When we live the mayan code of in lak ech ala k in, we know that every action we take is out of respect for all life, and we are living and giving from our hearts. Decades later, in the late 1990s, community activists organized and. In lak ech banned poetry banned poetry formerly recited before each latino literature class. Last year, my school was suffering in the midst of a lot of tension and anxiety around issues of race and identity. History tucsons 1969 walkout the roots of tucsons mexican american studies program. Stream tracks and playlists from inlakechmusic on your desktop or.
The meaning in the traditional sense is you are me and i am you and reflects the unity and at the same times the uniqueness. The in lak ech foundation was established as a religious, humanitarian and charitable foundation for the benefit of humankind and the spiritual advancement of all life on earth. Whichever you prefer, using this greeting is a way to honor the person or object you are addressing. Over the past generation, the first two concepts have become fairly well known in the mexicanchicanachicano communities of the united states. Director ari luis palos wisely focuses on students in and teachers of these classes in tucsons high. A button that says download on the app store, and if clicked it. The in lak ech foundation a humanitarian associate notforprofit non government organisation. It was so much more than i see you with my eyes, it was seeing everything in one another and recognizing the connectedness of each individual yet acknowledging our individuality.
When we live the mayan code of in lakech ala kin, we know that every action we take is out of respect for all life, and we are living and giving from our hearts. Cu boulder school of education recommended for you. Today the new seed of our self is planted in the womb of the mother earth. In lakech, ala kin perspectives on personal fulfillment.
It is the law of in lak ech ala k in, which means i am another yourself a modern day interpretation. Precious knowledge is a 2011 educational and political documentary that centers on the banning of the mexicanamerican studies mas program in the tucson unified school district of arizona. Biography in lak ech in lak ech is the project of israel herrera and carlos alarcon both from mexico, this project was formed in 2007 and have achieved internationalization since 2012 playing in. We are located on 10 acres of beautiful coastal farmland in mazunte, oaxaca, mexico. To do this, we can view the main currency of exchange in our interactions and transactions, not as money, but as goodwill through heartfelt. Precious knowledge ethnic studies in arizona independent. Precious knowledge the battle for ethnic studies in tucson, arizona. Ech is a dance academy, where dancers come together to grow and heal in we aim to share our love of dance with the world, by uniting diverse communities, to offer opportunities for selfartistic expression, empowerment, growth and healing through dance. May 10, 2010 in lakech ala kin reminded me of the way the navi in avatar greeted one another with i see you. The traditional interpretation is i am you, and you are me. In lakech i am you or you are me tu eres mi otro yo. May 18, 2012 like many dramatic films, precious knowledge, a documentary directed by ari luis palos, sets up an inevitable conflict between two forces on a collision course. Precious knowledge ethnic studies in arizona independent lens. See more ideas about spirituality, mayan symbols and mayan astrology.
More specifically, i inherited in lak ech directly from the late professor domingo martinez paredes of the national university of mexico in the 1970s. Npr ed an arizona law banning ethnic studies violated students constitutional rights, a federal judge said tuesday. But first, we need you to sign in to pbs using one. In this excerpt from the independent lens documentary, precious knowledge, arizona state superintendent of public instruction, tom horne, holds a press conference calling for the end of the. When you realise how perfect everything is, you will tilt your head back and laugh at the sky.
In lakech ala kin to each other, to the morning sun and the moon, to the trees and rocks and things, to the sky and birds, to the animals and fishes, to the stars, to our mother earth and most importantly to each other the people of the world. Precious knowledge is a coproduction of dos vatos productions and the independent television service itvs, produced in association with latino public broadcasting lpb and arizona public media. I am the 1 at the beginning the scribe who revealed to you i am metatron. Precious knowledge, arizona state superintendent of public instruction, tom horne, holds a press conference calling for the end of the mexican american studies program. The theme for this episode is in lakech ala kin, which is a mayan saying that translates as i am another yourself you are another me. Facebook you tube heart donations contact base camp. In lakech ala kin, the true meaning of life and how one may. This film focuses on the mexican american studies program masp at tucson high school during its final year before arizona lawmakers passed a bill to abolish ethnic studies programs in the state of arizona. It is also a solo animated short which i have started in 2010 and will finish next year. In lakech, ala kin invites us to think less in terms of how separate and divisive we are, and more in terms of how unified and harmonious we are through heartfelt cooperation and collaboration.
