Democracy In Zuni

A tree has grown through a tractor that has been sitting in the middle of Zuni for many years. Just like democracy, it takes time to implement change and sometimes the change can affect something significant like removing the tractor from the tree.

By Keeshaul M. from Zuni High School in New Mexico

Men's Mental Health

Men's mental health matters too.

Zuni High School

Cushman - AP Lang and Comp

Cushman - 8th hour AP Language and Composition

Democracy in Zuni

This picture is a "vote here" sign. I choose this because to me, it is showing how our tribal government uses a system of picking and replacing the old government with new people through free and fair elections.

D.Y. Mountain

This is D.Y. Mountain. This is one of our sacred mountains that our people once lived on after the village flooded.

Box Canyon

This is the spring at Box Canyon, near Nutria, where A:shiwi people stayed back then.

Democracy in Zuni

Darkness is always represented as the downsides of an object. In recent years, it feels that our tribal government has let down the people of Zuni.

Gender Equality in the Sports World and within Native American Communities

Women’s equality has evolved over the last hundred years, but has it really changed?

Sun going down at Black Rock hill

A special moment at sunset.

Democracy: A fragile strength in America

Democracy nowadays is a lot like this ancient A:shiwi pottery piece from 1050 AD: broken and delicate. Although it has gone through years, decades or even centuries of hardships, it has still stayed somewhat intact.

Sleeping Problems in Youth

Students who struggle with sleeping are more likely to develop mental health problems.

Irresponsible Dog Breeding in Zuni, NM

Rez dogs have started costing people and the community too much.

Democracy in Zuni, NM

The Dowa Yolanne Mountain shows democracy through the freedom we have, allowing us to practice our religion.

Democracy in Zuni, NM

The sun was setting down on October 25, 2021. You just have to appreciate our freedoms like being outside and enjoy nature.

Digital Arts Program at Zuni High School

A digital arts program in Zuni Public School District would help students embrace art and technology of the 21st century and help students be more employable after high school.

BIA- Bureau of Indian Affairs

BIA represents the federal branch of the tribal government by assisting in local fires, forestry, wildlife management, help with fire wood and job opportunities. The Bureau of Indian Affairs, Zuni New Mexico, October 28, 2021.

Sheep walking on the road

My family and I always have to wait for these sheep to pass the road. Even wildlife and livestock have the freedom to walk on the road. Ojo Caliente, Pueblo of Zuni, NM

Generations of running

This was taken at the 2021 NM State Cross-Country Race. Our ancestors would run to different places sending messages and receiving messages. Running has been a part of our generation for many years and here we successfully continue the cycle.

Zuni Animal Adoption Shelter / Clinic

As I drive around the Zuni Reservation, I see so many rez dogs in need of help. These dogs need "fixing" but Zuni doesn't have an animal clinic or shelter.

Democracy in Zuni, New Mexico

When I look at Dowa Yalanne Mountain I see freedom and peace. It is sacred to us. We, as Shiwi people have our own constitution and rights. We are free to believe in whatever religion but no matter what individuals believe, we all hold DY sacred.

Language Preservation of the A:shiwi

The Zuni (A:shiwi) people, like all Indigenous peoples, are valiantly endeavoring to save their sacred language.

Democracy In Zuni

The sun was setting on the view down the Black Rock Hill on 10/20/21. Sometimes you just have to appreciate our freedoms, like being outside and enjoying nature.

Conjoining Zuni High and Middle School, Will It Work?

The plan to solve both the Zuni High School and Zuni Middle School's problem is to create one conjoined school where the high school is currently located. Will a conjoined school work or not?

Valisha Neha- Shortage of substitute teachers

Shortage of Substitute teachers within New Mexico

Zuni High School Baseball Field

Poor construction and poor welds are some problems that the Zuni High School baseball field is facing after only two years of being built.

Men's Mental Health

Men's mental health matters too.

Rez freedom

This is Trevor, he is not a "Rez dog" but he is a dog living on the Rez. He has freedom within a confined system, just like Native Americans who have freedom within a "confined system".

Pueblo Pottery

Wound through time, native pottery coils through history and into the future.

Democracy in Shiwi

This picture describes democracy in Zuni by showing a baseball field here at the high school, the school district had bought this baseball field so that we could play this sport.

