This is the story of twelve multigenerational characters. Each has had to deal with different tragedies, despair and violence living as urban Native Americans. All the characters are will be attending Big Oakland Powwow in a few days. The Powwow is steeped in tradition and pageantry and for a few it will bring answers to life long questions, but for others attending will mean sacrifice and loss. There There is a deeply profound, funny, uplifting, sad, and suspenseful novel. This is the essential read!