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Aerial view of Ysleta del Sur Pueblo at sunset over El Paso, Texas
Ysleta del Sur Pueblo · Est. 1682

People of the Sun.
Keepers of the story.

A sovereign Tigua nation in El Paso, honoring our history while building a strong future through cultural preservation, education, and community.

Tiwa Word of the Day
karade

“crow; the crow”

In a sentence
karade teuarwe

“The crow is flying.”

Our Story

From 1680 to today

The Tigua Tribe, known as the Ysleta del Sur Pueblo, is one of three federally recognized Native American tribes in Texas and the state’s only Pueblo tribe. With roots dating back to 1682, the Tigua people have preserved their rich cultural heritage, traditions, and values for generations. Located in El Paso, the Pueblo is a sovereign nation committed to honoring its history while building a strong future through cultural preservation, education, and community development.

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Aerial view of the giant Tigua sun emblem painted in the plaza of Ysleta del Sur Pueblo
The Tigua Sun

Our place, across the centuries.

Where we are
Ysleta del Sur Pueblo
El Paso, TX
Milestones
1680
Pueblo Revolt

Tigua people journey south during the Pueblo Revolt against Spanish rule.

1682
Ysleta del Sur founded

The mission and Pueblo of Ysleta del Sur are established near El Paso.

1987
Federal recognition restored

Congress restores the tribe’s federal recognition as a sovereign nation.

Today
A living archive

Stories, language, and traditions preserved for future generations.

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Voices of the Pueblo

Stories and teachings from Storytelling Day and the Institute of Oral History.

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