Announcing the first international Congress of Maya Epigraphers (Congreso de Epigrafistas Mayas).

In June, 2012, the University of the Orient in Valladolid (UNO), Educación Indígena of the State of Yucatán and Mayas for Ancient Mayan (MAM) will co-host an event of historic proportions.

Some 80 invited Maya scholars and students from Guatemala, Belize and Mexico will gather in Valladolid, Yucatán, for a week of workshops, lectures, and special events focused on the ancient writing. Continue reading →

On June 5, 2011, a wonderful little workshop took place in Tizimin, Yucatan, presented by MAM colleague Ana Patricia Martínez Huchim and supported by a mini-grant from MAM.

Patricia founded the cultural center Popol Naj Máximo Huchin several years ago and has sponsored numerous language and cultural activities here in her home town. Continue reading →