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mariana aq’ab’al (ja’/they)
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Reconnecting Achi, Nicānāhuac + Afro-indigenous nonbinary queer. Artist, budding culture bearer, weaver of stories. Rooted in Maya cosmology + liberatory futures. www.ceibafutures.com
Yesterday we celebrated our work along with other BAAITS (Bay Area American Indian Two Spirit) Mini-grant recipients. It was great to be in community to celebrate and learn more about the work we are doing. I am grateful for the opportunity and the community.
December 14, 2025 at 8:43 PM
For the Trecena of Iq’: This weaving had a tear, and I mended it—thread by thread.
It reminded me that when language wounds us, language can also be what stitches us back together. This little repair is an offering to care, and to the power of words to heal.
#textileart #ancestoralcraft #fiberarts
April 8, 2025 at 4:36 AM
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A través de un artículo reflexivo sobre la #meditación, la sabiduría ancestral, la naturaleza cíclica del tiempo y las complejidades del duelo, exploramos la #espiritualidad Indígena en nuestra última edición de #LaRevista.

Lee el artículo completo aquí: crushingcolonialism.org/un-dia-como-...
Un día como una vida: Meditaciones sobre el tiempo, la memoria y el amor
Mis mañanas son muy predecibles. Me despierto antes del amanecer aunque no lo desee del todo. Afirmo ser una persona mañanera pero mi cuerpo se resiste fuertemente a la idea. En los últimos años, sali...
crushingcolonialism.org
March 21, 2025 at 8:10 PM
So proud to have my personal essay about #dementia #meditation #love #memory and #time in this edition
📣 The Spirituality edition of #TheMagazine is NOW here!

We explore its power in mental health, tradition, & survival of our Indigenous relatives.

Subscribe to get the print version: crushingcolonialism.org/the-magazine

Or please donate: crushingcolonialism.org/donate

#Indigenous #Spirituality
March 7, 2025 at 2:47 AM
These designs are my little reminders that even in the harshest light, hope, connection, and care prevail. Which message speaks to you today?
#ancestralwisdom #stickerart #visualstorytelling #community #liberation #AnotherWorldIsPossible #care #love
February 22, 2025 at 4:45 AM
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This Wednesday!
February 11, 2025 at 10:07 PM
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📣 The Magazine is seeking pitches from Indigenous creators for our #PRIDE edition, which will focus on 2SLGBTQIA+ rights. We want your unique voice to be heard!

See our pitching guide here: crushingcolonialism.org/call-for-sub...

#2spirit #lgbtqia #Indigenous #HireIndigenous #WorldPride
February 7, 2025 at 5:21 PM