Sequoyah School: Honoring and Celebrating Indigenous and Native People’s Contributions to World Culture

On Tuesday, Sequoyah School honored and celebrated the contributions that Indigenous and Native peoples have made to world cultures. Special guest speaker, Judith Torres, who is a member of the Arhuaco community (pueblo Iku) of the Sierra Nevada of Santa Marta in northern Colombia joined the online gathering via zoom to share with the students about her community’s culture, practices, customs and beliefs and her work as leader of a women weavers collective. It was such a treat to also have a special greeting from Arhuaco ex-governor, Rogelio Mejia, who reminded the participants of the importance of taking care of the planet. Sequoyah School is grateful for having them share their time and knowledge on Indigenous Peoples Day which is everyday at Sequoyah.

Ayer, honramos y celebramos las contribuciones que los pueblos indígenas y nativos han hecho a las culturas del mundo. Nuestra invitada especial, Judith Torres, es miembro del pueblo Arhuaco (Iku) de la Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta al norte de Colombia. Se unió a nosotros via zoom para compartir con nuestros estudiantes sobre la cultura, prácticas, costumbres y creencias de su comunidad y su trabajo como líder de un colectivo de mujeres tejedoras. Fue un placer también contar con un saludo especial del exgobernador Arhuaco, Rogelio Mejía, quien nos recordó sobre la importancia de cuidar nuestro planeta. Estamos eternamente agradecidos de que hayan compartido su tiempo y conocimiento con nosotros. @judithmarinatorressolis

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