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WELCOME We are so pleased to showcase some of the many wonderful things that happened at the Indian Pueblo Cultural Center in 2019. In addition to growing existing programs, we also launched some new initiatives. The Indian Pueblo Opportunity Center (IPOC) is now designed and we are seeking funding to complete the building. The IPOC will be the only project of its kind in the state and one of the few such centers in the nation. Our 2019 Gala raised almost $70,000 for our Indigenous Wisdom Education Program. Our next Gala will be September 19, 2020 and will raise money for scholarships for our Pueblo communities. We hope you’ll join us. We appreciate all you do to help us continue to fulfill our mission. MICHAEL CANFIELD President & CEO
DR. BEVERLEE J. MCCLURE VP of Cultural & Community Engagement
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ARTISTS SHOW THEIR WORK EVERY DAY Every day, the Indian Pueblo Cultural Center hosts up to 24 Pueblo artists in the courtyard. An opportunity for emerging and current artists to showcase their work, the Daily Artist Program allows native artists a venue for selling authentic wares and connecting with visitors. All artists must have a Certificate of Blood, and all items are quality checked by IPCC curators. Many artists have been coming for years and the program attracts 182 artists annually. Initiatives in 2020 include investing in artist success and business development opportunities, as well as community outreach to achieve representation from all 19 Pueblos. Talk to the artists directly every day from 9:15 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and check out the larger Native artist markets at Shop & Stroll, American Indian Week, and at the Albuquerque American Indian Arts Festival held during the Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta.
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BUILDING A COLLABORATIVE MAKERSPACE $2.25 million in funding for Native American Makerspace Native and non-native artists and entrepreneurs will soon have a state-ofthe-art makerspace in which to craft their wares, thanks to $2.25 million in grants and gifts. Construction of the Indian Pueblo Opportunity Center—a makerspace and business incubator serving members of the 19 Pueblos of New Mexico—will begin in April 2020. The IPOC will help grow the creative economy in New Mexico. Artisans, small-scale farmers, and entrepreneurs can better their crafts in a way that is inspirational, educational, and sustainable. IPOC also solidifies the unity between
Indian Pueblos Marketing, Inc. (IPMI) and the Cultural Center by serving as a part of the campus that honors and contributes culturally, as well as economically. It provides smart classrooms and technological resources
The U.S. Secretary of Commerce Economic Development Administration awarded a $1 million grant to IPCC to help construct the Indian Pueblo Opportunity Center and matched the New Mexico Capital
A rendering of the future Indian Pueblo Opportunity Center
for individual learning, designing, and marketing. IPOC participants will have access to tools, acquire skills, further knowledge, and receive support and training from local experts.
Outlay of $1.2 million. New Mexico Gas gifted $20,000 to use for planning, and First Nations Foundation contributed $32,000 to begin the training, Business Basics for Pueblo Artists.
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Connection
Become a member or upgrade your current membership to develop your enduring relationship with IPCC.
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Amber Membership
Corporate Membership
$500 – 2 member cards and 6 museum single-use guest passes. Includes Resilience Membership benefits plus:
Please contact us directly to discuss our tailored corporate packages. Email fundraising@indianpueblo.org.
• Pueblo pottery ornament
Resilience Membership Individual: $80 – 1 member card and 2 museum single-use guest passes • Free admission to IPCC exhibits, dances, and programming • 10% discount at Shumakolowa Native Arts, in-store and online
• Exclusive IPCC coffee cup • Exclusive guided tour of exhibits: 2 hours, up to 10 people • 10% off at Pueblo Harvest Cafe • Acknowledgement in our Annual Gala Fundraiser program
• Pueblo Gateway newsletter subscription
Turquoise Membership
• Email announcements of museum programs and events
$1,000 – 2 member cards and 8 museum single-use guest passes. Includes Resilience Membership benefits plus:
• Special member exhibit previews and lectures • IPCC exclusive member T-shirt
Storyteller Membership Family: $125 – 4 member cards and 2 museum single-use guest passes. Includes Resilience Membership benefits plus: • Pueblo pottery ornament • 4 Pueblo recipe cards • Award-winning children’s book • Invitation to unique family fall event
• Pueblo pottery ornament • Exclusive IPCC coffee cup • Exclusive guided tour of exhibits: 2 hours, up to 10 people • 10% off at Pueblo Harvest Cafe • Acknowledgement in our Annual Gala Fundraiser program • 2 free admissions to Pueblo Harvest Cafe’s Party on the Patio • Option to choose one exclusive IPCC experience. Contact IPCC for information.
Coral Membership $250 – 2 member cards and 4 museum single-use guest passes. Includes Resilience Membership benefits plus: • Pueblo pottery ornament • Exclusive guided tour of exhibits: 2 hours, up to 10 people
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INDIGENOUS WISDOM CURRICULUM PRESENTED TO LEGISLATURE The only curriculum created by Pueblo educators, Indigenous Wisdom Curriculum Project is the start of educating young people about the Pueblos’ impact in New Mexico. In August 2019, the Legislative Education Study Committee, as part of its assessment of House Bill 250, put forth an effort to develop resources for educators so that all New Mexico students have access to culturally relevant curriculum. The Indian Pueblo Cultural Center presented the Indigenous Wisdom Curriculum to the committee, providing systemic framework elements in support of HB 250. This is the first time IPCC has presented the curriculum to state legislators.
