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On the Cover:
Nancy Nightingale (Squamish) is the owner and manger of the Khot-La-Cha
Art Gallery and Gift Shop (p. 38) in North Vancouver. Her mother opened
the shop in 1969, helping to spark the ongoing cultural and economic
revival of her people. See story beginning p. 36. Photo by Kitty
Leaken.
FEATURESCalifornia Missions: A Mixed LegacyThe
establishment of Catholic missions by Spanish authorities in California
forever altered the face of the region and brought traumatic changes to
its Native peoples, yet was not without some redeeming effects. We take
look at the overall California mission history, offer details on San
Antonio de Pala and the life of Coast Miwok Native rebel leader
Estanislao, and provide visitor information for the 21 missions still
standing today. By David J. McLaughlin.
Get Out! Resorts Flourishing in Indian CountryNative-owned
resorts can now stand shoulder to shoulder with America’s finest
lodgings. We tour nine of North America’s best Indian resorts and
provide details on an additional 15 outstanding resort destinations
coast to coast. By Liz Hill (Ojibwe).
In the Footsteps of Our Ancestors: Renewal & Renaissance in British ColumbiaThe
First Nations around Vancouver, British Columbia are undergoing a
cultural, economic and spiritual renewal, as seen in this look at a
handful of tribal destinations in this stunningly beautiful region. By
Daniel Gibson. Plus, details on visiting many of the region’s rich
Native heritage sites. by Michelle Newman. Photos by Kitty Leaken.
Following Ancient Footsteps: An Archaeological Tour of Forgotten Southwest Gems A
thumbnail guide to overlooked archaeological gems of the Southwest,
including the Gila Cliff Dwellings, Hovenweep National Monument,
Wupatki National Monument, Walnut Canyon National Monument, Chimney
Rock, Pueblo Grande and Tonto
National Monument. By Edward J. Guarino.
A Confluence of Cultures: Standing Bear CenterA
cultural center in Ponca City, Oklahoma paints a fascinating picture of
the life of the great Ponca leader Standing Bear, as well as the
culture and history of the region’s Native peoples. By Colleen Fliedner.
Travel DirectoryA compilation of places of interest for visitors to Indian Country.
DEPARTMENTSOn The WindA
totem pole in Alaska casts shame on Exxon as the 20th anniversary of
the Exxon Valdez oil spill approaches; the Santa Fe Film Festival
screens numerous Native-themed works; and a brief profile of poet,
speaker and artist Ron Colombe (Lakota). 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.
HappeningThe
annual Art Under the Oaks Festival of the Five Civilized Tribes Museum
in Muskogee, Oklahoma attracts many of the finest artists of the
Cherokee, Choctaw, Chickasaw, Muskogee Creek and Seminole peoples. Plus
details on other special events of Native interest across North
America. By Daniel Gibson.
MuseumsThe
new Tohono O’odham Nation Cultural Center & Museum near Sells,
Arizona presents the art, history and spirit of its people in their own
proud voice. Also, notes on other museum exhibitions coast to coast. By
Wendy Weston (Diné).
GalleriesWaddell
Trading Company of Scottsdale, Arizona has an asset few other sources
of fine Native jewelry possess: its own turquoise mine! Also, brief
looks at other Native-oriented galleries throughout the continent. By
Russ Tall Chief (Osage).
BooksA
summary of recent and classic travel books focused on Indian lands and
places, including American Indian Places: A Historical Guidebook; The
Navajo Nation: A Visitor’s Guide; A Wabanaki Guide to Maine: A
Visitor’s Guide to Native American Culture in Maine; Native Roads: The
Complete Motoring Guide to the Navajo and Hopi Nations; Pueblos of the
Rio Grande: A Visitor’s Guide; Native Peoples of the Northwest: A
Traveler’s Guide to Land, Art, and Culture; Traveling Indian Arizona;
and Florida Native American Heritage Trail. By Debra Utacia Krol
(Salinan/Esselen).
MusicWe
join Jimmy Carl Black in one of his final interviews, discussing his
time with Frank Zappa and the Mothers of Invention as "the Indian in
the band." By j. poet.
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