Chapter Four The rain descended relentlessly against the windows of my study, concealing the pale moon from view. The sky had long been dark, yet I remained unmoved from my table, eager and persistent, observing the specimen before me. I had, for an extended period, sought to reveal the most clandestine truths of the natural world, unwavering in my feverish attempts to uncover the pivotal innovation that would allow me to ascend beyond the order of the human race; and by this

Early Life and Childhood The work of award-winning author Richard Wagamese can feel so honest and real at times, it’s impossible not to wonder where he gets his inspiration from. However, the answer is rather unsettling. His parents were forced to suffer the trauma of forcibly attending church-operated residential schools; this had a profound impact on their parenting. In an article published by CBC, a widely known and respected organization, committed to acting on principle