Respect

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.