Pascua Yaqui Tribe Department Of Language & Culture

14/09/2026

Lios enchim aniavu, Ketchem Allea?

Here are some pictures from this years Miss Pascua Yaqui Pageant.

We would like to extend a huge heartfelt thank you to our Tribal Council, Royalty’s, families, elders, relatives, and everyone from our surrounding communities who came out to support these young ladies as they begin this special journey.

It is so meaningful to see our community come together to uplift, encourage, and guide our young people. Your presence and support help remind these young ladies that they have a strong community standing behind them every step of the way.

We are proud to celebrate these young ladies as they begin their journey of representing, learning, growing, and carrying our traditions forward. We look forward to watching each of them grow into the leaders and role models they are meant to be.

Here’s a little snapshot of the two days and the special moments we shared together! a Huge thank you to Mr. Angel Lopez for the photos taken both event days.

Tua Lios enchim hiokoe utte’esiavu!

09/09/2026

Lios enchim anianvu, Ketchem Allea?

Cultural Day – September 18, 2026

In collaboration with Yoemem Tekia Museum, we are honored to participate in a Cultural Day in Honor of the 48th annual Pascua Yaqui Cultural Recognition on September 18, 2026, at the Cristo Rey Cultural Grounds in the New Pascua Community.

We invite everyone to come together, enjoy an evening filled with many blessings, traditions, and community. We are also honored to welcome Brothers and Sisters from neighboring tribes who will be joining us and bringing their blessings and traditions from the Colorado River Indian Tribes, White Mountain, Havasupai, and Hopi communities.

Come share in this special evening, celebrate together, and experience the beauty of our cultures and traditions.

We’ll end the night together honoring our ancestors with a fireworks show!

Everyone is welcome. We look forward to sharing this meaningful day with you!

Tua Lios enchim hiokoe utte’esiavu!

48th Tribal Recognition Cultural Day schedule
Photo from Yoemem Tekia archives: Tribal Recognition 1979
Pictured: (left to right)
Felipe Molina
Pete Castillo
Anselmo Valencia
Juan "Kitito" Garcia

06/09/2026

Lios enchim aniavu, Ketchem Allea!

Please join us in congratulating the newly crowned 2026–2027 Miss Pascua Yaqui Royalty!

We are proud to honor and introduce these outstanding young women:

Yesenia Solano- 2026-2027 Miss Pascua Yaqui
Adrianne Valencia- 2026-2027 Junior Miss Pascua Yaqui

These remarkable young women will represent our community with grace, pride, strength, and dedication. We are incredibly proud of them and wish them a successful, inspiring, and memorable year as they embrace their new roles and responsibilities.

Your journey begins now! Carry our culture, strength, traditions, and spirit with you wherever you go. May you continue to inspire those around you and proudly represent the Pascua Yaqui community throughout your reign.

Congratulations, Ysenia and Adrianne!

Tua Lios enchim hiokoe utte’esiavu!

25/08/2026

Lios enchim aniavu, Ketchem Allea!

Wow!!! We would like to extend our heartfelt thank you to the Gloo Factory for their time and for the generous donation of a book that has been out of print for some time.

Hill of the Rooster, By Curry Holden who was an anthropologist from Texas Tech University who studied and worked (1930s - late 1940’s) alongside our brothers and sisters in Rio Yaqui, Sonora, primarily in Torim, Río Yaqui, Sonora. What began as a history book eventually developed into a novel with the help of his daughter, Jane Curry Holden, a well-known author.

We would especially like to thank Dwight and Rainbow for their hard work and dedication in making this donation possible. We truly appreciate the time, effort, and generosity that went into preserving and sharing this important piece of history with our communities.

Thank you again, Gloo Factory, we truly appreciate this!

Tua Lios enchim hiokoe utte’esiavu!

18/08/2026

Lios enchim aniavu, Ketchem Allea!

APPLICATIONS ARE NOW CLOSED!

Thank you to everyone who expressed interest in the Miss Pascua Yaqui Program! We truly appreciate your enthusiasm, support, and interest in being part of this exciting journey.

Please stay tuned and be on the lookout for more information and updates regarding the Miss Pascua Yaqui Program.

SEE YOU AT THE PAGEANT!

This will be a special 2-day event!

