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Cover Artist:
Joe Maktima, Laguna Pueblo/Hopi, studied at the Institute of American Indian Arts in Santa Fe, New Mexico. Subject matter for Maktima’s work is rooted in the culture of his pueblo ancestry. With Laguna Pueblo on his mother’s side and Hopi on his father’s side, his graphic designs are often influenced by the spiritual and literal tribal graphics. For information about his paintings, email
jmaktima@infomagic.net


Spring 2009, Volume 24, Number 2


Features
National Parks Careers
A Voice for Preservation of Culture
by Barbara Sorensen
Three members of the Baker family exemplify Native leadership in their roles within the National Park Service.

Developing Leadership in American Indian Youth
by Virginia Drywater-Whitekiller
Jack Soto, Navajo of the Black-Streaked-Wood People and Cocopah of the Bird Clan, director of the Washington Internships for Native Students Program, investigates the path to leadership.

Using the Tools of Genetics
By Cassandra Brooks
Opportunities abound for Native people interested in applying biological and health sciences to the growing field of genetics.

Help Wanted
Family Physicians in High Demand
http://aianhealthcareers.org/index.html
by Jane Westberg
The rewards of practicing family medicine are explored in an effort to bring more Natives into community-oriented medicine.

Honoring Our New PhDs
The Next Generation of Native American Leaders in Science
by Jenny Kurzweil
Four recent Native PhDs share their experiences in the quest to attain advanced degrees in science.

A First Nations View on Health and Environment
by Christine Graef
Henry Lickers, Seneca Turtle Clan, offers a unique perspective on ecological restoration combining modern science with the traditional insights of his people.

For the Benefit of the People
The Leadership of Suzan Shown Harjo
by Mary K. Bowannie
Suzan Shown Harjo, Cheyenne and Hodulgee Muscogee, explores the concept of functional leadership.

Arts & Resources
In the Shadow of the Iron Horse
A Young Voice in Poetry: Erika T. Wurth
Review by Barbara Sorensen
Poet Erika Wurth brings a sharp wit to her writing, challenging the reader to recognize the 21st-century Indian.

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