CHE’s final environmental colloquium of the fall 2024 semester was titled, “Understanding the Sacred Way of our Ancestors, from the Quechua Peoples of the Andes, to the Maya Peoples of Mesoamerica, to the Ho-Chunk Peoples of Teejope.” The event included a panel of speakers.
Traditional practices have endured through time and generations, offering invaluable insights into environmental stewardship. These Indigenous cultures emphasize a profound connection to the land, viewing nature as a living entity deserving respect and care. By exploring their sacred traditions and ecological wisdom, we can uncover sustainable practices that address today’s environmental challenges.
The speakers and presentation titles were:
- Sowing the New Seed of the Inca People, Rolando Pauccar Calcina, Q’ero Altumisayok Paqo (founder of the Winay Marka Institute)
- The Path of Willaq Uma: Awakening Inka Wisdom and Healing Through Ancestral Prophecy, Túpaq Ttito Kuntur, Pomaqanchi Altumisayok, Achiq Akulleq Paqo (Celestial Misha of High)
- Maya Living Legacy: Inspiring Future Pathways, Kata Beilin, professor of Spanish and Portuguese, UW–Madison
- Echoes of Resilience: Storytelling Through Generations and the Guardianship of Our Land, Joann Jones, former president of the Ho-Chunk Nation
- Ho-Chunk Heritage and Culture — Managing The Three P’s of Tribal Preservation Via Collaborative Stewardship, Bill Quackenbush, Tribal Historic Preservation Officer, Ho-Chunk Nation
