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Solomon Ratt went from a childhood living and playing in the forests of northern Saskatchewan to years at a residential school in Prince Albert. Through it all, Cree language remained a vital force in his life. He's sharing some of his stories - in both Cree and English - in a new memoir. The First Nations University of Canada professor joins host Shauna Powers for an extended conversation.