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Diego Medina (fellow) speaks about his visual art practice and role as a Tribal Historic Preservation Officer during his presentation.

A display of various items reflecting Janette Terrazas' textile practice, activism, and research related to the Rio Grande. Items include photographs, maps, flags, and technology used for her research.

Janette Terrazas (fellow) shares about her textile practice and activism work in defense of the Rio Grande River during her presentation.

A display of various items reflecting Lorena Sosa's writings, poetry, and research related to native desert plants, herbs, and medicines. Items include information about a plant-focused loteria game, native plants, woven baskets, and other resources.

Lorena Sosa (fellow) recites her poetry accompanied by Rosalinda Guadalajara (member of the Rarámuli/Rarámuri in Ciudad Juárez, México) and Rubi Orozco (Director of Organizational Storytelling & Development at La Semilla).

A display of various items reflecting Mateo Herrera's cultural practice and relationship with local foodways and land-based approaches. Items include photographs of food, corn and husks, and various woven items.

Andrea Everett, member of the Ysleta del Sur Pueblo, points to various landmarks and shares history about Hueco Tanks with fellows and La Semilla staff exploring the landscape.

Chihuahuan Desert Cultural Fellowship fellows and La Semilla Staff stop to admire the various landmarks at Hueco Tanks State Park & Historic Site during a hike led by Andrea Everett and Councilman Rafael Gomez Jr., members of the Ysleta del Sur…

A collection of items representing the cultural practice of fellows, La Semilla staff, and other attendees at the orientation for the inaugural cohort of the Chihuahuan Desert Cultural Fellowship at La Semilla Community Farm.

La Semilla Community Farm staff share about the Chihuahuan Desert Food Forest with the first cohort of the Chihuahuan Desert Cultural Fellowship during a tour of the community farm.

Albert Alvidrez, Chihuahuan Desert Cultural Fellowship fellow and workshop host, describes the pottery process and materials with workshop guests.

An assortment of pottery pieces created during a workshop for the Chihuahuan Desert Cultural Fellowship dry in the sun.

Pottery workshop materials on a table in preparation for activities.

A film still from a video series of animated statues.

A behind the scenes photograph of an interview with Maria Celleri using facial motion capture for the creation of Monumental Interventions.

A web archive of a Spanish language website for a podcast series that tells stories of hope from the Southern border region. Hosted and produced by Maritza L. Félix, creator of Conecta Arizona.

A conversation between community members, BOSS, Alan Rubio, and Geovanny Maybe, that explores queer identity in the borderlands.

A behind the scenes photograph of Evan Apodaca using facial motion capture for the creation of Monumental Interventions.

Spring/Summer 2022 Fellow Diego Medina, a member of the Piro-Manso-Tiwa tribe and Tribal Historic Preservation Officer based in Las Cruces, NM, shares about his cultural prac

A motion graphic animated flyer used to promote the initial launch of Monumental Interventions online.