This unit of study connects to the 100-years’ timeline as part of the change in political efforts following the Termination Period and parallel with the Indian Civil Rights era during the period of Restoration of Language, Culture, Governance, and Religion.
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Safeguarding Pueblo Rights through Activism
Issues of personal land ownership and individual rights have continued to threaten the practice of collective stewardship over lands and natural resources for Pueblo peoples. The lessons in this unit examine themes of cultural and historical preservation, protection of sacredness, and engagement in activism at local and national levels.
Simon Ortiz’s Autobiographical Essay: A Perspective on Language and Life
Explore an in-depth understanding of how language has a profound impact on one’s sense of self as it relates to identity, in addition to understanding how language influences one’s place in culture and society.
Symbols, Language and Meaning
In the southwest, symbols and icons depicted on rocks, cultural wares, regalia, and other objects have stood the test of time despite cycles of innumerable interpretations, physical acts of vandalism and monetary exploitation.
Unlikely Benefits of the Great Depression
Much of the experience for Pueblo people during and as a result of The Great Depression led to some unlikely benefits as federal legislation and increased government spending generated change that helped to stimulate economic activities through artistic endeavors, public works projects, and resurgence in farming/ranching.
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.
Pathways to Wisdom Through Family and Community
This unit is designed to engage students in connecting and relating mathematics through the activities practiced in Pueblo culture.
Water Necessity for Life and Cultural Survival
Explore and identify human and the community uses of water.
Pueblo Feast: A Thriving Economy
Students have the opportunity to plan a business at a Pueblo Feast and use their mathematical skills to plan and manage that business operation.