Place And Native Voice » Luis Garcia

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Luis GarciaLUIS GARCIA is a native of New Mexico of Tiwa/Piro Pueblo and

Chicano background. As a Mestizo, or mixed background, Luis

identifies strongly with his indigenous roots as a Pueblo and Chicano

person. Currently a bilingual teacher, Luis learned from an early age

the importance of language and culture. Having grown up

multilingually, Luis now speaks a total of 4 languages including

English, Spanish, Tiwa. and later, through his involvement in Aztec

dance, he began studying the Nahuatl or Aztec language and has

become well versed in the language after having studied in several Nahuatl-speaking communities

throughout Mexico. Luis’ wife Paula and daughter Miahuatl are native Nahuatl-speakers from the

state of Morelos in Mexico.

An active participant in the traditional ceremonies of his Pueblo and Mexican cultures, Luis has

learned much of the history connecting these two cultures. Having been raised by his grandfather,

Luis has learned the traditional Pueblo art of weaving. After having visited various indigenous

communities throughout Mexico, he noticed many similarities in the cultures ranging from language,

textiles, dances, traditions, beliefs, foods, and the list goes on. Featherwork and weaving in

particular have been the foci of Luis’ creative outlet over the past several years. In traditional Pueblo

culture, weaving was primarily man’s work while in Mexico, weaving is mainly done by the women.

In Mexico, since ancient times, feathers have been crafted into ornate ornaments from headdresses

to feather capes. In both regions, macaw and parrot feathers continue to be highly prized and

sought after. In ancient Mexico, there existed featherwork guilds that produced some of the most

impressive pieces of art with feathers from some of the rarest most beautiful birds such as the

Resplendent Quetzal and Scarlet Macaw of southern Mexico and Central America. Both Luis and

Paula supplement their income with the sale of handcrafted parrot feather and sterling silver

earrings as well as the sale of textiles just as their ancestors did long ago.

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Having completed a Masters degree in Bilingual Education, Luis hopes to continue teaching

language and culture allowing him and his family time to visit family and friends in Mexico and

continue to practice the ancient arts of featherwork and weaving. Luis also enjoys developing

curriculum and interpretive programs at Petroglyph National Monument in Albuquerque, New

Mexico when his is not in the classroom.

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