Shiwi Messenger, 1995 - 2003

The Shiwi Messenger bi-weekly newspaper was "a public forum by, of, and for the Zuni (Pueblo) community". First published by Twin Buttes High School in Zuni Pueblo beginning in 1995, and later by the A:shiwi A:wan Museum and Heritage Center, it ceased publication in 2003. The A:shiwi A:wan Museum is a Pueblo of Zuni Tribal Program and the tribe holds copyright to these materials. This material is provided for research and educational purposes only. Permission is required for any other reproduction or use.

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The Shiwi Messenger, Vol. 04, No. 09 (1998)

Tom Kennedy, Valarie Bellson, Maura Stone, Christine Yazzie, Fawn Tylana Wilson, Marjorie Chavez, Nancy Weeka, Norman Cooeyate, Jael Kampfe, and Tammie Lynn Delena

Centerpieces: News From the A:shiwi A:wan Museum and Heritage Center: Wo:wo's House: Bilingual Projects Being Planned; Grasping Zuni History By Way of Mentoring; Medicaid,and Health Organization; Dine Native American Drama and Fine Arts Festival; Discovering the Keenness of Being Young Native Voices; 18 Years Old, Looking for a Job?: BIA Branch of Forestry looking for applicants; Helitack Job Opening; Recognizing Abuse; Adults 24 & Older- Are You at Risk?: Diabetes Prevention Program; Logo Design Contest;
The Shiwi Messenger, Vol. 04, No. 08 (1998)

Fawn Tylana Wilson, Tammie Lynn Delena, Norman Cooeyate, Amanda Delena, Valarie Bellson, Rita Edaakie, and Theresa Mariano

Edaakie Shares Zuni Tradition Through Art; Freedom to Choose: Diabetes Prevention; Chimik'yana;kya Deya: The Zuni Mural Project; Creativity is a Way of Self-Expression; An Education is a Terrible Thing to Waste; District Time, Baby!: ZHS Basketball District Playoffs; The Racing Eye of the Raven: a Zuni Traditional Story; Habla Espanol?: ZHS Spanish Classes;
The Shiwi Messenger, Vol. 04, No. 07 (1998)

Marjorie Chavez, BIA Branch of Forestry, Valarie Bellson, Fawn Tylana Wilson, Sharon Hausam, Verna Nachu, Wells Mahkee Jr., Amanda Delena, Tammie Lynn Delena, and Angelina Medina

Participation from Fire Fighters is Slow; Bringing Power Back to The People: Senator Bill Redmond adresses issues concerning Native Americans; Intertribal Timber Council Announces Essay Contest; The Future of Water, Water in the Future; Paper and Pen: A Rose Among Thorns; Go, Fight, Win! ZHS Basketball; Loneliness- Catalyst Toward the Creator;
The Shiwi Messenger, Vol. 04, No. 06 (1998)

Carlton Jamon, Tammie Lynn Delena, Jackie Ghahate, Zuni Diabetes Prevention Program, Darlene Vicenti, Valarie Bellson, and Amanda Delena

E:ye, Hon Tsu'yallakwin A:waka: Fighting for funding for Zuni Public Schools; Preparation for the Zuni Arts Expo '98 Underway; Wellness Center Announces H.E.L.P Results; Study Defines Three Treatment Groups: Zuni Diabetes Prevention Program research study; Z.P.S.D. Students Impress N.M. State Legislature; Celebrate Cultural Differences and Similarites; "It's Time to Get Ready for the Big Boys!": ZHS Basketball;
The Shiwi Messenger, Vol. 04, No. 05 (1998)

Vernon Quam, ZeEster Clyatt, Angelina Medina, Steve Albert, Jackie Ghahate, Zuni Diabetes Prevention Project, Rita Edaakie, Marjorie Chavez, and BIA Branch of Forestry

Searching for a Legacy of Warriors: Searching for veterans of World War II; President Clinton Brings Hope to Native Americans; Yes, I am an Abuser: Admitting to alcohol abuse (continued series); Operation Game Thief Gets First Conviction; ZFWD Combats Poaching; "Spirit Warriors" Seeks Zuni Veterans for Documentary; Making Decisions for a Self-Help Healing Process; DPP Differentiates Between True and False Research; BIA Gives Priority to Forest Majors;
The Shiwi Messenger, Vol. 04, No. 04 (1998)

