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There are alot of option, but I want to go with a unquic angle.

I think that a theme worthy of exploration in this book is how identity is created when multiple forces exert simultaneous influence on an individual.  The novel is a bildungsroman, or coming of age work, in which an adolescent is forced to develop their own sense of identity with multiple factors converging upon him.  The notion of cultural identity between being Native American and being accepted into White society occupies a major position in Junior's sense of self.  On one hand, he does not feel completely integrated into his own cultural world and does not feel completely immersed in White culture.  Another dimension that can be explored is how the role of art or artistic expression impacts his own sense of identity and its development.  Finally, I  think that the role of how Junior sees himself as a part of society, yet distinct from it could be something that helps to forge his identity.

I think that Junior is so brave in this novel. He forges on ahead even when his best friends disappear and his community turns against him.

A good way to state that theme would have to do with pushing on to acheive goals even when there are roadblocks in the way.

In the book, Junior is a better person for sticking to his own dreams and ideas and he is stronger for having endured all the hardships.