2002 March/April
http://www.nativepeoples.com/article/articles/69/1/2002-MarchApril/Page1.html
By Site Editor
Published on 03/1/2002
BUY THIS ISSUE
ON THE COVER
Film director Chris Eyre (Cheyenne/Arapaho), seen here with his three-year-old daughter Shahiyela Pourier-Eyre. Cover and story photography by Gwendolen Cates.
FEATURES
Telling It Like It Is
Director Chris Eyre (Cheyenne/Arapaho) pulls no punches in his cinematic depictions of contemporary Native life, as in his hit Smoke Signals and the upcoming movie Skins. Delve into his past and his psyche in this illuminating profile. By Jon Bowman. Photo by Gwendolen Cates.
A Conversation With Chris Eyre
We continue our exploration of filmmaker Chris Eyre in a new style of article for Native Peoples: a frank question-and-answer session. By Delphine Red Shirt (Oglala/Sicangu Lakota).
Special Travel Section
The most comprehensive and informative magazine guide ever compiled to travel throughout the America’s Native lands and cultures, whether you’re interested in artistic forays, adventure/ecological travel or historical outings, or simply have a fascination with the hemisphere’s lesser-known people and places.
Exploring “Hidden” America: Its Unique Native Lands, People and Culture
Our far-ranging introduction to the myriad Native-oriented travel options throughout the Americas. By Richard Mahler.
Walking with Wolves of Nootka Island
Tag along on a tour of an isolated British Columbia, Canada island in the Land of the Nuu-chah-nulth. By Isabel Nanton.
Adopt-a-Grandparent Program Lends a Hand at Pine Ridge
Visitors pitch in on an example of the growing category of “service travel,” providing an “insider’s” experience of life on the Pine Ridge Reservation of South Dakota. By Susan D. Jewell.
Learning and Laughing Among the Southwestern Spirits
Explore the Four Corners region with a seasoned guide. By April Thompson.
The Land of the Mohawk: Renewing Spiritual and Community Ties
Journey to the traditional homelands of the Mohawk in upstate New York, where a community renewal is under way at Kanatsiohareke, the “Place of the Clean Pot,” open to Mohawks and visitors alike. By John C. Fine. Photographs by Kay Olan (Mohawk).
DEPARTMENTS
Viewpoint
Native peoples, their traditions, lands and cultures are the truly prized assets of Indian Country tourism. Forget the bells and whistles, says this seasoned Native tourism authority—just present an honest look at what comes naturally. By Ben Sherman (Oglala Lakota).
On The Wind
Entrepreneur Rudy Rojas and his apparel firm Native Threads. Also a look at recent film festivals, and other important news in music, art, health, economics, education, politics and other realms of life in Indian Country. By Daniel Gibson.
Happening
Head down the trail to Albuquerque to join the largest competitive dance/drum event and general Native get-together of the year at the 19th annual Gathering of Nations Powwow, April 25–27. Also, information on numerous other special events of Native importance throughout the continent. By Daniel Gibson.
Focus on Education
“One of Our Own: Training Native Teachers for the 21st Century” presents an interesting look at efforts to develop the next generation of teachers in Indian Country—people drawn from the Native community itself. What an idea! By Suzette Brewer (Cherokee).
Galleries
We head to Colorado to check out the new Native-style home décor furnishings and fine art at Spirits in the Wind Gallery. Also brief notes on other significant gallery shows nationwide. By Russ Tall Chief (Osage).
Museums
The lives and times of four centuries of Maine’s Native people are revealed in a notable exhibition at the Abbe Museum in Bar Harbor, Maine. Also listings on other museum shows throughout North America. By Wendy Weston (Navajo).
Film & Video
Our reviewer sits down for a screening of the powerful film Village of Widows (Peter Blow, director), which portrays the death and destruction caused by the mining and milling of uranium in the Native village of Deline in Canada. Also a look at Singing Our Stories. By David Claudio Iglesias (Kuna).
Music
Tune into the latest folk and rock CD from the Thunder Bird Sisters, the voices of the Shinnecock culture of Long Island. Also snippets of new work from Howard Lyons (Mohawk), Brulé (Brule Sioux) and Charles Littleleaf (Warm Springs Tenino/Blackfoot). By j. poet.
