Land of the People Exhibit Grand Opening - September 6th

https://lascruces.gov/event/exhibit-opening-land-of-the-people/

Join us in celebrating our new exhibit at the Branigan Cultural Center, Land of the People! Meet some of the people who made this landmark exhibit possible and participate in demonstrations and hands-on activities.
Ages: All ages
Fee: Free
Registration Required: No

September 6, 2025 – May 31, 2027

This dynamic exhibit tells the story of six Indigenous groups with historic roots and contemporary involvement in the Borderland region: Ysleta del Sur Pueblo, Pueblo of Tortugas, Mescalero Apache Tribe, Piro/Manso/Tiwa Indian Tribe, Chiricahua Apache Nation, and Chihene Nde Nation of New Mexico. Through their own words and perspectives, each group presents information about their traditions and current lifeways.

Reflecting the multifaceted nature of this exhibit, a collaborative, introductory space explores principal themes shared by all six groups, including origin stories, movement and homelands, relationship to and stewardship of the land and natural resources, and cultural practices including foodways, family connections, ceremonies, and traditions. A secondary gallery changes every 12 weeks which allows each Indigenous group to go deeper into their own unique stories, traditions, and perspectives.