Buffalo Bay is set during the author's teenaged years. In his last year in residential school, Lawrence learns the power of friendship and finds the courage to stand up for his beliefs. He returns home to find the traditional First Nations life he loved is over. He feels like a stranger to his family until his grandfather's gentle guidance helps him find his way.
Buffalo Bay is set during the author's teenaged years. In his last year in residential school, Lawrence learns the power of friendship and finds the courage to stand up for his beliefs. He returns home to find the traditional First Nations life he loved is over. He feels like a stranger to his family until his grandfather's gentle guidance helps him find his way.
General Note
Sequel to: As Long as the Rivers Flow.
Content Note
Part 1. On Buffalo Bay: 1. Cowboys and Indians -- 2. Five years earlier -- 3. Little brother -- 4. Catechism lesson -- 5. Hair -- 6. Sister Theresa -- 7. The secret -- 8. Christmas -- 9. The hospital -- 10. Jackie -- 11. Little boats -- 12. Goodbyes -- Part 2. Moving on: 13. Rabbit Hill -- 14. Tea dance -- Photographs -- 15. Firefighting -- 16. Flying -- 17. Harvest time -- 18. Moose in a taxi -- 19. Heading West -- 20. The Green chain -- 21. Skating -- 22, The accident -- 23. Freedom -- Epilogue -- Cree glossary.