"Born into a magical Cree world in snowy northern Manitoba, Champion and Ooneemeetoo Okinasis are all too soon torn from their family and thrust into the hostile world of a Catholic residential school. Their language is forbidden, their names are changes to Jeremiah and Gabriel, and both boys are abused by priests. As young men estranged from their own people and alienated from the culture imposed upon them, Okimasis`brothers fight to survive. Wherever they go, the Fur Queen-a wily, shape-shifting trickster-watches over them with a protective eye. For Jeremiah and Gabriel are destined to be be artists. Through music and dance they soar" (Chapters-Indigo).

Please note that some of these novels contain explicit treatment of sexuality, drug culture, and violence. Teachers should always read material before suggesting it to students. Not all of these titles will be appropriate for all students in the class.

Contains 5 books.