The Counter-Narrative
The Counter Narrative was our monthly lecture and panel discussion series that offered an Indigenous perspective on a variety of topics, including history, culture, current events, and subjects of debate.
We’ve updated to a new podcast format, produced by Geoff Kie (Laguna Pueblo), Digital Media Producer for the Indian Pueblo Cultural Center and focused on active members of our Indigenous communities who are young professionals, elders, organizers, seed keepers, and artists. New episodes will be out on the 3rd Wednesday of each month.
Today’s guest, Kevin Beltran shares his own story of how he found photography, his approach to capturing stills, and shares some of his recent work at the Lapis Room in Old Town.
Follow Kevin on Instagram @that.shiwi
Today’s guest, Charelle Brown, talks about her time at Yale University, her perspective on Architecture, weightlifting, and shares about her work with Pueblo Action Alliance.
Follow Charelle on Instagram @charelle_barbelle
Watch past Counter Narrative Discussions
RadioActive: Nuclear Boom. 4/21/21
Session Two of a Three part series on Nuclear Science in New Mexico from a Pueblo perspective. This session will take a closer look at the conditions and impact of the mines and laboratories during the height of the nuclear era. Panelists: Petuuche Gilbert (Acoma Pueblo) Multicultural Alliance for a Safe Environment and Acoma and Laguna Coalition for a Safe Environment. Marian Naranjo (Santa Clara Pueblo), Founder and Director, Honor Our Pueblo Existence. Moderated by Rachel Moore (Hopi).
Restoration and Resilience 11/20/19
This panel discussion explores the maintenance of natural ecosystems and their impact on Pueblo communities. Panelists: KaiT Bluesky (Cochiti Pueblo) SFIS High School Instructor and Wildlife Biologist. Glen Harper (Santa Ana Pueblo) Range and Wildlife Division Manager, Cecilia Shileds (Picuris Pueblo, Mescalero Apache, Ohkay Owingeh) Forrestry Coordinator
RadioActive: A Complicated and Controversial History. 3/18/21
Session One of a Three part series on Nuclear Science in New Mexico from a Pueblo perspective. This discussion will explore how and why New Mexico became a home for nuclear research. Panelists: Gregory Cajete (Santa Clara Pueblo) University of New Mexico Emeritus Professor of Education. Melanie LeBorwit, New Mexico Department of Cultural Affairs Museum Educator. Moderated by Rachel Moore (Hopi).
Warrior Women 8/21/19
Discussion on the status and role of women from our Pueblo communities. Talk with women ‘battling’ for social justices as they discuss what it means to be a Pueblo woman and to take action. Panelists: Christina Castro (Taos/Jemez/Chicana), Johnnie Douma (Laguna), Stephine Poston (Sandia) – moderated by Rachel Moore (Hopi)
Captured Culture: An Introduction. 10/21/20
In this discussion with Dr. Matthew Martinez, Ohkay Owingeh, Deputy Director at the Museum of Indian Arts and Culture we examine the history of film and photographs in the southwest from their uses in anthropology to contemporary family photos.
