Jennifer Dance est une auteure canadienne dont l'œuvre est alimentée par un profond engagement envers la justice et l'égalité. Ses expériences face au racisme ont aiguisé sa sensibilité à la détresse d'autrui, nourrissant sa passion créative et son approche. Dance tisse magistralement son zèle pour l'égalité raciale, ses préoccupations environnementales et son expérience agricole avec un amour de toujours pour les chevaux. Ses récits mettent puissamment en lumière les injustices subies par les peuples autochtones et les catastrophes environnementales qui en résultent, démontrant une connexion profonde entre les luttes humaines et écologiques.
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.