VANISHING VOICES: The Story of Alex Seowtewa

[@Jaredpm._3]

“If we just maintain to carry our language, carry our cultural practices, that we still can survive the next 500 years” -Alex Seowtewa Our Zuni youth needs to listen to this.

[@indeedgenous7872]

Gloria is his eldest daughter, my mother. I spent many many many Many hours with him personally. I know his life story by heart. It feels great to hear his voice again and also sad. It's been years since I've heard it. I have tears. I am an artist myself and am so grateful to have been mentored and critiqued by him. Thank you all for your comments and positive words. He was the most influential person in my life. My name is Daniel Aguilar Jr, Gloria Seowtewa is my mother and Daniel Sr is my father from Kewa, Santo Domingo Pueblo.

[@tk1950]

May he always reside in your heart. And may such energy help us All to feel and know the power of our Ancestors. Many Blessings, tobias

[@1Ma9iN8tive]

All my relations - bless you and your elders teachings.

[@indeedgenous7872]

@@tk1950 I am back to listen to his voice and thank you for replying:) I just realized at 6:19 my left arm makes a brief appearance haha. Thank you so much again!, deedge:)

[@mangoyacho]

Thats so interesting. You are very blessed indeed. May you continue with legacy and teaching those who are following behind us.

[@herself50]

I was surprised that this video just popped up. I am happy and sad. I met your grandfather many years ago when I was teaching and attended a week long training for educators at Vail, Colorado. There were about 300 people and 10 or so native teachers there. The sessions were very powerful and brought out many experiences from our colleagues . I found Alex to be so humble and kind.. and obviously very talented. I was honored to have gotten to know him a little. I visited the church at Zuni! How beautiful. I hope the Zuni People appreciate it.

[@omittapir5986]

This is such a informative video on Zuni people. It should reach to more international viewers. Yesterday i was watching about zuni Pueblo people by Peter. It was full of such positive vibes and warmth. I started searching for more on zuni and stumbled on this. Great video.

[@tk1950]

Thank you. This video is free to be shared. So spread the good word.

[@3589546]

FANTASTIC SO GLAD I DISCOVERED THIS.

[@tk1950]

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[@maryannmalloy1760]

I met him too. Went to the church with 2 friends. So beautiful. Such a strong vibe. Wanted to sink to the floor under the weight of it, and sit as I was listened to him talk. But I didn't. Katchinas are so connected there. Will never forget.

[@lauranicholls9421]

Thanks for sharing. A really great. Artist and a really great man. I love. The native Indians way I think it’s important to know about. Them all and learn and respect their take on life and death. ⭕️🔥❤️🌲🍁🍂🦉

[@tk1950]

Thank you Laura. Have a wonder filled day.

[@robkam6304]

One of many great Elders with knowledge that is missing today... Grandparents held families together. Find old Pueblo videos all Pueblo's brother's sister's. Over 300 different Pueblo's just in Southwest. HOME. Glen canyon is the key before it was flooded along with others. Respect they elders children!

[@sandrahughes2550]

Years ago, I met this gifted artist and spent time with him at the church while he was painting. Such a wonderful artist and remarkable human being. I love the kachinas on the walls. He showed me a painting I cannot forget. It was in the balcony. A rain priest as Jesus standing on a disc that seemed to be floating in space. I would love to see it again as it touched me so deeply. Does anyone else know of this painting and where it might be?

[@tk1950]

Sandra. Thank you for your comment. I am not familiar with the painting you describe. It certainly sounds quite fascinating. I will ask his daughter if she might know of it and I will get back to you about that. Sam Lovato Senior of Kewa Pueblo once told me of a Pueblo belief that Jesus came to visit the Pueblos prior to being in the Middle East and that he was a Being of Light and taught people to always allow strangers to come into their homes and to feed them.

[@tk1950]

Sandra. His daughter sent me a copy of that painting that you referenced, It is Jesus floating on a cloud above the Pueblo. She has asked me not to make this painting public. If you want to see a copy of it and promise to keep it only for personal and sacred purposes, then i can email it to you. Here is my email: [e-mail]

[@darrenharrison1351]

Darren Dale Harrison,I met Alex,at IAIA,Santa Fe,NM, ASGGovernment President. Church in Zuni Land, paintings.my Professor Roger Buffalohead. I'm half Zuni/navaho. Introduction beautiful,back 1993-94 Alex Soetewa families,Zuni Pueblo,I'm honored to meet And talked. My Heart Blessed to Zuni Land,passing of Alex Soetewa. General Grandson, Darren Dale Harrison, Confederate.

