Siha Tooskin Knows the Strength of His Hair justice of the origins of the

of the origins of the Dakota people

the stories explore core concepts in Indigenous literary expression

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learned from her father

Deeply observant poems from a Native American poet with a wry sense of humor: Many of the poems in National Monuments explore bodies

Siha Tooskin Knows the Strength of His Hair justice of the origins of theWhere can you find strength when someone disrespects you? And what does having strength really mean? Paul WahasaypaSiha Tooskinhas learned from Ena (his mom) and Ade (his dad) to maintain a strong mind, heart, and spirit. Though starting at a new school can be hard, especially when the kids there have never experienced the values and culture of the Nakota people. Join Paul as Mitoshin (his grandfather) helps remind him how strength of character can be