This article is the result of a theoretical investigation and a reflection guided by a revision of literature and a set of interviews conducted of two members of the Nasa community: Adonias and Sindy Perdomo, father and daughter who belong to a Nasa sub-community located in Tierradentro, Cauca, southwestern Colombia. The article addresses three…

Tribal colleges and universities (TCUs) have a recognized track record of preparing graduates for leadership. Perhaps not as well known, however, is the role they have played in growing their own leaders from student to tribal college president. This article presents a few stories of those people who have risen from the student ranks to lead their…

The book "Ceremony" by Leslie Marmon Silko was written about the main character, Tayo, who was patterned after Robert Leslie Evans life. Tayo, a young American, was a prisoner of the Japanese during World War II.

According to recent data, only 3 percent of all college and university presidents are women of color. While the numbers remain disturbingly low, some of these women of color are making history as the "first" of their gender, race, and ethnicity to become president of a public, baccalaureate degree-granting college or university. In this…

A short biography of a Native-American teacher and shaman, Keewaydinoquay, Woman-of-the-Northwest-Wind. Her life events illustrate how she lives out her philosophy of harmony with nature. Tries to increase multicultural awareness through a model of wisdom and balance. (Author/MKA)

Examines the younger Elias Boudinot's career as a famous American Indian orator and lecturer in the 1870s and 1880s. Discusses his advocacy of Indian citizenship, land allotment, and opening of the Oklahoma unassigned lands. Contains 25 references. (SV)

Profiles seven Black, Native American, and Chicano artists and art teachers: Hale A. Woodruff, Allan Houser, Luis Jimenez, Betrand D. Phillips, James E. Pate, I, and Fernando Navarro. This article is part of a theme issue on multicultural art. (SJL)

Indian artists blend their ancient culture with twentieth century experiences for a unique perception of the world. This article first appeared in "Horizon," September 1980, as an extract from "The Sweet Grass Lives On: Fifty Contemporary North American Indian Artists" (Harper and Row, 1980). (Editor)

Examines the military career of Roman Nose, war chief of the Hmisis band of northern Cheyenne, highlighting the hostilities of 1865-68. Describes Roman Nose's leadership of the fierce Dog Soldiers, his confrontations with Hancock, Custer, Sherman, and Forsyth, and his religious beliefs and practices. Contains 36 references. (SV)

The stated policy of the author of this book is to describe American Indians and Eskimos in terms of personal accomplishment rather than in the perspective of national prominence. Short biographies of Native American leaders in many fields are presented; a photograph of most leaders accompanies a narrative section describing the leader's…

Reviews life and literature of Zitkala Sa (Gertrude Simmons Bonnin), Sioux Indian born in 1876 on Yankton Reservation (South Dakota), educated at Quaker schools and Earlham College (Indiana), accomplished orator, author of autobiographical essays and short stories, worker for Indian reform, lecturer, and founder of National Council of American…

One of the first Native American authors, Samson Occom, a Mohegan Indian, began writing in the 18th century. His writings included an ethnographic essay on the Montauk Tribe, an autobiographical sketch of his educational experiences and missionary activities, and his first publication, "Sermon at the Execution of Moses Paul." (ERB)

Because editors generally clarify the collaborative process used to produce "as-told-to" autobiographies of Native American people in the introductory section, an understanding of the handling of the issues which usually appear in introductions can be helpful to understanding Native American bi-autobiographies. (CM)