In this episode of Pueblo In Focus, hear from world-renowned sculptor Cliff Fragua (Jemez Pueblo). Cliff will be discussing his sculpture of Po'pay, who led the Pueblo Revolt of 1680 against Spanish colonial powers. This sculpture can be seen in Washington, D.C.'s National Statuary Hall, with another version on display in IPCC's permanent exhibit. Along with his journey of getting his sculpture to the Statuary Hall, Cliff also speaks about his sculpting process and the inspirations behind his art.

00:00 - Intro

01:53 - Singing Stone Studio

04:23 - Importance of Songs

05:26 - Early Life in Missouri

06:28 - First Drawing

07:45 - Life in San Francisco

10:07 - Moving Back to Jemez

10:50 - Institute of American Indian Arts

13:16 - First Discovering Sculpting

15:54 - Leaving IAIA

16:45 - Using Stonework at the Pueblo

19:22 - We’re Natives We Barter

22:58 - First Art Shows

25:29 - The Start of Po’pay Statues

27:34 - Lessons Learned From Italy

29:38 - Researching Po’pay

33:48 - Creating the Look of Po’pay

38:42 - Getting the Stone for Po’pay

41:28 - Welcoming the Stone to Jemez

43:04 - You Can Stay, But We Have to Kill You

47:08 - Getting Po’pay to His New Home

51:40 - An Idea is Born

54:26 - Po’pay Survives Another Insurrection

56:20 - Po’pay Still Speaking Today

57:53 - 2nd Po’pay Statue at IPCC

1:02:59 - Po’pay Represents America

1:15:50 - Outro

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Meet Monique Fragua, the Indian Pueblo Cultural Center’s new CEO! As the first female CEO of IPCC, Monique discusses her background as a member of the Pueblo of Jemez, the passions that led her to IPCC, and the goals that she hopes to accomplish in her new position. Plus, hear about her obsession with Orbit the Isotopes mascot and her adventures in professional archery!

00:00 - Intro

00:54 - Transition from Mike Canfield

01:56 - The IPCC Legacy

03:17 - Monique’s Upbringing

04:26 - Benefits of a Pueblo Upbringing

07:19 - We are the Prayers of Our Ancestors

09:20 - Learning from Our Failures

10:21 - Monique’s Journey to IPCC

11:09 - Her IPCC Journey

12:55 - Many Businesses, One Community

15:45 - The Future of IPCC

17:34 - Avid Reader

19:25 - Girl Scouts

20:56 - Archery

23:42 - Orbit

25:54 - Monique’s Favorite Projects

28:24 - Telling our Story in Our Words

31:55 - The Many Faces of IPCC

33:24 - Little Businesswoman Monique

33:44 - What Jeremy Thinks Monique Should Do

37:21 - Giving Back to Our Communities

41:46 - Podcast Goals

43:47 - Quick Fire Questions for Jeremy

44:30 - Outro

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Museum Head Curator Dr. Michelle Lanteri introduces the two temporary exhibits currently on view in IPCC's gallery spaces. Learn about the stories behind the haute couture on display in "Sage Mountiainflower: House of Fashion" and get a glimpse of the evolution of Pueblo architecture shown in "Restorying Our HeartPlaces: Contemporary Pueblo Architecture.

00:00 - Intro

01:49 - Artists Circle Gallery

02:25 - Sage Mountainflower House of Fashion

03:44 - From the Pueblos to Paris

05:35 - Out of Necessity Came Creativity

06:10 - Giving Back to the Community

07:41 - Phendi not Fendi

09:00 - Restorying Our Heartplaces

09:18 - Guest Curated

09:41 - Transformation of Space

10:55 - Digital Emersive Theater

12:35 - Mixing Tradition with Today’s Technology

13:08 - New Mexico Architecture is Pueblo Architecture

14:37 - Collaborative Exhibition

15:32 - Outro

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Vice President of Property Management & Development Mark Thompson (Acoma Pueblo) introduces the mission of the Indian Pueblo Cultural Center and takes listeners behind the scenes at the center - describing everything from Pueblo history to food and dances. With bonus tidbits you can't get anywhere else, like green chile chicken tamales, a Pueblo ball game played with deer bones, and getting beat by a 73 year old Pueblo runner.

00:00 - Intro

00:55 - IPCC Property & Businesses

02:00 - Pueblo Ownership

03:20 - IPCC Mission Statement

03:55 - Money Stays With 19 Pueblos

05:27 - New IPCC Leadership

06:04 - Our Story Told Our Way

07:30 - IPCC is a Gateway to the 19 Pueblos

08:52 - Pueblo History is New Mexico History

10:20 - Green Chile Chicken Tamales

10:54 - Indian Pueblo Entrepreneur Complex

11:53 - Jeremy the Bat Boy

12:12 - Pueblo Baseball

12:48 - Mark the Iron Man

13:34 - Pueblo Sports

14:42 - Working the Pueblo Way

16:45 - IPCC is open to Everyone

18:28 - The Pueblo Library & Archives

20:43 - We Share Our Pueblo Culture

21:38 - Our Dances Mean More

23:22 - Native Tribes Are Unique

25:38 - Outro

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Indian Pueblo Cultural Center's Guest Experience Director Monique Silva discusses American Indian Week 2025, an annual celebration of Native culture featuring cultural dances, Native artists, and more. This is one of the most anticipated things to do in Albuquerque for both visitors and residents.

00:00 - Intro

00:29 - Monique Intro

00:54 - What is American Indian Week?

01:32 - Student Day

02:05 - Gathering of Nations Pow-Wow

03:10 - Cultural Dances rundown

04:30 - Spring Arts Market

05:21 - Round Dance and Gourd Dance

06:23 Fawn Wood

06:48 Theme Days

08:48 - Concession

09:51 - Native Sayings Cookies

10:26 - American Indian Week Wrap Up

11:59 - Outro