Presents an illustrated look at the history of Native Americans, including traditions, philosophy, cosmology, identity and daily life.

"National Museum of the American Indian, Smithsonian Institution."

Defining past and future /W. Richard West, Jr. -- A new journey / Gerald McMaster, Clifford E. Trafzer -- Our universes -- Ceremony and ritual: life in motion / John C. Mohawk -- Heart of heaven, heart of earth: the Maya worldview / Victor Montejo -- Keeping the original instructions / Gabrielle Tayac -- Portfolio: our universes -- Carriers of the dream wheel / N. Scott Momaday -- Sacred Feline / José Montaõ -- Our peoples -- Promises made, promises broken / Vine Deloria, Jr. -- Indian education, American education / Brenda J. Child -- Season of struggle / Paul Chaat Smith -- Alcatraz Proclamation -- Portfolio: our peoples -- This land belongs to us / Tatanka Yotanka (Sitting Bull) -- Our lives -- Coming Home / James Pepper Henry -- A new path for the people / Wilma Mankiller -- Deer dance / Linda Hogan -- The radiant curve: Navajo ceremony in contemporary life / Luci Tapahonso -- Powwow / George P. Horse Capture -- Portfolio: our lives -- Smoke signals / Sherman Alexie -- Dear John Wayne / Louise Erdrich.