Through the guidance of his uncle and the retelling of various Native American legends, a young boy learns that everything living and inanimate has its place, should be considered sacred, and given respect.
When cornmeal is stolen from an elderly couple, the others in a Cherokee village find a way to drive off the thief, creating the Milky Way in the process.
Discusses the history of the Native American sweat lodge; describes the rites of passage that occur at the sweat lodges; and, includes a sampling of folklore about the spiritually significant structures.