Research the American Indian Movement, which began in the late 1960s, and write a short biography about one of the movement's principal leaders, focusing on this person's background, beliefs, and societal goals. Compare these with the background, beliefs, and societal goals of Charles Hobuhet-Katsuk in the novel.

In the novel, David Marshall comes to enjoy the types of food that his Native American captor eats. Research other types of traditional foods that Native Americans ate before the arrival of Europeans and compare these foods to the types of foods that Native Americans eat today. How has the changing physical, cultural, and social environment over the last several hundred years affected the way that Native Americans get and prepare their food?

Research any one of the historical battles between the United States military and a Native-American tribe. Outline the causes of the conflict...