Day 1 – Friday, September 4th, 2026
Location: Itom Mahtawa'apo Building 5100 W. Calle Tetakusim, Tucson, AZ 85757
Time 5:30 PM – 10:00 PM
Meet the 2026–2027 candidates and watch as they take on the Tahkaim (tortilla) making and traditional dish portion.

Day 2 – Saturday, September 5th, 2026
Location: Casino of the Sun – Sunset Room 7406 S. Camino De Oeste, Tucson, AZ 85746
Time: 2:00PM – 10:00PM
Experience both modern and traditional talents, a heartfelt farewell, and the crowning presentation.

Let’s come together to uplift and celebrate these strong, inspiring young women and our vibrant Yaqui traditions.

For more information contact Gloria Gastelum@
520-879-5983 or (Main) 520-879-5939 or [email protected]

We hope to see you there!

Tua Lios enchim hiokoe utte’esiavu!

Lios enchim anianvu, Ketchem Allea?

Applications Are Now Open!

Calling all young ladies ages 14–19!
Have you ever thought about becoming the next Miss Pascua Yaqui or Junior Miss Pascua Yaqui? This is your chance to step up, develop your leadership skills, and be a positive voice for your community.

Represent your Tribe with pride, inspire other young people, and make a difference by serving as a role model and advocate for your peers.

If you're ready to grow as a leader and proudly represent your Tribe in a positive way, we encourage you to apply today!
Be the voice. Be the leader. Be the future.

Paper applications available for pick up at:

Guadalupe
DLC Building
9446 S. Calle Azteca Guadalupe, AZ
480-755-2512

New Pascua
Itom Mahtawa'apo Building
5100 W Calle Tetakusim Tucson, AZ 85757
520-879-5939

You can also scan the QR Code or use this link:
https://forms.cloud.microsoft/r/eG3pG1DXc1

Deadline is August 17, 2026 at 5:00PM

For more information contact Andrianna Escalante @ 520-879-5993 or [email protected]

Tua Lios enchim hiokoe utte’esiavu!

17/08/2026

Lios enchim aniavu, Ketchem Allea!

DEADLINE REMINDER!

We are officially just a few hours away from Today’s Miss Pascua Yaqui Registration closing, Monday, August 17,2026 at 5:00PM!

Please make sure to turn in ALL required paperwork needed with your Miss Pascua Yaqui registration before the deadline.

If you have any questions or need assistance, please feel free to contact
Gloria Gastelum
Pascua Yaqui Tribe – Department of Language and Culture
520-879-5983 | (Main line) 520-879-5939

Tua Lios enchim hiokoe utte’esiavu!

Lios enchim anianvu, Ketchem Allea?

Applications Are Now Open!

Calling all young ladies ages 14–19!
Have you ever thought about becoming the next Miss Pascua Yaqui or Junior Miss Pascua Yaqui? This is your chance to step up, develop your leadership skills, and be a positive voice for your community.

Represent your Tribe with pride, inspire other young people, and make a difference by serving as a role model and advocate for your peers.

If you're ready to grow as a leader and proudly represent your Tribe in a positive way, we encourage you to apply today!
Be the voice. Be the leader. Be the future.

Paper applications available for pick up at:

Guadalupe
DLC Building
9446 S. Calle Azteca Guadalupe, AZ
480-755-2512

New Pascua
Itom Mahtawa'apo Building
5100 W Calle Tetakusim Tucson, AZ 85757
520-879-5939

You can also scan the QR Code or use this link:
https://forms.cloud.microsoft/r/eG3pG1DXc1

Deadline is August 17, 2026 at 5:00PM

For more information contact Andrianna Escalante @ 520-879-5993 or [email protected]

Tua Lios enchim hiokoe utte’esiavu!

17/08/2026

Lios enchim anianvu, Ketchem Allea?

REMINDER: DEADLINE IS TODAY, MONDAY,AUGUST 17,2026 at 5:00PM

Today is the last day to turn in all required registration forms and supporting files that go along with the Miss Pascua Yaqui registration.

Please make sure everything is submitted by 5:00 PM today.

If you have any questions or need assistance, please feel free to contact

Gloria Gastelum
Pascua Yaqui Tribe – Department of Language and Culture
520-879-5983 | (Main line) 520-879-5939

We’re happy to help!

Tua Lios enchim hiokoe utte’esiavu!

Lios enchim anianvu, Ketchem Allea?

Applications Are Now Open!

