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Ancestral Knowledge or New Age BS?
Kurly Tlapoyawa Not too long ago, I mentioned on Facebook that I held a deep appreciation for the beautiful symbolism of being “cleansed” with Copal smoke prior to [...]
Identity
Yes, there IS a language called “Mexican.”
[ Kurly Tlapoyawa ] Did you know that Mexico is home to 62 Indigenous languages? This makes Mexico one of the most linguistically diverse countries on the planet! The [...]
Do Chicanos in New Mexico speak an “ancient” and “pure” form of Spanish?
[ Kurly Tlapoyawa ] The short answer? No. Of course not. Don’t be ridiculous. In fact, the truth is FAR more fascinating! Perhaps the most pervasive myth among New [...]
Have this tattoo? You may have made a huge mistake.
[ Kurly Tlapoyawa ] The symbol allegedly known as the “Hunab Ku” is very popular among the Chicano / Chicana community. In fact, you can find it emblazoned on everything [...]
How old is the word “Chicana?”
[ Kurly Tlapoyawa ] The origin and antiquity of the words “Chicana” and “Chicano” has been debated from the halls of academia to the streets of the barrio. The advent [...]
Nahuatl, Nauatl, or Nawatl? How DO You spell it?
[ Kurly Tlapoyawa ] A while back I came across a blog post written by my friend and colleague Dr. Magnus Pharao Hansen concerning the Nawatl language and how it should be [...]
7 Common Nawatl Words Used By Chicanos and Chicanas
[ Kurly Tlapoyawa ] Titlahtoa in Mazewaltlahtolli? Do you speak the Nawatl language? If you grew up Chicano or Chicana, odds are that you use hundreds of words every day that [...]
Latinx? No Thanx…
Inclusive language or historical [...]
How Did New Mexico Get Its Name?
[ Kurly Tlapoyawa ] Most people think that New Mexico is simply named after the country of Mexico. But is this true? Turns out the truth is far more fascinating! [...]
How do you say “pretentious” in Nawatl?
By Tlakatekatl For many years now, I’ve grown weary of people who display what can only be called “false humility.” You know what it is even if you’ve never heard of [...]
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