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Spring/Summer 2022 Fellow Janette Terrazas, a textile artist and activist based in Ciudad Juárez, talks about working with native plants and her environmental activism to defend the Rio Grande River.

Spring/Summer 2022 Fellow Albert Alvidrez, a member of the Ysleta del Sur Pueblo, speaks about his cultural practice as a potter and historian.

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.

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…

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.

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

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

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.

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.

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.

A display of Diego Medina's visual art and other items related to his cultural practice. Items include completed colored pencil drawings and works in progress.

A display of various items reflecting Albert Alvidrez's pottery practice. Items include various bowls and plates, clay, and corn.

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.

Albert Alvidrez (fellow) shares about his practice as a potter and local historian for the Ysleta del Sur Pueblo during his presentation.

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).

Pottery workshop materials on a table in preparation for activities.

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.

A web archive of a project webpage with media and photography centering Transgender, Gender expansive, and Intersex communities (TGI) in the borderlands of Tijuana, MX and Ciudad Juárez, MX, that highlight cultural modalities of education and…

Session inspired by the colors of the sunset.