Pueblo Peoples of the Rio Grande

Tour archaeological sites, view demonstrations by Pueblo artists, and experience a Pueblo feast day

July 30–Aug. 5, 2013

$2,795 (member*)
$2,920 (nonmember)

Deposit: $400
Balance due: May 30, 2013

*Minimum $100 level
(see Membership)

The Pueblo peoples of the Rio Grande valley have rich and varied histories, as reflected in the autonomy of their respective villages, the observance of their own traditions, and the distinctiveness of their several Pueblo languages. Yet, their shared experience in recent times, their basic cultural similarities, and their physical proximity unite the Pueblo peoples of the Rio Grande as members of a distinct cultural group.

Join Crow Canyon on this educational tour that traces the dynamic history of the Pueblo Indians of north-central New Mexico. Together, we will discover the ancient roots of Pueblo culture, study the profound impact of Spanish colonialism, and explore the rich and complex traditions of contemporary Pueblo people. A special emphasis of the trip will be ancestral villages that were occupied during the Pueblo Revolt of 1680 and the subsequent Spanish reconquest of New Mexico.

Explore archaeological sites, including Tsankawi at Bandelier National Monument and the Puye Cliff Dwellings

Visit the contemporary pueblos of Cochiti, Ohkay Owingeh (San Juan), Santa Clara, San Ildefonso, and Kewa (Santo Domingo)

Meet Pueblo jewelers, potters, and other artists as they demonstrate their crafts

Attend a Pueblo feast day, featuring traditional songs, dances, and foods

Scholars

Dr. Joseph Henry Suina (top) and Dr. Robert Preucel(bottom).

Dr. Joseph Henry Suina, a native Keres speaker and former governor of Cochiti Pueblo, is professor emeritus at the University of New Mexico, where he founded the American Indian education program. Joseph is also a member of Crow Canyon's Board of Trustees and Native American Advisory Group.

Dr. Robert Preucel is professor of anthropology at Brown University and director of the Haffenreffer Museum of Anthropology. A leader in the field that integrates archaeology and Native American studies, Bob has conducted research in the Rio Grande region since the 1980s.

Woody Aguilar, a native Tewa speaker from San Ildefonso Pueblo, is a doctoral candidate in the department of anthropology at the University of Pennsylvania. The focus of his research is the archaeology of Black Mesa, where his ancestors resisted the Spanish forces of Diego de Vargas.

Summary Itinerary

A detailed itinerary is available in the program brochure (PDF). Itinerary subject to change.

Tuesday, July 30
Arrival in Albuquerque, New Mexico; introduction; lodging in Albuquerque (D)

For larger map, click here.

Wednesday, July 31
View exhibits at the Indian Pueblo Cultural Center in Albuquerque; tour Cochiti Pueblo; meet Cochiti drum makers; lodging in Santa Fe (B, L, D)

Thursday, August 1
Tour Ohkay Owingeh (San Juan Pueblo) and, pending tribal permission, the historic site of San Gabriel (first Spanish capital of New Mexico); lodging in Española (B, L, D)

Friday, August 2
Explore ancestral village of Puye; tour Santa Clara Pueblo, where you enjoy a traditional lunch; lodging in Española (B, L, D)

Saturday, August 3
1.5-mile loop hike to ancestral village of Tsankawi, in Bandelier National Monument; tour San Ildefonso Pueblo; lodging in Santa Fe (B, L, D)

Sunday, August 4
Attend Santo Domingo (Kewa) Feast Day; return to Albuquerque to visit Piedras Marcadas, site of first major conflict between European and Pueblo peoples in the Southwest; farewell dinner and closing program; lodging in Albuquerque (B, D)

Monday, August 5
Departure from Albuquerque (B)

B = breakfast, L = lunch, D = dinner

Cancellation

The following penalty schedule applies: On or before May 30, 2013: $200 handling fee; after May 30, 2013: forfeiture of all payments. For complete cancellation and refund policy, see Terms and Conditions.

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