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Zuni High School

Smith-Dual Credit

Dual Credit with NTU and ZHS

Humans of Zuni: Ian Bowekaty

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

Tribal Sovereignty in Zuni

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

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.

"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: 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.

Humans of Zuni: Kameron Eustace

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

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.

Our sovereignty is inherent

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

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.

Humans of Zuni: Kristyn Eriacho

How sports have gotten Kristyn through lifes hardships

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: Cody Seciwa-Koons

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

Tribal Sovereignty and Writing the Op-Ed

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

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.

Humans of Zuni: Jodi Kallestewa

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

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.

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.

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.

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: 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.

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.

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

Sovereignty: The Backbones of Our Community

The importance of women in our culture and in my life

No More killing, Save the Indian

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

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.

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Surprise Me

More posts about "sovereignty", "story", and "straightoutofshiwi"

Surprise Me

Malana D.'s Caregiving Pitch

Malana's message to teachers about her caregiving role.

Native American Conspiracy Revealed

Letter to the editor of the Gallup Independent newspaper.

Humans of "The Pepperbox"

Bella talks about her biggest fear for the future.

Story

This is a story I wrote about the ineffective electives required by the state, and the ones I believe should be replaced.

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 Sophomore Honors: Sophia West

In this interview, I asked Sophia West some questions about herself and what she wanted to do with her life. I then recorded them below.

Humans Of Sophomores Honors: Solveig Lyssand

For our Humans Of Sophomores Honors assignment, I interviewed Solveig Lyssand.

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.

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.

Our Democracy

For our democracy post I wanted to talk about a local protest and walk out.

Parking On Main Street

As an employee would you look forward to going to work everyday and having to pay to do so? Currently on Main Street in Wellsboro, Pennsylvania many businesses do not have parking for their employees.

The Story of Maserati #NJHS

This is a brief story about the car brand Maserati

"My happiest moment"

Haiden's happiest moment is when she's with her sister.

Humans of AR

An interview from the very epic Rosa.

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.

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.

Pueblo Pottery

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

Our Democracy

In this document I have chosen a picture that represents what Democracy means to me. Democracy involves everything about people being given equal opportunities.

democracy visual

I took this at a show last year. I feel like this image accurately represents democracy because we have the opportunity to still do things that make us happy and enjoy the company of our friends while still maintaining the safety of those around us.

Natalie B.'s Facilities Pitch

Natalie's pitch about Pocahontas' needed updates

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.

Mental Health in Men

In this article I talk about the importance of men's mental health and why it isn’t talked about enough

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.

Humans of "The Pepperbox"

Glimpse into the life of an ordinary person.

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