The autonomous indigenous schools of Chiapas (as well as the Zapatista communities which have created them) are profiled in colorful photos and a 30 minute oral presentation. This event was sponsored by the CTA Peace and Justice Caucus in Los Angeles, CA during a 2010 meeting of the state council of the California Teachers Association. Would you like a Chiapas presentation at your school, church, union, or communtiy center? Call 619-232-2841.

12. The Zapatistas are indigenous peoples who seek to preserve tradition and win positive changes for their communities.

15. Chiapas Schools Construction Teams

19. What do you want to know about the autonomous schools of Chiapas, Mexico?

24. Rustic living conditions

45. Chiapas is known for its many beautiful ancient cities.

48. Millions of tourists visit Chiapas.

56. Chiapas is the birthplace of corn and the center of the highest biodiversity in North America.

62. Chiapas is also one of the centers of cultural diversity of North America with eight indigenous languages spoken. Yet for centuries the indigenous peoples of Chiapas were forgotten and ignored.

70. On January 1, 1994 things began to change in Chiapas.

80. What did the Zapatistas say the hoped to gain? The original demands: WORK LAND HOUSING HEALTH FOOD EDUCATION INDEPENDENCE FREEDOM DEMOCRACY JUSTICE PEACE

83. New Indian schools where schools have never existed

86. The children of Chiapas welcome your support with open arms and a great sense of humor!

90. Of course, Zapatista schools support public education, but so far have been unable to join SEP.

91. Zapatistas form their own civilian governments ~ August 2003

94. Chiapas Schools Construction Teams

97. Of course, you can come to help build schools and talk with teachers in Chiapas, Mexico.

101. Of course, you can come to help build schools and talk with teachers in Chiapas, Mexico.

103. But… …be sure to bring along your own basket ball!

105. Freedom loving schools . . .

107. Indigenous teacher training is continuous throughout Zapatista territory.

110. CCETAZ Zapatista Autonomous Educational Technical Cultural Center Dedicated in Caracol IV Roberto Barrios

115. NEA and CTA have supported the autonomous, indigenous schools of Chiapas since 1996. Thank you.

118. What should we do to help CTA expand its support for the Mayan schools of Chiapas, Mexico?

125. Mother Seeds in Resistance

129. Will you and your organization sell Chiapas school bonds with Elon’s Periclean scholars?

136. Will you and your organization sell Chiapas school bonds with Elon’s Periclean scholars?

144. The Little Yellow School Bus for Peace is currently broken in LA!

147. Rustic living conditions

150. Alternative Construction Materials

157. Bikes for Promoters

161. The Little Yellow School Bus for Peace in Chiapas