Exposes a system of apartheid in Canada that led to the largest youth-driven human rights movement in the country's history. The movement was inspired by Shannen Koostachin, a young Cree woman. The author provides chilling insight into how Canada-- through breaches of treaties, broken promises, and callous neglect-- deliberately denied First Nations children their basic human rights.

The shadow of St. Anne's -- Fire and water, 2004-06 -- Attawapiskat School campaign, 2007-09 -- Shannen's dream, 2010 -- Canada's Katrina moment, 2011-12 -- The future is now, 2012-15.