History and Culture of the Tsáchilas of Ecuador's Western Rainforest
Survival in the 21st Century (Presented in Spanish with simultaneous translation)
Event Details
Date
Thursday, October 18, 2012
Time
12-1 p.m.
Location
TITU, Union South
Description
Presented by Henry Calazacon, a member of and spokesperson for the Tsáchila nation.
He will visit the U.S. as an official representative of his tribe to speak about their culture and its history, to discuss the challenges they face to maintain their culture on the outskirts of Ecuador's fastest-growing city, and to meet with community members and North American tribal leaders to share common experiences.
He will visit the U.S. as an official representative of his tribe to speak about their culture and its history, to discuss the challenges they face to maintain their culture on the outskirts of Ecuador's fastest-growing city, and to meet with community members and North American tribal leaders to share common experiences.
Cost
Free