and researching Native life past and present for his nonfiction and novels

A young Indian mans journey to discover America results in an unsettling understanding of relations between whites and Natives in the twenty-first century

these stories are an emotional and enlightening journey through indigenous wonderworks

and age-specific work roles

One of the most distinguished voices in American letters

Roofwalker Tlingit and researching Native life pastIn Roofwalker, Native American writer Susan Power explores the complexities of contemporary Native American life. Featuring both fiction and nonfiction "stories" and "histories" the book shows the ways that native traditions and beliefs work for characters who live physically and spiritually far from the reservation. The first seven pieces are "stories," such as the title tale in which a young girl believes in the power of the "roofwalker" spirit to