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Few Americans have ever matched the dignity, courage and wisdom possessed by Chief Joseph of the Nez Perce people of Idaho, as seen in this image taken in 1877. Photo by Frank Jay Haynes.

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Carving Out a Place in the World: Inuit Art of Canada
We venture north to the realm of the Inuit people of the eastern Arctic region of Canada, where a compelling and popular art form has developed over the past half-century: figurative carving. A look at its roots, evolution and some living carvers. By Norman Vorano.

Bringing Tradition Forward: Contemporary Native Art at the Eiteljorg
Indian art at the Eiteljorg Museum in Indianapolis is hardly stuck in the past. In fact, the museum has an ambitious and exciting contemporary Native arts acquisition and exhibition program, in addition to its noteworthy Fellowship for Native American Fine Art, launched in 1999. By Julianna Thibodeaux.

Back to the Future: David Robert Boxley
At the relatively tender age of 24, David Boxley (Tsimshian) of Juneau has achieved a rare measure of professional success with his paintings and woodcarvings, many based on centuries-old styles he has adopted from his rich personal and tribal heritage. Plus, a preview of the June 2006 Eiteljorg Museum Indian Market in Indianapolis. By Gussie Fauntleroy.

Let the Games Begin!
The equivalent of the Olympic Games for Indians will take over Denver July 2-9 when some 10,000 competitors gather to test their skills and join together in solidarity at the North American Indigenous Games. By Daniel Gibson.

Chief Joseph: A Man of His People
The trials and tribulations of Chief Joseph of the Nez Perce are legendary, as are his accomplishments and dignity in the face of adversity. A look at his remarkable true story from the author of a fascinating new book on this heroic American. by Kent Nerburn

DEPARTMENTS

Letters
Several readers respond to our article on the film The New World, as well as our profile on the great chief Cochise.

On the Wind
The long-awaited Acoma Pueblo Cultural Center and Museum will open this May. Also, other important news in the arts, education, the environment, business, politics, sports, health and other realms of life in Indian Country. By Daniel Gibson.

Happening
Visit one of the world’s most stunning prehistoric archeological sites, Mesa Verde National Park in southwestern Colorado, which hosts a wide range of exciting special events this year marking the park’s centennial. Plus details on other special events of Native interest across North America. By Daniel Gibson.

Spirit of the Harvest
A feast of strawberries based on recipes by renowned Native cook and author Dale Carson (Algonquin). By Beverly Cox and Martin Jacobs.

Collections
Dr. Richard and Dr. Becky Feldman of Indianapolis have amassed an outstanding body of diverse historic works based on the criterion that the pieces must make an emotional impact on them. By Julianna Thibodeaux. Photos by Shawn Spence.

Pathways
The Olympic Peninsula of Washington is both a breathtakingly beautiful place as well as home to the culturally rich Klallam, Makah, Quileute, Hoh and Quinault peoples. Join us on a brief tour. By Richard Walker (Mexican/Yaqui) and Molly Neely-Walker (Snohomish/Skagit).

Museums
Many treasures of the Iroquois people are protected but available for public inspection at the small Six Nations Indian Museum in Onchiota, New York, founded and run by the Fadden family. Also, notes on other museum exhibitions coast to coast. By Wendy Weston (Diné).

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Galleries
Best known for his outstanding writing, N. Scott Momaday (Kiowa) is also an accomplished artist, as an exhibition at the Jacobson House Native Art Center in Norman, Oklahoma proves. Also, brief looks at other Native-oriented galleries throughout the continent. By Russ Tall Chief (Osage).