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Community Health Source says care. Urban Indian "For a lot of natives with limited During the early and middle part funds, it's a hardship." of this century, many Native Ameri­ Healthcare The President's budget has elimi­ cans moved into cities. Some moved nated funds for urban Indian Health because of the termination offederal Care.lfthe budget is passed as writ­ recognition for their tribes. Others Lacks Funds ten, many urban Indians would be moved in response to federal reloca­ by }essicaAbeita forced into the already overcrowded tion programs. Still others felt that clinics serving the general popula­ their economic opportunities would If UNM student Jackie Walker tion. be limited on their home reservation gets sick she'll have a long road Since the switch to appointment and moved to find work in the cit­ back to health. Walker, a Cochiti only service at Albuquerque's IHS ies. Pueblo member, used to get treated urgent care clinic. many Native Whatever the reasons. the result in town at the Albuquerque Indian Americans have been going to the was large Native American popu­ Health Service hospital urgent care First Nations clinic located at Zuni lations in cities without access to walk in clinic. and Madera. First Nations ability to adequate health care. Title V was a Not anymore. Now she has to treat those patients could soon be response to that need. The program make an appointment nearly two limited by funding cuts proposed by provides IHS funds to organizations months in advance. Her next op­ the Bush administration. who meet specific guidelines to pro­ tion is to make a 120 mile round About 60 percent of First Nation's vide care to urban Native Ameri­ trip to the Santa Fe Indian Hospital. funding comes from IHS Title V cans. Walker says that she feels the drive funds. Title V is a program designed HistoricaJiy, the obligation to pro­ is her best option. "It's nice, you get by Congress to provide health care vide Native Americans with health seen pretty quickly at the Santa Fe to Native Americans in cities. As care has not been treated the way Urgent Care," Walker said. part of various agreements to in­ many people think it should be. Ma­ Walker is one of many Albuquer­ crease the United States land base, ria Rickert, acting CEO for the In­ que urban Indians commuting to Native Nations entered into treaty dian Health Service in Albuquerque, access health care. Some will drive agreements with the U.S. and land said that the way IHS is classified south to the clinic at Isleta Pueblo, was exchanged for protection and makes it a target for under funding. others west to the Acoma Canoncito services. This was the beginning As a discretionary expense, its fund­ Laguna IHS hospital. of the federal trust relationship be­ ing levels are left to the discretion of Some of Albuquerque's estimated tween the U.S. government and the lawmakers. "I will never see Con­ 50,000 urban Indians may not have many tribes, bands, pueblos and oth­ gress fund IHS fully," said Rickert. access to reliable transportation, so er Native Nations who gave up land It was the discretion of lawmakers driving to a clinic outside of the city so the U.S. could be created. One that closed the Urgent Care Clinic at is not an option. Linda Son Stone, of the services guaranteed through Albuquerque's lHS. Without funds, executive director of First Nations those treaty obligations was health See IHS, Page A-3

such as, battery acid, antifreeze, ans, who stated February 27, "meth" ing influence of amphetamines. drain cleaner, and sometimes co- is killing our people, affecting our Task force members, to be chosen caine, caffeine, and other drugs. cultures and ravaging our commu­ from the community, will also as­ By Kathy Marmon tor of the Bureau of Indian Affairs at Income collected from the sale of ruties." sess the available literature to edu­ the Department of the Interior, and meth is a big attraction. Garcia made a 'Call for Action' cate the Laguna community and will Methamphetamine is invading representatives from the San Carlos Ragsdale stated in Senate commit- and asked the White House to part- develop the best ways to get infor­ Native American reservations. The Apache Nation, the Chickasaw Na- tee transcripts that he agreed with ner with tribal leaders to "combat the mation to the community. The La­ drug is devastating to their most tion, Native American law enforce- Joe Gar- ever increasing problem of metham- guna Prosecutor's Office will also precious resources, their families. ment, and anti-drug and alcohol "If the kids are cia, Ohkay phetamine use and drug trafficking consider legislation of tribal laws on Some tribes are already in a crisis programs met April 5 to discuss the Owingeh, in Indian Communities." the meth issue. state, while others see the encroach- problem of methamphetamine use talking about it, president In an effort to block the impend- "Our goal is to not let statistics ing problem and are taking steps to in Indian Country. of the ing threat, Laguna Tribal Prosecu- guide us. The prosecutor's office protect their communities. Methamphetamine is a highly ad- then it's here," Nat ion al tor Vincent Knight will present a feels that it's important to take pre­ In Washington, D.C., the United dictive synthetic stimulant that can Congress proposal on April 25 to the Laguna ventative measures rather than be States Senate Committee on Indian be made from over-the-counter in- of Ameri- Tribal Council asking it to form a Affairs, William P. Ragsdale, direc- gredients that are easily obtained, said Thomas. can Indi- task force to address the encroach- See METH, Page A-3 ------~~~~--~~~~~~... -~~--~~~- IN DAWN OF NATIONS TODAY:

1.,. .... ' ' J Section B i'--J,l:·: /·-· ~:.. -1~:~(~:.·.· ~~. ~\~.... ~ -; Film , Cartoons Poetry & Music www unrn eclu -nas1nfo, - .... ••• J <~~L-·i~;~·--' Instructor Dawn ofNations Mary K. Bowannie, Zuni Pueblo/ TODAY Dawn of Nations TODAY staff Cochiti Pueblo, Native American Studies Volumn 1; Issue 1 University of New Mexico Apri/2006 University of Professional Mentors Tom Arviso, Jr., Dine, Navajo New Mexico Times Albuquerque, N.M. Jason Begay, Dine, Navajo Times Ryan Brown, Dine, Navajo Times Dawn of Nations TODAY Leigh Jimmie, Dine, Navajo Times is a special edition published Bobby Martin, Dine, Navajo Times by The Native American Studies David Reeves, Navajo Times Department, Marley Shebala, Dine /Zuni, Navajo The University of New Mexico, Ttmes Mesa Vista HaJJ 3080, MSC 06 Elizabeth Archuleta, Yaqui/Chicana, 3740, University of New Mexico I University of New Mexico, Lon Edmo-Suppah, Shoshone-Ban­ Albuquerque, N.M. 87131-0001; nock, Sho-Ban News tel. 505.277-3917, Tara Gatewood, Isleta Pueblo/Na­ [email protected]. vajo, Native America Calling Articles are the responsibility of Joy Harjo, Mvskoke/Creek Nation, NAS. but do not necessarily reflect University of New Mexico the opinion, attitudes or Rob McDonald, Nez Perce, Salish philosophy ofNAS or other publica­ Kootenai Tribes tions produced by this organization. Jodi Rave, Mandan-Hidatsa, The Missoulian Student Staff Laurie Mellas Ramirez, University of New Mexico Reporters/Photograhpers Patty Talahongva, Hopi, Native John Hosk.ie, Dine Back row, from left to right: Kathy Marmon, Kellen Shelendewa, Mary Wynne, Mary Bowannie, America Calling Tobias Major, Metis Cree Gwen Palmer. Front row: John Hoskie, Jess Abeita, Tobias Major, Patrick Willink. Not pic­ Kathy Mannon tured Rory Shaw. (Photo credit: Ryan Brown) Special thanks to Gwen Palmer, Dine Navajo Times Rory Shaw, Pit River Paiute Student Mentor Native American Journalists Asso­ April Hale, Dine Kellen Shelendewa. Zuni Pueblo ciation Mary L. Wynne, Pawnee Native American Studies Student Mentor Lead Reporter/Photographer Andrea Hanks, Dine/White Earth No part of this publication may be Jessica Abeita, Isleta Pueblo Band ofOjibwe reproduced in any form without the written consent of the Production Manager Media Tech publisher. Patrick Willink, Dine Carl Bennett, Dine

