the federal government and local authorities have long sought to control Indigenous families and women's reproduction

and the tragic impact of uncontrollable circumstances on ordinary people’s lives

including Stan

Migizi (Eagle) glides by to assure them he has been watching over their journey

he misses everything they left behind

Little Dandelion essays the federal government and localIn this charming illustrated Ojibwe story, a young dandelion learns about the stages of life with the support of his parents and grandmother. As the book concludes, "The dandelion gives its seeds to the wind to create a new fresh life. It has learned to let go, and doing so it continues to nurture the bees and give us healing medicines. We too must let go. You will open up to the new gifts life and spirit has to offer. You can share those gifts as the