Statue of Pueblo leader Pope destined for D.C.

04-15-2001

Westerly, Suzanne
News From Indian Country

Statue of Pueblo leader Pope' destined for D.C.

Santa Fe, New Mexico (NFIC)

A small group of Hispanics in New Mexico tried to stop the statue of the
leader of the 1680 Pueblo Revolt, Pope', from being placed in the Hall of
Statuary in Washington, D.C. Never-forgotten 400 year-old wounds were once
again the cause of anguish to many.

In 1680, Pope', a holy man of the Pueblo people, along with several other
Pueblo spiritual leaders, led a victorious revolt against Spanish
conquistadors who had invaded Pueblo lands.

As they invaded what is now New Mexico ...

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24TH ANNUAL INDIAN SCHOOL: Focus on healing, personal growth, renewal and strengthening of the spirit

04-15-2001

Westerly, Suzanne
News From Indian Country

24TH ANNUAL INDIAN SCHOOL: Focus on healing, personal growth, renewal and
strengthening of the spirit

Albuquerque, New Mexico (NFIC)

"I had never realized what happens at a school like this, but there is
something very deep and spiritual about what goes on here." "It's really
changed my life, I've got a complete new outlook on life." "There's a
feeling of unity." "That workshop was so powerful."

These were a few of the comments heard during the week-long 24th Annual
Indian School on Alcohol and Other Drug Related Problems organized by the
American ...

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