When It Rains: Tohono O'Odham and Pima Poetry drum " — Teresa Peterson

" — Teresa Peterson

likening the cultural implications of alien contact to those of the arrival of Europeans in the Americas

all of whom are seeking brighter futures through running

The result is a powwow tale for the ages

relocation

When It Rains: Tohono O'Odham and Pima Poetry drum " — Teresa PetersonWhen it was first released in 1982, When It Rains was one of the earliest published literary works in the O'odham language. Speakers from across generations shared poems that showcased the aesthetic of the written word and aimed to spread interest in reading and writing in O'odham. The poems capture brief moments of beauty, the loving bond between family members, and a deep appreciation of Tohono O'odham culture and traditions, as well as reverent