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ON THE COVER
Join us as we journey to the diverse lands, people and events of “Indian Country” throughout North America. Photos (top to bottom): Paul Hugo (Nunamiut) in Anaktuvuk Pass by Hilary Wallace; Native Hawaiians on Oahu by Lynn Francis (Akwesasne Mohawk); Barona Valley Ranch golf course; Potawatomi Casino lobby.

FEATURES

Travel Section

Featured Destination: Alaska
Join us for an exploration of the “real” Alaska, with its vast Native lands stretching from the tundra of the Arctic Ocean to the rain forests of southeast Alaska, as we visit some of its villages, historic sites, museums, cultural centers and special events. Story and photos by Hilary Wallace.

On the Medicine Line of the Blackfeet
Take a glimpse into southern Alberta, land of the Blackfeet people. By Kennerly Clay.

Waimanalo: The Heart of Native Hawaii
Enjoy a leisurely look at life Hawaiian style on Oahu. Story and photos by Cynthia Norris.

Exploring Georgia’s Native Heritage
Join us on a statewide tour of Georgia’s rich Native past, including state parks, museums, cultural centers and special events. Story and photos by Vicki Rozema.

Tribal Hospitality Shines at Luxury Resorts
The days of Spartan accommodations, or none at all, on Indian lands are over, as we see in this look at six deluxe Native-owned lodging properties across America. By Deborah Krol (Salinan/Esselen).

Native Resource Travel Guide
Hundreds of listings divided by region and state provide travelers with details on tour operators, museums, cultural centers, historic sites and other possibilities for exploring America’s Native roots and ongoing, living traditions.

Indian Gaming Section
Casino Art and Architecture
Gone are the pop-up tents and smoky, bare interiors of Indian casinos, as millions of dollars are poured into building elaborate and beautiful facilities that often make striking statements about a tribe’s cultural heritage. By John Villani.

Gaming Tribal Profiles: Tunica-Biloxi
We continue our series of profiles of tribes using gaming income to transform their existence with a look at the many innovative and exciting developments on the Tunica-Biloxi reservation of Louisiana. By Liz Hill (Ojibwe).

DEPARTMENTS

Viewpoint
The need has never been greater to protect Alaska’s Native cultures from commercial exploitation, including inappropriate use of clan crests, regalia, totems, and other artistic and intellectual property rights. By Don Bremner (Tlingit).

On the Wind
Artrain pulls out; and young artists receive a hand up from SWIF. Plus, other important news in arts, the environment, business, politics, health and other realms of life in Indian Country. By Daniel Gibson.

Happening
The Clark County Heritage Museum in Henderson, Nevada, just a chip’s throw from Las Vegas, is home to the well-regarded and popular Native American Arts Festival, being held this year April 2–4. Plus, details on other special events of Native interest across North America. By Daniel Gibson.

Spirit of the Harvest
Late winter is the perfect time for some comfort food, Oklahoma style, as we dig into cracklin’ cornbread, eggs scrambled with green onions and huckleberry pie. By Beverly Cox and Martin Jacobs.

Galleries
Keeping with our Alaska theme, we head north to Alaska Ivory Exchange in Anchorage and its stunning collection of jewelry made from fossilized mammoth ivory and contemporary carvings made from walrus ivory. Also, brief looks at other Native-oriented galleries throughout the continent. By Russ Tall Chief (Osage).

Museums
Another Arctic people, Canada’s Inuit culture, are the creative force behind an exhibition of prints, sculpture, drawings and jewelry titled Isumavut, now showing at the Mashantucket Pequot Museum and Research Center. Also, previews of other shows at major museums coast to coast. By Wendy Weston (Diné).

Music
Our music editor settles into an easy chair with the soothing music of Eli Secody (Navajo) and his latest CD, Butterfly, inspired by the Native American Church. Also brief reviews of works by George Leach (Just Where I’m At), Kevin Locke (Midnight Strong Heart), R. Carlos Nakai (Sanctuary), and Alex and Melissa Maldonado (Maso). By j. poet.

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