and losses—both personal and societal

and real--told in a rhythmic voice full of heart

" the viewing public had already long adored her as a petite

—Joy Harjo

Bear Tracks: Memories of a Ho-Chunk Elder Upper Skagit and losses—both personal and societalPoems, essays, and photos reveal the life, art, and inspirations of a Ho Chunk elder. "For me, writing is a form of therapy. I write thoughts down and send them out to the universe. I miss the ones I loved, and when I write about them it feels good to put these stories onto paper. It allows me to visit them when I need to." Sherman Funmaker poet and musician, designer and teacher, son and brother shares his life story in his intensely personal debut,