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Letter from the Editors
Letter from the Editors Dear Readers, We are excited to bring you this second issue of Dawnland Voices 2.0. Dawnland Voices 2.0 is an extension of the anthology ... -
Carol Bachofner – Featured Poet
Statement on Poetry by Carol Bachofner I’ve been “writing things down” for a very long time. In fact I don’t recall when I didn’t. Because of the fact that I ... -
Marge Bruchac
Condolence* for Frank Speck, April 2014 “Here,” the Curator says, “identify these.” Throwing the wampum on the table as though it is an inanimate thing. The answer is close at ... -
Natalie Dana
Natalie Dana has written a children’s song which has been translated into Passamaquoddy. We are happy to present both. Margaret Apt sings "Lintuwakon Aputamkon" here, and the CD is called "All ... -
Sherri Mitchell
Creation Songs (excerpt of Sacred Instructions, by Sherri Mitchell) Our individual stories begin with the story of our creation. My creation stories have come to me through the teachings of ... -
Rebecca Murtha
The Wasp and Spider People in Low Income Tribal Housing i. Circles of Mud, Dust, and Spit the wasps were making their home inside the crease in the siding of ... -
Paula Peters
Cultural Lives Matter by Paula Peters As Native Americans we endure regular acts of cultural degradation from children dressed up for Halloween in outfits that are a reflection of our ... -
Elizabeth James-Perry
On Wampanoag Clothing in Native Fashion Now by Elizabeth James-Perry I would have to conclude, after this playful photograph was snapped at the November 2015 exhibit opening, that my brother ... -
Suzannne Rancourt
Kataahdin Read Suzanne Rancourt's article in Combat Stress about trauma and her healing through expressive arts and Native culture and ceremony at www.stress.org Suzanne S. Rancourt's book, Billboard ... -
Asata Radcliffe
The Indigenous Coast to Coast Film Festival by Asata Radcliffe When is the last time you’ve seen a horror film starring Native American actors? Or a dystopian film set 71 years ...