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ON THE COVER
Clan/destine: Rockin' Rez Dawgs
In November 2000, Arizona-based Native band Clan/destine won their first Native American Music Award in the "Best Pop/Rock Recording" category for their second album, Deeply Rooted. Groovin' since 1995, the six-member band performs all original music that combines rock, reggae and Native American influences. By Patty Talahongva Hopi. Photography by LeRoy DeJolie Navajo.

FEATURES

Spotlight on Native American Music
The boom of interest in Native American contemporary music garners a new GRAMMY category, as well as the establishment of the Native American Music Awards. Here, a look at how Native artists and promoters are infiltrating every field of popular music, from rock, rap, country, new-age and alter-Native. By j. poet.

Harvard University's Honoring Nations Program
Honoring Contributions in the Governance of American Indian Nations (Honoring Nations) is a national awards program administered by the Harvard Project on American Indian Economic Development. Now in its second year, the program's mission is to identify, celebrate and share outstanding examples of governance among Indian nations in the United States. Discover how 16 finalists are improving the lives of their citizens and building healthy futures. By Liz Hill Red Lake Band of Ojibwe

Pathways: Machu Picchu
South America's most famous archaeological site, Machu Picchu remained hidden from the outside world for centuries. Built on a narrow ridge between canyon walls located in the Andes mountain range, this ancient citadel is the finest surviving example of the late Imperial Inca style of architecture, and now attracts a multinational crowd of up to 1,700 visitors a day during peak season. Here, how this UNESCO-designated World Heritage Site must now balance preservation issues with much-needed tourism revenues. Story and Photography by Amber Cook

Artist Profile: Anita Fields
Osage clay artist Anita Fields' first creations were made of mud and stone and other items she found as a child living in the country near Hominy, Oklahoma. Now widely recognized, Fields creates award-winning works in clay that express feminine dignity and cultural reverence. By Carolyn Gonzalez (Cherokee), photography by Tom Fields (Creek/Cherokee).

DEPARTMENTS

Letters
Readers respond to The Lost Child claiming ancestral heritage.

Viewpoint
Oneida singer and Grammy Award nominee Joanne Shenandoah celebrates the Iroquois tradition of song, honors her mentors, and gives voice to the current explosion in Native music.

On The Wind
Bronitsky & Associates, an organization dedicated to bringing Indigenous arts and performance to world audiences; Native artists blaze a “Trail of Painted Ponies” for charity in Santa Fe. By Daniel Gibson.

Happening
Hollywood, Native style: The eighth annual First Americans in the Arts Awards honor Native American entertainment and media icons. Also, Alabama’s Indian Dance Festival, and the Wichita Indian Art Market & Exhibition. By Daniel Gibson.

Spirit of the Harvest
Peanuts and Sweet Potatoes. Four recipes borrowed from the combined cooking traditions of the Europeans, Africans, and the Five Tribes—Cherokee, Chickasaw, Choctaw, Creek and Seminole—of the Southeast. By Beverly Cox and Martin Jacobs.

Focus on Education
Sage Wisdom: Learning from Our Elders. Childcare centers and tribal colleges bridge generations and culture through elder mentor programs. By Suzette Brewer (Cherokee).

Pathways: Machu Picchu
South America’s most famous archaeological site, Machu Picchu remained hidden from the outside world for centuries. Built on a narrow ridge between canyon walls located in the Andes mountain range, this ancient citadel is the finest surviving example of the late Imperial Inca style of architecture, and now attracts a multinational crowd of up to 1,700 visitors a day during peak season. Here, how this UNESCO-designated World Heritage Site must now balance preservation issues with much-needed tourism revenues. Story and photos by Amber Cook.

Galleries
The American Indian Community House Gallery in New York City. Established in 1977, this Indian-owned and -operated gallery continues to offer compelling exhibitions of contemporary Native art. By T. R. Tall Chief (Osage).

Music
Powwow singer Edmund Bull’s first solo release, Indian Boy, fuses traditional Cree melodies with Hank Williams–inspired country music. Also, Gathering: Native Alaskan Music and Words, and Shadowyze’s Spirit Warrior. By j poet.

Book Reviews
Honor the Grandmothers: Dakota and Lakota Women Tell Their Stories chronicles four remarkable elders and their messages to present and future generations. Also, The Sketchbook of Thomas Blue Eagle, a fictional narrative that traces the adventures of an eighteen-year-old Sioux during the late 19th century. By Alan Tack.

Film & Video
On & Off the Res’ with Charlie Hill pays tribute to comedian Charlie Hill (Oneida), whose politically charged material protests historical absurdities and challenges stereotypes. Naturally Native follows the victories of three sisters as they strive to establish a business and connect with their tribal identity. By David Claudio Iglesias (Kuna).

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