Native American Culture
More than 20 percent of Native Americans in the United States live in the American Southwest, especially in the present-day states of New Mexico and Arizona.
New Mexico is home to 23 Tribes, Nations and Pueblos: 19 Pueblos, the Jicarilla Apache Nation, the Mescalero Apache Tribe, the Fort Sill Apache Tribe, and the Navajo Nation that crosses over into Arizona and Utah, and is the largest in terms of land base and population. Each tribe is a sovereign nation with its own rules, regulations, language, governing structure, customs, and both political and religious leaders.
Explore the pages below for additional information.
Download the schedule of Pueblo Feast Days and Tribal Celebrations.
Pueblos, Tribes And Nations
American Indians inhabited New Mexico long before Spanish contact in the 1500s, and their timeless... Read More
Seasonal Celebrations, Dances And Feast Days
Please call the respective Tribe, Nation, or Pueblo directly—see list of phone numbers on the... Read More
Visiting Tribal Communities
Native American people are traditionally welcoming and generous, especially on the days when the... Read More
Native American Art
Native Americans of the Southwest create many varieties of stunningly beautiful arts and crafts and... Read More
Cultural Institutions
The Indian Pueblo Cultural Center is an ideal resource for learning more about the history of New... Read More