Indigenous Governance Database

Richard Luarkie: Choosing to be Bitter or Better: A Perspective from a Pueblo Upbringing

Producer
TEDxABQ
Year

Pueblo of Laguna Governor Richard Luarkie shares his rich Pueblo upbringing, a deep tradition of contribution to community, and inspiration to live a great life. Richard has a passion to contribute to global economic and community advancement using his Pueblo cultural values and teachings.

cultural diversity
cultural education
cultural identity
cultural knowledge
cultural pride
cultural teachings
cultural values
interdependence
matrilineal descent
Pueblo governance
traditional Indigenous governance
People
Richard Luarkie
Native Nations
Pueblo of Laguna
Topics
Cultural Affairs
Leadership
Citation

Luarkie, Richard. "Choosing to be Bitter or Better: A Perspective from a Pueblo Upbringing." TEDxABQ Whispers & Roars. TEDxABQ. Albuquerque, NM. September 6, 2014. Presentation. (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S2UcwBQSfF8&list=PLsRNoUx8w3rO8s-H4FO9cf..., accessed October 16, 2014)

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