Arizona State Museum, University of Arizona

Miss Mae tells us about the enchanted Yaqui Flower World.

The Flower World

Miss Mae tells us about some Yaqui traditions and what happened to the Yaqui when the Spanish arrived, and later under the Mexican government.

Yaqui Traditions and Colonization

Miss Mae teaches us about the Hiak Pahko ceremony.

Hiak Pahko

Miss Mae tells us about the story of the Talking Tree and it’s prophecy for the future of the Yaqui.

The Talking Tree and the Surem

Miss Mae introduces us to the Pascua Yaqui people and where they live. 

Introduction to the Pascua Yaqui

Miss Mae teaches us about Pascola Masks and the symbolism on them.

Pascola Masks

Meet your tour guide, Miss Mae, to discuss anthropology and culture, research and the scientific process, and Native Nations of Arizona to prepare for your virtual Muse2You exhibit tour about the O'odham. 

What is Anthropology?

Miss Mae introduces you to Pascua Yaqui history and culture on this virtual exhibit tour at the Arizona State Museum.

ASM Muse2You Paths of Life video tours created by Larea Lewis and produced by Larea Lewis and Lisa Falk, 2021. Museums for Digital Learning ASM Paths of Life resource kits produced by Sarah Willwater and Lisa Falk, 2022.

Paths of Life Tour: The Pascua Yaqui, an Indigenous Nation in Arizona and Mexico

Civics and Government

Social Studies

Geography

U.S. History

World History

Writing: History/Social Studies

English Language Arts

Visual Arts

The Arts

Spanish

World Languages

What were some of the Talking Tree’s prophecies? 

Who walked the Hiakim border and sang songs about its importance to the Yoemem? 

How many years did the Yaqui fight to protect their homeland?

What crops did the Spanish introduce to the Yaqui?

Resource Kits

Object Library

Museums

Paths of Life Tour: The Pascua Yaqui, an Indigenous Nation in Arizona and Mexico

The Talking Tree and the Surem

Discussion Questions