The "El Cielo Maya" project, an educational initiative aimed at transforming education in municipalities with a low human development index in Los Altos de Chiapas, Mexico. Our main objective is to provide care to public schools located on the outskirts of San Cristobal de Las Casas and in communities such as Chamula, Zincantan, Huixtan, Chanal, Tenejapa, Mitontic, Chenalho, among others.
In the Chiapas Highlands, indigenous Tsotsil and Tseltal students face a serious problem of cultural identity. As these young people integrate into the formal educational system and an increasingly globalized society, they begin to experience a growing shame towards their cultural roots. This phenomenon not only affects their self-esteem and sense of belonging, but also puts the preservation of their languages and ancestral knowledge at risk.
The planetarium project for students of the Altos de Chiapas aims to contribute comprehensively with a strategy to address the problem of the erosion of cultural identity among indigenous Tsotsil and Tseltal students. Through an interdisciplinary methodology that integrates science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM), this project seeks to strengthen the cultural identity of young people by highlighting and celebrating the contributions of their ancestors.
Revaluation of Cultural Identity Increased Pride and Self-Esteem: By highlighting the scientific and mathematical achievements of their ancestors, students will develop a greater sense of pride and self-esteem, reducing shame towards their roots and fostering a stronger sense of belonging. Preservation of Languages and Ancestral Knowledge: Celebrating and teaching traditional scientific knowledge can contribute to the preservation of indigenous languages.
