ON THE COVER
From Flagstaff to Vietnam, and canyon rims to international venues, Navajo/Ute flutist R. Carlos Nakai's 15-year musical journey began from a chance encounter with a Santa Fe flute vendor. Trained in the field of education, the three-time NAMMY winner and thrice Grammy-nominated musician now forges cultural philosophies and new age compositions that reach all walks of life. Donning tux and tails, buckskins and feathers, or just ruffling feathers-Nakai speaks out on the flute, on his beginnings, and on his musical career. Story by Daniel Buckley, Cover Photo by John Running, Story Photography by Chuck West.
FEATURES
Native American Preparatory School
On a campus by the Pecos River, the 5-year old New Mexico preparatory school combines academics and culture for college-bound youth. Story by Keith Raether, Photography by Beverly Conley
Focus on Education: Phoenix Indian Boarding School
Originally intended as a facility to assimilate Native American children, Arizona's historic, century-old site looks forward to a transformation that will honor Native cultures. By Ann Parker
Artists of Change
The second of a three-part series profiles visionary leaders in the genres of music, painting and performing arts. By Michael Hice, Daniel Gibson, j. poet and MariJo Moore
Collections
The southwest collection of Indianapolis patrons Mike and Juanita Eagle. Story by Jennifer Complo McNutt, Photography by Ron Banayote
Pathways & Travel Listings:Fort Apache Rez has it all
Once the site of Geronimo's imprisonment, modern-day Fort Apache on the White Mountain Apache Indian Reservation blazes the tourism trail with year-round wildlife, cultural, entertainment and recreational activities. Story by Ray Enfield White Mountain Apache, Photography by Janise Witt
DEPARTMENTS
Letters
Readers respond to issues of balance and recognition.
Viewpoint
An essay by Richard B. Williams of the American Indian College Fund on the reparation of Indian education.
On the Wind
The Patent and Trademark Wars: Zia Pueblo campaigns to protect religious tribal symbol. Read about current news, people and events in this regular four-part section.
Happenings
Take in a pow wow, or join artists, collectors and performers this spring at San Diego's Cultural Days, Portland's Indian Art Northwest, and more.
Spirit of the Harvest
Modern Mayan cook converts ancient recipe from the highlands of Guatemala.
Reflections
Artist and administrator Joanna Osburn Bigfeather on the acceleration of contemporary Native art.
Galleries
Prairie Edge Gallery, a "Museum you can touch" in the heart of the Black Hills, plus a list of upcoming shows.
Museums
The Southwest Museum in Los Angeles illustrates cultural differences through special exhibits, plus a look at selected exhibitions around North America.
Book Reviews
"Earth Songs, Moon Dreams: Paintings by American Indian Women," and new titles by Vine DeLoria, Jr. and David E. Wilkins, Simon J. Ortiz, and others.
Music Reviews
Primeaux & Mike: healing melodies from NAMMY-winning duo.
Film/Video Reviews
"Native American Music Awards, 1998" and "Smoke Signals."
