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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 [...]
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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! [...]
The Pseudohistorical Origins of the Mexicayotl Movement.
BOOKS: Friedlander, Judith 1975 Being Indian in Hueyapan: a study of forced identity in contemporary Mexico. St. Martin’s Press, New York. Galinier, Jacques, Lucy [...]
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