In 1866, Omakayas's son Chickadee is kidnapped by two ne'er-do-well brothers from his own tribe and must make a daring escape, forge unlikely friendships, and set out on an exciting and dangerous journey to get back home.
A biography of the Chippewa Indian whose many artistic achievements were crowned when in 1970 he began teaching at the University of Minnesota not only art, but American Indian studies.
Discusses the origins of the dream catcher, the symbol of Native American spirituality, the diverse designs and materials used in its production, and the meanings it has to the Native Americans.