2023 REX FOUNDATION GRANTEE
The mission and work of the Huichol Center for Cultural Survival and Traditional Arts is divided among many avenues working together to support the continuance of Huichol native traditions. Known in Mexico as the “Centro Indígena Huichol,” the Huichol Center for Cultural Survival and Traditional Arts was founded by UCLA anthropologist Susana Valadez, whose marriage to Huichol yarn artist Mariano Valadez in 1977 launched her on the path to the realization of her life’s work. This non-profit altruistic organization, located in the remote town of Huejuquilla el Alto, Jalisco Mexico, was established to support the endangered Wixárika (Huichol) tribe, as members of this ancient culture have been forced to transition into contemporary society, and adapt to the realities and challenges of the modern world. During the last four decades, Susana Valadez, a Nobel Peace Prize nominee, has aided and collaborated with the Wixárika people to spearhead numerous strategies to collectively bolster their odds for cultural survival.
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