Indigenous Cultures Institute

Indigenous Cultures Institute Led by Elders. Hosts of the Sacred Springs Powwow. Reconnecting youth to their Indigenous culture thr
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We provide an Indigenous framework supporting the growing number of Hispanics embracing their indigeneity, based on the initial instructions from our ancestors on how to survive and thrive – community first, the value of relationships, respect for ancestors and elders, and our responsibility to restore balance to Mother Earth. We strive to unite human-kind in seeking ancestral knowledge for the sake of our continued survival.

A word exists because people exist.This Pride Month, we honor Indigenous LGBTQ+ people past and present. 🌈
06/15/2026

A word exists because people exist.
This Pride Month, we honor Indigenous LGBTQ+ people past and present. 🌈












Registration for the 2026 Tānko Institute is still open 🌱Designed for educators, Tānko Institute offers an opportunity t...
06/12/2026

Registration for the 2026 Tānko Institute is still open 🌱

Designed for educators, Tānko Institute offers an opportunity to engage with Indigenous perspectives on teaching, learning, community, and place through workshops, discussions, and hands-on experiences.

Participants will earn 10 Continuing Professional Education (CPE) Hours.

Join us this July and learn alongside educators, cultural practitioners, and community members from across Texas.

Registration link in bio.


Educators, this space is for you. 🌱Join us for the 2026 Tānko Institute, a 3-day immersive learning experience rooted in...
06/10/2026

Educators, this space is for you. 🌱

Join us for the 2026 Tānko Institute, a 3-day immersive learning experience rooted in Indigenous pedagogy, community knowledge, and culturally grounded teaching practices.

Participants will:
• Learn alongside Maestro Carlos Aceves, Indigenous Elders, and Knowledge Keepers
• Explore Maya, Nahua, and Coahuiltecan philosophy and knowledge
• Connect with educators from across the region
• Earn 10 Continuing Professional Education (CPE) hours

📍 San Marcos, Texas
📅 July 10–12, 2026

Registration is now open. Follow the link below to learn more and register.

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc1xEL5pyR4m8Y6b2wNI3sLbkOiEdAS4ka2HYX5aMHuGNKZOw/viewform

This summer, July 10th, 11th, & 12th in San Marcos, Texas (Texas State University), the Indigenous Cultures Institute will facilitate the Tānko Institute: Xinachtli Pedagogy for Educators, a 3-day professional development for educators in the Xinachtli pedagogy, which is based on Maya, Mexica, and ...

Across Mesoamerica, plants known as "quelites" have been gathered, cooked, and shared for generations. Many of these pla...
06/09/2026

Across Mesoamerica, plants known as "quelites" have been gathered, cooked, and shared for generations. Many of these plants are still around today often overlooked, left out of conversations about healthy eating.






We don't always notice the assumptions hidden inside language.That doesn't mean they aren't there.
06/08/2026

We don't always notice the assumptions hidden inside language.
That doesn't mean they aren't there.





Gatherings like these create space for stories, learning, laughter, and relationships that continue long after the gathe...
06/04/2026

Gatherings like these create space for stories, learning, laughter, and relationships that continue long after the gathering ends.

If you would like to support this year's Summer Encounter, please consider donating through the link in our bio. 🌱

Source: Kahn, C.B., Reinschmidt, K., Teufel-Shone, N., Oré, C.E., & Henson, M. American Indian Elders' Resilience: Sources of Strength for Building a Healthy Future for Youth.





06/03/2026

Some things become lighter when we do not carry them alone. 🌿





Summer Encounter creates space for young people to learn, gather, build relationships, and connect with community.If you...
05/29/2026

Summer Encounter creates space for young people to learn, gather, build relationships, and connect with community.

If you would like to support this year's Summer Encounter, please consider making a donation through the link in our bio.






Today we wanted the photos to speak for themselves 🌿
05/27/2026

Today we wanted the photos to speak for themselves 🌿





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