that happy period when all everyone who encouraged Weahkee Dawn of Nations TODAY the Indian tribes of America and made this newspaper has its roots tied to people shall arise, Phoenix -like, possible since I first pondered Honored Our First and events of long ago. from the ashes, and when the the idea late last summer. I The first issue of terms "Indian depredation," personally owe much to my Issue, First "Tsa Ia gi Tsu lehisanunhi" "war-whoop," "scalping­ fellow Native American for Work or the "Cherokee Phoenix" knife," and the like, shall Journalists Association Thoughts was printed on February 21, become obsolete, and members for all their support. 1828 in New Echota, Ga. forever be buried '"deep It was empowering to know By Mary K. Bowannie The Cherokee Phoenix was underground." that NAJA members were the first Native American The Dawn of available to assist from all newspaper published in the Nations TODAY owes across the country via email Welcome to the United States. Its first editor much to the Navajo Times or phone. Also, much thanks first edition of the Dawn of was Elias Boudinot of the for all their professional to the NAS students, staff Nations TODAY newspaper! Cherokee Nation. Boudinot's assistance and sharing of and faculty for their patience, Reported, photographed and first editorial has always knowledge in the reporting endless pots of coffee and produced by the students in stuck with me and I refer to it and production of this paper. piles of popcorn as we the Native American studies often in my work. His words This was a historic first turned the department into a Photo credit: Jes Abeita newspaper course at UNM. are powerful and strong as collaboration between the newsroom. It's been an empowering and long It's been a fast and furious they were when he wrote Navajo Times and the UNM Lastly, I'm grateful I 0 years for Laurie Weakee, Co­ Native American Studies to Elias Boudinot and all the chiti/ Dine/Zuni, since she began pace since the first class them. They remind Native her work in the social justice move­ meeting and we've moved American journalists of the department. The Navajo Native American journalists ment On Saturday, April 22, a cel­ through many worlds since responsibility we carry in the Times has a strong and rich who have followed in his ebration was held to honor Laurie's that first day. The newspaper work we do. history in tribal press and path. It is through their contributions to SAGE Council and you hold in your hands was "We would now they are an excellent example tenacity and sacrifice that other organizing struggles across in of a successful independent lead us to this first edition of N.M. Weakee plans to take time to just a dream six weeks ago. commit our feeble efforts to rest and reflect on her past years of All the hard work to get to the good will and indulgence publishing company. Dawn of Nations TODAY. service to the Albuquerque Native this historic first publication of the public ... hoping for Special thanks to American community and beyond. Indian Health Service: Cuts That Won't Heal Dine, said his brother had to wait 20 From Page A-1 the final say on the budget. hours when he broke his leg. If Ti­ R1ght now, urban Native Ameri­ the clinic could not afford to con­ tle V is cut, UNMH will have even cans still have some options for care. tinue treating waJk-ins, Rickert said more people to see. First Nations has not cut back on close to 40 people lost their jobs The director.~ of both clinics want services yet. The Albuquerque IHS when the change to an appointmem the public to know that even if the hospital urgent care clinic while IS only system was made. Those 40 in­ funds disappear, they will try to not open for watk-ins, Rickert said cluded doctors, nurses and pharma­ find other ways to keep their doors they will still try to get people seen cists, she said. open. SIPI's Cordova said "I don't as ''add-on" appointments if they Title V funds have been complete­ feel that we're doomed ... " "When need immediate treatment. If they ly eliminated from the president's you're in a situation like this, you can not be seen as an add-on ap­ proposed budget. If Congress passes have to plan for the worst and hope pointment, the clinic staff will try to the budget as 1s, First Nations would for the best." triage the patient and refer them to have to cut some vital services for First Nation's Stone said that she another facility. its clients. According to Stone, the is currently working on a contin­ When asked about what can be clinic would no longer be able to of­ gency plan. If funding is cut Stone done to preserve Title V funds, fer primary care or dental services plans to keep the clinic doors open Cordo\'a, Stone and Rickert all said to clients. The clinic's behavioral by either laying off staff or reducing contacting Congressional represen­ health department would also have work hours. Stone says she favors tatives, especiaJiy Domenici who's to scale back services. Stone said shorter hours over reduced staffing. in a position to help restore the that dental, primary care and over Cordova said that the National funding to Title V programs. haJf of behavioral health are paid for Congress of American Indians and Dawn of Nations contacted Sen. by IHS Title V funds. the National Indian Health Board Domenici's office for comment. Since the closure of nearby have been among the organizations Press Secretary Matt Letourneau Lovelace hospital, First Nations is supporting the fight to keep Title forwarded the following statement one of few choices for health care V funds intact. Cordova said that from the Senator. "I have been in Albuquerque's Southeast heights. some of New Mexico's Congressio­ consistently very supportive of In­ Stone says that since First Nations nal Representatives have also been dian health care. I've fought for in­ serves both Native American and The IHS, Albuquerque Service Unit (Photo credit: Jess Abeita) helpful in trying to keep the funds creased funding ... The President's non-native clients, the cuts would Jay off four of its five dentists. That saw a surge of new clients. Stone in place. Cordova says Congress­ budget requests are only the start of affect more people than just recipi­ would translate to lost capacity for confirmed the increase at First Na­ woman Heather Wilson and Sen. the process, and I will work to in­ ents of IHS sponsored programs. the clinic. It would force the clinic tions. If Urban Indian Healthcare is Jeff Bingaman have been trying to sure the budget and appropriations Many of the clinic's clients rely to scale back operations by roughly eliminated the people who used to restore the IHS budget. Wilson says process provides as much funding on rides from other people, pub­ I 0,000 appointments a year. use IHS facilities will have to use that her office as generated a letter as possible for Indian health care." lic transportation or walking to get The dental clinic at SIPI currently other community health resources. in support of continued funding for Will adequate funding of urban In­ around, Stone says. Many patients treats Native Americans under 25. 