Ledger Art: Looking Between the Lines

A brief history of this engaging art medium, profiles of five prominent artists—Dolores Purdy Corcoran, Donald “Yellowbird” Montileaux, Terrance Guardipee, Sheridan MacKnight and Todd Lone Dog Bordeaux—and brief notes on another 16 in the field.

Gussie Fauntleroy

A Healing Garden Grows: Haskell Indian Nations University

Though the injustices of the Indian boarding-school era linger, Haskell Indian Nations University in Kansas is renewing its spirit through special programs and projects, such as this healing garden.

By Carol Crupper

Chef Maluh: Oil Camp Cooking

Marlene Hale, a.k.a. Chef Maluh, takes us on a journey to a remote oil camp in northern British Columbia where she cooks up a grilled wild salmon with mustard glaze, bitter greens and charred red onion. By Beverly Cox and Martin Jacobs.

Drums: Heartbeat of Mother Earth

A smattering of the rich history of drums among the Native cultures of North America.

By Harlan McKosato (Sac & Fox)

Growing Native Artisits

Not content sitting on its laurels as the preeminent school for Native American arts, the Institute of American Indian Arts in Santa Fe develops new programs, facilities and personnel.

By Gregory Pleshaw

A classic French tart gets a Southwestern Native makeover

A classic French tart gets a Southwestern Native makeover with a delicious prickly pear sauce by chefs including Bertina Cadman (Diné) of the Native American Culinary Program at Classic Cooking Academy in Scottsdale, Arizona.

By Beverly Cox and Martin Jacobs

Little People: Native Dolls Live On

Dolls are far more than gifts for little girls, as you’ll see in this survey of their historical role and place in American Indian cultures.

By Mary Jane Lenz.

Feats of Clay: Carved, Etched and Incised Pottery of Santa Clara Pueblo

Our overview of this decorative and innovative form of pottery features a brief history of 
its development, profiles on five leading artists—Tammy Garcia, Nathan Youngblood, Jennifer Moquino, Grace Medicine Flower and LuAnn Tafoya—and a comprehensive 
list of others working in this field.

By Gussie Fauntleroy

Pathways: Mission San Luis in Old Spanish Florida

We check out a little-known Florida treasure, the Mission San Luis, founded by the Spanish in 1656 and once home to a band of Apalachee Indians.

By Margaret Barlow

Bolo Ties and Necklaces

A series of brief short profiles and photos of diverse, eye-dazzling necklaces and bolo ties created by 15 living Indian artists. Plus a brief history on bolos and neckwear. By Patty Talahongva (Hopi).

Patty Talahongva (Hopi)