Tonantzin Land Institute
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The Tonantzin Land Institute was founded in 1982. Adhering to its mission to defend, protect, and preserve the sovereignty rights of Indigenous Peoples, the Tonantzin Land Institute seeks to empower communities to speak and advocate on their own behalf and to insure that traditional groups stay on their native lands.
Tonantzin Land Institute logo from Spring 1998 newsletter. (Box 47).
The Tonantzin Land Institute was founded in 1982. Since its founding, Tonantzin has worked with over 65 communities focusing on land, water, and sovereignty rights of Indigenous Peoples. The name Tonantzin comes from the ancient Mexican-Indian word meaning "Our Most Beloved Earth Mother." The organization works to promote community advocacy and sustainable community development. Additionally, they provide training and technical assistance. As a regional organization, Tonantzin maintains primary offices in Albuquerque and works regularly out of its affiliates in Phoenix, Black Mesa, the Rio Mimbres Valley, the Rio Grande Corridor and other rural areas. Adhering to its mission to defend, protect, and preserve the sovereignty rights of Indigenous Peoples, the Tonantzin Land Institute seeks to empower communities to speak and advocate on their own behalf and to ensure that traditional groups stay on their native lands.
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Apache Indians
Community development
Community development
Community organization
Community organization
Environmental justice
Environmental protection
Forest management
Forest management
Indians of North America
Indians of North America
Indians of North America
Indians of North America
Indians of South America
Irrigation canals and flumes
Irrigation canals and flumes
Land grants
Land grants
Land use
Land use
Multiculturalism
Multiculturalism
Navajo Indians
Public lands
Public lands
Pueblo Indians
Social justice
Sovereignty
Sovereignty
Water rights
Water rights
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New Mexico
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Petroglyph National Monument (N.M.)
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United States
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New Mexico
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Petroglyph National Monument (N.M.)
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Southwest, New
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