Life of Pueblo People

The lives of Pueblo People are complex, embodying many layers and requiring depth of understanding. Explore the historical significance of the Pueblo Canes and their link to Pueblo governments today.

Railroad Impact on NM Pueblo Indians

Prior to and after New Mexico became a state, the railroad had a major economic impact on the Pueblo People who lived there. The use of land, the creation of jobs and the impact on Indian art changed the landscape of New Mexico and how “Indians” were viewed.

Protecting Zuni Lake

For a little over two decades, the Zuni Pueblo people fought to protect their beloved Salt Lake. In this unit, students will gain an understanding about this complex struggle as they analyze Zuni perspectives on Salt Lake, viewing it as more than a landmark with the use of metaphor, personification, and analogy.