Humans of Zuni: Anthony Sice

In the Pueblo of Zuni, we open ourselves to windows of opportunity to grow and prosper. Anthony found his passion for baseball in the red dirt fields, playing with family, uncovering a talent he didn't know he had, and nurturing that talent.

Get To Know Your Neighbor

An interview with Ladean Blackhair.

No More killing, Save the Indian

"kill the Indian, save the man" -Richard Henry Pratt

The Happiest Moment of My Life.

The happiest moment in my life was when my sister told me exciting news I never expected.

Dear Teenagers of Zuni

Letter to the Editor of the Independent.

Symbol of Freedom: The American Flag

The flag is a promise of freedom and human rights which we all honor. The horse and the Indian stands for liberty and enlightenment. #Shiwi

Secret lands of the Zuni Pueblo

No skyscrapers in sight, no blur from the smog. Only a beautiful landscape captured in the morning that comes with freezing your fingers off to greet our Father Sun. Defining peace and sovereignty found here only in the Zuni Pueblo.

Earth as a part of tribal sovereignty

The land has a deeply rooted connection to the A:shiwi people. They have had many obstacles but remain on their sacred land.

Independent letter to the editor

Letter to the editor of The Independent

Never Quit

This post is based on a interview that I conducted with a fellow student named Autumn Cooeyate.

Sustainability for Sovereign Native Communities

When people think about Native communities, they think about the poverty levels and the stereotypes. I wanted to show how sovereign Native communities can continue to sustain themselves and thrive through the reclamation of ancestral traditions.

Symbol of Freedom: Sun rising above Dowa Yalanne

My Symbol of freedom represents us A:shiwi people, not everyone sees, hears, or knows about us Zuni people. Because of our Yaddokya Datchu, the sun, we have freedom.

Democracy to me

This picture was taken in downtown San Luis Potosi Mexico in late July. Democracy to me is seeing how different we all really are and how we are all free to live completely different lives and go in very different life directions.

Humans of Tioga County

Humans of Tioga Interview

6 Words

Coming of Age in the 2020's.

The Scary Truth of Democracy

The power of even one vote can sway the decision of all, half of the people will always be unsatisfied that is what terrifies me. Morality that respects democracy shatters then they the go against the fold with anger and rage.

Humans of Sophomore Honors English: Kaitlin Giacone

In an interview I had with Kaitlin Giacone, you get to know about her inspiring story of how she wants to help change an issue she is passionate about. She explains a past issue of hers, and how she is planning on preventing others going through it.

humans of sophmore honors english: madison

I interviewed Madison W about about her life and human nature, and everything I asked her about she had a answer to. I asked what she wanted to do when she grows up and she already knows what she wants to do, she has a plan.

Six Words

Coming of Age in the 2020's

BIA- Bureau of Indian Affairs

Six words

Coming of age in the 2020's

Symbol of Freedom: Sun rising above Dowa Yalanne

My Symbol of freedom represents us A:shiwi people, not everyone sees, hears, or knows about us Zuni people. Because of our Yaddokya Datchu, the sun, we have freedom.

Democracy to Me

I think this photo represents democracy well because it shows many different people with many different viewpoints together. It demonstrates the freedom to choose and demonstrates different people coming together.

Democracy is

Democracy is free will. It's the right to speak your mind and share your ideas. Democracy allows us to share whatever information w

Covid-19, How Has It Been Impacting Our Hospitals?

This article is about the impact of COVID-19 in our hospitals. This article also includes an interview with Katherine Anderson, the lead Infection Provention and Employee Health nurse.

Six Words

Humans of Zuni: Anthony Sice

Humans of Publications

Macy is a human of the Tiger Times

humans of publications

got interview from a fellow publications member

Democracy in Shiwi

This picture describes democracy in Zuni by showing a baseball field here at the high school, the school district had bought this baseball field so that we could play this sport.

Secret lands of the Zuni Pueblo

Humans of Tioga County

Who are the most important people in Ayla's life?

To be together towards the end.

You should never feel alone but to leave the zone of comfort to find ally’s and you will never be alone.

Crime on the come up

Social media trends cause rise in campus crime

What democracy means to me.

Democracy to me is being able to take off the tape put over your mouth by society and expressing your opinions and using your voice to make a difference in the world.

The world is a fantasy of tales.

Your eyes are the window , to your world of imagination and fantasy’s.