The University of Arizona
 

Paths of Life: American Indians of the Southwest 

Yaqui deer dance

This exhibition takes an innovative look at ten American Indian cultures of Arizona and northwest Mexico: the Seri, Tarahumara, Yaqui, O'odham, Colorado River Yumans, Southern Paiute, Pai, Apache, Hopi and Navajo. For each group, a theme of special cultural relevance is traced through three exhibit sections—Origins, History, and Life Today.

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Entrance to Paths of Life exhibitYaqui deer dance diorama
Paths of Life exhibit gallery
Apache Gaan dancers exhibitNavajo daily life exhibit

The museum staff worked extensively with tribal representatives to design an exhibition that takes American Indians out of the history books and gives insight to their own cultural perspectives and values. In the gallery, visitors will discover the unique path that each American Indian group has chosen for itself.

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Educational resources about the exhibit for students, teachers and visitors.

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