Using text and his own paintings, the author describes the experiences of Indians of North America in general as well as his own experiences growing up.
Retells twenty-two "why stories" of the Blackfeet, Chippewa, and Cree tribes, including tales of the creation and of the willful and wily doings of the creator, Old-man.
Describes the history, modern and traditional cultural practices and economies, geographic background, and ongoing oppression and struggles of the Cree.
Using text and his own paintings, the author describes the experiences of Indians of North America in general as well as his experiences growing up as a Plains Cree Indian in Canada.