Calling all young ladies ages 14–19!
Have you ever thought about becoming the next Miss Pascua Yaqui or Junior Miss Pascua Yaqui? This is your chance to step up, develop your leadership skills, and be a positive voice for your community.

Represent your Tribe with pride, inspire other young people, and make a difference by serving as a role model and advocate for your peers.

If you're ready to grow as a leader and proudly represent your Tribe in a positive way, we encourage you to apply today!
Be the voice. Be the leader. Be the future.

Paper applications available for pick up at:

Guadalupe
DLC Building
9446 S. Calle Azteca Guadalupe, AZ
480-755-2512

New Pascua
Itom Mahtawa'apo Building
5100 W Calle Tetakusim Tucson, AZ 85757
520-879-5939

You can also scan the QR Code or use this link:
https://forms.cloud.microsoft/r/eG3pG1DXc1

Deadline is August 17, 2026 at 5:00PM

For more information contact Andrianna Escalante @ 520-879-5993 or [email protected]

Tua Lios enchim hiokoe utte’esiavu!

14/08/2026

Lios enchim anianvu, Ketchem Allea!

Wow! A HUGE thank you to everyone who came out and joined us for our Tahkaim workshops!

As we wrap up these 3 days of workshops, we want to send an incredibly special thank you to Ms. Bule-Alvarez for sharing her knowledge, teaching us every step of the process, and showing us how to make delicious Tahkaim. Your time, patience, and willingness to share your knowledge mean so much to us!

We also want to give a HUGE thank you to all our past and present Royalty, and Tribal Council members who have joined us along the way. We hope that, from the littlest of hands to the eldest, we can continue sharing this knowledge, creating memories, and keeping these traditions alive.

We are looking forward to future events and hope to see you all again soon!
Follow our page for more upcoming activities and events!

Tua Lios enchim hiokoe utte’esiavu!

13/08/2026

Lios enchim anianvu, Ketchem Allea?

REMINDER: DEADLINE IS COMING UP MONDAY AT 5:00

Application Deadline: August 17, 2026
Time: 5:00PM

Be sure to have all necessary paperwork and documentation completed and ready for your application.

Don’t wait until the last minute! If you have any questions or need assistance, please feel free to call

Gloria Gastelum
Pascua Yaqui Tribe – Department of Language and Culture
520-879-5983 | (Main line) 520-879-5939

We are happy to help.

Tua Lios enchim hiokoe utte’esiavu!

Lios enchim anianvu, Ketchem Allea?

Applications Are Now Open!

Calling all young ladies ages 14–19!
Have you ever thought about becoming the next Miss Pascua Yaqui or Junior Miss Pascua Yaqui? This is your chance to step up, develop your leadership skills, and be a positive voice for your community.

Represent your Tribe with pride, inspire other young people, and make a difference by serving as a role model and advocate for your peers.

If you're ready to grow as a leader and proudly represent your Tribe in a positive way, we encourage you to apply today!
Be the voice. Be the leader. Be the future.

Paper applications available for pick up at:

Guadalupe
DLC Building
9446 S. Calle Azteca Guadalupe, AZ
480-755-2512

New Pascua
Itom Mahtawa'apo Building
5100 W Calle Tetakusim Tucson, AZ 85757
520-879-5939

You can also scan the QR Code or use this link:
https://forms.cloud.microsoft/r/eG3pG1DXc1

Deadline is August 17, 2026 at 5:00PM

For more information contact Andrianna Escalante @ 520-879-5993 or [email protected]

Tua Lios enchim hiokoe utte’esiavu!

13/08/2026

Lios enchim anianvu, Ketchem Allea!

We would like to give a big thank you to Old Pascua Community, and to Ms. Bule-Alvarez for the instruction during our 2nd Tahkaim Workshop! Also, a huge shout out and thank you to the Miss Pascua Yaqui Royalty past and present and the PYT Council members Chairman Hernandez, Ms. Alvarez- Gomez, Ms. Frias and Ms. Gonzalez for the support and taking the time out of there busy schedule to spend time with us.

We are grateful for the time, knowledge, and traditions shared with our community!

Don’t forget—we still have one event location tonight!

New Pascua, August 13, 2026
5:30–7:00 PM
5100 W. Calle Tetakusim
Tucson, Az 85757

We hope to see you there! 🙌

Tua Lios enchim hiokoe utte’esiavu!