Kay-tichi-tya is the traditional name for San Felipe Pueblo.
San Felipe Pueblo is located 25 miles north of Albuquerque, and is one of the more culturally conservative of the pueblos. As such, they have strongly maintained their language, Keres.
The traditional name for the Pueblo is Katishtya, but it was renamed by Castano de Sosa in 1591 after a Jesuit who was martyred in Japan.
The plaza of the pueblo has been used for centuries as a place for ceremonies, and the wear has caused it to become a sunken bowl three feet below the level of surrounding space.
Today the pueblo’s population is around 3,200.
San Felipe Casino Hollywood, “San Felipe Pueblo History.” http://www.sanfelipecasino.com/ (accessed July 7, 2009).
