ON THE COVER
Navajo Style: Fashion for All Seasons
The classic Navajo skirt and blouse—worn with pumps, cowboy boots or
moccasins—has come to epitomize the spirit of Western femininity.
Navajo Style follows the evolution of Navajo dress and highlights
current trends and designers. Story by Linda R. Martin Navajo,
Photography by LeRoy DeJolie Navajo.
FEATURES
Gentle Rain Designs
Based
on the Hopi reservation, this tribally-owned apparel company works
within the idea of a cooperative to produce fleece outerwear spun from
the fiber of 100% recycled plastic bottles. Story by Patty Talahongva
Hopi, photography by Larry Gus Hopi/Navajo.
Native Gardens
Through
time-honored agricultural practices, the Traditional Native American
Farmers Association works to restore balance in communities, family
units and Mother Earth. Story by Dan Agent Cherokee, photography by
Walter Bigbee Comanche.
Pathways & Travel Listings:
Big Sky Country and Northern Rockies
Fly-fishing, pow wows, buffalo jumps and more-the wide open spaces of
the Blackfeet, Crow and Nez Perce nations. By William L. Bryan, Jr.
Artists of Change, Part 3
Breaking
through the Millennium mini-profiles conclude with a look at innovators
in the mediums of Photography, Pottery, Sculpture, Weaving, and
Writing. By Larry Abbott, RoseMary Diaz, Daniel Gibson, and Michael
Hice.
Artist Profile: Bob Haozous
Bringing
the world community together through art, activism and balance. A
powerful force in contemporary Native art, this Warm Springs Chiricahua
Apache artist challenges censorship, environmental destruction and the
human condition. Story by Suzanne Deats, Photography by Chuck West.
DEPARTMENTS
Viewpoint
Indians and Fashion, an essay by fiber artist Margaret Wood, Navajo.
On the Wind
Seahawks,
Native Art and Sports: Three Native artists combine art and sports in
Seattle. Also, The Toughest Indian in the World is revealed in Sherman
Alexie's new collection of short stories.
Happenings
From Gallup, New Mexico to Inuvik, Northwest Territories-art markets, rodeos, music festivals and other summer celebrations.
Spirit of the Harvest
Piñon and peach delicacies: southwestern culinary traditions culled from the Spanish, Navajo, Pueblo and Hopi.
Reflections
Joanna's little journeys.
The
Volcano Art Center Gallery: a visual and performing arts center
dedicated to the heritage of Hawaii's people and environment. A look at
upcoming shows.
Museums
Founded
in 1889, the Bishop Museum-Hawaii's state museum on natural and
cultural history-is home to Native Hawaiian collections, maritime
studies, and ethnobotanical excursions. Also, a review of selected
exhibitions across North America.
Book Reviews
"Life
Woven with Song," a literary tapestry of Tlingit culture, and new
titles by George Pierre Castile, Joy L. Gritton and others.
Music Reviews
Arigon
Starr's new single "Apache A Go Go" is a pop hit. Leonard Adam's
contemporary release Spirit Flies honors his relatives with Dené lyrics.
Film/Video Reviews
"Songkeepers: A Saga of Five Native Americans," and "Fritz Scholder: Painting the Paradox."
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