From: Lgreene328@outlook.com
Sent: Saturday, May 19, 2018 11:27 PM
To: 'cheroske@mesacc.edu' <cheroske@mesacc.edu>
Subject: May 19th, 2018 blog
Today we drove out about an hour to the Trona Salt Mine. Our amigo Daniel gave us some wonderful history and a tour on the property which is on a reservation within a reservation. Daniel talked about how the land is rented but has not been in use for years due to loss since a major earthquake. The companies that rent it out are making products in the medical/medicinal and pharmaceutical areas. It is highly prized for it’s 3 main factors; it is eco-friendly, environmental and cultrally traditional. I really appreciated how the Tohoana; a native tribe indigenous to this surrounding areas. A man seeks travel to these salt mines, after the long journey he collects a cut of salt to take back home. This proves his worth and he receives the true title of becoming a warrior. I was saddened to learn that a lot of these men are taking the journey by car now, but they are saying that it is a new tradition. I suppose change is inevitable. This was an awesome and informative excursion I really enjoyed.
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