Tijerina, Luis 2014-07-11
This interview features Luis Tijerina. Tijerina, who is a Native American chief from Odessa, Texas. Tijerina discusses his spiritual journey and vision quest. Tijerina also speaks more broadly about Native American culture and its place it today’s world.
General Interview Information
Interviewee Name: Luis Tijerina
Additional Parties Recorded:
Date: July 11, 2014
Location: Lubbock, Texas
Interviewer: Daniel Sanchez
Length: 01:52:59 (1 hour 52 minutes)
Abstract
Background; Growing up in Odessa; Vision quest; Becoming a mentor and teacher; Balancing Native American and Hispanic culture; Sun dance; Maintaining traditions in the modern world; Difference between religion and spirituality; Interacting with politicians; Speaking engagements and presentations; Trans-Pecos Native American Association and Powwow; Mentors along the way; Red Dog; Balancing day job with spiritual life; Description of Native American attire and symbolism; Archetype and identity within the tribe; Writing books; Promotion of Indian culture; Metaphysics and healing; Current state of the world
Access Information
Original Recording Format: born digital audio
Recording Format Notes: access copy available in reading room
Transcript: transcript available on dspace <https://hdl.handle.net/10605/363089>
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