What is the main conflict in I Heard the Owl Call My Name by Margaret Craven?

Beyond its lavish description of British Columbia—one of the most beautiful areas in North America—the novel deals with the tragedy of a disappearing culture, the hope that things will change, and the dilemma of young people torn between upholding native tradition and assimilating into the "white man's world." Most importantly, Craven encourages readers to confront the most problematic question of all: how does one prepare for and face death?