Substance Use in Indigenous Communities
True or False:
Indigenous peoples are more likely to have a drug related overdose than non-Indigenous people
True
Where does Jared almost get killed by the river otters
A cave
Who is Jared's real father
Wee'git
What are 3 causes of drug use within Indigenous communities
Historical Background (Colonialism, generational trauma)
A way to cope with their problems
Poor education
Where does Sarah end up going at the end of the story
Rehab
What animal is Nana Sophia hiding under her skin
Pterodactyl
What are 3 examples on the impacts that substance use has on Indigenous communities
Strained family relationships
Suicide/Self-harm
Economic Struggles
Where does Jared work at the end of the story?
Dairy Queen
Who is Jared's only remaining friend following his sobriety
George/Crashpad
Give 3 examples in the novel that relates to the causes and impacts of substance use on Indigenous communities
Possible Answers:
Sarah almost killing herself while on mushrooms
Jared coping with all of his family problems
Jared's mom having a poor education lead to her taking drugs
What literary device is the most prominent among the fully italicized chapters in this novel
Foreshadowing
Jwa'sins