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Southern Colorado has been home to the Jicarilla Apache since time immemorial. This longstanding relationship of the Jicarilla to their environment is illustrated through heritage practices including micaceous clay pottery, basket weaving, and storytelling by tribal elders and members who honor their ancestral lands through the sacred four directions, seasons, rivers and mountains.
A reverence of the natural world is expressed thorough the Jicarilla Origin Story as told by tribal elders Dr. Veronica E. Velarde Tiller, Maryanne Olson, and Bryan Vigil and tribal member Jennifer Muskrat-Velarde, and through the artistry of Jicarilla Apache Master Potter Sheldon Nuñez-Velarde. The power of animals in Jicarilla belief is illustrated through tribal elder Everett Serafin’s story of the Monster Slayer’s conquering of the Monster Elk. The Jicarilla Apache relationship to plants is highlighted through a Tribal legacy of basket weaving, plant medicine, natural remedies and longstanding food sources led by Great Sand Dunes National Park Ranger Jaiden Garcia, a Jicarilla Apache tribal member, and Jicarilla Apache Master Basket Weaver Rowena Mora. The role of water to the Jicarilla people is highlighted through the bilingual story “Ducklings Told to Protect the Lake” by historian and tribal elder Dr. Tiller as told by her grandson, Anthony James.
Created in partnership with the Jicarilla Apache Nation, Rocky Mountain PBS, and PBS’ Climate Engagement Initiative, this program supplements Colorado fourth grade social studies and history standards with video lessons, a Jicarilla Apache book insert, and a corresponding week-long lesson plan available to fourth grade teachers and educators.
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Wow, I had no idea that the Jicarillo Apache had such depth in reverence for the earth, plants, and history. This people have much to share and teach their neighbors.
We want to hear more stories, and see many more documentaries of the Ancestral people of this Land.
Absolutely lovely… “Preserving our Culture”.
Thank you for educating the new generations of today, from all backgrounds, in America. Staying connected, and in balance with Mother Earth. My humble respect to you.
Thank you. – British Gal living in America.
A wonderful program.
Nice video, that is a family (community) to cherish and Grow!
Thank you ❤❤❤❤
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Thank you to all Jicarilla Apache for stewarding this land. Wonderful video.