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Show 82 concerning the ceremonies and religious activities accompanying the pilgrimage. The Komosona (also known as Kiva Chief) and his important assistant the Kopekwin are in charge of the pilgrimage. Today those who occupy those offices, for life, are respectively Ben Kallestewa and John Niiha. The author has conducted numerous interviews over the past three years on the subject of Kolhu/walatwa with Mr. Kallestewa, Mr. Niiha and many other Zunis, including most of the important religious leaders associated with the ceremonies relating to Kolhu/walatwa (these interviews are cited throughout this report). Zunis cannot go on the trail without having the express permission from those in charge, and then they must make and plant prayer sticks if they go. Sacrificial offerings must be made during the 82. MaHooty, Chester Deposition, Zuni Tribe v. The United States of America, United States Court of Claims (Docket 161-79L17 taken February 20, 1980 at Zuni, New Mexico, pp. 15, 19, and 39. Bowannie, Fred, Sr. Deposition, Zuni Tribe v. The United States of America, United States Court of Claims (Docket 161-79L), taken February 26, 1980 at Zuni, New Mexico, pp. 28 and 35. Hustito, Alonzo Deposition, Zuni Tribe v. The United States of America, United States Court of Claims (Docket 161-79LJ, taken February 19, 1980 at Zuni, New Mexico, pp. 21, 23-26, and 39-40. Quam, Ralph Deposition, Zuni Tribe v. The United States of America, United States Court of Claims (Docket 161-79L), taken February 24, 1980 at Zuni, New Mexico, p. 27. Nastacio, Alvin Lynn Deposition, Zuni Tribe v. The United States of America, United States Court of Claims (Docket 161-79L), taken February 23, 1980 at Zuni, New Mexico, pp. 11 and 58-59. Awelagte, Tom Deposition, Zuni Tribe v. The United States of America, United States Court of Claims (Docket 161-79L), taken February 21-22, 1980 at Zuni, New Mexico, pp. 10-20. Nastacio, Oscar Deposition, Zuni Tribe v. The United States of America, United States Court of Claims (Docket 161-79L7, taken February 27, 1980 at Zuni, New Mexico, pp. 14-17, 20, 27 and 45. - 57 - |
