The Ogichidaa Trilogy
Spanning the American Civil War, nineteenth-century Korea, and the changing world that followed, the Ogichidaa series follows Anishinaabe sharpshooter Corbin LaCroix through a lifetime of conflict, cultural encounter, and personal growth. Combining meticulous historical research with Indigenous perspectives, the trilogy explores what it means to be a warrior in a rapidly changing world.
Ogichidaa: Sharpshooter
During the American Civil War, Corbin LaCroix serves with the First Michigan Sharpshooters, a unique regiment that included many Anishinaabe soldiers. Amid battles, hardship, and cultural challenges, he must prove himself as a warrior while navigating a nation at war.
Ogichidaa: A Warrior’s Journey
Driven from home by circumstances beyond his control, Corbin LaCroix begins a journey that carries him from the decks of naval vessels to the ranks of the Marine Corps. His path eventually leads across the Pacific to Korea during the events of 1871, where new challenges test both his courage and his sense of self.
Ogichidaa: Sacred Fire
Returning to America after years abroad, Corbin LaCroix confronts a changing nation while seeking to preserve the values, traditions, and experiences that have shaped his life. The concluding volume of the Ogichidaa trilogy explores legacy, memory, and the enduring strength of a noble warrior.
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