Angelina Medina, A:shiwi A:wan Museum and Heritage Center, The Shiwi Messenger Staff, Larry B. Arnold, Zuni Higher Education, Thelma Hatch Wyss, Fawn Tylana Wilson, Tammie Lynn Delena, Marjorie Chavez, Zuni Diabetes Prevention Program, and Roland Sanchez

Yes, I Am an Abuser: Admitting to Alcohol Abuse; Centerpieces: News From the A:shiwi A:wan Museum and Heritage Center: An update on current projects; A Message from the Messengers about the "night dances"; Letter to the Messenger Staff and Community; NMHC Seeking Volunteer Participants; BIA Seeks Natural Resource Applicants; Star Gir: Book review; Be Part of the Solution- Myths about Diabetes continued: Third in a Series; A Hunting We Will Go: Zuni Fish and Wildlife Hunter's Education Class;
The Shiwi Messenger, Vol. 04, No. 03 (1998)

Amanda Delena, Zuni Conservation Project, Wells Mahkee Jr., AES Staff, Zuni PHS Medical Staff, Marjorie Chavez, and Zuni Diabetes Prevention Project

Super Bowl XXXII Showdown; Zuni Embarks on Sawmill Project; Paper and Pen: Life, Liberty and the Pursuit of Quality Education; News from A:shiwi Elementary School; Are you an Abuser: An inpt on alcohol abuse from Zuni PHS Medical Staff; Fire Fighter Applications Deadline Approaches; Myths about Diabetes and DPP: Second in a Series;
The Shiwi Messenger, Vol. 04, No. 02 (1998)

Zuni Fish and Wildlife Department, Valarie Bellson, Fawn Tylana Wilson, Clarissa Yatsattie, Susie Weight-Nilsson, Royceleen Holmes, Zuni Diabetes Prevention Project, Theresa Mariano, Mandi Eustace, Esther Bemis, Althea Ghahate, Chad Mahkee, Melanie M. Delena, Zuni PHS Dental Staff, Tammie Lynn Delena, Angelina Medina, Marjorie Chavez, Third Grade Students, and BIA Branch of Forestry

Zuni Restoration Project Begins: Zuni Fish and Wildlife recieves a grant to being restoration along the Zuni River; "May Our Children Forgive Us…": Zuni students are denied equal educational opportunities in the State of New Mexico; Where Does the Zuni Tribal Governor Stand? Clarifications from the governor on different topics; Weight-Nilsson Recalls Her "Wonder Years"; Dress For Success?: Zuni Middle School implements dress code; Myths We've Heard About Diabetes: First in a Series; Report from the Zuni High School Principle; They Ride with the Wind, They Ride for a Cause: Zuni Toys for Tots; Chu Chu's Restruant Review; Police Officers on the Street; Look Mom, No. Cavities: A message from Zuni PHS Dental Clinic; Violence or Search to Regain Love: Incidents of violent rage and resulting deaths in the community; Recruiting Couch Potatoes: Job positions in the Arizona National Forests; Harriet Tubman, A Role Model for A:Shiwi Students; Fire, Fire, Run, Run: A message from BIA Branch of Forestry;
The Shiwi Messenger, Vol. 04, No. 01 (1998)

Zuni PHS Staff, Valarie Bellson, Barton Martza, Cecelia Einfalt, Larissa Kanesta, Alanna Bronaugh, Shandee Nelto, Jocelyn Wallace, Levon Bobelu, Eli Martza, Glenn Weebothee, Karlton Haloo, Yolanda Yatsayte, Sarah Liamas, Aaron Locaspino, Stevie Siutza, Jessica Quam, Emerson Quam, Karlo Kallestewa, Zuni Diabetes Prevention Project, Tammie Lynn Delena, Zuni Fish and Wildlife Department, Angelina Medina, Charles R. Shepard, Victims of Crime Assistance, and BIA Branch of Forestry

