- Which character did you relate to most, and why?
- What did you think of the friendship between Julie and Nellie?
- It takes a while for Julie and Nellie to find their confidence, despite being intelligent, beautiful, self-made women – what do you think was the turning point in their story?
- When you consider the traditional beadwork and the modern shoes on the cover, how does this book present the modern lives of Indigenous People?
- What did you learn about the lives of Indigenous People? What surprised you most about their lives off reserve?
- Family relationships and motherhood are key elements in the book. In what way were these relationships positive and in what way were they negative?
- Dumont has written literary works, for newspapers, stand-up routines, etc. What did you like about her writing technique and what will you remember about reading this book?
Discussion Questions
June 3 – 30, 2019
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