Southern Ute Tribal member, Gerald Howe, harvested a deer for Laguna Middle School and Elementary School, Tuesday, Nov. 19. This was part of the middle school’s Language and Culture class, which has incorporated deer hunting into their curriculum.
In gratitude, both schools presented Howe with “Give Back” baskets filled with canned goods, sugar, flour, coffee, and other essentials as a token of appreciation. The schools also prayed for Howe and his family, offering their heartfelt blessings for their well-being and that he may harvest more deer in the coming years.
Students learn Keres vocabulary related to hunting, traditional practices such as the welcoming of the deer, proper skinning and quartering techniques, and later prepare a shared community “Deer Dinner”.
Photo Credit: courtesy Takia Martin | Laguna High School
Photo Credit: courtesy Takia Martin/Laguna High School
Photo Credit: courtesy Takia Martin | Laguna High School
Photo Credit: courtesy Bernadine Cheromiah
