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Urgent Covid-19 Relief for Indigenous Communities in Peru and Guatemala

They [Women Elders] are the ones who carry our culture. They teach our languages and they feed the big families."  – Leonor Teni
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​​Indigenous communities of Peru and Guatemala are strong and resilient, but they are facing dire conditions in the face of Covid-19. Many in these communities are respected Elders, who carry traditional knowledge that is important for future generations in sustaining Indigenous communities and lifeways. In fact, these ancient knowledge systems have contemporary value for all of humanity.

The Quechua communities in Peru and Maya Q’eqchi’ communities in Guatemala that we work with are culturally strong, carrying deep knowledge of living harmoniously with the land.  A lot of the grassroots work that was done pre-pandemic was centred around sustaining traditional knowledges in both regions and specifically the traditional knowledge of female Elders in Maya Q’eqchi’ communities.
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​​It is critical that we support these community initiatives through this difficult time to sustain knowledge systems through the protection of Elders who are most vulnerable in the current pandemic. So many communities who have tremendous cultural strengths and knowledge are also already living day-to-day.  The pandemic is now forcing them to deal with the dual risks of hunger and contracting Covid 19, with the transportation systems and markets having been shut down.  In response, grassroots initiatives are being led both in Peru and Guatemala within communities where Plenty Canada has developed strong relationships over the years.  Many families are suffering hunger and deprivation. Their lives have been severely disrupted by the pandemic and by the official restrictions on all travel. The projects are run by local Indigenous volunteers in the effort to help their extended communities.
In Peru, poverty and extreme poverty have Indian first and last names." - Lucio Ylla Meza
Show solidarity by supporting these community-led responses to Covid-19, assisting Elders and others who are most affected by this pandemic.
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    • About Us
    • Executive Director
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    • Our Work
    • Indigenous World Views >
      • Cross-Cultural Sharing
      • Food Sovereignty
      • Sustainable Economies
      • Traditional Skills
    • International Development >
      • Covid-19 Relief in Peru and Guatemala
    • Jobs at Plenty Canada
  • Donate
  • Projects
    • Canada >
      • The Great Niagara Escarpment Indigenous Cultural Map
      • The Healing Place
      • Indigenous Food Sovereignty
      • Plenty Canada CampUs
      • Niagara Escarpment Biosphere Network
      • Ginawaydaganuc Workshops
    • Caribbean >
      • Cuba
    • Central America >
      • Guatemala
    • South America >
      • Peru
    • Africa >
      • South Africa
      • Swaziland
    • Youth Programming >
      • Truth and Reconciliation Training Program
      • Youth Circle for Mother Earth (YCME)
      • Wii Baba Mose Maamiwi | We Walk the Path Together
    • Environmental Stewardship >
      • Wild Rice
      • Aquatic Ecosystems
      • Biodiversity
      • Climate Change
      • Invasive Species
      • Species at Risk (SAR)
      • Sustainable Forestry
  • News
    • Plenty Blog
    • Webinars
  • Resources
  • Partners
  • Contact Us
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