Albuquerque
Special Collection Library
423
Central NE
Albuquerque,
NM
(On
the corner of Central and Edith)
10:30
AM – Noon
The
Albuquerque Special Collections Library
and
The New
Mexico Genealogical Society
Present
Richard Garcia
“Grandma,
Where Do We Come From?”
Isleta Pueblo
Diversity
Isleta Pueblo, from
its early contact with other pueblo and non-pueblo tribes, to its first contact
with the Spanish, has experienced infusions into the tribal homeland from the
Hopi, Acoma, and Laguna Pueblos etc.
These infusions have all contributed to the genetic makeup resulting in
an interesting amalgamation that has strengthened the cultural identity and
traditional values still present today among the Isleta people. In addition, Isleta peoples reach out
spatially across the Manzanos, south to Ysleta del Sur and the surrounding area
thus, further adding to the diversity of the group.
Richard Garcia is
an independent genealogical and historical researcher with special interest in
the Pueblo Indians and specifically Isleta Pueblo. He has given many presentations locally and
has assisted with archaeological investigations in the Pueblo of Isleta. His knowledge of the migrations and genealogy
of Isleta is without equal and he is always willing to share this knowledge
with everyone.
For
more information about our programs, check out the New Mexico Genealogical
Society’s website at www.nmgs.org.
This program is free and open to the public