BUY THIS ISSUE
Site Editor
ON THE COVER
Telling It Like It Is—Chris Eyre
Film director Chris Eyre (Cheyenne/Arapaho), seen on the cover with his
three-year-old daughter Shahiyela Pourier-Eyre, pulls no punches in his
cinematic depictions of contemporary Native life, as in his hit Smoke Signals and the upcoming movie Skins. Delve into his past and his psyche in this illuminating profile.
Click on "Full Story" to view entire Table of Contents.
2002 March/April Table of Contents
BUY THIS ISSUEON THE COVER
Film director Chris Eyre (Cheyenne/Arapaho), seen here with his three-year-old daughter Shahiyela Pourier-Eyre. Cover and story photography by Gwendolen Cates.
FEATURES
Telling It Like It Is
Director Chris Eyre (Cheyenne/Arapaho) pulls no punches in his cinematic depictions of contemporary Native life, as in his hit Smoke Signals and the upcoming movie Skins. Delve into his past and his psyche in this illuminating profile. By Jon Bowman. Photo by Gwendolen Cates.
A Conversation With Chris Eyre
We continue our exploration of filmmaker Chris Eyre in a new style of article for Native Peoples: a frank question-and-answer session. By Delphine Red Shirt (Oglala/Sicangu Lakota).
Special Travel Section
The most comprehensive and informative magazine guide ever compiled to travel throughout the America’s Native lands and cultures, whether you’re interested in artistic forays, adventure/ecological travel or historical outings, or simply have a fascination with the hemisphere’s lesser-known people and places.
Exploring “Hidden” America: Its Unique Native Lands, People and Culture
Our far-ranging introduction to the myriad Native-oriented travel options throughout the Americas. By Richard Mahler.
Walking with Wolves of Nootka Island
Tag along on a tour of an isolated British Columbia, Canada island in the Land of the Nuu-chah-nulth. By Isabel Nanton.
Adopt-a-Grandparent Program Lends a Hand at Pine Ridge
Visitors pitch in on an example of the growing category of “service travel,” providing an “insider’s” experience of life on the Pine Ridge Reservation of South Dakota. By Susan D. Jewell.
Learning and Laughing Among the Southwestern Spirits
Explore the Four Corners region with a seasoned guide. By April Thompson.
The Land of the Mohawk: Renewing Spiritual and Community Ties
Journey to the traditional homelands of the Mohawk in upstate New York, where a community renewal is under way at Kanatsiohareke, the “Place of the Clean Pot,” open to Mohawks and visitors alike. By John C. Fine. Photographs by Kay Olan (Mohawk).
DEPARTMENTS
Viewpoint
Native peoples, their traditions, lands and cultures are the truly prized assets of Indian Country tourism. Forget the bells and whistles, says this seasoned Native tourism authority—just present an honest look at what comes naturally. By Ben Sherman (Oglala Lakota).
On The Wind
Entrepreneur Rudy Rojas and his apparel firm Native Threads. Also a look at recent film festivals, and other important news in music, art, health, economics, education, politics and other realms of life in Indian Country. By Daniel Gibson.
Happening
Head down the trail to Albuquerque to join the largest competitive dance/drum event and general Native get-together of the year at the 19th annual Gathering of Nations Powwow, April 25–27. Also, information on numerous other special events of Native importance throughout the continent. By Daniel Gibson.
Focus on Education
“One of Our Own: Training Native Teachers for the 21st Century” presents an interesting look at efforts to develop the next generation of teachers in Indian Country—people drawn from the Native community itself. What an idea! By Suzette Brewer (Cherokee).
Galleries
We head to Colorado to check out the new Native-style home décor furnishings and fine art at Spirits in the Wind Gallery. Also brief notes on other significant gallery shows nationwide. By Russ Tall Chief (Osage).
Museums
The lives and times of four centuries of Maine’s Native people are revealed in a notable exhibition at the Abbe Museum in Bar Harbor, Maine. Also listings on other museum shows throughout North America. By Wendy Weston (Navajo).
Film & Video
Our reviewer sits down for a screening of the powerful film Village of Widows (Peter Blow, director), which portrays the death and destruction caused by the mining and milling of uranium in the Native village of Deline in Canada. Also a look at Singing Our Stories. By David Claudio Iglesias (Kuna).
Music
Tune into the latest folk and rock CD from the Thunder Bird Sisters, the voices of the Shinnecock culture of Long Island. Also snippets of new work from Howard Lyons (Mohawk), Brulé (Brule Sioux) and Charles Littleleaf (Warm Springs Tenino/Blackfoot). By j. poet.
BUY THIS ISSUE