Semaa

Semaa, which is tobacco, is a symbol of tradition. Daunis, like other Anishinaabe, offers a pinch of semma to her Creator when she prays. Granny June offers Daunis semaa when they cross the river on the ferry to Sugar Island with the instruction that they should give an offering to honor their journey. Daunis is participating in a Native American tradition when she gives these semaa offerings.

Dad’s Scarf

The scarf that belonged to Daunis and Levi’s father is a symbol of love, regret, and lies. Grace gave Levi Sr. this scarf because its color matched that of her eyes. Levi Jr. tells Daunis that his father would wear it to send a message to Dana that he still loved Grace and believed he should have married her. Daunis wants this scarf because it belonged to her father, but Levi Jr. lies to her...