The Education of Ruby Loonfoot Author:Paxton Riddle In the fall of 1957, Ruby is at a crossroads. Continual debasement of her race and culture, as well as sexual and physical abuse, she struggles to retain her Indian identity. Her mother is an ardent Catholic who is determined to shed everything Indian and escape the reservation. Ruby's grandmother is her spiritual rock and a respected Ojibwe... more » elder. When Ruby returns to St. Nicholas she experiences the latest punishment and if the madness at the school is to be stopped, it will be up to her.
Carefully researched, including interviews with boarding school survivors and the guidance of a respected Ojibwe spiritual leader, this story is timely, relevant and haunting.« less