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

Yaqui Traditions and Colonization

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

Discussion Questions

Under the Mexican government, what were some places the Yaqui were deported to in Mexico? What were some of the locations the Yaqui escaped to in the United States?

What are the names of the federally recognized Yaqui community in Arizona and the community recognized by the state of Texas?

How and when did the Yaqui defend and restore their rights to their traditional homeland?

What two things does the Yaqui religion consist of today?