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ON THE COVER
Anishinaabe Actor Adam Beach
Adam Beach (Anishinaabe), a young film star from the Saulteaux Tribe of Canada, has come a long way from the mean streets of Manitoba to the lush hills of Hollywood. The lead of Squanto: A Warrior’s Tale, Smoke Signals and Windtalkers next plays the role of Jim Chee in Skinwalkers—airing Nov. 24 on PBS. By Natalie Noel (Choctaw/Nansemond). Photo By Jennifer Gregori. Grooming by Tatijana/Executive Artists Mgmt.

Special Report: Indian Gaming
A look at the controversial topic of Indian casinos and gambling.

The New Buffalo: Indian Gaming Transforming Native Life
An overview of the development revolutionizing conditions and prospects for many of the nation’s Indian tribes and individuals. By Daniel Gibson.

Reality Check: Myths vs. Facts
A quick investigation of some of the more misunderstood aspects of the Indian gaming situation in the nation today. By Daniel Gibson.

Energizing Life on the Tribal Level
A look at what some specific tribes have accomplished with the infusion of cash into their tribal coffers through the creation of new businesses, schools, health centers, community infrastructure and many other endeavors.
Salt River Pima-Maricopa Tribe. By Patty Talahongva (Hopi).
Shakopee Mdewankanton Sioux Community. By Hilary Wallace.
Mashantucket Pequot Tribe. By H. Christina Morpurgo.
Mohegan Tribe. By H. Christina Morpurgo.

Native Artists Respond to 9/11
Responses in words and images from a handful of Native artists to the tragedies and challenges presented by the events of 9/11. By Suzan Shown Harjo (Cheyenne/Hodulgee Muscogee).

Southwest Indian Foundation: Getting It Done
This Gallup, New Mexico nonprofit is a model of getting much accomplished with no government funding through ingenious leveraging of resources and hard work. By Daniel Gibson.

DEPARTMENTS

On The Wind
Huge wildfire on the White Mountain Apache Reservation; musician Micki Free (Cherokee/Comanche). Plus, other important news from the arts, business, environment, education, politics, health and other realms of life in Indian Country. By Daniel Gibson.

Happening
Giddy-up to Texas for two major get-togethers: the American Indian Art Festival & Market in Dallas Oct. 26–27, and the American Indian Heritage Festival in Austin Nov. 3. Plus, details on other special events of Native significance across North America. By Daniel Gibson.

Spirit of the Harvest
In association with the Mayan festival of late October called Hanal Pixan, which honors departed souls—similar to Halloween and All Souls Day, when a “window” is said to open between the realm of the living and the dead—we present recipes featuring a traditional Mayan tamale of the day, mukbil pollo. By Beverly Cox and Martin Jacobs.

Focus on Education
A centerpiece of Native education and unique among cultural institutions worldwide, the Institute of American Indian Arts in Santa Fe marks its 40th anniversary. By Suzette Brewer (Cherokee).

Galleries
We travel to New York City’s Kokopelli Gallery to visit their outstanding Native arts primarily drawn from the American Southwest. By Russ Tall Chief (Osage).

Books
Our new reviewer also turns her attention to the “world’s capital city” with a timely look at the insightful and unique book Native New York by Evan Pritchard (Micmac). She also notes a new guide to language preservation, How to Keep Your Language Alive, by Leanne Hinton. By Debra Utacia Krol (Salinan/Esselen).

Music
Our magazine’s “ears” tune in on the novel and compelling music of Xavier Quijas Yxayotl (Huichol) as he explores his pre-Columbian roots. Also, notes on new releases by Ernest Monias and Mary Youngblood. By j. poet.

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