The Birchbark House - Theme

Omakayas calls the bear cubs her brothers and speaks to the mother bear, who leaves her unharmed.

Omakayas speaks to the bears, asking them to teach her about their medicines.

When Omakayas and her family are near starvation, Nokomis dreams of a dear. She speaks to Deydey about this dream, who then finds the deer, killing it for food.

Human and Nature Relationship

Omakayas calls the bear cubs her brothers and speaks to the mother bear, who leaves her unharmed.

Omakayas speaks to the bears, asking them to teach her about their medicines.

When Omakayas and her family are near starvation, Nokomis dreams of a dear. She speaks to Deydey about this dream, who then finds the deer, killing it for food.

Human and Nature Relationship

Omakayas calls the bear cubs her brothers and speaks to the mother bear, who leaves her unharmed.

Omakayas speaks to the bears, asking them to teach her about their medicines.

When Omakayas and her family are near starvation, Nokomis dreams of a dear. She speaks to Deydey about this dream, who then finds the deer, killing it for food.

Human and Nature Relationship