Willie LeClair was born in Fort Washakie to a Shoshone Indian rancher and a white mother. Drawn back to the Wind River Reservation in search of his roots through traditional dance, LeClair began to study with Arapaho and Shoshone tribal leaders to learn how to follow the Red Road, or the spiritual path of his ancestors. He has danced the Sun Dance and completed six vision quests, the holiest of American Indian ceremonies. LeClair now serves as an educator and bridge between cultures, giving lectures around the nation on such topics as American Indian awareness, spirituality, language and traditions, often accompanied by traditional dance. For more information, visit www.willieleclair.com.
Davidson guard Will Archambault, left, shoots over Butler guard Willie Veasley in the first half of a NCAA college basketball game in Indianapolis Saturday, Nov. 14, 2009. (AP Photo/AJ Mast)
Cinematographer Gordon Willis, an honoree at The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences 2009 Governors Awards, arrives for the event Saturday, Nov. 14, 2009, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello)
Cinematographer Gordon Willis, an honoree at The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences 2009 Governors Awards, arrives for the event Saturday, Nov. 14, 2009, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello)
Cinematographer Gordon Willis, an honoree at The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences 2009 Governors Awards, arrives for the event Saturday, Nov. 14, 2009, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello)
Cinematographer Gordon Willis, an honoree at The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences 2009 Governors Awards, arrives for the event Saturday, Nov. 14, 2009, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello)
Davidson guard Will Archambault, left, shoots over Butler guard Willie Veasley in the first half of a NCAA college basketball game in Indianapolis Saturday, Nov. 14, 2009. (AP Photo/AJ Mast)
Cinematographer Gordon Willis, an honoree at The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences 2009 Governors Awards, arrives for the event Saturday, Nov. 14, 2009, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello)
Davidson guard Will Archambault, left, shoots over Butler guard Willie Veasley in the first half of a NCAA college basketball game in Indianapolis Saturday, Nov. 14, 2009. (AP Photo/AJ Mast)
Cinematographer Gordon Willis, an honoree at The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences 2009 Governors Awards, arrives for the event Saturday, Nov. 14, 2009, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello)
Davidson guard Will Archambault, left, shoots over Butler guard Willie Veasley in the first half of a NCAA college basketball game in Indianapolis Saturday, Nov. 14, 2009. (AP Photo/AJ Mast)
Cinematographer Gordon Willis, an honoree at The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences 2009 Governors Awards, arrives for the event Saturday, Nov. 14, 2009, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello)
Filmmaker Roger Corman, left, actress Lauren Bacall, center, and cinematographer Gordon Willis pose with their honorary Oscars following The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences 2009 Governors Awards, Saturday, Nov. 14, 2009, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello)
Filmmaker Roger Corman, left, actress Lauren Bacall, center, and cinematographer Gordon Willis pose onstage with their honorary Oscars at The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences 2009 Governors Awards, Saturday, Nov. 14, 2009, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello)
Filmmaker Roger Corman, left, actress Lauren Bacall, center, and cinematographer Gordon Willis pose with their honorary Oscars following The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences 2009 Governors Awards, Saturday, Nov. 14, 2009, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello)
Filmmaker Roger Corman, left, actress Lauren Bacall, center, and cinematographer Gordon Willis pose onstage with their honorary Oscars at The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences 2009 Governors Awards, Saturday, Nov. 14, 2009, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello)
Filmmaker Roger Corman, left, actress Lauren Bacall, center, and cinematographer Gordon Willis pose with their honorary Oscars following The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences 2009 Governors Awards, Saturday, Nov. 14, 2009, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello)
Filmmaker Roger Corman, left, actress Lauren Bacall, center, and cinematographer Gordon Willis pose onstage with their honorary Oscars at The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences 2009 Governors Awards, Saturday, Nov. 14, 2009, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello)
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