?
"I dreamt that... we were trying to run through the snow. But its that kind of snow that is real hard on top and powdery underneath... I was holding their hands real tight"
Who is Nicole?
"Her pigtails stuck out like antennas on the old TVs"
What is a simile?
(Book) This building was recently repaired in the community.
What is the school?
A tradition that involves burning sage to cleanse the soul.
What is smudging?
This character does an opening address and smudging for the large community meeting(s).
Who is Aileen?
"Bro people aren't as prepared as you."
Who is Isaiah?
"The sleep was still thick in the room?"
What is a metaphor?
(Book) The biggest gathering space on the rez.
What is the gymnasium?
An older member of the community who is seen to possess lots of wisdom.
What is an elder?
The diesel generator is expected to last the reserve until at least this month.
What is February?
"Well be a good uncle for your niece and nephew, and go grab that axe by the pile"
Who is Evan?
Dan's dream in the early chapters could be viewed as this (for what might happen in the future).
What is foreshadowing?
In Neskantaga, the ring of _____ played a role in the future development of a water treatment plant.
What is fire?
What Evan places down on the earth after shooting the moose to offer in return.
What is tobacco?
These two boys escape Gibson and return to the reserve...
Who are Nick and Kevin.
“So I swung the hammer at the one closest to me. I got him in the head and he went right down."
Who is Nick?
"Evan felt the cold air sneak inside as the door closed."
What is a personification?
This branch of government (Municipality, Provincial, Federal) is responsible for most infrastructure upgrades on reserves.
What is Federal?