Maria Fernanda Leyva

Maria Fernanda Leyva was born and raised in South Tucson by her paternal grandmother, her Haaka, who first taught her Hiaki history. She is currently retired but has worked at Tucson Unified School District, the Department of Economic Security, and the Pascua Yaqui Department of Language and Culture, as well as at the University of Arizona with anthropologist Dr. Edward Spicer and linguist Dr. Heidi Harley. She is a member of the kiyohtei society and a grandmother.

 
Au Te Waate / We Remember It Au Te Waate / We Remember It
Au Te Waate / We Remember It

Au Te Waate / We Remember It

Hiaki Survival Through a Bitter War

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