When Velma asked her mother why Itchoo was trying to save the land, her mother said that Itchoo had planted a tree. Explain. There is an old Gwich'in belief that if you tend and care for a tree throughout your life, you will live as long as that tree.
Velma's mother blamed her father for allowing Itchoo to die by not saving her tree. Do you think it was his fault?
There have been documented cases when a twin knows the precise moment when her or his twin dies or is in trouble. They can just feel it. Have you ever had a feeling or premonition about something that is about to happened or just happened?
What are the land claims in your region?
Add to your timeline the events that happened in this chapter and previous chapters.
What does Shamanism mean? Research Shamanism on the Internet and write a one page report on it.