When Christopher Columbus arrived in America 500 years ago, he found people who'd been living thre for centuries. Among the Native Americans eventually affected by his "discovery" were the Pueblo Indians of New Mexico. Recently, we spoke with five Pueblo teens. Here's what they had to say about their lives today. What qualities do you think are spcial to Native Americans? Rabin Atencio, 15: Our people are pround and have a strong sense of community. We look out for one another. No one is homeless. Katrina Humetewa, 16: We have many strong old beliefs and traditions. One is that nature is sacred(神圣的). The earth gives us food and life. We don't throw away a lot of poisons into the ground and rivers. How do you learn about your history and culture? Fabiola Lovato, 17: We learn from our elders. They tell us about the natural world, medicnes, and other things. Our traditions are passed down from generaton to generation by word of mouth. Is your daily life like that of other teens? Justin Mchorse, 17: In many ways, yes. I listen to rap and rock'n'roll. I dress in jieans, T-shirt and sneakers I go to a public school. In my village, I live in an adobe( house made of mud and plaster). We have electriity and plumbing(水暖). Jonathan Teba, 15: I go to movies with my friends and just hang out and talk. I also love sports. I watch the Lakers and the Bulls on TV. How's your life different from other American teens? Justin: I listen to traditional Native American music. At powwows(帕瓦仪式), different tribes get together to perform their dances. I'll hear round-dance songs, war-party songs and stuff like that. Jonathan: Mostly it's a matter of religion. We have many traditional beliefs and ceremonies. But we can't talk about them. They're private. What other concerns do you have? Rabin: For me, seeing Columbus being celebrated for discovering America is difficult. Our people lost their lives, their culture and their land. We're wandering, "What about us? " Jonathan: I worry about losing our traditions. I'm trying to learn my language --- Tewa. But it seems many elders have forgotten a lot. Elders stayed at home and taught the children. Today, many have to work. There's less timefor the old ways nowadays.