'Roxane Spruce Bly, an Indige­ Urban Indian health programs. Thir­ dian health care be possible? Stone would have trouble getting to and ln addition to layoffs, Rickert of nous community organizer says that ty- four legislators have signed the says a decision should be made by from more distant clinics. the IHS says that the clinic would the University of New Mexico Hos­ letter to show their support for the September. Any cuts would take af­ First Nations is not the only health probably change its age policy to pital is one of the institutions that programs. fect by October. Until then, the clin­ care provider that would suffer if Ti­ only see patients 18 years old and would feel the strain. Bly said that Wilson said that she is working ics will keep treating patients and as tle V funds are lost. If funds are not younger. last year 10,000 patients left UNMH with Sen. Pete Domenici, who is Cordova said "hoping for the best." restored, the IHS Dental Clinic at the Other clinics would likely be af- before they were seen. Why? They on the appropriations committee, to Southwest Indian Polytechnic Insti­ fected as well. Rickert said that had to wait too long. The average prevent the loss of the funds. Cor­ tute would lose funds as well. SlPI when IHS Urgent Care changed its visit takes six hours. Anyone who dova, Stone and Bly all agree that Clinic Director, Maureen Cordova walk-in policy, Healthcare for the has to be admitted typicaJiy has to action on Domenici 's part is key. says that if the budget goes through Homeless and First Nations both wait 12 hours. Sherrick Roanhorse, The appropriations committee has as proposed, her clinic would have to

lice were ;~~;~~~a..t in a "It's a rumor, when kids years.' Yeagley sai From Page A-1 destroyed. sales of the drug are the unusual are talking about it, it's more than The 2005 undergraduate survey reactionary," Knight said. "Because meth is so addic­ smell of chemicaJs, containers in talk, "Barraza said. that is taken every spring disclosed Knight said that he is only aware tive, there must be other labs, but the trash and excessive activity at Laguna-Acoma High's Assistant alcohol as the drug of choice with a of two cases of meth use on the La­ I haven't heard of any," the source the residence. Principal Marilyn Cheromiah con­ 71.7 percent usage response. ln or­ guna reservation, and that it was der of preference, tobacco is second said. In isolated, remote areas, such as firmed Barraza's statement. hearsay. The two suspects had pre­ Kenneth Thomas, interim director the Navajo reservation, the location "We know it's out there but we with a 29.2 percent usage response, viously committed crimes outside of Laguna Behavioral Health and can contribute to the methamphet­ haven't had any incidences here," then marijuana is third at 24.4 per­ the community and are now on pro­ cent The harder drugs, cocaine Substance Abuse Program disclosed amine problem. Cheromiah said. bation. in an interview, "Because we are "lo these areas it 1s more difficult On the University of New Mexico and amphetamines, were the least Knight disclosed that Laguna's preferred with a usage response of located between Albuquerque and to gt:t caught," Thomas said. campus, the problem is less serious. problem is its location. The tribe is 3.1 percent and 2.3 percent, respec­ Grants, there probably is some ac­ "I don't think it's that we're doing "What we see is pretty mini­ "feeling the squeeze," the prosecu­ tivity that we don't know about." something right, it's that we haven't maJ to what we hear," said JiJI tively. tor said, "from Grants, Albuquer­ Odors of ammonia or urine could Thomas, aJso a counselor at the La­ had great exposure," Thomas said. Yeagley, Campus Office of Sub­ que and its neighbor Acoma, which be clues to metb abuse, also erratic guna Service Center, only recalls "If the kids are talking about it, stance Abuse Programs Manager. also has a problem. Traffic from the behavior such as fighting, a car acci­ one meth incident in the last year then it's here," said Thomas. "Because of the extreme addic­ southern border towns contributes dent, violent or uncontrolled behav­ and added that methamphetamine The Laguna-Acoma High School tive nature of amphetamines, stu­ to the problem, with 80 percent of ior, twitching, compulsive acts, bit­ isn't the typicaJ drug of choice on nurse, Gus Barraza, is keeping a dents with this problem are prob­ meth traffic coming up from Mex­ ing of the lips or deteriorated teeth. the Laguna Reservation. watch on the students. ably weeded out before they arrive ico." An unnllQ'led Acoma-Laguna­ "They may experiment with it as "I don't have any statistics, but it's on campus." To report or inquire about metb ad­ Canoncito Hospital emergency tech­ diction in Albuquerque or on the part of a variety; primarily aJcohol, filtering in from the community," "We do an anonymous survey ev­ nician said the hospital only sees the UNM Campus contact the UNM then marijuana and cocaine. The Barraza said. "It's here. I haven't ery year of undergrads and we don't drug users if t\ley overdose. He saw harsher the drugs, the fewer indi­ had to deal with any emergencies, see a big jump. The patterns are Psychiatric Center for Addiction one meth pati~nt six to eight months and Substance abuse, 2450 Alamo viduals we see," Thomas said. and I hope I never will. These are consistent from year to year, with ago, and the patient, from Laguna, S.E., (505) 925-2400. Some attributes that may be no- good kids." only 2-3 percent variance over the admitted to using the drug. The po- What Do You Think? Native The University of New Mex1co Regent's approved a tuition increase of 6.11 percent at their April 2006 board meeting. Tuition for undergraduates at Women FirSts UNM has increased 37.6 percent smce the 2002-2003 school year. Dawn of Nations TODAY staff Tobias Major and Kellen Shelendewa asked students By Mary Wynn and John Hoskie what they thought about the increase. UNM Tuition Increase Facts** Full-Time Tuition & Fees* Main Campus ( 1999-2000 to 2005-2006)

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Students enjoy the great spring weather and tackle the game of shinny. Shinny is a traditional indigenous game and has different versions among many tribes. (Photo credit: TODAY staff) University Libraries ''A Place for Cultural Learning

