Posted by Maya Traditions on September 22, 2016
September Collaboration with Kakaw Designs 3/3 We will go on with our introduction of our students for the collaboration we do have with our partner Kakaw Designs this September. Kakaw Designs is donating 20% of the sales from the Quetzal Shoes and Original Boots this September to our Education Program for University Scholarships. These scholarships support students like Julia María who is in her last year for the degree in “Judicial and Social Sciences (Law)”. Julia Maria is from the Community in Aldea Patanatic, Panajachel. We wanted to know, why she chooses this major at what she wants to
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Posted by Maya Traditions on September 20, 2016
During the next weeks we will inform you more about the Tourism Program of Maya Traditions. How does Tourism affects the lives of our partner cooperatives in Guatemala? We interviewed five of our sponsored students. Experience more about their point of view in the upcoming Blogposts. Blogpost 1/6 Student: Carmen Tzoc Portillo from the Community Qato Q’ib of Chirijox, Nahuala, Guatemala. Do you think that Tourism could be an opportunity for community growth? Yes, it means more work and income opportunities. This is how we can combat poverty. How does Tourism benefit your family? What benefits has your family received
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Posted by Maya Traditions on September 12, 2016
September Collaboration with Kakaw Designs 2/3 We will go on with our introduction of our students for the collaboration we do have with our partner Kakaw Designs this September. Kakaw Designs is donating 20% of the sales from the Quetzal Shoes and Original Boots this September to our Education Program for University Scholarships. These scholarships support students like Rosa who is studying at the University San Carlos de Guatemala in Sede, Sololá. She is now in her last year for the degree in “Social Science and Pedagogy Teaching” and will pursue with a degree in “Educational Administration” next year. Rosa
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Posted by Maya Traditions on September 08, 2016
September Collaboration with Kakaw Designs 1/3 This September we have a special collaboration with our partner Kakaw Designs. Kakaw Designs is donating 20% of the sales from the Quetzal Shoes and Original Boots this September to our Education Program for University Scholarships These scholarships support students like Herlinda to start her degree in Social Sciences and Law next year. Herlinda is from the community of Nahualá, Sololá. She is 22 years old and starting her degree in “Judicial sciences and society (Law)” next year. We wanted to know, why she chooses this major at what she wants to do after
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From September 15 to October 15, the 2016 Hispanic Heritage Month is taking place. The National Hispanic Heritage Month’s objective is to recognize the contributions made and the important presence of Hispanic and Latino Americans to the United States and celebrate their heritage and culture. Unlocking Silent Histories and Maya Traditions Foundation will be featured during the Smithsonian National Museum of the American Indian’s 2016 Hispanic Heritage Month. The distinct program, “Maya Creativity and Cultural Milieu”, takes place September 10 and 11 in New York City and September 16 to 18 in Washington, DC. The Smithsonian National Museum of the
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Unlocking Silent Histories Youth Filmmakers and Maya Traditions Artisans to be Featured at the Smithsonian National Museum of the American Indian Unlocking Silent Histories and Maya Traditions Foundation will be featured during the Smithsonian National Museum of the American Indian’s 2016 Hispanic Heritage Month. The distinct program, “Maya Creativity and Cultural Milieu”, takes place September 10 and 11 in New York City and September 16 – 18 in Washington, DC. The Smithsonian National Museum of the American Indian is committed to advancing knowledge and understanding of the Native cultures of the Western Hemisphere—past, present and future—through partnership with Native people
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Cecilia is one of our artisan partners who will be traveling to the Smithsonian Museum in September through our partnership with Unlocking Silent Histories. Unlocking Silent Histories aims to support indigenous youth through learning opportunities that lead to critical and creative media expression. Recently, our staff sat down with Cecilia to ask her some questions regarding her upcoming trip to the United States. What is the role of backstrap weaving in your life? Weaving is very important in my life. It is the work that many women do in my community. My ‘nawal’ in the Maya calendar is batz, or
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Matea is one of our artisan partners who will be traveling to the Smithsonian Museum in September through our partnership with Unlocking Silent Histories. Unlocking Silent Histories aims to support indigenous youth through learning opportunities that lead to critical and creative media expression. Recently, our staff sat down with Matea to ask her some questions regarding her upcoming trip to the United States. What is the role of backstrap weaving in your life? Weaving is everything to me. By weaving, I am conserving what our ancestors have taught us. Our weavings encompass nature and its colors. What are you most
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Hi there, I am Renske, the new volunteer at Maya Traditions Foundation. For the next two months, I will join the team and support the work of the Foundation. Since I arrived two weeks ago, I already have had the chance to join one of the community tours, offered by Maya Traditions. We met one group of the artisan cooperatives in San Juan de la Laguna. By first visiting the natural plant garden, Cecilia gave us an insight on the different possibilities the plants can be used for. On one side, these plants are used in traditional Mayan medicine.
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Maya Traditions’ Youth Education Program supports indigenous Maya students in their academic pursuit. Here, university student Fredy Mendoza Quic shares an update: I grew up watching my mother weave and work with Maya Traditions. It’s a sacrifice that she makes for me and our family, not just my mother, but also my father. Maya Traditions Foundation has supported my family for a long time and continues to do so. They are a source of support for indigenous communities, offering work to our dear mothers to ensure they can cover costs at home and in all situations. My family does traditional artisan work.
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