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Three young men-Flinch, Bryce, and Rupert-have vandalized their community and are sent by its Elders to live nine months on the land as part of the circle sentencing process. There, the young men learn to take responsibility for their actions and acquire the humility required to return home. But will they be forgiven for what they've done?
Taghe ¿et'a (
Three Feathers) explores the power and grace of restorative justice in one Northern community and the cultural legacy that can empower future generations.
Taghe ¿¿et'a (
Three Feathers) is one title in The Debwe Series. Created in the spirit of the Anishinaabe concept debwe (to speak the truth), The Debwe Series is a collection of exceptional Indigenous writings from across Canada.
About the author
Richard Van Camp (he/him/his) is a proud member of the T¿¿¿ch¿ Nation from Fort Smith, Northwest Territories. He is the author of more than 25 books including
The Lesser Blessed (also a feature film), the Eisner Award
-nominated graphic novel
A Blanket of Butterflies (with Scott B. Henderson), and
Three Feathers (also a feature film). He is a contributor to the groundbreaking graphic novel anthology
This Place: 150 Years Retold. Richard is also the author of five collections of short stories, including
Night Moves, and six baby books, including the award-winning
Little You (with Julie Flett).
