My Book: Remnants of a Shattered Past: A Journey of Discovery and Hope

                                                     Remnants of a

Shattered Past

A Journey of Hope and Discovery

By Sharon Brunner

Remnants of a Shattered Past presents a revolutionary view of the causes behind the challenges many Native Americans face today including alcoholism and loss of cultural identity. The story of the Native American people is told in two ways in this creative non-fiction.  The progression and outcomes of historical trauma from 1492 to the present was the result of beliefs such as Manifest Destiny.  The takeover of land, forced education, starvation, assimilation, discrimination, and genocide, acts which are all based on superiority.

We all love a good story and the birth of the Eagle and Coyote stories has a very unique beginning.  My Indian name is Eagle Woman, which is Migizi Kwe in Ojibwe. My husband’s given name is Coyote and the Ojibwe term for Coyote is Wiisagi-maiingan, meaning small wolf.  Legends from the past involve Eagle and Coyote traveling together.  What better way to tell how things were and still are for the Native American people than by using Eagle and Coyote to lead the way.  They are interesting characters who were sent to various time periods around the Americas to serve as investigators for the Creator.  Eagle and Coyote are blessed with many gifts from shape shifting to spirit travel. 

People who are connected to the Eagle spirit are spiritually evolved and born leaders and are relied upon for guidance. They are willing to endure challenges because they are confident they can meet these challenges, and take advantage of opportunities without pause because they have a strong conviction that there will be lessons or gifts that can be learned by doing so. 

Individuals who are associated with the Coyote spirit are usually looking for the hidden messages in difficult circumstances.  These individuals can be pranksters and can turn almost anything into something fun.  They are very resourceful, can adapt to most situations and can be natural teachers. People with the Coyote spirit are survivors, capable of living through most experiences.

Enjoy traveling through time with Eagle and Coyote as they explore the history of the Anishanaabeg (Native American people).