Co-founders of the Mexico Solidarity Project, Bruce Hobson and Meizhu Lui will speak on why North American progressives should understand why Mexico is critical to advancing a vision of socialism and multiracial democracy in the United States.
Photo by Ted McGrath
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The Center for Global Justice is planning a "Day of the Dead" adventure to Chiapas this fall. From October 28th to November 5th, a group of no more than 10 will experience the blend of indigenous and catholic ritual that entwines in this regions honoring of those that have passed. It's a very memorable few days filled with incredible beauty and traditions unique to the region. |
Sorry, the trip is currently full!Costs include:
Balance due September 1st. For more info, contact Olivia at admin@globaljusticecenter.org |
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TENTATIVE ITINERARY |
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| Oct 28th | Flight from Mexico City to Tuxtla and transportation to our hotel in San Cristobal | |
| Oct 29th |
Sumidero Canyon; an incredible natural wonder that we will explore by boat. Universidad de la Tierra; a school in San Cristobal closely aligned with the Zapatistas' and dedicated to indigenous knowledge and skills. |
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| Oct 30th | Oventic; a Zapatista community where we will request admittance and an overview of life in the autonomous community. | |
| Oct 31st |
SIPAZ ; an international organization for peace that work relentlessly in protecting indigenous rights and bearing witness to acts that lead to greater violence. Museo de las Trabajadoras and Textile Museum. |
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| Nov 1st |
Na Bolom; the former home of Franz and Gertrude Bolom and now a museum dedicated to the protection of the Lacandon Maya and the preservation of the Chiapas rain forest. DESMI; a local non-profit that supports a "social economy" and many of the indigenous programs around sustainable agriculture, social justice and collective economic models. |
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| Nov 2nd | Day of the Dead activities in Chamula and Zinacantan. Breathtaking, mysterious and unforgettable. | |
| Nov 3rd | Tonina; a remarkable archeology site dating back to approximately 514AD. This early Mayan city is not as well known as Palenque, but well developed and of great historical importance, containing a "great pyramid" and many well preserved stela. | |
| Nov 4th | Alternatos, Alternative Ecological Center | |
| Nov 5th | Transfers to Tuxtla Airport for flight back to Mexico City. | |
- 100% Refund for Cancellation by September 3rd
- Cancellations between September 4th to October 15th, get an 50% refund
- No refund as of October 16th
When
Oct 28th, 2019 12:00 am to Nov 5th, 2019 12:00 am
Fee(s)
| Deposit | $250.00 |
Events
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