FEB-APRIL 2003

        Hello friends. My name is Andrea and I am from the Arikara, Hidatsa, and Mandan tribes of the Fort Berthold Reservation in North Dakota. I am a second year biology major with a pre-med focus, and English minor at Whittier College. I eventually plan on becoming an M.D., doing some writing on the side, or working for a non-profit agency to help the Native community. Who knows, maybe all the above! As far as modeling, I frankly never planned on anything remotely close. However, it was fun and I am grateful for the experience and all of the great people that I've met as a result.

        When I'm not in class or at work, I enjoy going to pow wows and seeing old friends. I am a fancy shawl dancer. For me, pow wows, our ceremonies, and going back to the "Rez" to visit family are a lifeline. If I'm not at a pow wow, I love hiking, listening to music, and going on long drives to explore new areas. The most important things to me right now are my culture, education, family and friends.

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photo by Marie Gregorio-Oviedo

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