by Andrea Hanks tion, so we become known for our Center for Southwest Research has UNM. phlets and newsletters should be Native American collection." always worked with Native Ameri­ Tsosie said, "The most reward­ available for anyone to use. As an addition to the University The main goals of the INLP are can students and tribal communi­ ing outcome of working for INLP Aguilar is enthusiastic about ex­ Libraries, the Indigenous Nations outreach to UNM Native American ties, faculty and Native American is working with Native American panding the JNLP Web site. She Library Program officially started in students and New Mexico tribal li­ organizations. students in all aspects, opening and student worker Savannah Gene July2004. braries, retention of UNM Native ''The Native American record of doors, creating opportunity, helping are working on identifying materi­ In October 2005, a new program American students, collaboration achievement from high school to students succeed," and "making a als and logging descriptions accord­ was introduced titled Chipolte, with UNM departments while offer­ college is poor. I hope I am making difference, makes the job that much ing to tribe, region and/or language which shares similarities with the ing Native American curricula and some small impact to the reversal of better." to help in the location process. In Indigenous Nations Library Pro­ research services to all. that awful statistic," said Tsosie. In "The Indigenous Nations Library the future, Aguilar would like to see gram, but serves Hispanic students. Tsosie who has worked II years the future, Tsosie wants the program Program is about seeing students all materials digitized so rural com­ Each is an ethnic research program with the University Libraries in the to receive pennanent funding from munities have access to them, espe­ "A library is a piJlce for culture, with a goal to encourage students to cially tribal communities. utilize the University Libraries, and -.c;ulj~unru exchange, a place for cui­ Aguilar is a willing advocate for its various resources, such as the on­ learning," said, Marquez. student needs, she said, "If students line databases. uate and that is not the end re­ need more study space she encour­ The Indigenous Nations Library I am seeing success and seeing ages students to voice that," and Program was established through future of Native Americans," "the need for extended hours or a funding obtained by a bill sponsored INLP said Tsosie. 24 hour library, needs to come from by New Mexico State Senator Leon­ As curator, Aguilar is responsible students, library administrators want ard Tsosie. The request included the for collection development, which to hear directly from students." planning, development and imple­ includes but is not limited to books, Aguilar sees the importance of mentation of the program. INLP magazines, DVDs, and microfilm. Native Americans becoming librari­ staff includes Johann van Reenen, says she not only has to col­ ans. She sai~ "Libraries are dealing administrator and assistant dean for the historical material but new w1th collections about people, and research and instruction services, · as well. Currently, Aguilar we need people who are culturally Mary Alice Tsosie, Navajo, liaison trying to work on obtaining pub- sensitive," and "indigenous people and outreach librarian and Paulita lications produced by tribes, this should determine how things are ac­ Aguilar, Santo Domingo Pueblo, requires building a relationship with cessed when it comes to materials curator. those tribes. The INLP collection and information that describes who Tsosie said, "Johann did a lot of be utilized as a federal and we are as a people."' the leadership planning. His focus depository for tribes of New Aguilar admits some outreach is is on developing a scholarly collec- Mary Alice Tsosie is the Head Librarian at Mexico. Materials such as pam- See University Libraries, tions Library Program. (Photo credit: Andrea Page B-2 The Indigenous Nations Library Lecture Series: Fostering Indigenous

Discussion months of November and April. Na­ Tsosie said, "The people who come lecture. Tsosie and Hale brainstorm ize themselves outside of the class­ tive Amencan Heritage month and to speak are experts in their field, the frequently about topics and speak­ room with an array of native issues," by Andrea Hanks the month of UNM Nizhoni Days, movers and shakers in their fields of ers, and often ask students who are said Hale. a week long celebration of Native work, they are knowledgeable and in the office for input on potential Maria Williams, Ph.D., assistant The idea for an indigenous lec­ American culture and awareness. are able to speak.·· topics of interest. professor of Native American stud­ ture series developed from a 2003 The lecture series holds an hour The current lecture series coordi­ Hale said, "the Albuquerque area ies and music, has utilized the Ind•g• fellowship that was awarded to the long "brown bag session" starting nator, Apnl Hale, has coordinated and UNM has a variety of Native enous Nations Library Program in Center for Southwest Research and at noon. Students, staff, and faculty five lectures since she began in American professionals and is a the courses she instructs including Lloyd Lee, Ph. D., a former gradu­ are welcome to join the discussion in August 2005. As coordinator, Hale great hub for native resources," and the Introduction to Native American ate student here at the University. the Zimmerman library, room 102. is responsible for all aspects of the "Mary Alice is the right person to Studies course. Williams requJres Lee started a lecture series with Many times the discussions differ­ lecture. booking the rooms, sched­ be director of the lecture series be­ that students attend three or four funds from the state and coordinated entiate from the lecture that is held uling technical support, ordering cause she knows a lot of people in events that focus on Native Ameri­ speakers with librarian Mary Alice from 3 to 5 p.m. in the Willard read­ refreshments, arranging travel ac­ the area and utilizes the resources can issues or topics. Students are Tsosie. Thee series discussed and ing room of Zimmerman Library. commodations, and advertising the available." required to write a summary of the included Native American topics Past lecture titles, topics and series. Hale and Tsosie, not only The Indigenous Nations Library event and a one page response. and was host to regional speakers speakers have included: KIVA advertise the lecture series on the Program tries to compliment what is "The written work shows they of the Southwest. The Center for Club: Celebrating 53 years of histo­ UNM campus, additional fliers are being taught in the Native American (students) are impressed with the Southwest Research Native Ameri­ ry, leadership and activism, Sustain­ posted throughout the community studies and indigenous programs at lecture series," and "students men­ can program serie~ included the ing Indigenous Presence Through and e-mails are sent through various UNM and also tries to focus on what tion they learned something new Navajo code talkers and discussion Language, Pueblo Storytelling with list-servs. Posters are distributed at is not being taught. Paulita Aguilar. from every lecture," Williams said, about the Navajo-Hopi land dis­ Thelma Sheche and Lloyd Tortalita, locations such as the Albuquerque Indigenous Nations Library