The Truth According to Ember Quotes

“chokma—Chikashshanompa’ for hello, pronounced chuk-mah chokma’shki’—Chikashshanompa’ for thank you, pronounced chuk-mah-sh-ki Danuwoa—Name derived from the Cherokee word for warrior, dahnawa ditihi, pronounced dah-nu-wah gvgeyui—Cherokee for I love you, pronounced guh-geh-yu-ee gvlielitseha—Cherokee for you’re welcome, pronounced guh-li-eh-li-che-hah howa—Cherokee for okay or all right, pronounced ho-wah kawolade’dv—Cherokee for breathe, pronounced ka-wol-eh-dey-a osiyo—Cherokee for hello, pronounced oh-si-yu Walela—Name derived from the Cherokee word for hummingbird, pronounced wa-ley-”
― Danica Nava, The Truth According to Ember

“Pretendians were a thing we encountered a lot outside of Indian Country. We weren't here to question people and bring up blood quantum bullshit, but if you claim to be Native, you should know who your people are and help the community you've claimed, not make a profit from a fake identity.”
― Danica Nava, The Truth According to Ember

“Most people I had encountered were friendly, but girls like me didn't know who we could trust. Anyone could stop and offer help, but then grab me the next second. I'd grown up hearing so many stories about this exact situation.”
― Danica Nava, The Truth According to Ember