Plot
This 18-year-old girl is the main character in Firekeeper’s Daughter, struggling with her dual identity as both Ojibwe and French American.
Who is Daunis Fontaine?
What does MMIWG stand for
Murdered and Missing Indigenous Women and Girls
This organ is most directly affected by methamphetamine’s ability to raise blood pressure and heart rate.
What is the heart?
Danius was inspired to pursue this subject due to her favorite uncle’s profession.
What is chemistry?
This character's betrayal shocks Daunis, as she discovers his ties to the drug ring.
Who is Jamie?
How many Indigenous Women and Girls go missing each year
5,712
Methamphetamine leads to weight loss because it decreases this essential daily need.
What is appetite?
What is Meth X?
The name of the methamphetamine drug that caused devastation in Danius’s community.
Daunis participates in this Ojibwe tradition, which symbolizes respect and connection to the Creator.
What is offering tobacco?
What is one Solution Agam mentioned for MMIWG
The Nation Access Plan
Community Led Initiative
Family Information Liaison Units
Poor sleep caused by methamphetamine use can lead to this common result, which affects physical and mental health.
What is tiredness?
This tragic event motivated Danius to join the FBI.
What is the death of Lily at the hands of her ex?
The investigation revolves around this dangerous drug, which is being distributed in the Ojibwe community.
What is methamphetamine?
Indigenous Women are *blank* times more likey to go missing than non-Inidgenous Women
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Long-term methamphetamine use damages blood vessels, increasing the risk of this serious brain condition.
What is a stroke?
These issues in First Nations communities, including a lack of funding and unsafe environments, limit opportunities for education.
What are systemic neglect and lack of government support?
Daunis uses her knowledge of this to uncover critical clues about the drug ring threatening her community.
What is traditional Ojibwe medicine and science?
Name one way MMIWG is shown through the story and how
Plot - The novel centers around a murder investigation that reveals systemic issues like drug abuse, violence, and lack of police support. It reflects the real struggles Indigenous communities face when seeking justice for their loved ones.
Dialouge - The dialogue shows how Indigenous women live with constant awareness of danger. Characters often mention the lack of justice or how their concerns are ignored by authorities.
Characters - Daunis experiences the fear and danger faced by Indigenous women, especially in rural areas. Lily’s death symbolizes the reality of MMIWG cases. Daunis’s Aunt Teddie highlights the strength of Indigenous women fighting for justice.
Methamphetamine use harms these three vital organs, essential for survival and overall health.
What are the heart, liver, and lungs?
The lack of this essential resource still plagues many First Nations communities, creating unsafe living conditions.
What is clean water?