Program adding "I learn a lot from the lec­ pute. Dine Storytelling with Ernest Harry Technical Vocational Institute, the curator, has been told by faculty that tures as well." With the creation of the Indig­ Begay, Navajo Women Warriors, Indian Pueblo Cultural Center, In­ the lecture series supplements their enous Nations Library Program, the Native American Survivance with dian health care unit. and the First curriculum, and they encourage stu­ lecture series has expanded and is Gerald Vizenor, Native American Nations health source. dents to attend the lectures. held every month with the excep­ Pottery: traditional and contempo­ Hale handles all correspondence "The INLP lecture series gives tion of December and May. Instead, rary pueblo potters perspectives. with speakers and facilitates each students an opportunity to familiar- two lectures are conducted in the "A Place for Cultural Learning" From Page B-1 UNM and in their careers and lives," ing in museums, tourism and public Native Women Firsts difficult. She and a group of librar­ said Marquez. relations." From page A-4 Mexico USA 2006 title. Lacy held ians are approaching students in Marquez has worked 28 years at Marquez is responsible for buying College in Pennsylvania and served the Miss Indian World title in 2003- Mesa Vista Hall near El Centro de the UNM Libraries. She is original- books and subscribing to journals as her people's only physician. She 04. Ia Raza. She has her laptop setup to ly from El Paso, Texas. Her formal and collecting primary materials to also worked with the Office of In- Wilma Mankiller, Cherokee Na­ encourage students to visit the Uni­ education has taken her to Califor- support classes offered in various dian Affairs to improve health care tion, is the first woman elected versity Libraries Web site. nia, Illinois and Michigan. Marquez disciplines with Chicano, Latino, for all Native Americans. Principal Chief of the Cherokee Na­ Aguilar said, "Outreach is more has wanted to be a librarian since and Hispanic emphasis. Marquez Onawa Lynn Lac}. a Dine from tion. Mankiller was inducted into valuable when it is informal. I am she was in the third grade and liked teaches library instruction, mentor- Church Rock, N.M. is the first Na- National Women's Hall of Fame in concentrating on creating a relation­ reading and the library. For Mar- ing. collection development, and tive American to win the Miss New See B-5 ship with Southwest lndian Poly­ quez, the library offered encourage- programming. In the future, Mar- f.~~~~:;;~~=~~~~iliiiiiiiliiiiaiiiii~~~~~;;i:~~ technic Institute, our resources are ment to gain an education. quez would like to collaborate with open to everyone. I am here, use "Having gone to school in the late Chicano Studies, the Southwest ~ me, I enjoy working with students 50s and 60s, when there was no sup- Hispanic Research Institute, and the l one-to-one or with a class. I love my port programs and little encourage- Creative Writmg Program. work." ment to get a college education, and "A library is a place for culture, "I won't be leaving New Mexi­ personally knowing the struggle, I cultural exchange, a place for cui­ co," she continued. "The Pueblo of know the importance and value of tural learning," said. Marquez. Santo Domingo is important to me knowing how to do research," said Marquez also oversees and is and I like the energy on the UNM Marquez. instrumental in the formation of campus," said Aguilar. A goal of Marquez' is to train a panel of review for two award Maria Teresa Marquez sits inside students to teach resource usage to programs. The Premio Aztlan, an Mesa Vista Hall in the commons their peers and to create a body of award given to emerging writers, area near El Centro de La Raza. She students who have the knowledge established by Rudolfo and Patricia and Aguilar have set up laptops and in how to use the library resources. Anaya, and the Critica Nueva award are greeting students walking by. The ultimate goal is to introduce for literature criticism of chicana/ Marquez is director of the Univer­ students to library science and even- chicano literature. sity Libraries program Chipolte. tually library school. Outreach is an important part of "If students know the resources, Marquez said, "Today, with a li- the program. The focus is on the better papers will be the outcome," brary degree, people are not limited students, who should get to meet and "what students learn here at to being just librarians," and "there writers and learn about literature. UNM is carried the rest of their is a broad range that can be done Marquez is a firm believer in the lives. It will make them a success at with a library degree, such as work- personal one- to-one invitation.

Grads Helping Grads campus By John Hoskie attended minorities Graduate students of color find in academia their passion for graduate school panel. PMGC through peer mentonng programs at and the Of­ the University of New Mexico. fice of Grad­ Founder and president of the So­ uate Studies ciety of Native American Graduate sponsored Students, Vangee Nez said that one the April of the many challenges of being in 19 event. graduate school is finding support (Photo programs for student achievement, credit: Jess especially for under-represented Abeita) graduates. student success, but also crossing for Graduates of Nez, who is Dine, is pursing her cultural boundanes withm the com­ Lucia Anglada is the project master's degree in education psy­ munity on and off campus. Now, it's her second time around assistant for Peer Mentoring chology at the College of Educa­ "Are we doing this because our entering graduate school and she for Graduates of Color (Photo tion. heart is in it? We are getting edu­ feels that it is necessary for gradu­ credit: Tobias Major) SNAGS is going on its second cated to educate others," Nez said. ates to have mentoring assistance understands you as grad student. semester as a student charted orga­ Vangee Nez is the founder Nez said, " I feel like l started before the} make the leap. and just knowing that I have some­ nization. Nez was inspired to cre­ and president of the Society something I'm proud of, and that Anglada said, "The biggest tran­ one there gave me a sense of sup­ ate the organization after she found of Native American Gradu­ other American Indian students can sition for graduate school is just port," Anglada said. there was not a support program ate Students. (Photo credit: go with it m the future." knowing that graduate studies 1s a Anglada also wants to see student specifically for Native American Tobias Major) Other UNM graduate student difficult journey taken alone... so, organization work together. services, such as Peer Mentor­ it's important to know your profes­ "Hopefully as different groups we graduates. Nez said, "I want to follow their ing for Graduates of Color, also a sors, department, and to have your can work together and collaborate to With the help of Graduate and foot steps." charted student organization, aims voice known." strengthen ourselves." Anglada said. Professional Student Association She has also been invited to speak to assists graduates of color. It also "Being on the other side as the "Diversity is a huge component in and Peer