Wendy Rose, born in Oakland, California, grew up in an environment which placed little regard on her Native roots. Rose received her B.A. and M.A. at the University of California, Berkeley in 1976 and 1978, respectively. Her teaching career includes instructor in Native American and Ethnic Studies at the University of California, Berkeley, 1979-83, Californa State University, Fresno, 1983-84, and Fresno City College, 1984-. She is also an anthropologist. Rose's memberships include a variety of anthropological organizations, literary societies, and organizations focusing on Native American conc...