For decades, we have been dedicated contributors to projects aimed at fostering awareness of the profound importance of indigenous wisdom, medicine, and culture. Our endeavors extend beyond the confines of indigenous communities, embracing a broader impact on societies at large.

Our contributions range from the creation of graphic novels portraying ancestral myths, such as the sacred Mayan book Popol Wuj, generously distributed to over a million children in Mexico —a project realized with the support of Fundacion Rafael Dondé and Banco Dondé.

We have also orchestrated marketing campaigns, extending invitations to the Nicho de la Purificación during the International Festival Cumbre Tajín, an annual springtime event in the Tutunaku region of Veracruz, Mexico. The Nicho de la Purificación serves as a foundational pillar of this festival, where numerous indigenous Tutunaku healers graciously open their “arms and hearts,” inviting those seeking transformative benefits from their millennial medicine.

The Festival Cumbre Tajín has been honored with two UNESCO recognitions for its intangible cultural heritage, one of which celebrates the Center for Indigenous Arts (CAI), to which the Nicho belongs.

Our commitment further extends to communication campaigns for indigenous medicine clinics like Hoja Santa in Oaxaca and Mayahuelcalli A.C. in Morelos, Mexico. We collaborate closely with Instituto Rais in El Salvador and Fundacion Justicia y Genero in Costa Rica, jointly working towards strengthening indigenous rights and culture in Latin America through diverse communication awareness projects.

Within the intricate tapestry of healers affiliated with 1Ukush, organizations like Instituto Rais stand as external threads, diligently contributing to the fortification of indigenous culture. They play a crucial role in the recovery and revitalization of ancestral historical memory in the Mesoamerican Region.

Instituto Rais, as an indigenous institution, meticulously documents, researches, and raises awareness of both tangible and intangible cultural heritage, catering to the needs and aspirations of the communities it serves. The institution has curated a series of didactic materials focusing on culture and identity, including the creation of ethno-bio-cultural maps and books. Additionally, it operates an itinerant school of traditional weaving and natural dyes, named Kal Tunal (House of the Sun in the Nahuat language).

All these initiatives adhere to the methodology of our ancestors: LEARNING BY DOING, DOING BY SHARING. This approach integrates all members of the community, transcending gender, generation, and social status.

Other contributors within our collective weave offer courses and workshops on indigenous medicine to communities and the wider public. Their efforts are geared towards creating awareness of these ancestral methods of healing, fostering a shared perspective that views the world through the lens of unity and respect.