[@rochellepaputsis7245]

Beautiful history and art 💖

[@raymondlaselute7465]

yes , keep his teaching and knowledge going !!!!

[@victorlongoria1048]

God bless these true native Americans

[@jojocooeyate1214]

He was a great person to know. Love his stories. An love going into the church to see him paint. Rest in peace Alex 🙏😇

[@deadpika-pool7257]

I saw this in my Zuni language class

[@sheakatnerrn1469]

Beautiful documentary on a culture now almost lost. I wish our "Modern Culture" could learn the ancient secrets of living in harmony with nature. If we could learn that all the materials in the world will never satiate us. Only living in harmony with nature,can give peace to the soul. The ancient cultures have so much to teach the modern cultures. I am at a crossroads in my life.thinking about becoming a nurse on this reservation but caught in the materialism of our modern culture. Still trying to decide which road to choose.

[@dowatsanna2102]

This culture is not even close to being lost we thrive. We teach we nurture our traditions an heritage. Culture an language. Ways an prayer. We live to sustain an teach the younger generation.

[@indeedgenous7872]

We are not almost lost. We Are Still Here and this man taught me personally. He was and is my grandfather. My mother's father. I am here to tell you my Zuni People are alive and well

[@annieseowtewa941]

I miss and love you so much Dad. 😢

[@georgemoore2226]

Me too

[@meigs2003]

MY INSPIRATION...

[@krazyMizD]

He's my grandpa and he died so you should vote yes 👍🏼😰😰😰😰

[@pacpac-df5jh]

yes indeed very good man ...

[@indeedgenous7872]

Gloria is my mother, you should be aware. He was a grandfather figure to many, but My Blood Grandfather

[@debrapaulino918]

Please turn flute volume down to just minimal. It competes with the speaker. Thanks for this beautiful video.

[@tk1950]

Debra, thank you for your comment. I agree. However, at this junction, so very many years later, to edit this video and return it to its original location for the Zuni Pueblo School System to use it officially, would require great skills in editing that may or may not bring the placement back to its proper location.

[@darylbandeka2529]

I am very proud of my uncle. He was a great man

[@dowatsanna2102]

I miss my dat:chu baba. I use to watch him an baba Ken paint wen I was a kid. Use to sit with them an listen to Alex tell stories of the extinct one. Miss you so much. Alex.

[@dowatsanna2102]

What's your real name . T.k.

[@tk1950]

tobias katz, the person who made this film.

[@annieseowtewa941]

t k thank you for doing this for Dad. I remember him talking about you in great admiration. God bless you.

[@tk1950]

@@annieseowtewa941 you are very welcome. your Dad was an artistic genius. i try to keep in touch with Zuni thru Keshi and Robin Dunlap. Hope you are staying healthy and safe. feel free to text me 505 553 8624 or email [e-mail]

[@annieseowtewa941]

@tk Thank you so much! He was, wasn’t he ☺️? He was quick to smile. We all are doing well especially our beautiful Mom. Thank you. I pray you stay well. I’ll drop you a line or two. Sending you many blessings. 🙏🏻☺️

[@BADNRG]

This was good❤

[@juanachavez3882]

My uncle I miss you

[@DuMb_ACE03]

I love and miss you Nana❤️

[@juanachavez3078]

Miss you uncle

[@dbadagna]

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[@tk1950]

thank you. also watch Ancestral Artists: kzbin.info/www/bejne/kJuahHefj7Z7gs0

[@teresakarr8328]

I love you.

[@Happy_HIbiscus]

😊😊😊😊

[@tk1950]

thanks.

[@randolphfriend8260]

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[@tk1950]

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[@dowatsanna2102]

Who's Tk jw

[@tk1950]

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[@tk1950]

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[@danielfinely8746]

Not true the language this group speaks is only 1% of our language ,.. what we do with our existence is called a purity ,.. not an art and that is mixed with the real mesh and stem ,.. only the word's that mean more then one are real word's ,.. singular word's were made up by the catholic's ,.. Indain/non-indain

[@comontoshi]

Could have done without the stupid flute music . . . 👎🏿

[@tk1950]

Oh, my sincere apologies to you Sir for the "stupid" music. I do hope that in the future you find a more healthy way of expressing yourself into this beautiful world. Blessings. Hop do' k'yakweye?

[@comontoshi]

@@tk1950 I’ve seen a lot good videos ruined by “bad” background noise and yours was one of those. . . clicked out about half way through. Just because you have “native American” content doesn’t mean I want to hear flutes. 😘

[@tk1950]

@@comontoshi Please return to wherever your heart wants to go. And enjoy!🤩