What inference about the haida people’s life experiences can be drawn from the details in this story?

This story is about a Native American Tribe boy name "Squawally", their people are described as cultural and very traditional. Squawally observes his people for he wants to be the chief of his tribe someday, following the proper leadership. Although, his thoughts on the soldiers captured and being kept as prisoners has made Squawally curious, as well as reveals the reality of the Haidas Tribe.