Proud to be a KZBA: New Year's Resolution to be a Keep Zuni Beautiful Ambassador; The Elder's Clinic at Zuni PHS Hospital Prospers; Martza Seeks Action from Tribal Council: Locked gates preventing community members from entering BIA maintained roads; Dowa Yalanne Students, Full of Hot Air: DYE Students take a field trip to the balloon rally; Wishing Good Health for the New Year, from the Top of the Hill: Tips on how to have a healthy year from the Zuni Diabetes Prevention Program; Feces Assist Farmers with Problem Elk; Breath of Life: Grandfathers teachingsthat keep us in touch with the creator and all life forms; What is Domestic Violence?; Can Women Fight Fire?; Important Notice from BIA Branch of Forestry; ZSWFF, a Fire Fighting Tradition;
The Shiwi Messenger, Vol. 03, No. 39 (1997)

Angelina Medina, Amanda Delena, Kathy Prouty, Margaret Dosedo, BIA Branch of Forestry, Victims of Crime Assistance, and Ann Nolan Clark

Self-Reflection: What is criticism; ZPSD Compliments Runners, Prepares for Future; Reflections in the Coffee: Route 53 Café; Letters to Santa Clause: Zuni Children write letters to Santa; Zuni Senior Center Update; Safety, New Outlook on Firefighting: Mandatory 8-Hour Safety Training; Zuni Opens Women's Shelter; Secret of the Andes: A story about Cusi, an Inca boy who lives in the Andes;
The Shiwi Messenger, Vol. 03, No. 38 (1997)

Mary K. Bowannie, Wells Mahkee Jr., Amanda Delena, Latsayuhdi:ts'a, Tammie Lynn Delena, Angelina Medina, Daryl Shack, and Zuni Diabetes Prevention Project

Paper and Pen: The Importance of Bilingual Education; Foundations: Mary Bowannie speaks about the Shiwi Messenger; Ups and Downs, Oops and Wows- Another Year: Recap of the year working with the Shiwi Messenger; Thanking the Great Spirit: Zuni Fasting; The Story of a Shiwi Messenger: getting involved with the Shiwi Messenger; The Need to Change the Air of Disrespect: Vandalism at Dowa Yalanne Elementary Teacherage; Zuni Senior Center Happenings: An update from the Zuni Senior Center; Healthy Holiday Cooking: Fat-Free cooking for Desh'kwi;
The Shiwi Messenger, Vol. 03, No. 37 (1997)

Zuni Public School District, Students, Amanda Delena, Virgil Wyaco, Andy Ondelacy, Teluli Tsebetsaye, Dion Qualo, Theresa Mariano, Zuni Diabetes Prevention Project, Mayna Benally, Becuwa Laweka, and Bonnie Leekela

Town Crier 1939: Shalako Cultural Event: Ceremonial Night: House Blessing: Shalako Race: Night Dances During Shalako Week: Mudhead Day; Message from ZPSD Superintendent and Board regarding the resignation of Board Member Carlton Albert, Sr.; Lady T-Birds Victorious in Pre-Season; Shall We Open Shalako?; Zuni Mathematics Program Prepares Students for Post-Secondary Education or the Work Force; Know Your Family History: A Message from the Zuni Diabetes Prevention Program; UNM College of Nursing Streamlined- Baccalaureate degree for nurses returning to school is more streamline and accessible
The Shiwi Messenger, Vol. 03, No. 36 (1997)

Zuni Wellness Center, Valarie Bellson, Jolene C. Luna, Students, Madelyn Walela, Leo Wyaco, Morris Leekela, Santa Celia, Velma Wisteka, Alma Latone Wyaco, Tammie Lynn Delena, Isabella Shebola, and Sarah Nesee

Holiday Eating Learning Program: Zuni Wellness Center weight control program; ZPSD Faces School Safty Issues: community meeting to discuss safty issues for the Zuni Public School District Students; Tar War Poster Contest Results; Town Crier, 1939: The following stories were first published in December 1939 by students of Zuni Day School in the Town Crier: descriptions of the sacred cultural event, Shalako;
The Shiwi Messenger, Vol. 03, No. 35 (1997)

Amanda Delena, Fawn Tylana Wilson, Vanessa S. Bowekaty, Valarie Bellson, and Wells Mahkee Jr.

