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Jemez Pueblo

The Pueblo of Jemez, Walatowa, is a sovereign nation in north-central New Mexico, northwest of Albuquerque.

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A cited introduction, with more to explore.This overview draws together the linked sources below. It is an introduction, and does not replace community-authored histories or a full scholarly study.
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Identity and homelands

The Pueblo of Jemez, Walatowa, is a sovereign nation in north-central New Mexico, northwest of Albuquerque.

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Historical context

Gisewa, an ancestral Jemez village, endured missionization, forced labor, and religious suppression; its history connects with the Pueblo Revolt of 1680.

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Living communities and further study

The Pueblo identifies Towa language and cultural continuity as central to community life. The historic site’s exhibits include Jemez perspectives.

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About Jemez Pueblo

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