The Night Watchman

Interesting Facts

• The book is based on the true story of the author's grandfather, who fought against the termination of the Chippewa tribe.
• The main character, Thomas Wazhashk, works as a night watchman at a factory and is also a tribal leader.
• The novel addresses important themes such as cultural identity, indigenous rights, and social justice.
• The book intertwines real historical events with elements of magical realism.
• One of the key plotlines is the fight to preserve the Chippewa tribe's land and rights in the 1950s.