A Day with Hu'ul

This bilingual, Tohono Oodham/English book by Husi Cazares (enrolled member) and his wife Kerrie Ann offers an in-depth exploration of traditional knowledge and cultural insights. This resource provides expert guidance rooted in authentic teachings, designed to deepen understanding and foster meaningful connection with heritage. Ideal for those committed to preserving and honoring ancestral wisdom.

The book tells How a young girl is raised by her grandmother on the Tohono O'odham Indian Reservation. The book denotes various aspects of O'odham himdag (culture) and begins with waking up in the morning and then preparing for the day and engaging in several different responsibilities. Various daily chores and activities such as preparation of different food, basket weaving, pottery making, household chores and cultural undertakings are highlighted. 

Husi has taught Tohono O’odham culture, history and language as well as courses in Native American history and culture at several Colleges and Universities. He holds a M.A. in Native American Studies from the University of Arizona and a M.S. in Communication Sciences and Disorders from Saint Xavier University in Chicago, Illinois. Kerrie Ann Cázares grew up in Orland Park, Illinois. She received her bachelor's degree in sociology at Saint Xavier University in Chicago, Illinois. Together they write and illustrate books, language coloring books, and language materials for learning the O’odham language.