From the Editor

aya aya niihkaania!

Every once in a while the degree to which those of us who work on SAIL dare human, prone to errors and mistakes, shines more brightly than makes us comfortable. That was true in sail 17.1 (Spring 2005) when editors and copy-editors missed a glaring error in Scott Andrews's review of D. L. Birchfield's Field of Honor in which "Hirschfield" is substituted for "Birchfield" throughout the review. We deeply regret the error and apologize to both Dr. Andrews and Dr. Birchfield for any problems this may have caused.

Newii,
Malea Powell

Call for Applications for Editor, Studies in American Indian Literatures

We are currently accepting applications for the position of Editor of sail. The duties of the editor are:

• to oversee the content, production, and design of the journal;
• to make decisions about the Editorial structure of the journal;
• to appoint a new General Editor and new members of the Editorial Staff;
• to negotiate with the University of Nebraska Press on behalf of the journal; and,
• to represent the journal at professional conferences and in professional organizations affiliated with the study of American Indian literatures.

SAIL editors serve an initial five-year term (measured by journal issue/volume dates) with an option to an additional three-year term upon their request.

Qualified candidates for the position will have a record of successful editorial experience (either with SAIL or in another scholarly capacity), a record of significant scholarly publications & presentations in the area of American Indian literatures, appropriate financial support from the their home institution (a letter of commitment to provide resources will be requested from all finalists), and other personal and professional qualities appropriate to the Editor of a scholarly journal.

Application materials should include:

• a letter of application detailing the candidate's experience and qualifications for the position,
• a current curriculum vitae, and
• contact information for two professional references (other than the current Editor and Editorial Staff) who can attest to the candidate's editorial qualifications.

Application materials should be clearly marked as "application for Editor" and sent directly to Malea Powell, Editor, Studies in American Indian Literatures, MSU-WRAC, 235 Bessey Hall, East Lansing, MI 48824-1033.

Candidates will be screened by the current Editor with advice from the Editorial Staff; finalists for the position will be selected from this candidate pool. The new Editor will be appointed by the current Editor with advice from the entire Editorial staff of the journal, in consultation with the Executive Committee of ASAIL; however, the final appointment decision rests with the current Editor.

Please direct questions about this position to Malea Powell at sail2@msu.edu.

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Call for Applications, Editorial Board Members, Studies in American Indian Literatures

We are currently accepting applications for the position of Editorial Board Member for SAIL . The duties of an editorial board member are:

• to assist the Editor in decisions about content, production and design of the journal;
• to advise the Editor on Editorial Staff appointments;
• to advise the Editor about Editorial structure changes for the journal;
• to advise the Editor as s/he negotiates with the University of Nebraska Press; and,
• to represent the journal at professional conferences and in professional organizations affiliated with the study of American Indian literatures.
• Additionally, Editorial Board Members serve as regular manuscript reviewers for submissions to SAIL

The Editorial Board meets with the Editor and the other Editorial Staff at least once a year, usually either at the MLA Convention or before the annual spring meeting of ASAIL.

SAIL Editorial Board Members serve an initial five-year term (measured by journal issue/volume dates) with an option to an additional three-year term if desired by the Editor and the Editorial Staff.

Qualified candidates for the position will have a record of editorial experience (either with SAIL or in another scholarly capacity) and/or a record of significant scholarly publications & presentations in the area of American Indian literatures as well as appropriate support from the their home institution (assurance...