1995 Spring
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Published on 12/21/2006
ON THE COVER
A three-dimensional computer model displays how the interior may have looked in A.D. 950 inside a Cahokia building in today’s state of Illinois. Inset: actor and singer Floyd Red Crow Westerman (Oglala Sioux) at a recording session for the television documentary 500 Nations.
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ON THE COVERA three-dimensional computer model displays how the interior may have looked in A.D. 950 inside a Cahokia building in today’s state of Illinois. Inset: actor and singer Floyd Red Crow Westerman (Oglala Sioux) at a recording session for the television documentary 500 Nations.
1995 Spring Table of Contents
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ON THE COVER
A three-dimensional computer model displays how the interior may have looked in A.D. 950 inside a Cahokia building in today’s state of Illinois. Inset: actor and singer Floyd Red Crow Westerman (Oglala Sioux) at a recording session for the television documentary 500 Nations.
FEATURES
500 Nations: The History of the Americas
A preview of the unprecedented eight-hour documentary series on the history of the Native nations of North America slated for CBS primetime broadcast in late April. By Dina Marisa Huntinghorse (Wichita). Photos by Jack Leustig. Plus, historic photos and illustrations.
People of the Dawn: The Neptune Family of the Passamaquoddy Basketmakers
The basket-making talents of the Neptunes of Maine are portrayed in text and photos. Story and photos by Lizbeth Carr Carroll.
Sharing the Music
A look at the role of Canyon Records of Phoenix in initiating the recording of Native American music from its inception in 1951 to today. By Charles Lohrmann. Photos by John Running.
American Indian Community House
New York City’s important Native American education and service center, founded by Mifaunwy Shunatona Hines (Otoe/Pawnee/Wyandotte), celebrates its 25th anniversary. By Tania van den Houten. Photos by Marta Carlson.
Honoolchaadi: Historic Textiles Selected by Four Navajo Weavers
Three generations of a Navajo weaving family (Nez/Begay) help co-curate a significant weaving exhibition at the Museum of Northern Arizona in Flagstaff. By Davina Two Bears (Navajo). Photos by Ann Hedlund.
DEPARTMENTS
Guest Essay
The Indian Museum Act and the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act, both passed in 1990, have made significant impacts on efforts to preserve and to increase recognition of and respect for Native American history and culture. By Senator John McCain (R-AZ).
Spirit of the Harvest
An intriguing potato recipe from the homeland of this versatile vegetable, Peru. By Beverly Cox and Martin Jacobs.
Artists in Profile
Jean LaMarr (Paiute/Ilmawi). A look at the founder of the Native American Graphics Workshop of Susanville, California. By Wendy Weston-Ben (Navajo).
NMAI Report
News on the development of the National Museum of the American Indian—the Coca-Cola Foundation gives $1 million.
Book Reviews
A Boy Called Slow: The True Story of Sitting Bull, by Joseph Bruchac (Abenaki); and Clowns of the Hopi: Tradition Keepers and Delight Makers, by Barton Wright, with photos by Jerry Jacka. By Alan Tack.
Video/Audio Reviews
Loving Ways, by musicians Joanne Shenandoah and A. Paul Ortega; and Navajo Code Talkers: The Epic Story, by Tully Entertainment. By David Claudio Iglesias (Kuna).
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ON THE COVERA three-dimensional computer model displays how the interior may have looked in A.D. 950 inside a Cahokia building in today’s state of Illinois. Inset: actor and singer Floyd Red Crow Westerman (Oglala Sioux) at a recording session for the television documentary 500 Nations.
FEATURES
500 Nations: The History of the Americas
A preview of the unprecedented eight-hour documentary series on the history of the Native nations of North America slated for CBS primetime broadcast in late April. By Dina Marisa Huntinghorse (Wichita). Photos by Jack Leustig. Plus, historic photos and illustrations.
People of the Dawn: The Neptune Family of the Passamaquoddy Basketmakers
The basket-making talents of the Neptunes of Maine are portrayed in text and photos. Story and photos by Lizbeth Carr Carroll.
Sharing the Music
A look at the role of Canyon Records of Phoenix in initiating the recording of Native American music from its inception in 1951 to today. By Charles Lohrmann. Photos by John Running.
American Indian Community House
New York City’s important Native American education and service center, founded by Mifaunwy Shunatona Hines (Otoe/Pawnee/Wyandotte), celebrates its 25th anniversary. By Tania van den Houten. Photos by Marta Carlson.
Honoolchaadi: Historic Textiles Selected by Four Navajo Weavers
Three generations of a Navajo weaving family (Nez/Begay) help co-curate a significant weaving exhibition at the Museum of Northern Arizona in Flagstaff. By Davina Two Bears (Navajo). Photos by Ann Hedlund.
DEPARTMENTS
Guest Essay
The Indian Museum Act and the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act, both passed in 1990, have made significant impacts on efforts to preserve and to increase recognition of and respect for Native American history and culture. By Senator John McCain (R-AZ).
Spirit of the Harvest
An intriguing potato recipe from the homeland of this versatile vegetable, Peru. By Beverly Cox and Martin Jacobs.
Artists in Profile
Jean LaMarr (Paiute/Ilmawi). A look at the founder of the Native American Graphics Workshop of Susanville, California. By Wendy Weston-Ben (Navajo).
NMAI Report
News on the development of the National Museum of the American Indian—the Coca-Cola Foundation gives $1 million.
Book Reviews
A Boy Called Slow: The True Story of Sitting Bull, by Joseph Bruchac (Abenaki); and Clowns of the Hopi: Tradition Keepers and Delight Makers, by Barton Wright, with photos by Jerry Jacka. By Alan Tack.
Video/Audio Reviews
Loving Ways, by musicians Joanne Shenandoah and A. Paul Ortega; and Navajo Code Talkers: The Epic Story, by Tully Entertainment. By David Claudio Iglesias (Kuna).
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