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Nayarit Huichol power point presentation
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Much of this story takes place in Tepic,
Mexico. Tepic is located in the state of
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The state of Nayarit is on the Pacific coast of
Mexico.
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Tepic, the capital city of Nayarit is 30 miles
inland from the Pacific.
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The city of Tepic
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Tepic got its name from the indigenous name
Tepique which means place between the hills.
It is located at the foot of the extinct volcano
Sangangüey.
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This area of Mexico is the home of the Huichol
and Cora indians.
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The Huichol are the largest group of indigenous
people living in this area.
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The Huichols

• History The Huichols are descendents of the
  Aztecs and are related to the Hopi Indians of
  Arizona .
• Language Uto-Aztecan, Spanish
• Daily Life Today the Huichols are
  representatives of their remote past. Of utmost
  importance to the Huichol is the sacred Peyote.
  Peyote looks like a cactus and grows wild in the
  desert. It has been used for medicinal purposes
  as well as for spiritual visions and experiences
  for thousands of years. They practice agriculture
  and daily attempt to salvage every aspect of
  their unique culture as they can.

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They grow corn and raise cattle.
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The Huichol produce beautiful art
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They use colorful yarn...
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And handmade Chaquira BEADS