2025 Lightning Boy Hoop Dancers
The Lightning Boy Hoop Dancers performed twice throughout the month of November. The first time, 9th and 10th grade students were in attendance and the second visit was attended by 11th and 12th grade students. Hoop dancers: ShanDien Sonwai LaRance, Josiah Enriquez, Mitchell Gray and Francesca Maestas. Steve LaRance, Founder of Lightning Boy Hoop Dancers and Randy Brokeshoulder.
For more information on hoop dancing or on the Lightning Boy Foundation, please visit: https://www.lightningboyfoundation.com/history-of-hoop-dance
2025 Native American Day at Santa Fe Round House
During their visit, Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham met with the club member. Senator Leo Jaramillo and NM State Representative Christine Chandler invited students to meet with them in their offices. The students had the opportunity to ask questions and were encouraged to share a bit of their personal histories. Both Senator Jaramillo and Chair Chandler encouraged students to become active participants in their local governments and to advocate for their needs and the needs of those in their communities. After the morning visit to the State Capitol, students traveled to Santa Fe Indian School where they were excited to participate in the annual community luncheon and dances.
2025 Gathering of Nations Pow Wow