World-renowned attorney, feminist, journalist and social political activist Gloria Steinem makes a surprise appearance Monday evening at Wo’watsi, a special event to celebrate the 30th anniversary of Tewa Women United at the Governor’s Mansion in Santa Fe. Photo by Maire O’Neill/losalamosreporter.com

San Ildefonso Elder Kathy (Wan Povi) Sanchez, a founding member of Tewa Women United and former executive director speaks Monday evening with Maire O’Neill, Los Alamos Reporter, during the TWU 30th anniversary celebration at the Governor’s Mansion in Santa Fe. Courtesy photo

Tewa Women United executive director Dr. Corrine Sanchez, left, chats with artist and TWU board member Rose Simpson Monday evening at the Governor’s Mansion. Photo by Maire O’Neill/losalamosreporter.com

Brenda McKenna, field representative for Congresswoman Deb Haaland brings greetings and congratulations to Tewa Women United at their 30th anniversary celebration. Photo by Maire O’Neill/losalamosreporter.com

Some of the indigenous-inspired appetizers created by Chef Ray Naranjo that were served throughout the evening Monday for the 30th anniversary celebration of Tewa Women United. Photo by Maire O’Neill/loslamosreporter.com

Chasity Salvador, a member of the Tewa Women United staff, reads a poem Monday evening at the Governor’s Mansion in Santa Fe. Photo by Maire O’Neill/losalamosreporter.com

Gloria Steinem, left, and Maire O’Neill, Los Alamos Reporter, outside the Governor’s Mansion in Santa Fe Monday evening. Courtesy photo

Late afternoon light Monday at the Governor’s Mansion shows off the decor. Photo by Maire O’Neill/losalamosreporter.com.

Maia Duerr, volunteer and fundraising coordinator for Tewa Women United, greets guests at the door of the Governor’s Mansion Monday evening during the 30th anniversary event. Photo by Maire O’Neill/losalamosreporter.com

The Tewa Women United Sayain (Grandmothers’ Circle) prepares for a blessing led by Elder Kathy Sanchez. Photo by Maire O’Neill/losalamosreporter.com

 

T’owa Shadeh (People Dance) and G Precious present the Bow and Arrow Dance of Ohkay Owingeh Monday evening at the 30th anniversary celebration for Tewa Women United at the Governor’s Mansion in Santa Fe. Photo by Maire O’Neill/losalamosreporter.com

Aaron Stern, founder of the Academy for the Love Of Learning and Gloria Stern Monday evening at the 30th anniversary celebration of Tewa Women United. Photo by Maire O’Neill/losalamosreporter.com