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Etiquette on Reservations
- Each reservation operates under its own government and its own rules for visitors.
- Photography is a particularly important issue. Fees and restrictions vary. Contact each individual tribe regarding its policy. Do not attempt to take photos or make recordings or sketches without checking.
- Photographs are for private use only and are not to be reproduced or resold without written permission.
- Often, dances are part of religious ceremonies. Please observe them as you would a church service, with respect and quiet attention.
- Please refrain from talking to the dancers until they have finished performing.
- Please don’t applaud after religious dances.
- Do not climb walls or other structures. Some are several hundred years old and damage easily.
- Sacred areas and graveyards are restricted areas and are not open to the public.
- Alcohol and drugs are not tolerated.
- Like any village, a reservation is home to those who live there and should be respected as such. Although most reservations are open to the public during daylight hours, homes are private and should be entered only by invitation.
Beware of buying arts and crafts that are not authentic. The Indian Arts and Crafts Association (IACA), located in Albuquerque, New Mexico, issues a brochure that gives you tips on how to be an "educated" buyer. Contact them by telephone at (505) 265-9149, by e-mail at iaca@ix.netcom.com, or through their web site at www.iaca.com
