Posts Tagged indigenous activists

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By Barbara Sostaita • 7 years ago

Marichuy could be the first indigenous woman president of Mexico

A 53-year-old indigenous woman is running for president of Mexico. María de Jesús Patricio Martínez, known to most as “Marichuy,” is a traditional Nahua healer from southern Jalisco, and could become the first indigenous woman elected to Mexico’s highest office. 

A 53-year-old indigenous woman is running for president of Mexico. María de Jesús Patricio Martínez, known to most as “Marichuy,” is a traditional Nahua healer from southern Jalisco, and could become the first indigenous woman elected to Mexico’s highest ...

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By Reina Gattuso • 8 years ago

Indigenous Rights Activist Addresses Protesting Indian Students

This is part of Feministing’s continued coverage of the current Indian student movement for the right to dissent. You can follow these links to find our coverage of the origins and continued events of the movement here.

This is part of Feministing’s continued coverage of the current Indian student movement for the right to dissent. You can follow these links to find our coverage of the origins and continued events of the ...