and natural objects (including mountains

commitment

Black humor mingles with magic

the seductive energy of the animal world

author Diane Wilson explores the work of several modern Dakota people who are continuing to raise beloved children: Gabrielle Tateyuskanskan

Bury My Heart at Chuck E. Cheese's Cree and natural objects (including mountainsWhy is there no Native woman David Sedaris? Or Native Anne Lamott? Humor categories in publishing are packed with books by funny women and humorous sociocultural political commentarybut no Native women. There are presumably more important concerns in Indian Country. More important than humor? Among the Din Navajo, a ceremony is held in honor of a baby's first laugh. While the context is different, it nonetheless reminds us that laughter is precious,