Mentoring for Graduates at high schools. helps achieve success, and builds a facilitator for mentors and mentees, my profession as a counselor." of Color, Nez and other graduates "American Indian children get network of community for the un­ we as PMGC project assistants put Both SNAGS and PMGC were created SNAGS to represent the impressed by me when I tell them derrepresented groups in graduate together workshops not only for originally designed to promote stu­ concerns and interest of American that I am in college as a graduate school. graduates, but undergrads too. We dent success for graduates. How­ Indian graduates at UNM. student at UNM, I also get it from After making the transition from are the backbone of the program," ever, Nez and Anglada found them­ "I started SNAGS because I had Albuquerque natives, and it's like being an undergraduate to graduates Anglada said. selves in leadership positions and as a hard time finding tutoring and ad­ you become a role model," Nez studies, Lucia Anglada found her­ Anglada added, "We try new role models for minorities on and visement for graduate students," Nez said. said. "There was tutoring available self confused about being in gradu­ things and are always open for new off the UNM campus. SNAGS promotes networking, ate school, so she left college to join suggestion to make the program There are many challenges to be­ for undergraduates at the American communication and cooperation the work force. Anglada, who is work better." ing in graduate school, but when you Indian Student Services, but nothing with students, faculty, schools and for graduates." Hispanic, is going for her master's Aside from being a peer mentor­ have support and encouragement to professors. It also provides mentor­ Since putting together SNAGS, degree in counseling in the College ing program, PMGC gives emotion­ achieve success, your become a cel­ ing and support services for gradu­ of Education. She is also currently al support. ebrated graduate. It's all about grads Nez has been invited to symposiums ates by other graduate students. serving as the project assistant for "Going to talk to someone who helping other grads graduate. to hear world renowned scholars. For Nez. SNAGS is not onlv about Delia Halona met Wilma Mankiller of the Cherokee Nation when she came to speak as part of the Native American Studies Lecture Series, last fall (NAS file Knowing the World Differently photo). Native Scholarship and Political Action by lArry W. Emerson man possessed true knowledge. The decolonization. healing. mobiliza­ April9, 2006 Vietnam War with white youth in tion. recovery. and transformation. turmoil and rebellion against 'the The dbastrous Iraqi War. the whit utstanding Staff Award Editor Note: Larry Emerson establishment' unveiled an America American liberal-conservative war. wrote a column in the ear1y in a cultural war with itself. Martin and commodified dissent are the 1970s for The Daily Lobo Luther King, Malcolm X. the Black norm. ecipient Delia Halona entitled Red Dawn. Dawn of Panthers, white feminist<;, and Chi­ The 1973 Wounded Knee struggle Halona would be the last person Nations staff requested Em­ cano Brown Berets were articulat­ is gone along with its c;ense of po­ to recognize her effort. She finds it erson to resurrect his column ing new ways to assess politics. litical urgency. Many political and On the third floor of Me~ Vista hard to talk about her own succes es for our first edition. culture. and history. UNM student cultural gains have been achieve all. inside the Nat1ve American and was surprised she was nominat­ Larry Casuse joined the struggle in that insure our survival. Presently tudies department, you will find a ed. Halona said it was nice to know In the 1970s, the question I had 1973 against the dehumaniLation the white man's liberal-conserva· riendly person- Delia Halona. other departments and facult) sup­ yet to articulate was: what happens of Dine in and around Gallup. The tive war, environmental destruction "It was a no brainer to nominate port~d her, eeing her former col­ when Native people reject 470 plus Wounded Knee occupation spurred the capitalist consensus 111 Washing­ lia for the Outstanding Staff leagues and her circle of friends at years of colonization and move much needed thought regarding the ton. D.C. and the conservative white ward," said Maria Williams, Ph.D., the ceremony was nice. into decolonization? Today, Nath·e nature of the U S policy regarding ba~,;klash form the basis of our pre - sistant professor of Native Ameri­ Williams said. "She is like an army scholars critically engage this ques- forced assimilation ent struggle. ·an !.tudies and music. Williams of one,'' and .. Delia cares about cre­ tion, focusing their work on politi- At UNM I tudied and wrote These days, it's a politic of hozho vho has been working at UNM ating a community for students here cal action and cultural self-determi- with much anger, discontent, pride, (Dine for harmony. beauty. balance ince 1999 knows the importance of at UNM, she has a huge heart.'' nation. awareness. and inner conflict. Que~ - respect) that I seek to practice. I feeJ good staff. she said. "If you have Halona continues to take Native Native scholarship and politi- lions of identity. culture. language. the need to express a practice of good staff personnel your depart­ American studies courses in the fall cal action are rooted in pre-colo- commu011y. family. schooling, and Dine decolonization by knowing th ment \\-ill be great." erne ters, she is working toward a nized truths and wisdom articulated economics consumed my thought<;. world in a different way. We n~ Halona. Dine. is an administra­ degree and in the spring she concen­ through a liberation struggle that However. I wa-. a walking contra­ constant reflection through a atin tive assistant for the Native Ameri­ trates on training classes to keep up affirms Native traditional knowl- diction. drinking alcohol by night critical lens that reads the word and can Studies department was award­ on professional development. Halo­ edge while creating decolonired and preaching cultural restoration living \\-Orld in a compassionate an ed one of the University of New na wants to include accounting into knowledge and experience . They by da). nurturing manner. Mexico Provost\ Out~tanding Staff her education, such as contract de­ are processes and opportunities to Today's context is different. to I am getting older too. I grow to awards. She received the award at velopment and grant writing in or­ know the world differently through orne extent healthier, yet the same. lo\e and respect the younger~ 'a recognition ceremony on Wednes­ der to help NAS faculty and to help an active critique of colonialism and Our knowledge has grown exponen­ pie. I feel the need to walk behinc day, April 5, 2006. acquire fundmg for the department. oppression. tiall) through the stud) of dichoto- our youth in a supponhe manner A selection committee is formed .. 