More than 200 Native American groups were populating what is now central and southern Texas and northeastern Mexico when the Spanish conquistadores first arrived. The majority of research about these groups -- collectively named Coahuiltecans -- is scarce and little is known about their culture and history.

The Indigenous Cultures Institute is a nonprofit organization dedicated to the research and preservation of the culture including arts, traditions, ceremonies, and languages of this population. We present historical and cultural information on the identity and ancestral legacy of these original Americans -- Native Americans who have millions of descendants still living in Texas and the U.S.

Programs include research projects, articles and publications, a library and archives, classes and lectures, a Performances Program, and a Speakers Bureau.


A large segment of the population in the U.S. who currently identify themselves as Mexican American, Latino, or Hispanic, may be descendants of the Coahuiltecans. Some families can trace back several generations of continual residency in certain areas in Texas or along the Rio Grande delta where specific Coahuiltecan bands originally lived.

 

SPONSORS LIST
We thank the following sponsors for their generous support of our programs:


www.ci.austin.tx.us/macc

 

City of San Marcos
Arts Commission

 



Puffin Foundation Ltd.

 

rene
www.renerenteria.com



www.tesoros.com

vamos
www.vamosmarketing.com



www.zoticusdesign.com



www.lavoznewspapers.com

 


In support of other Native American individuals, organizations and groups, we provide the following links:

The Austin Powwow: www.austinpowwow.org

Great Promise for American Indians, Inc.: Click Here

Tonantzin De Aztlan
video work

Common Enemies documentary
www.commonenemies.com

White Bison, Inc.:
www.whitebison.org

Chickasaw Community Council of Central Texas:
www.cccctx.org

Grupo Pakal Mayan Performance Arts:
www.grupopakal.com

Carlos Aceves, author of new mystery novel DIADEMA:
www.CarlosAceves.com

Four Winds Intertribal Society
www.fourwindstx.org

Indigenous Women's Network
www.indigenouswomen.org

Alma de Mujer
program description

As Long As I Remember:
American Veteranos -- documentary
www.varelafilm.org

United San Antonio Powwow
unitedsanantoniopowwow.org

 


 


Your generous tax-deductible donation can help fund our exciting and educational projects.

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News 8 Austin:
Native American shares mission
with Central Texans
Story by Crestina Chavez
Click Here for video.

Eagle and Condor
Powwow & Aztec Dance
and Dialogue

August 15, 2009
2:00 PM to 5:00 PM
San Marcos Activity Center
501 E. Hopkins
San Marcos, TX

Performances: Dynamic Native dance demonstrations!
Panel: Everything you want to know about powwow dancing and Aztec dance tradition!
Reception: Talk with the dancers and enjoy Native American food.

Funded by the City of San Marcos Arts Commission.

Songs of the
Seven Directions

a Native American cultural experience
April 25, 2009

Click Here for San Marcos Record video

Click Here for selection of photos by Rene Renteria

Funded by the City of San Marcos Arts Commission and
Puffin Foundation Ltd.


Genealogy Workshopxoxi
by Xoxi
Nayapiltzin
Nov. 14, 2009
Learn how to use non-traditional methods to trace your indigenous ancestry.

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This program is made possible in part by a grant from Humanities Texas, the state affiliate of the National Endowment for the Humanities.

Reclaiming the Hispanics'mario Indigenous Identity
Lecture series by Dr. Mario Garza
Find out how Mexican-Americans are reclaiming their Native heritage.

Mexican American Cultural Center
600 River Street
Austin, Texas

September 19th - 1:00 to 4:00
Lecture 1: Historical Factors

October 24th - 1:00 to 4:00
Lecture 2: The 20th Century

November 14th:
9:00 AM to 12:00 PM - Dr. Garza
Coming Full Circle

1:00 PM to 4:00 PM - Genealogy Workshop by Xoxi Nayapiltzin

2008-2010 Texas Commission on the Arts Touring Roster
We are part of the Texas Commission on the Arts Touring Roster. Support may be available to assist with our booking fees through the Cultural Connections Performance Support grant application.
Contact us for more information.

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