MICOP to present ‘Indigenous Knowledge Conference 2016’ on April 29

OXNARD — Join us in learning more about Ventura County’s 20,000 indigenous immigrants, their lives, and how to build partnerships with the community.  We look forward to seeing you!

Friday, April 29, 2016
The Oxnard College Performing Arts Building
4000 South Rose Ave. Oxnard, CA 93033

Registration and Breakfast:  8 a.m. to 9 a.m.

Conference: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Register online at:

http://mixteco.org/events/ikc2016/

Or by check with our registration form, available here.

The Indigenous Woman’s Worldview Professor Luz Maria de la Torre of UCLA, will share on the history, identity, and trancendence of woman’s indigeneity and claiming space in our world. Read More

Hecho a Mano: A Food History of Indigenous Innovation Oaxacan Chef Neftalí Durán will teach about traditional agricultural and cooking practices of Oaxaca, looking at the changing dynamics over the past 1,000 years.  Mr. Durán is a celebrated instructor, regularly featured at the Smithsonian Museum of the American Indian. Read More

© Ricardo Palavecino    Conference Workshops include: -Ventura County Farmworker Bill of Rights -Empowering Survivors to Lead the Community in Overcoming Family Violence -President Obama’s Immigration Reform -Indigenous Languages History and Practice -Legal Rights, Responsibilities for Interpretation -Promotora-led Women’s Health Programs Bridging Traditional and Western Medicine

Register & attend: Registration and Breakfast:  8 a.m. to 9 a.m. Conference: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Register online at: http://mixteco.org/events/ikc2016/ Or by mail and check with our registration form, available here.  Registration includes breakfast and traditional lunch.