Re-connect with the rich history and cultural traditions of Maize in this online event!
The History of the Sacred Maize
Within the Anawak cosmovision, the Maize is more than a food, but a Spirit who offered its blood to create human life through the creation story of the 5th sun. The Maize (corn) is a food source known and used throughout the world, having become one of the most produced and sought after crops. However, many have forgotten the cultural importance of the Maize and it’s uses, both culinary and spiritual, as taught in the rich stories and traditions left behind by our ancestors.
Join us on April 21st, as our guest speaker, Dr. Samuel Bautista of Dixsa Native Farms , a Zapotec weaver, farmer, and Sustainable Manufacturing PhD, shares with us the cultural significance of Maize and the ancestral systems of farming.
What you will learn:
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Story of the 5th Sun & Creation from the Mayan Cosmovision
Cultural significance of the maize in ancient meso-america & present day
Discussing the hidden stories and facts in sacred archeological sites
The spiritual importance of maize in our lives beyond a food source
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Learning about the ancestral Milpa farming system
How to plant using the ancient rotation system
Understanding sustainability in agriculture and current day implementation
How corn in the developed world is killing us & the soil
Seed saving & more!
Don't miss out on this unique opportunity to learn the ways our ancestors built relationship with food and land. Whether you are looking for a way to connect with your ancestral roots, or interested in learning about indigenous methods of farming, this 2-day event will be sure to inspire you to have a new relationship with land, food, and spirit!
A portion of the donations will be given to local seed banks in Oaxaca, MX.
**Live calls will be recorded and replays will be made available for you to watch up to 1 year