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This article discusses opinions on intelligent design and explores the creation traditions of the Pueblo Indians. The author explores Hopi Indian and Zuni Indian myths on greed and humility and describes how they are relevant to 21st-century American society and culture. The myths are briefly retold and the importance of corn in each of the myths is emphasized. The problems associated with a complacent and greedy lifestyle are examined and the virtues associated with choosing a hard but rewarding lifestyle are also explored.

Presents an article identifying trends and attitudes in the formation of contemporary Indigenous museum curation methods. Lack of coherence between the museum enterprise and Zuni belief systems; Complexities involved in Indian and non-Indian relations in museums; History of anthropology in the U.S.

Focuses on the Pueblo of Zuni organization in relation to the repatriation of cultural property and human remains. Indepth look at the Native American Grave Protection and Repatriation Act of 1990; Information on Pueblo of Zuni's efforts to recover stolen human remains and culture; Examination of Zuni's repatriation activities.

Examines the literary treatment of the Southwest and exoticism. Twentieth-century travel writer Edna Fergusson's "Dancing Gods"; The Southwestern Renaissance; Witter Bynner, Haniel Long, D. H. Lawrence, and others; Epiphany in landscape; Edmund Wilson's travels to the Southwest and his observations; More.

Focuses on how the Zuni We'wha and the Navajo Hastiin Klah illustrates the changes underwent by berdache status in the transition from traditional to contemporary Indian life. Impact of We'wha's death on his tribe; Cultural distance between the Zuni We'wha and the Navajo Klah; Berdache tradition of We'wha and Klah.

Describes the ceremonial cycle of the inhabitants of Zuni Pueblo, located in western New Mexico. Overview of the annual series of dramatic theatrical performances by Zuni; Elements used by Zunis to organize both their calendar and their sacred theater; Keeper of the ceremonial calendar.