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August 2, 2017

The Blight of the American Chestnut, Visions from Lakota Elders, and Harvesting Salmon in Bristol Bay

Dear Friend,

Shekóli. Did you know that the Chestnut blight was one of the most tragic environmental disasters of the modern age decimating millions upon millions of trees, and that it changed the landscape of Indian country and beyond forever? Or that this summer saw one of the largest harvests of salmon from Bristol Bay in recent memory, allowing Alaska Natives to harvest nature’s bounty in one of the last pure watersheds on earth? Or that one of the most well-known stories from Lakota Elders known as the Black Snake Prophecy is dangerously close to being completely fulfilled?

In fact, you will learn all this illuminating and authentic Native knowledge if you read the new, August-September 2017 copy of Indian Country, the thrilling new magazine from Indian Country Media Network.

You can share in all this incredible Native knowledge —but only if you subscribe to Indian Country, the new and newly beloved magazine from Indian Country Media Network. Learn why so many of our readers helped make our first issue a sell-out! The newest issue is 96 beautiful pages of content exclusive to magazine subscribers only. This material does not appear on our free website. So order now—and when you do, know that you are supporting independent, Native media and helping fund our ability to provide you with fresh, news-worthy material online each and every day. Enrich your life with important ideas, and help fund independent news at a time when it’s most needed—it’s a win-win situation!

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Here's what you'll find in our third issue…

The Magnificent One — After years of bigotry and neglect, Native actors are landing prominent roles in everything from super-hero blockbusters to intense, small films. Martin Sensmeier, who got his big break last year in The Magnificent Seven and has a featured role in this month’s gritty thriller, Wind River, shares what brought him from Alaska to Hollywood, and what it means to give back.

The Life and Death (and Life) of the American Chestnut — The Chestnut blight was one of the most tragic environmental disasters of the modern age decimating millions upon millions of trees, and changed the landscape of Indian country and beyond forever. Now efforts to restore a Native giant offer promise for other threatened species.

A Dynamic Dynasty — With deep Nez Perce roots, JoAnn Kauffman and her family have left their mark. For a project about leading citizens by Legacy Washington and the office of the Washington Secretary of State, Kauffman relates the history of her ancestors and famous siblings, and offers a peek into her family photo album as well.

Weaving the Past into the Present — Basketmaker Leah Brady from the Elko Band of the Te-Moak Tribe of Western Shoshone can weave baskets so tightly crafted they hold water or the tiny seeds of desert plants, a dietary staple. In her work and her teaching, she perpetuates the never-ending story of her people and her craft.

Sustenance and Subsistence in Bristol Bay — Talk about photos you’ll never forget: This summer saw one of the largest harvests of salmon from Bristol Bay in recent memory. With sockeye salmon running strong, Alaska Natives harvested nature’s bounty in one of the last pure watersheds on earth in an annual event that they say feeds body and soul.

Winter Count: Lakota Magic Show — Visions from Lakota elders have passed down the generation, and have proven eerily prescient. Sadly, one of the most well-known stories known as the Black Snake Prophecy is dangerously close to being completely fulfilled. Words and illustration by Marty Two Bulls, Sr.

Storyteller Eyes — This past July, Walter Lamar attended North American Indian Days In Browning, Montana while his son Wasey Lamar traveled to the Mandree Powwow in Mandree, North Dakota. Both had cameras in hand. Both are gifted photographers with distinct styles and visions, and this edition’s photo gallery is a study in form and content.

The 2017 Indian Country Media Network Hot Lists — It’s all here—a tip sheet to the many trends, people and places that are attracting attention right now. Find what’s heating up in the world of Films and Actors, Native Studies Programs, Native Businesses, Events and Celebrations, Native Music, Healthy Living, Casino Resorts, Native Food, Rising Youth and Law Practitioners.

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You have to admit that this is an outstanding array of Native talents, travel and culture...

For less than the cost of most print magazines, you get all of this and more…

The highly anticipated third print issue of Indian Country magazine, FREE, delivered straight to your door

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That means you get to enjoy Indian Country anywhere and any way you like it. That is simply unparalleled in Native publishing, and only Indian Country offers so much rich culture, history, news and more for and about the Native community.

That's because Indian Country is created and published by Indian Country Media Network, the leading voice of Native Peoples today. Indian Country Media Network offers in-depth, culturally-sensitive coverage of Native Peoples and their many cultures, accomplishments and history.

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Indian Country Media Network is an internationally recognized news service owned by the Oneida Indian Nation, but its award-winning journalists cover all Peoples.

Indian Country Media Network has won numerous awards at the Native American Journalists Association. In 2014, ICTMN earned 17 awards including Best Digital Publication for its 12-page digital newsletter and first place for General Excellence. In 2013, ICTMN took 11 awards at the conference.

And now we're putting all of that expertise and deep understanding of Native cultures into our brand-new magazine effort, Indian Country. In addition to the in-depth articles such as the ones listed above from our second issue, every issue will include…

Indian Country Today, including:

Shining Star: A celebrity to watch

NDN A&E: A guide to films, books and performances

Indian Territory: Travel tips for locales with a Native American emphasis

Eat Like an Indian: The best in contemporary Native American dining

Trading Post: Products from key Native entrepreneurs and artisans

Good Works: Positive business developments in Indian country

Indian Country Traditions, including:

Craftwork: Details of hand-crafted objects & how-to's

Good Medicine: Known benefits of certain plants

Every Part of: An exploration of inventive uses of natural objects

There's No Word for It: Native phrases and philosophies

Native Ingenuity: Inventions still in use today

The Pow Wow Trail: Dances, dancers and makers of regalia

Rewriting History: The Native POV to major historical events

Council Fire: A roundtable discussion of major issues by Op Ed writers

Poetry & Prayer: Verbal expressions of the Indian worldview

Wisdom: A found object that speaks volumes

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We look forward to having you join our community.

Nʌ ki’ wa,

The Editors

Indian Country Magazine

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