The Marrow Thieves

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Across
  1. 3. Spiritual or cultural practices significant to Indigenous culture. These are referenced as a way to maintain identity.
  2. 8. The act of staying alive. This is a central theme as the characters struggle to avoid capture.
  3. 9. Refers to a group of Indigenous peoples in North America, including the main characters’ heritage.
  4. 11. The belief in a better future motivates the characters despite their grim circumstances.
  5. 12. A cleansing ceremony using smoke from sacred herbs, mentioned as part of the character’s connection to their roots.
  6. 14. A vital spiritual connection for Indigenous people. In the story, dreams are lost by most but preserved by Indigenous individuals.
  7. 15. Indigenous languages play a role in maintaining culture and connection to heritage in the book.
  8. 16. The soft tissue inside bones. In the story, it symbolizes Indigenous people's survival and the target of oppression.
  9. 17. The refusal to accept oppression or control, shown by the characters’ fight against the Recruiters.
  10. 20. A significant theme in Indigenous culture, focusing on restoring balance and wellness after trauma.
Down
  1. 1. A sacred tradition in Indigenous culture used in the book to preserve history, culture, and identity.
  2. 2. The ability to recover from difficulties, demonstrated by the group’s determination to survive and protect each other.
  3. 4. An older person in Indigenous communities who shares wisdom and guidance, respected in the story for their knowledge.
  4. 5. Prolonged cruel or unjust treatment, which is a key element in the treatment of Indigenous people in the story.
  5. 6. A fictional society that is dehumanizing and frightening, like the world in the story where Indigenous people are hunted for their bone marrow.
  6. 7. Central to Indigenous identity, symbolizing life, heritage, and connection. The characters rely on the land for survival.
  7. 10. Government agents tasked with capturing Indigenous people for their bone marrow.
  8. 13. Emotional or psychological damage caused by distressing experiences, like the loss and violence faced by the characters.
  9. 18. A group of people supporting one another, central to the characters as they navigate challenges.
  10. 19. is a distinct cultural group with Indigenous and European ancestry, part of the story's representation of identity.