Announced on: Monday, Nov. 18, 2024
Maya K'iche' poet, journalist, and activist Irma Alicia Velásquez Nimatuj will be on campus this week! Be sure to catch one or more of the events with her to learn more about her work on Indigenous rights and racial justice in Guatemala.
Spanish Conversation Hour
Mon. Nov. 18, 5:30-6:30pm, ARTS 227
Join us for a conversation in Spanish and learn more about Maya culture and Indigenous activism in Guatemala. With free Mexican pastries and hot chocolate!
Maya Poetry in Translation
Tues. Nov. 19 at 3:30pm (followed by a reception and book signing)
Meriam Library Research Commons (1st floor)
Public poetry reading
Featuring translations by students in SPAN 455
Meet the Poet
An opportunity to chat informally with Dr. Velásquez Nimatuj about Indigenous rights and social justice
Wed. Nov. 20, 12:00pm, El Centro (MLIB 161)
Sexual Violence Against Indigenous Women and Transitional Justice: The Case of Guatemala
Public lecture
Wed. Nov. 20 at 5:30pm in Ayers 120
Contact: Dr. Hannah Burdette (hburdette@csuchico.edu)