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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.
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.
SUMMER CAMP
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)
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 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.
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.
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 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 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.
