The santa clara pueblo rights protection office is implementing a series of projects to enhance the educational and cultural needs of the pueblo these initiatives include: classroom presentations,…

The Santa Clara Pueblo Rights Protection Office received a $200,000 Project Grant from the Department of the Interior Bureau of Reclamation under the Cultural Resources Management program (CFDA 15.511) awarded on July 29, 2025, with a completion date of July 31, 2028. The grant funds a comprehensive initiative to preserve and promote traditional ecological knowledge (TEK) and cultural heritage of the Santa Clara Pueblo through multiple integrated projects. Key deliverables include the completion of a Plant Resource Guide documenting traditional plant uses with Tewa names and ethnopharmacological applications, development and distribution of a cultural coloring book designed to support memory recognition and cultural awareness among Pueblo members, and documentation of oral histories and traditions through structured interviews with community members.

The initiative also encompasses educational outreach activities including classroom presentations, field trips, and outdoor educational experiences designed to enhance youth engagement and cultural preservation awareness. These products and services directly support the Cultural Resources Management program's statutory objectives to manage and protect cultural resources, increase public awareness and appreciation of cultural heritage assets, and provide for the curation and accessibility of collectible heritage materials. The project prioritizes community engagement and intergenerational knowledge transfer to ensure the sustainability of Santa Clara Pueblo's cultural identity and traditional practices for future generations.

The santa clara pueblo rights protection office is implementing a series of projects to enhance the educational and cultural needs of the pueblo these initiatives include: classroom presentations, interviews, resource distribution, office support, coloring book.key projects:1. Plant resource guide: previous work: creation of a traditional plant use guidebook with tewa names. Current efforts: conducting interviews to gather additional TEK and compiling photographs for the guidebook. Outcome: providing knowledge of ethnopharmacology and cultural usage.2. Cultural coloring book: development: creating a coloring book using computer applications to support memory recognition. Distribution: issuing the completed book to pueblo members.3. Presentations and field visits: youth engagement: organizing field trips and outdoor classroom experiences to enhance cultural preservation awareness. Educational content: creating presentations on cultural and plant preservation.4. Santa clara pueblo member interviews: documentation: recording oral histories and traditions for future reference. These initiatives aim to enrich the community S cultural identity, enhance educational opportunities, and preserve traditional ecological knowledge. Byfostering community engagement, creating educational resources, and prioritizing cultural preservation, the projects ensure the heritage of thesanta clara pueblo is honored and sustained for future generations.