Answer:
Once upon a time, in a small Dakota village, there lived a wise old grandmother who was loved and respected by all. She had a special bond with her granddaughter, Waterlily, and often told her stories of their people's traditions and way of life.
Waterlily was a curious and bright child, always eager to learn more about her heritage. She would listen intently as her grandma would tell stories of their people's history and culture. But, as much as the grandma loved sharing her knowledge, she could see that Waterlily was growing up in a world that was changing rapidly.
The village was becoming increasingly influenced by the white man's ways, and Waterlily was becoming more and more drawn to their customs. The grandma could see that her granddaughter was becoming distant from their traditional way of life.
One day, Waterlily came to her grandma and said she wanted to leave the village and go to the white man's school. The grandma was heartbroken but knew that it was her granddaughter's decision. She gave her blessing and encouraged her to learn all she could, but to always remember her roots and to never forget where she came from.
Waterlily left for school and the grandma watched her go with a heavy heart. But she knew that her granddaughter was strong and would return to the village one day, with new knowledge and a renewed appreciation for their way of life.
Years passed and Waterlily returned to the village, changed but still the same curious and bright child, now with more education, she helped her people to preserve their traditions and culture in new ways. She shared her knowledge and helped bridge the gap between the two worlds. Waterlily became a respected leader in the village and the grandma was proud of the woman she had become.
The grandma knew that Waterlily's journey was not just her own, but the journey of their people as they navigated a rapidly changing world. And through it all, the grandma was always there to guide and support her, with love and wisdom.
Step-by-step explanation:
Now this is just a rough draft, I'm sorry if I missed anything. I just got done reading this not so long ago and was given something similar.