More than 1,000 people celebrated culture at NACA's Feast Day
The Native American Community Academy, with about 440 students from more than 40 tribal affiliations, held a sunrise ceremony, student performances, and a potluck.
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More than 1,000 people came to the Native American Community Academy's 21st Feast Day in Albuquerque. The school serves about 440 students from more than 40 tribal affiliations. The day included a sunrise ceremony, performances by students, and a potluck of tamales and stew.
Children of the school's first graduates are students there now. NACA is also looking for a site for a third campus. The feast was a school community marking its own calendar, with food and performances the students put on.
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