We’re excited to announce the completion of the HHS Clinic Trail, Na Chat’a Pe — “The Chanting Road” in Tiwa!
This special name reflects the beautiful chants played along the trail, honoring a cultural tradition that connects the Tigua people to our ancestors, the land, and overall health and wellness.
The trail includes 11 signs, featuring a trailhead map and educational stops highlighting native plants and animals, with names in Tiwa and English. It’s a space designed to encourage movement, learning, and cultural connection.
This project was made possible through the collaborative efforts of:
-Star Hisa, Tribal Health Education Outreach Specialist
-Yolanda Armendarz, Health Education Manager
-Miriam Cardenas, Public Health Director
-Walter Morles, Clinic Facilities Manager
-Ray Navarro, Clinic Facility Maintenance
-Councilman Rafeal “Shorty” Gomez
-Rick Quezada, Director of Cultural Preservation
-Richard Hernandez, Tigua Language Preservation Program Coordinator
-Lisa Bustamante, Mellon Grant Project Manager
-Property Management
Thank you to everyone who helped bring this vision to life!
We invite staff and community members to walk the trail, learn about the plants and animals of our region, and enjoy the chants along the way.