“Our collaboration and partnership is an example of what can be and what should be.”
Ami Admire. ‘ataaum Pomkwaan Director
“We hope that in the future we will always continue to be united to contribute to our goals and thus preserve our traditions.”
Elia Avendaño, Jardín Mixteco Tequio
Program Dec 14
11:00 AM WELCOME AND OPENING
Namokiyam “Welcome” Address by Jardin Miteco and ‘ataaxum Pomkwaan.
Flute Performance by Mr. Brandon Wallace (Payomkawichum).
Opening address by Mel Vernon, Tribal Captain, San Luis Rey Band of Mission Indians.
11:45 AM WETLAND RESERVE WALK
With Ami Admire. ‘ataaxum Pompkwaan Director and Natalie Shapiro, Buena Vista AudobonSociety Director.
1:00 PM ROOTS OF RESILIENCE DIALOGUE
Ana Gloria Rodríguez, Tipey Joa Director and Guadalupe Chi Montes, Tipey Joa Ensenada Coordinator
Dr. Francisco López Bárcenas. Mixtec, Territorial and Indigenous Rights Lawyer and Professor.
Dr. Omar Aguilar, Ñuu Savi, Mixtec Codices Expert and Archeologist.
2:00 PM FOOD AND CLOSING CEREMONY
Performance by Esencia de Oaxaca with Keyboard Player, Ismael Arteaga (Mixtec)
Closing Acknowledgements by Jardín Mixteco and ‘ataaxum Pomkwaan.
Program Participants
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Wetlands Reserve Walk directed by Ami Admire and Natalie Shapiro
Learning about Native plants. Buena Vista Audubon Society, 2202 S Coast Hwy, Oceanside, CA 92054, USA
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Dr. Omar Aguilar Talk on Mixtec Codices
Dr. Omar Aguilar gave a talk about Mixtec Codices in the event.
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Dr. Francisco López Bárcenas
Dr. Bárcenas (Mixtec) from Santa Rosa Caxtlahuaca, Oaxaca. Territorial and Indigenous Rights Lawyer and Professor. Colegio de San Luis Potosí, México.
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Gladys Olivarria
Gladys holding a bunny.
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Closing ceremony and remarks
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