Suina, Joe, and Joseph H. Suina an Associate Professors in the Department of Curriculum and Instruction at the University of New Mexico. “‘and Then I Went to School.’” Rethinking Schools, 22 June 2021, rethinkingschools.org/articles/and-then-i-went-to-school/. Accessed 22 Oct. 2025.
The article "And then I went to school" by Joe Suina shares with us the childhood of Mr Joe Suina and how he enters the school system at a young age and how he is faced with challenges of adapting to the school system as he was raised on his pueblo his whole life prior. As a young boy he is deeply rooted in his tradition and culture but as he says "The older I got it seemed I grew even farther away from my tradition" . When he comes back from school he is ridiculed because he knows how to talk english but at school the kids antagonize him because he is Pueblo. It doesn't take him long although to grow back into his Traditional customs as a Cochiti man. As they say you cannot take away what you have learned.
Armstrong, Jeannette. “Sharing One Skin.” Cultural Survival, www.culturalsurvival.org/publications/cultural-survival-quarterly/sharing-one-skin. Accessed 12 Sept. 2025.
The article "Sharing One Skin" by Jeanette Armstrong, is about how everything is connected . It looks at the indigenous ideas that were a part of nature selfishly and wishes for the respect of mother earth. If we can understand our connection to land we can protect our environment and tradition. I can relate to this article by understanding the concept of everything is connected and that things in nature are alive. Early on in my life my grandfather instilled in me that things in nature have a soul. Everything plays a role in this world.
Oaster, B. ‘Toastie.’ “How Place Names Impact the Way We See Landscape.” High Country News, 24 Jan. 2024, www.hcn.org/issues/54-5/people-places-how-place-names-impact-the-way-we-see-landscape/. Accessed 12 Sept. 2025.
B Toastie's article about how the names of places change the way we think about those locations. Places aren't just labels , they carry history and culture that affects how people feel about those areas. The authors says that these names have stories that can make us feel a certain way. B Toastie explains that place names shoes a regions past , landscape , or beliefs . Place names have a big influence on how a person thinks of an area. I can relate to this article by understanding the significance of places having a name or story. Coming from a Native American background there are also many places in my community that we have names for.
In my Research Log #2 I researched the history of my topic , The Exploitation & Miss use of the Zia Sun Symbol . In my research I came across a news report from KRQE news 13 informing the public on a discussion from 2018 to be held on the matter of the appropriation of the Zia Sun . Tribal leaders & members discussing to state leaders how significant the symbol is to the Zia people , and what the state can do to help us move forward with this issue . The General public also attended . One of the biggest questions that came out of this discussion was " What do the people of Zia want out of this"? The answer was some sort of compensation for the stealing and appropriation of the Zia Sun . Which is kind of a double edged sword because the state also says we have no right to the symbol , it's in the public domain , we cannot trademark it the only other form of compensation is money. Very little was done after said discussion.
White , Leslie A
This book was honestly a big shock to me. In my research log #2 the next piece of work I focused my attention on was a book in the SFIS archives about my pueblo of Zia. I was sure it had information about my topic. It was amazing and honestly kind of putting how accurate a lot of the information really was . Things such as exact dates that ceremonial dances took place or that ceremonial leaders were elected . Nonetheless even though it was disturbing to see our culture dissipated like this , it was also interesting in sense to see some of the words or songs I haven't heard of or just learning new info about my culture. I think it's a book many Zia people should read who don't understand why we do the things we do, it kind of makes you appreciate what we do as a people . I also do feel that these books shouldn't be so easily accessible but after decades its just kind of as if no one pays attention because it happened so long ago.
(The Sia 1894) is a Bureau of Ethnology report on my pueblo that took place in 1894 along with many others that were done across the continent of North America. It talks about the cultural and religious beliefs of my people. The Zia Pueblo. In this book it includes our religious beliefs revolving around the Sun Symbol. Majority of our cultural practices usually tie into the Sun Symbol , whether it be a symbol being used in a ceremony or representing our father , caregiver , and guidance, the physical Sun that we see almost every day. These books about my pueblo of Zia, (The Sia 1894) & (The Zia The Sun Symbol Pueblo ) are all detailed reports of our social structure , history ,cosmology & ceremonies by the United States Government or private or individual entities.
(Marquette Intellectual Property & Innovation Law Review)
Law Review article by Emilie Rohde from Winter of 2024 exploring how existing trademark law fails to adequately safeguard Indigenous cultural symbols and property. Also highlights how this leads to misuse of tribal symbols like the Zia Pueblo Sun symbol,
Shije. Lucas.,March 17 2026,“Personal Photo”
On January 31,2024 Gov. Ben Shije approves companies request to use Zia Sun Symbol. Increase of request to use Sun Symbol shows we are moving in the right direction.It was pretty cool to see another business supporting the cause and doing whats right when it comes to respecting the pueblo of Zia. I feel greatly appreciated when people take the time to file for a request before using the symbol because it helps build trust.
Gods For Sale talks about how Capitalism plays a hand into appropriation of indigenous cultures around the world. It gives us an insight of what Capitalism encourages, having believers see what they are doing and also what they must do. It shuns light on how an object of the past belongs to the past and to remove its primary place is to ignore the value now for a people in the present. Capitalism also relies on a control of knowledge. One cannot oppose what they don't understand. I interpreted this article as very confusing at first to be honest. Then I realized all the key aspects of Capitalism that play into the appropriation of Indigenous cultures , and how it affects us. To see the tactics hidden in plain sight of how people get away and playing part into why our religion/culture is being commodified.
Nike Pulls Tattoo Leggings after Offending Pacific Community.” HuffPost, 7 Dec. 2017, www.huffpost.com/entry/nike-tattoo-leggings_n_3763591.
When a company like Nike uses cultural symbols such as the Samoan Pe'a in their designs without permission or understanding , it can be interpreted as disrespectful. The Pe'a is not just a design its a sacred cultural marker that carries deep meaning and history for Samoan people. By using it on a commercial product like leggings , Nike profits from the culture without giving back to the community.This is cultural appropriation and flat out wrong. This is part of a bigger issue where indigenous cultures are often exploited for their symbols and traditions by corporations looking to make a profit. A cycle continues where the voices and rights of Indigenous peoples are ignored ,and our culture is treated as a commodity.
Reports, Staff. “Zapatista Movement: What Was It, and Where Is It Now?” BORGEN, 30 Jan. 2018, www.borgenmagazine.com/zapatista-movement-now/.
On January 1, 1994, the Zapatista Army of National Liberation (EZLN) launched a 12-day uprising in Chiapas, Mexico, to protest the NAFTA trade agreement and fight for indigenous rights, land reform, and democracy. Led by spokesperson Subcomandante Marcos, the indigenous-led, armed rebellion seized several towns before a ceasefire on January 12, 1994, leading to lasting autonomous Zapatista communities. The Zapatista uprising in Chiapas was rooted in deep grievances over land rights, economic inequality , and political exclusion experienced by the indigenous populations.
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For my activity I asked my floor for input on how to get an Instagram story started to post to spread awareness about the misuse and exploitation of the Zia Sun Symbol.
This is what I came up with.I tagged important state reps in hopes of reaching their attention. I had plenty of support from friends & family. About 90 people saw my story. Out of the 90 people about 10+ reposted the story!!!This included the SFIS Barstools ig page which a majority of the students follow here at the school. I was able to bring awareness to family & friends plus there peeps about some of the issues I am focusing on during this project.