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.

By Ian B. from Zuni High School in New Mexico

Red Road of Connection

"We do not inherit the earth from our ancestors; we borrow it from our children." -Chief Seattle of the Duwamish Tribe

"Rez''ilient Education

Our tribal sovereigntypaves the way for us to developa unique education system that is the foundation for ensuring we support and enrich the deep culture we have within our community.

Zuni High School

Smith-Dual Credit

Dual Credit with NTU and ZHS

Culture Is Not Mass-Produced

The story behind two Zuni silversmiths and their efforts to market their jewelry in the face of non-Native opportunists who steal authentic designs to mass produce for a global market.

Red Road of Connection

"We do not inherit the earth from our ancestors; we borrow it from our children." -Chief Seattle of the Duwamish Tribe

Humans of Zuni: Cody Seciwa-Koons

Personal stories define who a person by describing how certain events shaped their personality. This is Cody Seciwa-Koons' story.

Humans of Zuni :Kyle Awelagte

This is Kyle Awelagte's story of his journey, becoming who he is today and the help of his family.

Humans of Zuni: Kameron Eustace

This is Kameron. Taking a glimpse at the world of his ambitions and dreams.

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.

Sovereignty: The Backbones of Our Community

The importance of women in our culture and in my life

Humans of Zuni: Joshua Mahkee

With life bringing many challenges and problems, you can always find a person smiling through it all. Here is the story of my brother Joshua and his journey of self-introspection and finding happiness.

A Spirit's Path Home

For thousands of years, my people and our ancestors have inhabited the land, reciprocating blessings between ourselves and spirits of the animals. Our identity could have vanished long ago, but the walls that structure our protection still stand.

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.

Tribal Sovereignty: Washed Faces

As the children are fed along a river, they find gratitude in the heart of the land. From one corn stalk to the next, the seed grows and the root stretches into the underworld, grasping the soul of their ancestors. A mother's sovereignty.

"Rez''ilient Education

Our tribal sovereigntypaves the way for us to developa unique education system that is the foundation for ensuring we support and enrich the deep culture we have within our community.

Culture Preservation and Native Americans

Native Americans have endured so much abuse for far too long. Now something must be done about it and we must be heard.

Tribal Sovereignty

Sacred Earthlings with sacred practices. We as A:shiwi (Zuni) people keep our religion sacred. And with this comes a law created by the Tribal Government. The No Flash Photography law that is abided by us as well as nonmembers of the community.

Tribal Sovereignty in Zuni

Tribal Soverignty can be seen in plain sight around Zuni Pueblo.

Humans of Zuni: Chasady Simplicio

Peering into the ocean of wandering waves, for the mind seeks beyond the shores and piers, past the blue horizons, and into the welcoming skies of the next morning.

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.

Humans of Zuni: Jodi Kallestewa

This is Jodi Kallestewa's story. How she has overcome adversity and struggle to become more confident and outgoing.

My Dawg on The Rez

A rez dog is a dog that is mixed breed, basically a mutt. They have no real home and roam around the rez with no real purpose. My dog is a rez dog and has been able to survive the harsh conditions we call home here in Zuni land.

Our sovereignty is inherent

We have always been a sovereign people and one with the earth since the beginning of time.

Tribal Sovereignty and Writing the Op-Ed

The fight to have our voices heard to bring back Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women.

No More killing, Save the Indian

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

Protection of sacred lands

It took little for the United States government to take 99% of Native lands along with the lands and resources well they and private corporations continue to exploit. These corporations don't understand that these lands are our place or worship.

Humans of Zuni: Kristyn Eriacho

How sports have gotten Kristyn through lifes hardships

Humans of Zuni: Ian Bowekaty

Behold my friend, classmate, most proud to say: my brother.

How covid-19 affected my life....

Never take things for granted..

The Happiest Moment of My Life.

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

Box Canyon

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

"My #1 person"

Her grandmother is her biggest support.

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.

Experience of Las Vegas, NV

Sienna's experience in Las Vegas

Dear Teenagers of Zuni

Letter to the Editor of the Independent.

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.

Zuni teenagers and the use of illegal substances

Letter to the editor of the Independent

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.

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.

"Rez''ilient Education

Our tribal sovereigntypaves the way for us to developa unique education system that is the foundation for ensuring we support and enrich the deep culture we have within our community.

The Progression of Sports Throughout the Pandemic

My article looks over all the stats and mental affects of athletes who's seasons were cut short by covid.

Photo encaption

Spider dance intensifies

A step ahead

Industry Based Certifications offer early start to students’ careers

Six Words

Coming of Age in the 2020s

Humans of Tioga County

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

Humans of Tioga County

Six Words

Coming of Age in the 2020s

Letter To The Editor

Letter to the Editor of The Independent.

Trauma and Resilience

The effects from trauma on your life, epigenetics, and healing.

Humans of Sophomore Honors: Gabriel Martinez

I interviewed Gabriel Martinez about his happiest, saddest, and proudest moments in his life. I also asked him one thing that people don't know about him and his goals for this year.

Not just another suicide story

Student shares hope in wake of tragedy

People of Wellsboro

"I would probably say my last little league game. It was my Dad’s last day coaching, and at the end we both kind of sat there. Kind of a bittersweet moment, but it was a nice memory regardless."

Issues of the Boro

Issues of the boro.

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.

Pros and Cons to the 2nd Amendment

In this post I will discuss the 2nd Amendment and propose my changes from a unique point of view.

Dancing Through COVID

Has Covid had an impact on the activities you love to do? For dancers, they discovered their true interests and they fought through the struggles that Covid brought.

Humans of Sophomore Honors: Django

For my Humans of Sophomore Honors, I interviewed Django. He talked a lot about influences and what he wants to do when he gets older.

The Effect of the Pandemic on Humboldt County Students

Humboldt County, like so much of the globe, has been drastically effected by the pandemic. Schools were forced to shut down, and the damage was catastrophic.

Six Words

Coming of Age in the 2020s.

Get To Know Your Neighbor

Interview with Taliya Tsalate.

Clearing Snow in Wellsboro

How are winter conditions dealt with in the borough of Wellsboro?

Humans of Sophomore Honors: Django

For my Humans of Sophomore Honors, I interviewed Django. He talked a lot about influences and what he wants to do when he gets older.

Humans of Sophomore Honors: Kylee Waldvogel

I interviewed Kylee Waldvogel about the important lessons she has learned through life, and how it has affected her views of the world.