Bios of the contributors to the April 1990 Salt Magazine, with information on this issue.

Eric White captures the identity and culture of Native Americans through personal interviews with Indian youth.

Heather Goldman captures the lives of the Sanipass family.

Pamela Green explores the culture of the Passamaquoddy by talking to students at Lee Academy. Green discusses with the students how their school understands their culture and traditions, allowing them to keep with their identity.

As Indian culture begins to move away from traditions, Madas Sapiel speaks on what life used to be like in Penobscot. Sheryl Lane documents the changes that have started within the Penobscot Indian tribe.

Following traditional Micmac Indian practices, Libby and Joe Muse make potato baskets in Presque Isle. Laurie Smith and Jason Wheeler visit the Muse's to learn how to create baskets, step by step.

Margarette Payson captures the life of Dana Mitchell, a member of the Penobscot tribe.

Joanna Johnson captures how members of the Penobscot tribe redefine their life necessities to include Native American spirituality.

Sally Steindorf speaks with members of varying Indian tribes to learn about basketmaking and the brown ash.

Aron Baumwoll explores how members of the Penobscot tribe redefine their life necessities to include Native American spirituality. Baumwoll speaks to these individuals regarding their way of life and beliefs.

As Indian culture begins to move away from traditions, Madasa Sapiel speaks on what life used to be like in Penobscot. Lynn Kipapx Jr. and Sheryl Lane document the changes that have started within the Penobscot Indian tribe.

William Ibelle explores how three generations of Penobscot Indians are searching through their experiences to define what it means to be a Penobscot living in today's work.