Tribal Council
AmeriCorps
TIWA Vocabulary
Tigua History
Tribal Traditions/Ceremonies
100

Which leaders are responsible for maintaining the traditions and customs of the Pueblo? 

Traditional Council
100

What year was AmeriCorps created?

In 1993

100
How do you say Abuelos in TIWA?

Te'e

100

Abo, Gran Quivira, and ____ are the three sites in Central NM known as the motherland and ancestral home of the Tigua's.  

Quarai

100

What tribal ceremony is conducted when the first freeze is on the ground and the hunt chief decides when to conduct the ceremony?

The rabbit hunt

200

How many members are there in the Traditional Council?

Nine

200

Which US President signed the National and Community Service Act of 1993?

President Bill Clinton

200

How do you say Chief in TIWA?

Tai Kabede
200

The Ysleta del Sur Pueblo began to reassert its sovereignty and jurisdiction through what Act?

Restoration Act of 1987

200

What date is the St. Anthony's feast held?

June 13th

300

When is the Pueblo election held for both the Tribal and Non-Traditional Council?

December 31st 

300

Fill in the blank.

In 1994, the first class of AmeriCorps members/volunteers across the country took the pledge to _______ for America.

"Get Things Done"

300

District II is called what in TIWA?

Pa' Kitu

300

In 2014, who presented the Canes of office to the Ysleta del Sur Pueblo Tribal Council?

The Span Ambassador

300

When does the Pueblo hold its last traditional ceremony?

January 6th Dia de Los Santos Reyes

400
The Tribal Judge is elected for how many terms.

For three year term.

400

How many AmeriCorps members does Target Tigua have?

10 members

400

How do female say thank you in Tiwa?

Kheurkum

400

In what year was the Tigua Blood Quantum Bill signed?

2012

400

What traditional ceremony is held only for the youth under the age of 13?

Dia de Los Inocentes

500

When did Joe Sierra Sr., become the Cacique-Chief for the Pueblo?  

In 2017

500

What year did Target Tigua AmeriCorps begin its program?

2011

500

How do you males say thank you in TIWA?

Hawu

500

Under whose leadership did the Pueblo Indian Revolt to drive the Spanish out of New Mexico?

Po' Pay

500

What type of food is served at the St. Anthony's feast?

Chile Colorado con carne, Albondigas, Sopa de Pan, Indian Bread, and Bizcochos.