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The Maidu and the Sierras
Wonoma worked quickly to spread acorn meal over a shallow depression in the sand. It was almost time for class where she learned the white man's language. Wonoma did not want to be late, because lessons with Mrs. Bidwell were the best part of her day.

"Hurried hands make more work," said Grandmother.

Wonoma brushed sand from her skirt. "We should use flour like everyone else. Preparing acorn meal makes me late to class."

"Wonoma, how can you wish for white man's flour? Mrs. Bidwell is turning you against the ways of the Maidu."

"Mrs. Bidwell is helping us," said Wonoma. "Mother says the ways of the Maidu will not work in a white man's world."

"Then we must save the world of the Maidu," said Grandmother.


Copyright © Carol Purdy. Printed with permission.