Across
- 1. Refers to Indigenous people, especially those from Oakland.
- 3. Characters' feelings of displacement and isolation.
- 7. Blood ties and chosen bonds central to many stories.
- 8. Motive for some characters seeking justice or payback.
- 10. Physical and emotional struggles within the narrative.
- 12. Efforts of characters to mend their lives or communities.
- 13. Things that hold deep cultural or spiritual significance.
- 14. A recurring idea of finding relationships among characters.
- 15. A key element in the characters’ lives and struggles.
- 16. A method of preserving culture and sharing histories.
- 18. A recurring issue faced by the Native American community.
- 19. Characters striving to regain control over their lives.
Down
- 2. A struggle faced by several characters.
- 4. Central theme of personal and cultural self-discovery.
- 5. A concept explored through the interactions between Native and non-Native characters.
- 6. The desire for better futures despite adversity.
- 8. Overcoming personal and societal obstacles.
- 9. Connections or tensions between past and present experiences
- 11. The impact of ancestors and family history.
- 17. Emotional scars from historical and personal violence.