How Lila Downs is changing the perception of indigenous women
Growing up in Mexico without an indigenous woman role model meant I didn’t see women of indigenous descent who were…
Posts Tagged 'cultural preservation'
Grownup Navajo – The Transformative Power of Grandmothers in our Culture
The mission of Aculturame is to educate and inspire people on cultural, social, and historical aspects of indigenous cultures. In…
Zacahuil – an ancient culinary tradition of the Huastec peoples
One of my fondest memories of the Husteca Potosina, the Huastec region of Mexico, is savoring the famous zacahuil, the…
Celebrating Native American Heritage Month and Aculturame’s 4th Anniversary
This post is dedicated to both the Native American Heritage Month celebration in the United States as well as Aculturame’s…
How we celebrate Día de los Muertos in San Luis Potosí
Towards the end of October, my grandmother made preparations for this special holiday, Día de los Muertos (Day of the…
