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Zuni High School

Smith-Dual Credit

Dual Credit with NTU and ZHS

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

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.

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.

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.

Tribal Sovereignty and Writing the Op-Ed

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

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.

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.

Tribal Sovereignty in Zuni

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

Our sovereignty is inherent

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

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.

Humans of Zuni: Kameron Eustace

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

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 :Kyle Awelagte

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

No More killing, Save the Indian

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

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.

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: Kristyn Eriacho

How sports have gotten Kristyn through lifes hardships

Sovereignty: The Backbones of Our Community

The importance of women in our culture and in my life

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.

Humans of Zuni: Ian Bowekaty

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

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.

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.

"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.

Humans of Zuni: Jodi Kallestewa

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

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.

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Surprise Me

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Surprise Me

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 May RIver

An interview with Jo, a fellow senior

Our democracy

What democracy means to me is that everyone has the right to vote. We are all equal when it comes to picking the leader of our country. It is not one party's job to pick the next leader, it is the community or the country that can help dictate who be

Sidewalk Disrepair

Story about local sidewalk disrepair.

Humans of Zuni: Jodi Kallestewa

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

Humans of Sophomore Honors: Ashley

For my Sophomore Honors English class, I interviewed Ashley about a childhood memory that stuck with her.

Is it Oppression, or Just Bullying?

In the United States, both microaggressions and bullying are quite common. While practically everyone suffers some type of bullying, not everyone can experience microaggressions or oppression.

ART AND SCIENCE FUNDING ISSUES IN SCHOOLS.

I talk about the issues of schools world wide having issues with funding.

Humans of Sophomore Honors: Clark Green

For my Humans of Sophomore Honors project I interviewed Clark Green. He talked about nature and how he like the outdoors. We also discussed the challanges he faced when he was younger.

Anticipating Annie

Annie

The Life of T.W. - The Story of One Man’s Kindness

Since I was very young, T.W. has been a figure of support and kindness in my life. I interviewed him to learn about his story to see what has shaped him into the dedicated, giving person he is today.

Sophomores Honors English: Sonia Vang

In class, we interviewed each other for a journalism project. When I interviewed Sonia, she talked most and highly about her family and how good they make her feel. Family is very important so that is why I chose this quote to represent her.

Is this a sign?

A close look at the sign regulations within Wellsboro.

Mental Health Matter

This is about the mental health of Arkansans and what causes it.

No More killing, Save the Indian

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

Humans of Sophomore Honors: Annabelle Hiscox

For our Sophomore English Honors class, I interviewed Annabelle Hiscox. She shows her love for family and an important lesson she has learned.

Malana D.'s Caregiving Pitch

Malana's message to teachers about her caregiving role.

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.

Crime on the come up

Social media trends cause rise in campus crime

Issues of the Boro

Issues of the boro.

Interview

Interview with Rylee Blansett

Humans of Sophomore Honors: Nova

For humans of Sophomore English I interviewed my classmate Nova. She talked about her life growing up, morals, and values.

Journalistic Story Telling

I enjoyed learning about my topic with this project! It opened my eyes to the importance of local reporting, especially on issues people only see on a national level.

Monica's Pitch

Monica's pitch about drug usage in her community and healthy living

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