1 would like to thank my col­ Native studies in the 1970s legiti- mies and frameworks relating to Reflecting on m) si'\teen years ol through the Provost's office; faculty leagues for their support and Dr. mized and humanized our histori- the local-global. the colonized-de­ \\-ellness and ~briery. I hope the and staff members nominate col­ Williams for her nomination. who cal. political, and cultural condition colonized, the Indigenous-western. next generation of scholars and ac· leagues and the Provost makes the is always so generous and apprecia· and provided a means to counter the and the traditional-modem. World­ tivists \\- iU maintain our struggle in final decision on the nominees. ti\e," Halona said. myth that only the American white wide. Indigenous peoples positively healthy. beautiful way. ;>.; ominees should demonstrate ex­ llalona ha<; seen the tr.tnsition of VIEWPOINT model survival. self-determination, traordinary c;ervice to UNM or to the three department directors and the community and indi\ iduab who go change of Native American studies An In vestment oif the Youth Ichange royalties for our people. _ _ These petty jobs and meage1 beyond the duties listed in their job from a concentration in to a degree. I Larry Emerson. a Dine student royalty payments are waived ir descriptions. An individual or group Cajete said. "Delia. plays many By Patrick Willink from Shiprcx:k, NM, wrote a column front Native American communi· hould demonstrate University val­ roles. she is suppose to be an assis­ Ap_ril 26, 2006 for the Daily Lobo called Red Dawn the students found themselves often ties like table scraps to dogs. Th<. ue,, such as: integrity. profession­ tant to the chair and or director. but in the early 1970s. In a meeting with informing the non-Native American side effects of this build up of th alism. diven.ity within academic she goes beyond and coordinates the Emen.on and the Kiva Club students Colorado Plateau i reservation bor­ communit). creativity. initiative. whole office," and "she is amazing. instructors about indigenous peo­ of now, the discussion focused on ple. dertown exploitation: the manipula academ1c freedom and student suc­ ver.\atile and keeps us gomg." the similarities and differences of Today there is an established tion of economic imbalances for thl cess. I he mdividual or group nomi­ Cajete said currently "

the highlight of the film but what­ The ''Ideal Saulteaux born on the ever happened to the Navajo Code Dog Creek Reserve Talkers? Why wasn't the character near Lake Winni­ Ben Yazhee cast with a real Navajo? Indian'' Actor peg, Canada. I was The only featured Navajo actor in happy to see a " real" by Gwendolyn Palmer the movie was Roger Willie and his indigenous person character was killed in action. The very first movie l watched portraying a Native The Navajo Nation is located in in the theater was Tun Burton's American character in the southwestern part of the United ·•Batman." It was showing at the a movie. I was used to States. The reservation is 27,000 f\nimas Valley Mall movie theater the stereotypical Native square miles and has nearly 300,000 in Farmington, N.M. I went with American characters in enrolled members. I'm pretty sure my parents. I distinctly remember films like "Dancing With there was a qualified Navajo male seeing Jack Nicholson playing the Wolves." Then there are to portray Ben Yahzee. Yet the was Joker and Michael Keaton playing the John Wayne movies such what role was given to Beach, an already the comic book hero, Batman. My a "The Comanchero!>," or "Rio a Na­ established indigenous actor with passion for movies grew and l knew Grande" where Comanches were i v e years of film experience under his I wanted my future to involve film­ portrayed as heathens or an insti­ American belt. making. I' m now studying media gating group of"red injuns" causing is and should The idea of having an established arts and Native American studies day. trouble with the great protagonist, look like. There Native American actor in different at UNM. I have shifted gears from Hayes John Wayne. is still much work to roles can have its perks and can be ·'Batman" to Native American rep­ wanted to Beach's first role was in "Lost in be done to replace the im­ quite deceiving. The idea of having resented films such as "Smoke Sig­ continue on with the Barrens," then later on he played ages of black and white Westerns one actor playing various characters nals." his life anonymously. The picture Navajo Code Talker, Ben Yahzee in of the savage, war like or drunken adds to the notion of Native Ameri­ The first time I watched "Smoke caused him to be in the public eye, "Windtalkers" in 2002. His current Indian with accurate portrayals of cans all being the same. Signals" I was at my best friend's more than he wanted to. Hayes was project is a much anticipated dra­ Native Americans. I'm not trying to bash Beach per­ :>leepover during my middle school hailed a national hero along with ma about two Jima called "Flags Beach is now a one man show. sonally or his filmography for that years. We enjoyed the film and two other surviving Marines, John of Our Fathers," directed by Clint Hollywood has him playing just matter. We are in a century where laughed at what Victor and Thomas Bradley and Rene Gagnon. Sadly, Eastwood. Beach will play Akimel about any Native American char­ Native Americans are picking up -would say or do. They reminded us the Native American Marine died in O'odham war hero Ira Hayes. acter. He is still fueling the idea cameras and working to establish of uncles and cousins on the reser­ Hayes was a Akimel O'odham from I 955 of exposure and alcohol poi­ that anyone can play any Native self-representation of their peoples vation. As I began my film studies, the Gila River Indian Community in soning. The role of such a respected American character in movies. and their stories. What good does it J was taught how to critically ana­ Sacaton, Ariz., who joined the Ma­ Native American hero is now in the Take "Windtalkers," or any other do for the Native American film in­ lyze films. I began to observe the hands of Beach. rines in 1942. "ChiefFaUing Cloud" Navajo-influenced character Beach dustry to have one actor play a Na­ surroundings in and of the films, was a nickname given to Hayes and Beach is the celebrity Indian and had played over the past five years. vajo, Patuxet Wampanoag, Akimel the costumes, the color schemes, when he finished boot camp he was Hollywood's new "Ideal Indian." The idea is to, of course, accurately O'odham, or Coeur d'Alene? If ow the film was staged, and most Many Native American scholars and sent to the Pacific. There on the is­ portray the Navajos Code Talkers there are other actors vying to play importantly how the actor portrays land of Jwo five Marines, in­ filmmakers discuss the issue of ste­ lima or Navajo peoples, and to cast the a character why not cast the correct abeir character in the film in which cluding Hayes, lifted the American reotyping Native Americans in me­ characters with the right actors. The tribal member and at least try to es­ !bey are cast in. dia. They work to abolish stereotyp­ ftag. Photographer Joe Rosenthal 2002 movie wasn' t a big hit with tablish the idea that not aU Native The movie "Smoke Signals" in­ took the iconic picture you see to- ing and the old Hollywood idea of audiences, the battle scenes were American characters are the same? b'Oduoed me to Adam Beach. a Linda Thhiwai Smith: Decolonizing Methodologies Publisher Zed Books

