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...Pawnee Indians tell a mordant story about the kinds of things scientists discover when they study sacred remains. After decades of watching researchers plunder its burial grounds for bodies and artifacts, the tribe finally forced Nebraska researchers and museums to return the items in 1989. Once the treasures were back in hand, the Pawnees asked the scientists what they had learned...
Human remains that are returned to tribes are treated reverently. Several weeks ago, the Umatilla tribe in Washington reinterred 240 remains in a massive burial accompanied by traditional ceremonies and moving words from tribal elders. "It was hard to describe," says Audie Huber, a Native American--though not an Umatilla--who has monitored the Kennewick case for several tribes. "The sense of relief was palpable...
...Cheney is too old to be a baby boomer, but his five draft deferments during the Vietnam War make him an honorary member of the tribe, as does his infamous explanation of why he didn't fight: "I had other priorities." The failure to serve-and the relative safety and affluence of our upbringing-has been a defining quality of so many baby boomers who have come to political power, and there have been consequences. Bill Clinton often seemed daunted and uncertain in his dealings with the military. Bush and Cheney have been the opposite. They rushed...
...electric nature of his instrument, shredding dynamic solos that straddle the edge of jazz. Fans of Keith Jarrett will appreciate Rosenwinkel’s eccentric ability to vocalize while playing his instrument. In the past, Rosenwinkel has worked with an impressive array of supporting sidemen (including former Tribe Called Quest frontman Q-Tip), and this weekend is no exception. Expect smart accompaniment from saxophonist Mark Turner, pianist Aaron Goldberg, bassist Joe Martin, and drummer Eric Harland when Rosenwinkel comes back to school. —Jake G. Cohen
...meeting was a relatively small gathering attended by some two dozen people, including Garza--who provided TIME with the photograph and who is under federal indictment for allegedly embezzling more than $300,000 from his tribe--as well as another Indian tribal leader who was also Abramoff's client. Abramoff has told friends that "after the [Garza] picture was taken, the President came over and shook hands with me, and we chatted and joked." A photograph of this scene as described by Abramoff was shown to TIME two weeks ago. Abramoff's lawyers have said their client has long...