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Call for Papers: Historias de Nuevomejico:

A Centennial Conference on the Histories of New Mexico, October 12-13, 2012
Northern New Mexico College

Download Submission Guidelines. All submissions must be postmarked by July 1, 2012

 

Symposium Review: Ancient Pathways, Modern Leaders

On April 12, 2012 the film documentary Ancient Pathways, Modern Leaders screened at Northern New Mexico College as part of the Humanities Symposium Series. Dr. Matthew Martinez, Director of the Northern Pueblos Institute and Assistant Professor of Pueblo Indian Studies presented an overview of the 45 minute documentary as one of many projects of Silver Bullet Productions aimed at increasing the educational achievement and community empowerment through hands on film making.

The event was one of the largest on Northern's campus with about 80 people in attendance. The theme of the documentary explored the significance of leadership among the Pueblos. Through the voices of Pueblo leaders and students, the documentary presents a story of the journey of a leader, the selection process and the passion for community survival.

Following the screening was a panel of tribal leaders and community engagement. This panel was comprised of current University of New Mexico student from Ohkay Owingeh, Melody Cruz, Executive Director of the All Indian Pueblo Council and former Head Zuni Councilwoman Shelly Chimoni, former Cabinet Secretary of Indian Affairs, Alvin Warren, who were all featured in the documentary. (pictured below from left to right). Audience questions and answers focused on modern challenges to tribal leadership, educational attainment and threats to sovereignty.

Ancient Pathways - Modern Leaders is being utilized in many high schools and colleges across the state. For more information visit www.silverbulletproductions.com or contact Dr. Matthew Martinez at martinez@nnmc.edu or 505-747-5458.