Phrases
“But my nokomis said you can’t be around that much darkness without some of it touching you”
Grandmother
Miigwech
Thank you
“I say a silent prayer to Creator for zoongidewin”
(Grandfather teaching; quote is on the day of Levi's arrest)
Courage
“I love you, ojiishiingwe”
Scar face
During Lily's funeral, Granny June, Aunt Teddie, and other's chose not to enter the Church. Why is that?
Trauma from Residential Schools
“On Sunday, I start my day with a prayer for zaagidiwin. ___. Today is the official end of my traditional one-year mourning period for Lily
Love
“I feel lightheaded. Like I am giishkwebii, happy and tipsy.
Drunk
What is the reason behind Daunis referring to herself as Firekeeper's Daughter?
BONUS: In the tribal story shared early in the book, what is the role of the Firekeeper's daughter?
Her father's last name is Firekeeper, and her name translates to daughter
BONUS: She makes each day happen by singing and raising the sun
“making a mental note of the dome-shaped rock along the path that looks like a mini madoodiswan”
Sweat lodge
“Get in, my girl. Ambe!”
Come on!
What does aunt Teddie say when Ron says that he is an FBI agent?
(Starts with "scariest words ever spoken: ...")
"I'm from the federal government and I'm here to help."
I am aware of someone on the rock with me as I turn around. Lily. As she was and also as something more. She isn’t Lily anymore. She is Binesikwe”
A thunderbird
“N’Daunis bazigonjisen”
Get up!
When Daunis feels as if she is dead, she states to be a part of a world filled with pansies who become singing women. What does this represent?
MMIWG; a routine where pansies are grabbed from a basket by each woman before a blanket party to offer prayers and support
“Indigenous women and girls who are murdered or missing. Their spirits taken too soon, lives cut short. For each one . . . mikwendaagozi”
She is remembered