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To date, the Indigenous Wisdom Project has reached more than 21 communities, 888 students, 300 educators, and 2,110 community members in New Mexico. The program continues to grow and expand in 2020. The goal is to expand access to the curriculum to schools across the state. Pueblo-based curriculum strengthens the identity of Native American children in New Mexico by developing and piloting the K-12 curriculum. The curriculum provides all educators with thoughtful unit plans on the complex political, social, cultural, and economic history of the Pueblo Indian Nations of New Mexico between 1912 and 2012.
The Indian Pueblo Cultural Center’s Traditional Teachings Camp is the perfect summer activity for the young budding artist, storyteller, nature lover, or adventurer in your family. Campers enjoy two handson workshops each day, with overarching themes of balance, tradition, resilience, and cultural expression. ACTIVITIES FOR 2020 SUMMER CAMPS INCLUDE: Feast Day participation Gardening in the Resilience Garden Art history and lessons, including pottery, design, storytelling, and symbolism REGISTER FOR THE 2020 SUMMER CAMP June 15–26 (Monday–Friday) 9 a.m.–4 p.m. Ages: 6–12 Max: 25 Children Cost: $250 per child (includes: materials, snacks, field trip, journal, t-shirt, knapsack and water bottle) Limited scholarships available
DEPT. OF INDIAN AFFAIRS GRANT AWARDED TO IPCC LIBRARY & ARCHIVES In July 2019, the State of New Mexico Indian Affairs Department awarded a one-year grant to the IPCC Library & Archives for Archival Professional Development Training for Tribal Communities. As a result, IPCC Library & Archives personnel developed and are delivering a seven-workshop series focusing on Tribal Archive Development and Management. The workshops provide tribal librarians, tribal museum professionals, and tribal historic preservation officers with basic knowledge of archival management and methodologies for physical and digital collections, while incorporating the tribe’s traditional cultural practices, philosophy, and tribal
PUEBLO BOOK CLUB The popular Pueblo Book Club continues in 2020. Discussions provide critical insights into the dialogue and literature surrounding indigenous cultures. 2020 PUEBLO BOOK CLUB LIST: February – Faded Pueblos of the Tiguex War: Coronado and
governmental relations. The series teaches the physical and digital archival lifecycle, including how to create archival institutions within tribal communities. June 2020 marks the end of the grant period. Attendees include representatives from the Navajo Nation, Pueblo of Taos, Pueblo of Santa Domingo, Ohkay Owingeh, Pueblo of Tesuque, Pueblo of Santa Ana, Pueblo of Acoma, Pueblo of Laguna, and Pueblo of Zuni. Additionally, attendees have included several university and school librarians supporting tribal communities and tribal students from the State of New Mexico Tribal Libraries, San Juan College, Santa Fe Indian School, and Southwestern Indian Polytechnic Institute.
America’s Indian War by Dennis Herrick March – Roots of Resistance: A History of Land Tenure in New Mexico by Roxanne Dunbar-Ortiz April – An American Sunrise Poems by Joy Harjo, Poet, Muscokee/Creek Laureate of the United States May – Last Hunters, First Farmers: New Perspectives on the Prehistoric Transition to Agriculture (SAR
ENCOURAGING CONVERSATION WITH COUNTER NARRATIVE Counter Narrative is the Indian Pueblo Cultural Center’s popular quarterly panel discussion exploring an indigenous perspective on topics including history, culture, current events, and subjects of debate. It’s a safe space for respectful dialogue among Pueblo partners, Native leaders, and members of other communities. Participation continues to grow! Facebook Live recordings from 2019 discussions have more than 16,000 views and continue to garner organic conversation. For more information, visit indianpueblo.org/ the-counter-narrative.
Have a research project about the 19 Pueblos? Explore the online archive to find answers. Visit indianpueblo.org/museum/library-archives.
Series) by T. Douglas Price and Anne Birgitte Gebauer, editors June – Southwest Parks and Monuments Series by Southwest Parks and Monuments Association July – The Railroad and the Pueblo Indians by Richard H. Frost August – Uprising: The Pueblo Indians and the First American War for Religious Freedom by Jake Page
September – Environmental Justice in New Mexico: Counting Coup by Valerie Rangel October – Pueblos, Spaniards, and the Kingdom of New Mexico by John L. Kessell November – Termination and Re-Location: Federal Indian Policy, 1945 – 1960 by Donald L. Fixaco, Shawnee/ Sac and Fox/Creek/ Seminole
December – The Zunis: Self Portrayals by The Zuni People Books are available through Shumakolowa Native Arts inside IPCC or online at shumakolowa.com. The Book Club meets the first Tuesday of the month from 2–4 p.m. or 6–8 p.m. at the Pueblo House north of IPCC. Email book club@indianpueblo.org for mailing list updates and discussion questions. INDIANPUEBLO.ORG
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CULTURE EVERY DAY! Cultural Dances Celebrate the seasonal cycles through prayer, song, and dance at IPCC. We showcase traditional Native American dance groups from the 19 Pueblos of New Mexico, as well as Plains Style, Navajo, Apache, and Hopi dancers, every week, year-round. Visit indianpueblo.org/ events/native-dances for a full schedule.
