Thomas learns that the bill is sponsored by Senator Arthur V. This means ending the financial support that the government provides, which has been crucial in helping the community. In the early chapters of the novel, Thomas learns about House Concurrent Resolution 108, which seeks to “emancipate” the Turtle Mountain Band of Chippewa from the federal government. Patrice’s father, Pogo, is a person with alcoholism Pokey is her younger brother Zhaanat is her mother, who is seen as the keeper of knowledge for their community and Vera is her sister, who has disappeared after moving to the Twin Cities. She is the main income provider for her family. Patrice “Pixie” Paranteau also works for the plant she assembles jewel bearings. Roderick died of tuberculosis after a brutal punishment in the boarding school. At work, he periodically sees the ghost of Roderick, his former classmate at Fort Totten, a boarding school. Thomas Wazhashk is the night watchman for the Turtle Mountain Jewel Bearing Plant and the tribal chairman of the Turtle Mountain Band of Chippewa (he is also based on Erdrich’s real grandfather). This study guide uses the 2020 edition of the book published by HarperCollins.
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