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Buffalo Gouge, Creek and Cherokee, is a contemporary Native American artist who studied at the Institute of American Indian Art, in Santa Fe, New Mexico. He works with bright colors and portraits are his main interest. Gouge lives in Santa Fe with family. For more information, visit www.buffalogougefineart.com


Spring 2007, Volume 22, Number 2


Features
Three Indian Women Stepping Forward in Government
by Barbara Sorensen
The political arena is opening for Native people, particularly at the state level.

Determination and Vision
by Barbra Wakshul
Chickasaw gastroenterologist David Perdue, MD, MSPH works to lower the incidence of colorectal cancer among American Indians and Alaska Natives.

Careers in Dentistry
By Jane Westberg
American Indians address disparities in oral heath care by entering the field of dentistry.

The Making of a National Leader
by Stephanie Gordon
Nora McDowell-Antone, Fort Mojave tribal chair, shows fortitude and wisdom in her leadership role.

Cultural Validity Creates Sovereignty and Self-Determination
Nicole R. Bowman
Native American representation is needed to properly implement funding for programming, research and evaluation.

Resurrecting Language
by Christine Graef
Many indigenous communities are working hard to preserve their languages.

Reflections on American Indian Studies
A Conversation with Elizabeth Cook-Lynn

by Raymond Foxworth
American Indian scholar and writer Elizabeth Cook-Lynn offers perspective on the past, present and future of American Indian Studies.

Arts & Resources
The World We Used to Live In
Remembering the Powers of the Medicine Men

by Vine Deloria, Jr.
Reviewed by Richard Simonelli

Vine Deloria, Jr.’s last book shares collected stories remembering the powers of the medicine men.

Classicist in a Contemporary World
by Weld Royal
Chilkat blanket weaver Anna Brown Ehlers attracts international attention as she carries on a Southeast Alaska tradition.

Departments
Into the Wind
Guest Editorial
Classifieds
News from AISES
Arts & Resources
Advertisers’ Index
The Last Word

 
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