Through the story of his uncle David and grandmother Rosa, renowned native writer and storyteller Basil Johnston offers a funny, affectionate, and unforgettable portrait of reservation life.
Basil Johnston is an Ojibway scholar who lives in Ontario, Canada, on the Cape Croker Indian Reserve. A recipient of the Order of Ontario and an honorary doctorate from the University of Toronto, he speaks and writes in both Ojibway and English, and is the author of numerous books, including 'The Manitous: The Spiritual World of the Ojibway', 'Indian School Days', 'Ojibway Ceremonies', 'Ojibway Heritage', and 'Ojibway Tales'.