Book Review By Tobias Major

''Decolonize this! Decolonize That! Decolonize Everythmg!" These are some of the statements heard from students at the Native American Studies Department at the University of New Mexico. What is causing all ot this fuss? Professor Linda Tuhiwai Smith's world acclaimed book. '·Decolo­ nizing Methodologies: Research Photo credit: and Indigenous Peoples," has had a TODAY file photo great tmpact on not just the Native American Studies program at UNM the community. Smith took a deep but on Indigenous studies depart­ look into what was being done with ments around the world which have culturally relevant curriculum with­ been using professor Smith's book in the school systems. as a staple. Unlike the majority of scholars Smith, a Maori professor from and researchers, Smith looks at New Zealand's Aukland Univer­ the importance of teaching and re­ sity, takes a look at how the word searching within an indigenous peo­ research comes from a European ple's cultural understanding in the colonialist perspective. and that classroom. Smith also understands scholarly research itself comes from how the revitalization of her culture. a European worldview on science the Maori, is of great importance. that neglects indigenous thought Without these special revitalization The book is split into two sec­ programs, the language and culture tions. The first part acknowledges of indigenous people could be on the western influence in scientific the brink of extinction. thought that is pushed upon many ln 1999, Smith's "Decolonizing indigenous cultures. The second Methodologies" was published. part gives people insight into carry­ She noted that people were "skepti­ ing out their own research without cal"' about the book because it was the confines of the western research written by a native Maori woman. method. Some researchers even attacked the ·w· E · L· l·O ·M·£· Smith said she "wanted to tell a book. claiming that she wanted to D different story" about how the Mao­ rip away and dismiss the Western -YOU ARE ON 1WDIAN ri people felt towards scholarly re­ research method. 0 search. All in all. indigenous peoples and From conversations overhead at indigenous scholars alike have been UNM. most people don't under­ celebrating Smith's work since it stand the mam differences between was published. When Smith came western and indigenous research. to UNM on April 5, 2006. she was Essentially. the Western research welcomed with great respect and method imolves researching for the excitement by the Native American sake of researching where as indig­ community and the people of Na­ -- enous research involves research for tive American Studies. When asked application. according to post-colo­ about how people have such great nial thought regard for her work, Smith said she In other words, indigenous re­ felt "humbled," and that she never search is about learning so that you thought that her book would touch can take your newfound knowledge so many people. Smith said she just and put it into action, and not just wanted to represent her Maori com­ throw it in a filing bin. munity of New Zealand. Professor Smith was a teacher in -- primary and secondary schools, and is now a joint director of Nga Pae o Te Maramatanga, The National Institute for Research Excellence in Maori Development and Advance­ ment. Like many scholars who look upon the role of education and research in H~Betdv--2& A Reality of M_y April is National Poetry Month and was estabhs by the Academy of American Poets in 1996. Spoken word and rhythm is a part f indigenous cultures and vital to Indian Gaming You sat with your back hunched our cultural expre'>sion. Dawn of Nations TODAY wanted to feature student poets and submissions were requested. All submissions were read anonymously by Joy Over your bowl of t6shchlln, Harjo, Mvskoke1Creek Nation. and Elizabeth Archuleta, YaquiiChicana, of the UNM Wfti(e fte yointed to the 6ones As the birds sang songs of your English department. '1 sat near tfic soft sand and su6ur6an sage6rusfi youth Congratulations go to Sherrick Roanhorse and Dathan Tsosie, both Dine, for a tie for the best. Honorable mentions go to Hoest Heap of Birds. Cheyenne and Araphao: Wh.ife fie san8 those jast" Coasta( son8s And jokes of your elder years April Hale, Dine; and Jonathan Pino, Zia Pueblo. '1 s(atfterea on Breen day to make ntyseg From the tree planted 40 years ago ~------~ 6eauti_fitf to the crowd By your daughter who had once Wfti(e fie (ooked and antic~ated tfte 6est, Made you a covered wagon dear thou8fits From the family's store of good blan­ '1 steyyed into a wamt shO'Wer kets wfti£e fie hid tfte 6ones With her younger sister, '1 stood under t{u shO'Weri"tlf) mist Wfti(e the team 8azed at tfi.e red hand­ And I could see the pride, laughter, ~rcliiej anger '1 dried my 6ody downward with terry And love in your young eyes c(otfi, 1wt wfiite commea[ That still shines every now and again Wfiife fte sfiowed tfie 8reedy ones tfie From a past littered with stories 6ones By Sherrick Roanhorse, '1 stcyyed into tifjfit Levi 527s That you know but have forgotten By Dathan Tsosie, Dine Over the years as you forge Dine Senior majoring in English Wfiife fie smi[ed ana tfU{ tfi.at dance in Second year and political his stickg_ame chair, a (awn chair New stories of our immortality graduate student majoring science, graduating in May '1 started the en8ine and fieaded east to a That you pass onto us in architecture 2006 Membership: AICAE Membeships: y(ace ojyeoyfe and 6eats As you were always meant to do NASIRG and Kiva Club Wftife Fte took a 6reatfte of his mentftDl From the beginning of life, smokes Yours, mine, ours, '1 rode dO'Wn Centra[ ?tvenue, wind 6Cow­ To make your way and place What's your favorite song i"B seam(ess{y across my rou8fi face In the Underworld, right now? Whi(e fie tfiou8fit cf me Where past family members '1 6roke a sifent promise Wfii[e fie p(ayel fiis game Await your, my, our return Patrick Willink '1 Stl!P_pel into tfie discotfi.eque to fisten Journey. Senior- NAS andEe[ t{w_s_e _6~ea_t_s _____~___, Song Aprell 360( (El-P Remix and the MPA Herbalizer Remix) Song Artist The Seashores of Old Mexico Del the Funky Homosa­ pien, Mr. Lif, OJ Craze Artist George Strait Album Push Button Objects 360( Album Remixes- EP Somewhere Down In Texas Lyrics Mr. Lif: Yo, the land's covered in asphalt, the lord told me that it's man's fault, for perpetuating detrimental ways ofliving, we can't halt... When many are misinformed when they are taught and thus cherish the untrue, they died for li ves they clung to, Del and I were kids when they hung you, as you swung to and fro, we asked- Del: Where did the humane humans go? Mr. Lif: The sentiment lingers, low self-esteem hinders- Del: I tell my people about slavery, no one remem­ bers ...

Why do you like th1s song? , In light of recent events concerning immigration I found what r needed on the seashores of old ' and what happened at Duke University, I thank the Mexico heavens for street music and resistance to the faJse belief of entitlement to pillage, plunder and rape Why do you like this song? how they see fit. George Strait is a legend in country music and his songs are always enjoyable.