The Pascua Yaqui Tribe, originally from the Yaqui River Valley in Mexico, now resides in Arizona. They merged their traditions with Christianity, including the celebration of Easter and the Deer Dance. They were at war with Mexico until a peace treaty was signed in 1897, and many were driven out to Arizona. The tribe was […]
The Yaqui tribe, with several thousand members, lives in northern Mexico and Arizona. They speak Cahita and practice a modern religion influenced by the Jesuits. Their traditions include the deer dance and mask burning. They are primarily farmers and fishermen who also sell handicrafts and prefer to live off the land. The Yaqui tribe lives […]