Messenger Staff Conduct Workshop on Youth and Media in San Francisco; Zuni Cross Country Captures Championship Title Once Again; Blackrock Residents Warns about Route 53 Danger; Finding Heart, Seaking Praise: A message from the new executive director for the Shiwi Messenger; ZMS Honor Roll 1997-1998 (First 9 weeks); Paper and Pen: The Importance of Language Preservation: a continuation from the last issue;
The Shiwi Messenger, Vol. 03, No. 34 (1997)

A:shiwi A:wan Museum and Heritage Center Staff, Tammie Lynn Delena, Breanna Delena, Theresa Mariano, Zuni Diabetes Prevention Project, Ed Wato Sr., Wells Mahkee Jr., Victims of Crime Assistance, and Theresa Bowannie

Center Pieces: News from the A:Shiwi A:wan Museum and Heritage Center; "Hawikku:" Place of First European Contact"; "Zu" Brings Applause from the Community: Zu Needs Some Fun Night, different acts and performances; Report from Zuni High School: National Honors Society inductions; Are You, or Is Someone You Care About, Overweight?: an article on diabetes and diabetes prevention; Honor All Veterans; Paper and Pen: The Importance of Language Preservation; Domestic Violence Shelter: Honoring the Heros of Caring: Zuni Home Health Care;
The Shiwi Messenger, Vol. 03, No. 33 (1997)

A:shiwi A:wan Museum and Heritage Center Staff, Steve Poirier, David Cockerham M.D., Center For Teaching Excellence, Fawn Tylana Wilson, and Marjorie Chavez

Centerpieces: News From A:shiwi A:wan Museum and Heritage Center: An update on ongoing projects in Zuni; Car and Bike Safety: A message from the doctors at Zuni PHS on bike and car safety; A Message From the Z.P.S.D Superintendent: Happy Halloween; Teacher Dream Fund Grants Available!: Apply for the Teacher Dream Fund Grant; Eagles Soar Free and Were Never Meant to Ride in A Car: Concerns with Eagle Feathers in Vehicles; Will There Be a 1998 Fire Season
The Shiwi Messenger, Vol. 03, No. 32 (1997)

Zuni Trademark Committee, Zuni Middle School Falcon Football Coaches, Latsayuhdi:ts'a, Amanda Delena, Mary Stuever, and Tammie Lynn Delena

Facts on Indian Arts and Crafts: protective measures are being taken for Zuni Indian Arts and Crafts; Z.M.S. Falcon Football Team Completes an Undefeated Season; Time for our Annual Special Event: Preperation for Sha'lak'o; Devastating Effects of Drugs and Alcohol; Can Fire Prevention be Reduced to Bumper Sticker Slogans?;
The Shiwi Messenger, Vol. 03, No. 31 (1997)

Kate Brown, Amanda Delena, Zuni Diabetes Prevention Program, Fawn Tylana Wilson, Tammie Lynn Delena, Theresa Mariano, and Charles Haynes

Helping Mother Nature: information on planting; What are your Pillers of Character: ZHS students attend a "Character Counts" conference; Greetings from the Top of the Hill: Goals of the Diabetes Prevention Program; Mitakuye Oyasin- All My Relations: The meaning being the PowWow Dance; Lights, Camera Action: ZHS Drama Club; Zuni High School Science Department: an insight on the ZHS Science Department
The Shiwi Messenger, Vol. 03, No. 30 (1997)

Marjorie Chavez, A:shiwi A:wan Museum and Heritage Center, Kathy Prouty, Amanda Delena, The Traditional Oneida People, Tammie Lynn Delena, Zuni Head Start, and Linda Federico DeGeest

Pottery bowl painted with design of a deer and the 5th Calvary guidon; ZWFFO Plans "Zuni Firefighter Recognition Week"; Cross Country Runners Compete with the Wind: Zuni Cross Country Invitational; Zuni's Unknown "Alien": Introducing recycling to the Zuni Community; Dictatorship in Up-State New York: Oneida Nation leader appointed his council to approve his decisions; Despite the Slow Season, Forestry is Still Busy; On Your Mark, Get Set, Ready, Go!: St. Anthony School Invitational; Zuni Head Start Announces Income Eligibility Guidelines; Coal for Phoenix: Hearing for the proposed construction of a strip coal minr near the Zuni Salt Lake to provide electricity for Phoenix;
The Shiwi Messenger, Vol. 03, No. 29 (1997)

Lenora Dosedo, Carlton Quetawki, Kate Brown, Andy Abieta, Seventh Graders, Tammie Lynn Delena, David Leekity, and Zuni Fair Committee

