Kateri Tekakwitha lost all reasons to smile when an epidemic of smallpox in her village made her an orphan. But instead of giving up, she persevered to live on. Kateri was a pious girl who defied tradition by choosing to convert to Christianity. She was the first North American Aboriginal person to become a saint. Read her inspiring story today. | "Kateri Tekakwitha - The First Aboriginal Woman Saint Who Died "Beautiful" Canadian History for Kids True Canadian Heroes | Indigo Chapters