Debwe series

"Three young men-- Flinch, Bryce, and Rupert-- have vandalized their community. They are sent by its Elders to live nine months on the land as part of the circle sentencing process. There, the young men learn to take responsibility for their actions and acquire the humility required to return home. But will they be forgiven for what they've done?--Back cover.

"Looking for a little mischief after finding an old flare gun, Ron and Ben suddenly find themselves in trouble when the local gas bar on Agamiing Reserve goes up in flames, and they are wrongly accused of arson by the sheriff's son. As the investigation goes forward, community attitudes are revealed, and the truth slowly comes to light."--Back cover.

"Tired of reading negative and disparaging remarks directed at Indigenous people in Winnipeg in the press and on social media, artist KC Adams created a photo series that presented another perspective. Called 'Perception,' it confronted common stereotypes of First Nations, Inuit, and M?tis people to illustrate a more contemporary, truthful story. First appearing on billboards, in storefronts, in bus shelters, and projected onto Winnipeg's downtown buildings, Adams's . . . photographs now appear in her [this] book"--Provided by publisher.

". . . Miikwan and Dez are best friends. Miikwan's Anishinaabe; Dez is Inninew. Together, the teens navigate the challenges of growing up in an urban landscape--they're so close, they even completed their Berry Fast together. However, when Dez's grandmother becomes too sick, Dez is told she can't stay with her anymore. With the threat of a group home looming, Dez can't bring herself to go home and disappears. Miikwan is devastated, and the wound of her missing mother resurfaces. Will Dez's community find her before it's too late? Will Miikwan be able to cope if they don't? . . ."--Publisher provided.