We consider our work today to be an extension of the Pueblo Revolt. When we say the Pueblo Revolt never ended, we mean it! Pueblo resistance to colonialism also didn’t begin with the Pueblo Revolt. Prior to it, the Tiguex War in the 1540s forced the conquistador Coronado retreat 
for 80 days after he had attempted to make contact with Pueblo people for the first time. Pueblo people would lead a series of at least five rebellions prior to the 1680 Pueblo Revolt, and at least four after, which continued well into the mid-1800s
The Black Mesa: The Black mesa featured on the first slide might look familiar to New Mexicans. It’s the background on NM state ID’s but it’s also the site of numerous battles of the Pueblo revolt. San Ildefonso people also sought refuge atop the mesa during battles.
Yucca cords: Its contested whether or not all the cords were made of yucca. Some are said to be made of buckskin. Each cord had a knot that represented each day until the revolt. Runners ran the cords village to village and the recipients would untie a knot for every day passed.
The most famous of these runners are Omtua and Catua who were captured and murdered by the Spaniards for bravely delivering the cords; thus beginning the Pueblo Revolt the next day.
Jemez runners: The men featured on the first slide are from Walatowa (Jemez) Pueblo. It was taken 300th an anniversary of the Pueblo revolt during a traditional run to commemorate the warriors who ran the cords and fought back in 1680.
Today and everyday let us celebrate Indigenous victories!
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