Weaving Solidarity

Weaving Fragments in collaboration with Jolom Maya’etik and La Mano invite you to join us for an evening of Music, Poetry, and Awareness in Support of Indigenous Women Resistance:

Slams, Songs & Stitches

Student Talk on Solidarity Network with Chiapas Indigenous Weavers

Talk on Jolom Mayaetik (Mayan Weavers Women Coop) by Marla Gutierrez

Back-strap Loom Demonstration by Tzoltzil Weaver

& Jolom Maya’etik President Célia Santiz

Musical Performances by Claire Wilson, Gillian Miller & The Gravely Brothers

Slam Poetry Performance by Kim Villagante

and Artisan Textiles for Sale

Friday 8th of April @ The Rhizome Café

Additional opportunities to learn more about and purchase weavings:

Celia will be at Rhizome Cafe, 317 E Broadway on Thursdays and Fridays from 12-2

Otras oportunidades para saber más sobre los tejidos y para comprarlos:

Celia estará en el Rhizome Cafe, 317 E Broadway los jueves y viernes desde las 12 hasta las 2.

Celia was invited to share her weavings and participate in the Women’s Spirituality Celebration in Vancouver on March 11th & 12th.

We are grateful for the opportunity to be with other women in this unique celebration.

On March 15th, GEOG 495 hosted lunch with Aboriginal students in collaboration with the First Nations House of Learning at 12:00 p.m. This weekly luncheon works to build community and connections across campus.

The luncheon featured a brief presentation by our community partner, Celia Ruiz, president of Jolom Mayaetik as well as the opportunity to dialogue with other Indigenous weavers.

Celia Ruiz, the current president of Jolom Mayaetik, our community partner, arrived in Vancouver on March 7, 2011. We are very pleased that the Canadian Embassy granted the visa so Celia can be here with us in class.