“There is a fire burning over the Earth, taking with it plants and animals, cultures, languages, ancient skills, and visionary wisdom. Quelling this flame and reinventing the poetry of diversity is the most important challenge of our times.”- Wade Davis, AnthropologistAncient wisdom matters in the modern world.
Indigenous groups have known for centuries how to live in harmony with the planet.
The Indigenous Cultural Center we are creating in San Miguel is working to:
Support indigenous groups including the Huichol, Chichimeca, Nahua, Otomi, Purépecha, and more.
Educate the public about the importance of conserving indigenous cultures, languages, and legacies
Inspire indigenous youth to value their heritage and continue to pass it to future generations.
Provide culturally relevant jobs to boost the economies of indigenous communities.
This Educational Center will consist of:
An interactive museum with exhibits and activities for visitors of all ages.
Instructional gardens where indigenous plant knowledge, sustainable agriculture and earth care are taught.
Native cuisine restaurants, traditional art markets and indigenous owned shops and galleries.
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Why is this work important?
Indigenous people are safeguarding ancient wisdom that has come down through the ages, information about humanity’s relationship to the earth that is deeply rooted in their cultures, their survival skills, languages, stories, songs and rituals.
Currently, many indigenous cultures in Mexico are at a tipping point where they either succumb to the threats of extinction they are now faced with, or, their unique wisdom will become a voice for planetary problem solvers throughout the world.
Their age-old knowledge embodies a mindful approach to safeguarding our planet and provides perspectives for the well-being of all.
It is crucial to act now, because ways of life and entire belief systems will cease to exist if we don’t. As the last words of languages such as Otomi or Huichol are spoken, not only words fade into oblivion but more important, the knowledge they carry to guide humanity to new paradigms as caretakers of the earth.
Now is the time for the world to appreciate these cultures, to support and celebrate the beauty of their unique legacies, and to ensure that their arts, languages, traditions and earth-care practices continue to be practiced and passed on to future generations.
