The Laguna Pueblo (Western Keres: Kawaika [kʰɑwɑjkʰɑ]) is a federally recognized tribe of Native American Pueblo people in west-central New Mexico, near the city of Albuquerque, in the United States. Part of the Laguna territory is included in the Albuquerque metropolitan area, chiefly around Laguna's Route 66 Resort and Casino. The name, Laguna, is Spanish (meaning "small lake") and. Sep 16, 2016 · Characteristics. Obverse. The obverse design features a World War II code talker. The inscription, “K’AWAIKA CODE TALKERS” translates to Laguna. Reverse. The reverse design features the Pueblo of Laguna Tribe seal. Inscriptions “TSINA HANU” and “Y’AAK’A WAASCH’I” translate to Big Turkey and Little Corn, respectively..