The Kalpulli Tlaloctecuhtli Aztec Dancers performed in November as part of a Native American Heritage Month event which celebrated the vibrant and diverse cultures of Native American communities to foster a greater understanding for and appreciation of their rich heritage. Sponsored by a cross-section of campus organizations, including the President’s Council on Indigenous Relations, the event also included keynote speaker Autumn Rose Williams (a former Miss Native America USA), the Bluebird Cultural Initiative Drumming Circle, and delicious Indian tacos. Kalpulli Tlaloctecuhtli means “the supreme energy of the rain, lightning and thunder.” The group focuses on conserving Mexica-Anahuac traditions.
The President’s Council on Indigenous Relations, now in its third year, is a group of faculty, staff, and students committed to raising awareness of Indigenous history and culture, as well as building reciprocal relationships with Indigenous partners. This photo was taken by Izabela Taylor ’24 as photographer for the Center for Inclusive Excellence—another of the event’s sponsors. Taylor graduated a Psychological Science major; a Latin American, Latinx, and Caribbean Studies minor; and a member of the Diversity Leadership Council.
