May-June 2010

2010 May/June Table of Contents

ON THE COVER: Brian Halona (Navajo) of Crystal, New Mexico, plants seeds of mixed red, a traditional Hopi corn, at Haskell Indian Nations University in Lawrence, Kansas, joining with others to honor the past and keep Native culture alive at Haskell’s garden of healing (see story p. 44). Halona, a business major, plans to help manage tribal lands or to launch his own business following May graduation. photo bY Diane Guthrie.

2010 May/June Happening (Events)

The Eight Northern Indian Pueblos Arts & Crafts Show returns this July to northern New Mexico. Plus details on other special events of Native interest across North America.

By Daniel Gibson

2010 May/June On the Wind (News)

We present an amazing story in honor of Mother’s Day, and look at an arts program in the great north woods of Wisconsin. Plus, important news in the arts, education, environment, business, politics, sports, health and other realms of life in Indian Country.

By Daniel Gibson

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