What role does his grandmother play in Saul's early upbringing?

Naomi is Saul’s grandmother and his connection to Anishinabeg tradition and history. She encourages his family to return to Gods Lake, where she passes knowledge down to Saul and Ben. Naomi teaches Saul about the ancient ways, she gives Saul his early Ojibway identity. Saul will charish it in his darkest hours.