Chapter 4
Name 3 people who attended the Healing Circle.
Peter & his parents/lawyer, Cole & his parents/lawyer, Garvey, Healing Circle leader, members of the community
Why didn't Cole get anywhere when swimming? What did he forget about?
The Tide
Banishment to an Alaskan island is brought up as a possibility. What does banishment mean?
To be sent away from somewhere and not allowed to return
Where is Alaska located on a map?
Pointed to correct place.
What subspecies of bear is the Spirit Bear?
Black Bear
Why is the feather important during the Healing Circle?
It keeps everyone from interrupting or talking over each other. Shows respect.
How did Cole stay warm through the night?
He slept in the ashes of the fire he started.
Why didn't Cole's mother say anything to support Cole's claim about his father?
She was scared of the father.
What is the type of fish that swims up river each year and that bears love to eat?
Salmon
What is the Native American tribe that practices Circle Justice?
Ttlingit
What is the name/type of blanket that Garvey gave to Cole? Did it survive the fire?
Yes, at.oow
What did Cole see when he woke up in the morning? What was his reaction?
He saw a Spirit Bear and felt anger, threatening to kill it if he saw it again.
At the end of the meeting, Garvey says that Cole's father wasn't the only one who lied when he had the feather. Who else was Garvey referring to?
Cole
What is the state animal of Alaska?
Moose
What are the tall carved cedar trees called? They often tell stories and are in memory of people/events.
Totem Poles
Why were Peter and his parents needed to be part of the Circle Justice process?
Because healing is the goal and fixing the relationship between them is necessary.
What did we learn about Cole's life during the Healing Circle?
We learned that his parents drink a lot, his dad abuses him and his mom doesn't help or intervene.
What idea does Garvey come up with during the Circle that everyone begins to agree with?
Banishment to an Alaskan Island for a year as Ttlingit practice.
What country sold Alaska to the United States?
Russia
What do you call the large sections of ice, snow, and sediment that slowly carve mountains and are melting/disappearing at an alarming rate?
Glaciers
That life is what you make of it, and bad experiences do not define the whole picture.
Why is Cole reacting the way he does?
He has a lot of anger inside and isn't sure how to handle it. He doesn't trust other people and doesn't feel seen or understood. He doesn't have faith that things can get better. He has seen his father get away with violent actions and is frustrated that he is being held accountable when his father is not.
Name 4 of Alaska's 8 national parks!
Gates of the Arctic, Denali, Wrangall, Kenai Fjords, Katmai, Lake Clark, Glacier Bay, Kobuk Valley
What is the scientific name of the Northern Lights?
Aurora Borealis