12 pm to 1:30 pm Potluck Luncheon

2pm to 3:30 Presentation

Confronting the detrimental impacts of globalization, the work of Jolom Maya’etik and K’inal Antzetik fosters women’s economic autonomy while strengthening the capacity of indigenous peoples to maintain a stronghold on their land, language, culture and traditional livelihoods.

Celia Sánchez is the current president of Jolom Maya'etik, an independent, democratically run cooperative of 300+ indigenous women and Marla Gutiérrez of K'inal Antzetik has a long history of working with social justice and women's movements throughout Chiapas. They will be speaking about indigenous peoples and women’s rights in the context of globalization in Mexico.

The beautiful work of Jolom Maya’etik’s artisans will be available to purchase at the event.