In lak ech you are my other self and panche be to seek the root of truth are mayan concepts taught in tusds original mas classes through a. The documentary was directed by ari luis palos and produced by eren isabel mcginnis, the founders of dos vatos productions. Hollywood progressive this latino public broadcasting coproduction is a very powerful documentary about the extremely dubious campaign to eliminate ethnic studies from tucsons schools, and the resistance to this racist exercise in white supremacy. Journal of curriculum theorizing volume 29, number 2, 20. The in lakech foundation a humanitarian associate notforprofit non government organisation. Precious knowledge interweaves the stories of students in the mexican american studies program at tucson high school. In lak ech you are my other self and panche be to seek the root of truth are mayan concepts taught in tusds original mas classes through a luis valdez poem students recited at the start of. We can give our hearts in a positive manner every day by saying in lak ech ala k in to each other, to the trees, to the sky, to the birds, and to the stars. There were a few days when i had students screaming at each other, running out of the room, many continue reading in lakech project. Precious knowledge, mcginnis and palos 2011 the political documentary.
It is the law of in lak ech ala kin, which means i am another yourself a modern day interpretation. Independent lens precious knowledge clip 3 pbs youtube. In lakech ala kin the living code of the heart center. Apr 24, 2011 in lakech, ala kin invites us to think less in terms of how separate and divisive we are, and more in terms of how unified and harmonious we are through heartfelt cooperation and collaboration. Michael love pleiadian light forces transmission 4112020 channeled by michael love a message of hope and love for the starseeds of earth that comes directly from the pleiadians. I am the center of myselfthe 7th from adam the center of i am enoch now i am the 3 at the end the scribe has returned and i have brought another to be revealed i. May 17, 2012 precious knowledge interweaves the stories of students in the mexican american studies program at tucson high school.
Salo and marias daughters affectionately referred to each other as homegirls. Here is one thing i plan to do at the beginning of the year. In lakech i greet you as another myself i am a dancer, poet, galactic timetracker, mother, christicbuddhistmystic, student of the mysteries of the heart, warrior of the battalion of light, root to the indigenous spirit that unifies life, selfreflection scientist, organic foods enthusiast, contemplator of the collective dream, always seeking illuminated. Students in tucsons mexican american studies program become academic warriors while state lawmakers attempt to ban the classes. Federal judge finds racism behind arizona law banning. While 48 percent of mexican american students currently drop out of high. Inlakechmusic inlakech music free listening on soundcloud. Luis valdez incorporated this mayan principle into his larger. While 48 percent of mexican american students currently drop out of. Aug 22, 2017 federal judge finds racism behind arizona law banning ethnic studies. Residing in the east, crocodileimix inspires thoughts and creation. You are my other me magnolia landaposas ed talks fall 2018 duration. Student profile a companion short to precious knowledge that highlights mexican american studies student nacho and his take on the controversial.
In mayan tradition, there is a greeting that many people working with mayan wisdom know of. It can also be used when greeting the sunrise, when you encounter a natural and picturesque environment, when you want to give thanks, when you are meditating or engaged in any spiritual practice, or when you interact with pets and other animals. In lak ech is a timeless mayan precept i incorporated into a larger poem called pensamiento serpentino. For me, this passage translates into valuing needs of communitycollege students entering my classes and life. In general, the philosophical foundation for raza studies are several indigenous concepts, including. Barrio pedagogy, in lakech, and methodologies of love. The in lakech foundation was established as a religious, humanitarian and charitable foundation for the benefit of humankind and the spiritual advancement of all life on earth. The case against ethnic studies video independent lens pbs. Audience favorite and special jury award, san diego latino film festival, 2011. Imix eemeesh is the alpha, the primordial mother, and the symbol of the divine feminine. About in lakech village inlak ech village is an ecovillage, retreat centre, permaculture school and more. Jul 10, 2015 in lakech embracing the future, forgave the pastlet go of worry, the divine holding my hand shadowed in the valley of death, fearing no evil till my last human breath preachers cant save me, this is my dance, church isnt a place for an alive woman or man the dead indeed cannot see, they walk.
In lakech embracing the future, forgave the pastlet go of worry, the divine holding my hand shadowed in the valley of death, fearing no evil till my last human breath preachers cant save me, this is my dance, church isnt a place for an alive woman. He was the renowned author of several books on mayan thought and culture, and i. In lakech ala kin reminded me of the way the navi in avatar greeted one another with i see you. It is the law of in lakech ala kin, which means i am another yourself a modern day interpretation. On one side is a group of students and teachers at an arizona high school who want to use education as a tool for selfawareness and empowerment.
Jul 18, 20 in lak ech you are my other self and panche be to seek the root of truth are mayan concepts taught in tusds original mas classes through a luis valdez poem students recited at the start of. Mar 15, 2012 precious knowledge is a coproduction of dos vatos productions and the independent television service itvs, produced in association with latino public broadcasting lpb and arizona public media. Federal judge finds racism behind arizona law banning ethnic studies. On one side is a group of students and teachers at an arizona high school who want to use. Or better said the other is a copy of our own me another i. Last thursday the university of illinois urbanachampaigns graduate school of library and information science gslis screened the film precious knowledge.