I designed this Ysleta Del Sur Pueblo 2024 Year-End Report for the Ysleta del Sur Pueblo (YDSP), a federally recognized Native American tribe in El Paso, Texas. The people are called Tigua, and their native language is Southern Tiwa. YDSP is the oldest community in Texas and the longest-running government in the state since the tribe’s establishment in 1683.
The 2024 Year-End Report depicts the Pueblo's youngest generation. Each is a participant in the Tuy Pathu Tigua Indian Pre-K program, where they learn about YDSP's culture, history, and traditions. They were photographed at the Tuhla, or Tigua traditional homestead. The circles throughout the report echo both those of the Tuhla's vigas, seen on the cover, and the fact that the children create a continuous, unbroken link that represents the future of the tribe.
At the Tuhla complex, the children took part in an activity drawing and coloring the front of the building. They also practiced tribal dances with rattles while wearing traditional regalia. Their wonderful artwork and respectful devotion to learning their culture inspired this report. It was a delight to interact with these very special young people. As always, it was my honor and privilege to design this report that documents the tribe's annual achievements.
Thanks to Helix Solutions with whom it is always a pleasure to work; Christ Chavez whose gorgeous photos make it easy to create a striking publication; and to Tovar Printing of El Paso, Texas for their expert execution. This is especially notable in the cover's laser-cut title. aligned perfectly to reveal a child's drawing on the inside depicting the Tuhla's door in a hopeful bright yellow, and the children's beautiful faces peeking through to the reader.
