The Peacock 1454

Amanda's discourse doesn't apper to merit further comment. But we all sit, silent, as though we have just witnessed soemthing monumental, like an elephant giving birth. Then Sarah turns to her and says, "Amanda, I am so glad you shared with us today. And you know, you are welcome here as family, no matter in what capcity. You will have us to back and support you, and your son too. "Thank you so much, Sarah", she says. "It really is an honouor to be here among you." Now Melissa abruptly announces, "Okay everybody, Naomi has some things she would like us to hear, so can we please give her our full and undivided." Naomi appears almost centre stage, seated demurely in one of the armchairs in faded bluejeans and loose pink T shirt. She really is small. Dimunitive. Almost doll like, but for her glasses. "I had a very interesting chat with my grandfather the other day. his name is Elliot and he is an elder with the Sumas First Nation...."