Jennifer Dance è un'autrice canadese la cui opera è alimentata da un profondo impegno per la giustizia e l'uguaglianza. Le sue esperienze con il razzismo hanno affinato la sua sensibilità nei confronti delle sofferenze altrui, guidando la sua passione creativa e il suo approccio. Dance intreccia magistralmente il suo fervore per l'uguaglianza razziale, le preoccupazioni ambientali e il suo background agricolo con un amore per i cavalli che dura da tutta la vita. Le sue narrazioni illuminano potentemente le ingiustizie affrontate dai popoli indigeni e le catastrofi ambientali che ne derivano, dimostrando una profonda connessione tra le lotte umane ed ecologiche.
The narrative follows Red Wolf, a young First Nations boy who is compelled to adapt to life in a residential school, where he must assume a new identity. Alongside his journey, the story intertwines with that of Crooked Ear, an orphaned wolf pup. Both characters face the challenge of survival in a world dominated by white culture, highlighting themes of identity, resilience, and the connection between humans and nature.
The narrative follows a black-and-white mustang, exploring the rich history of the Great Plains. It delves into the near extinction of buffalo and the impact on the Plains Indians, whose livelihoods were closely tied to these animals. Additionally, the story highlights the challenges faced by ranchers and homesteaders as they settled on lands once inhabited by Indigenous peoples, weaving together themes of survival, adaptation, and the complex interplay between nature and human development.
When a First Nations teen rescues a fish-hawk, he unknowingly enters a fight for survival. Diagnosed with leukemia, Adam, a cross-country runner, must battle for his life while reclaiming his identity as Hawk. With support from his grandfather and friends, he strives to protect his heritage and the land.