ARTS AND CULTURE AT THE MUSEUM As the preeminent place to discover Pueblo culture, the Indian Pueblo Cultural Center museum’s permanent collection houses thousands of rare artifacts and works of art. A schedule of rotating exhibitions, curated from items in the permanent collection and beyond, highlights important elements of Pueblo culture and history. A CULTURAL FOUNDATION: HERITAGE HIGHLIGHTS PUEBLO WOMEN “HERitage: Pueblo Women Paving Cultural Pathways” is open through January 31, 2021. Highlighting the contributions of 14 Pueblo
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women, “HERitage” explores the historical and modern-day impacts of Pueblo women in our community. THE SUN SETS ON “OURS: THE ZIA SUN” EXHIBIT The Zia sun is a symbol of community and identity, two aspects that made the exhibit “Ours: The Zia Sun” a rousing success. Curated with community submissions and history, the exhibit explored the cultural significance of the Zia sun, the legislative efforts to protect the symbol, and its importance to Pueblo people. Nearly 30 personal artifacts were donated for the purpose of the exhibit. The
exhibit closed November 24, 2019. More than 300 images and stories were submitted via #OurZia on Instagram and Facebook. SHARE YOUR #PUEBLORELOCATED STORY “reLocated: Urban Migration, Perseverance, Adaptation” is now open at IPCC through January 30, 2021. Dr. Christina Castro, Ph.D., graduate of the Pueblo Scholars Program and a specialist on the BIA relocation program, guest curated the exhibit. Learn more about the relocation and “employment assistance” programs that brought many Pueblo people
into the cities. Explore personal stories and see the far-reaching effects of the federal program. Share your story and have it featured in the museum. Use #PuebloRelocated on Instagram. Posts are added to the exhibit daily. REFLECTIONS OF THE JACKPILE-PAGUATE MINE IN ART THROUGH STRUGGLE The Art Through Struggle Gallery features works by De Haven Solimon Chaffins, Laguna/Zuni, as she explores personal experiences and trials living near the Jackpile-Paguate Mine uranium on the Laguna Pueblo Reservation. This exhibit is open until January 10, 2021.
FEAST DAYS CELEBRATE NATIVE HERITAGE AND COMMEMORATE CATHOLIC SAINTS WITH ANNUAL FEAST DAYS. As part of a living culture and insight into centuries-old tradition, Feast Days are times for tribal members to celebrate their language, culture, and religion. Visit indianpueblo.org/19-Pueblos/feast-days for upcoming Feast Days at IPCC.
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STUDENT ART SHOW CELEBRATES 40 YEARS The year 2019 marked 40 years of IPCC’s Student Art Show. More than 103 native K-12 students submitted art for the gallery and 25 pieces sold. Art categories included: drawing and painting, mixed media, three-dimensional, and digital media. COLLECTIONS AND ACQUISITIONS We are keepers of our heritage. The museum collection represents and
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preserves the dynamic and ever-evolving history and heritage of Pueblo people. Want to contribute or preserve a piece of Pueblo history? Contact Curator of Collections Amy Cisneros acisneros@indianpueblo. org for information about donations, curation, and preservation at IPCC. To date, our collections contain more than 2,500 pieces of pottery, jewelry, textiles, baskets, photographs, prints, paintings, and archeological artifacts.
Last year, Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham signed a bill into law replacing Columbus Day with Indigenous Peoples’ Day. New Mexico celebrated the first statewide Indigenous Peoples’ Day on Monday, October 14, 2019. “This statewide holiday signifies how Native Americans and Indigenous communities are a crucial part of New Mexico’s past, present, and future,” said State Representative Derrick Lente (Sandia, Isleta), who sponsored the bill. “The day is an act of restorative justice for our Indigenous communities and people, and a time to reflect on our understanding of our country’s complex history. New Mexico’s Nations, Tribes, Pueblos, and all who identify as Indigenous are what make New Mexico the Land of Enchantment.” The Indian Pueblo Cultural Center and the tribes of New Mexico hosted the Inaugural Indigenous Peoples’ Day Celebration with an invocation, a tribal entry parade, artist vendors, Native dances, dignitaries and speakers, and Native-inspired food. Several tribal leaders conducted the invocation in unison in their Native languages. More than 500 people were in attendance, with participation from many Pueblos, Tribes, and Nations.
IPCC is home to more than twenty murals by great Pueblo artists. These vibrant works of art vividly convey the role of the seasons, dance, harvest, agriculture, and animals in Pueblo life. JOIN US FOR OUR GUIDED MURAL DISCOVERY TOURS, OFFERED EVERY FRIDAY AT 1 P.M. INDIANPUEBLO.ORG
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START (noun):
The point in time or space at which something has its origin; the beginning.
Your connection to a grander story starts at the Indian Pueblo Cultural Center, the Gateway to the 19 Pueblos of New Mexico.
