Last year came with a lot of challenges and much of the work we were doing as Saq’ Be’ had to be put on pause. About a month ago, however, we received an invitation to film Tata Po’x, an elder from the Quiché area who wanted both to record his

“The ability to perceive or think differently is more important than the knowledge gained.” ― David Bohm Dear friends and family, we are writing to you today to ask if you may be able to help our effort to grow support for Saq’ Be’ as we expand our programming in

It is with great sadness that we share the passing of Ajq’ij, elder, and driving force behind the formation of Saq’ Be’, Don Carlos Barrios.  Carlos passed away yesterday morning.  Carlos was tireless in his efforts to support the elders, traditions and wisdom of the Maya as well as Indigenous

Thanks to the generosity provided by Saq’ Be’ supporters and the hard work of Juan and Miguel Ignacio and their community, some amazing progress has been made on the construction of the Casa de los Nawales in Chichicastenango.  You may recall this past fall that Saq’ Be’ set out to

Well, it is that one time of year where we come forward to ask our friends to support the work of this organization in integrating living lineages in modern life while supporting their vitality in homelands.  This year, following our time in Guatemala, we are fortunate to have an opportunity

I know it’s been a while since the last dispatch, and I’ve since returned to the US and my family recently joined me.  We had some incredible meetings, travels and planning for Saq’ Be’ since the last post: We traveled to San Juan la Laguna, a town that has built

It has been a full few weeks since the last dispatch.  While my time here is coming to a close, I’ll reflect upon some of what we’ve been able to accomplish through Saq’ Be’ in that time: We welcomed elder Pichekiix (Mariano Xitumil) who was gracious enough to spend several

We’ve had a busy time since the last dispatch. Last weekend, Lina, Yamanik and their friend, another young lady that is also an Ajq’ij came to visit. We had a good conversation, and made some plans for a ceremony and to conduct an interview exploring the role and life as

Well, here is my second update with assorted musings from our time spent here in the heart of the Maya lands.  I’ve been reflecting upon the importance of the work we are doing with Saq’ Be’, and its particular relevancy in this moment in time.  We’ve always worked to open

Greetings from Guatemala!  Saq’ Be’ North has traveled to be with our Saq’ Be’ family here for a few months.  We’ll be spending time with elders, Ajq’ij’ab and communities, where we plan to continue research deeper into the knowledge and wisdom of the Maya tradition, visit sacred places and work