Contact: Sari Krosinsky, 277-5813 Laurie Mellas, 277-5915, lmellas@unm.edu October 17, 2005 UNM Native American Studies to commemorate installation of Po'pay sculpture in Washington, D.C. The University of New Mexico Native American Studies will hold a Po'pay Commemoration Symposium on Nov. 3 from 1-5 p.m. in Student Union Building, Lobo rooms A and B. The symposium celebrates the recent dedication of Jemez Pueblo sculptor Cl Pueblo scholars will discuss the history and significance of Po'pay's leadership during the 1680 Pueblo Revolt against Spanish colonization. Participants will include former Governor of San Juan Pueblo and founder of the Po'pay Statue Project Herman Agoyo, Maricopa College Professor of Political Science Manuel Pino from Acoma, UNM Assistant Professor of Education Glenabah Martinez from Taos Pueblo and others to be announced. UNM Associate Professor of Anthropology and Native American Studies Beverly Singer from Santa Clara Pueblo will present a video documenting the unveiling of the Po'Pay sculpture. A reception will follow the symposium. This event is free and open to the public. The symposium is sponsored by Alfonso Ortiz Center for Intercultural Studies, Native American Studies and Native American Studies Indigenous Research Group.
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iff Fragua's sculpture of Po'pay at Statuary Hall, near the Capital Building in Washington, D.C.