Category Archives: indigenous

Montezuma Well

Posted on Wednesday 26 December 2007 by cherylcolan
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Montezuma Well is a limestone sinkhole in central Arizona, but it’s much more than that. It’s a constant source of water in the desert, for one. The Yavapai people believe they emerged into this world from within the Well. It … Continue reading →

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Great Local Food in Guadalupe

Posted on Saturday 22 December 2007 by cherylcolan
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My mom and I set out to support local business today, buying some food and holiday gifts in the little town of Guadalupe. I handed the camera to my mom, and she used it! So this is my mom’s first … Continue reading →

Posted in Arizona, culture, family, food, indigenous, life, Native American, Phoenix, vlog, Yaqui | 4 Comments

Farewell

Posted on Thursday 20 December 2007 by cherylcolan
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As the performing arts troupe prepared to leave for the evening, they explained that they wanted to sing a final song in honor of our hosts. To “sing for their supper” as Mark puts it. As if they hadn’t earned … Continue reading →

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Action Song

Posted on Wednesday 19 December 2007 by cherylcolan
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After all the performing going on, I think Sue just couldn’t hold it in anymore. She decided the hosts must perform in thanks for the evening’s entertainment. Then Sue, the Maori woman you will see running the show here, got … Continue reading →

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Celebration

Posted on Tuesday 18 December 2007 by cherylcolan
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Phew! After all the fun, our gracious teachers sang for us again in celebration of our shared accomplishment. Lots of the audience sang along as well. This truly chokes me up. There is so much power in these voices.

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