Summary: In a compelling and original saga, told from the point of view of a young Ojibwa girl in 1847, Omakayas draws readers into the life of her Native American family. Covering in vivid detail their everyday life on an island in Lake Superior, Omakayas works and plays through the seasons, learning the ways of her people. (from scholastic.com)
Where can I find it?: Lower/Middle School library, Lithgow building
Tags: Ojibwa indigenous peoples; Lake Superior; Indigenous peoples of North America; Seasons; Lake Superior Region; Islands; Girls; Indigenous peoples of North America--First contact with Europeans