Time to Plant Trees!: Tips and information on planting and harvesting trees; Fair Committee Elects'98 Officers; Letter to the Governor of the Pueblo of Zuni Regarding the Indian arts and crafts industry and the threat from the fake Indian style products that is affecting the community of Zuni; Trash Kingdom: A story of the marriage of Sir Cookie Trays and Princess Plastic Bags; Why I Come to the Zuni Adobe Center; "Thanks" From the Fair Committee;
The Shiwi Messenger, Vol. 03, No. 28 (1997)

Tammie Lynn Delena, Marjorie Chavez, Theresa Mariano, Zuni HOC Staff, Amanda Delena, and Fawn Tylana Wilson

Fire Fighters Accomplish Arduous Test: the new physical challenge Pack Test for Zuni Fire Fighters; Exquisite Zuni Fetishes Retell Traditional History: Fetishes of Today - Generations to Follow; A Message From the Z.H.S Principle: Information about events at Zuni High School; ZHA to Hold Fire Prevention and Health Sessions; "Mens Sane in Corpore Sano": Two people from the Zuni Community participate in the St. George Marathon; I'm Not Your Average "Meat and Potato" Kind of Gal- Blue Corn Restaurant Review
The Shiwi Messenger, Vol. 03, No. 27 (1997)

Fawn Tylana Wilson, Amanda Delena, Mark Martinez, Georgia Epaloose, Tammie Lynn Delena, The Shiwi Messenger Staff, and A:shiwi Publishing

United as One People: Miss Zuni Anne Seowtewa shares what she hopes to accomplish as Miss Zuni; Jr. Miss Zuni Aims to Reduce Drug ad Gang Activity; 1997 Zuni Red Ribbon Multi-Cultural Relay a Success; ZHS Students Experience College Life Through the Upward Bound Program; Zuni Schools and Community Projects: Linking Parents with Classroom Teaching; Move Over Jay Leno, Heere's Kaathy: Kathy Prouty's purpose in Zuni; Ho'Le'kway'a, Hon Le'dikway'a ( "I Speak, We Speak") an idea for a magazine that will promote Zuni Artists;
The Shiwi Messenger, Vol. 03, No. 25 (1997)

A:shiwi A:wan Museum and Heritage Center Staff, Marjorie Chavez, Fernando Cellicion, Zuni Fish And Wildlife Department, and Tom Dom Bandalier

BIA Forestry Trains for 1998 Fire Season; Center Pieces: News from the A:shiwi Museum Center: New ideas and projects; Zuni Arts and Crafts Requested for "Zuni Weeks" in Italy; Zuni Fish and Wildlife in Need of Artists; Fire Fighters: A Special Breed: Characteristics of Fire Fighters;
The Shiwi Messenger, Vol. 03, No. 26 (1997)

BIA Branch of Forestry, Fawn Tylana Wilson, Clay Dillingham, A:shiwi A:wan Museum and Heritage Center, Charmayne Pelt, Zuni Foster Grandparent Program, and IHS Staff

Smokey Bear in the Air; Zuni Tribe Up Against Gorton Attack: The lobby against Senator Slade Gorton due to his threat to reduce tribal sovereignty; Why "Everyone in Zuni Has Diabetes"; Center Pieces: News From The A:shiwi Center: An update on activities, events and projects for the A:shiwi Museum; Special General Bond Election Called for University of New Mexico- Gallup; America "Bake a Difference": "Bake a Difference' Program to help at-risk kids; Zuni IHS Bids Farewell to Departing Staff and Welcomes New Doctors;
The Shiwi Messenger, Vol. 03, No. 24 (1997)

Melanie M. Delena, Fawn Tylana Wilson, Zuni Recovery Center, Museum of Northern Arizona, Zuni Diabetes Prevention Project, and David L. Cockerham

Long Live the Queen, Hail to the King: Zuni Dog Show king and queen; My First Week in the Police Academy; Sixth Annual 1997 Red Ribbon Relay Run; Year-Long Exhibit Reveals Tradition of Hopi Quilting; Nominations Requested for Messenger Writing Prize; Don't Risk Your Life, Get Screened For Diabetes; Superintendent Explains ZPSD Decision to Cancel 1997 Football Season; Zuni Marketplace Marks Final Event of Summer Heritage Program;