
REINA
PASUCA YAQUI
AGE: 12
Indigenous means “originating or occurring naturally in a place: native”. To me, being indigenous is special. I was born and raised by Yaqui parents and grew up on the reservation, while following our Yaqui culture. This piece of art I created represents my culture and being a young female Yaqui in my community today. I decided to draw a woman with a beautiful blouse. Growing up wearing these beautiful blouses brings back happy childhood memories and growing up wearing them along with other people. This expresses the importance of my culture and symbolizes my growth from my childhood.