Understanding the Past and Shaping the Future of MALCS: the complete bylaws proposal
New from the Executive Committee
Mónica F. Torres
2011-2012 MALCS Chair
Posted July 2012
In 2010, the MALCS Executive Committee suspended the MALCS bylaws in order to engage in a major revision of the document. It became clear that the bylaws, last revised in 1991, were in need of updating. We spent approximately one year discussing and producing a draft. We presented that draft at the 2011 Institute where we facilitated discussions during two workshops and the business meeting. We have spent the time since engaging in more discussions and revisions based on the feedback we received at the Institute. [Read more…] about Understanding the Past and Shaping the Future of MALCS: the complete bylaws proposal
Review: Earth Wisdom by Yolanda Broyles-Gonzalez
From member and Chicana Yaqui Author Yolanda Broyles-Gonzalez:
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The Launching: Chumash book is history and medicine. When the stories awaken, stories that heal
By Brenda Norrell, Censored News
Launching the book, Earth Wisdom: A California Chumash Woman, Yolanda Broyles-Gonzalez spoke with the magic of a storyteller, as she shared the stories of Pilulaw Khus, elder of the Northern Chumash Bear Clan, and co-author of the book.
Weaving beauty and truth, Broyles-Gonzalez spoke sharp words for the anthropologists who have attempted to divide and conquer the Chumash. She said the book opens the chasm of the violence and slavery that is part of California’s unspoken history, and it offers the solace of the balm of healing.Broyles-Gonzalez, Chicana/Yaqui author and professor of Mexican American Studies and Raza Studies at the University of Arizona, launched the book tonight in partnership with the Native American magazine Red Ink.
“I want to thank Red Ink for their big hearts,” she said.Broyles-Gonzalez began by recognizing the original spirit of the land and the original people of this land, the Tohono O’odham. She also honored the Yaqui elders and people who live here. Then she spoke on the spirit of the land and the struggle to protect the sacred lands of the Chumash people in central California.  Although the region around Santa Barbara is known as a resort area to many, it is the sacred place of the Chumash.  Just north of Santa Barbara is where the Chumash spirit begins its journey home.
“This is an extremely happy day,” Broyles-Gonzalez said, adding that she had spoken with Khus on the phone three times today.  “She is here in spirit,” she said of Khus, who sent her greeting, “This is a very happy day for both of us.”There were also clear words for anthropologists. “We take issue with anthropologists,” Broyles-Gonzalez said. She said in Chumash territory, power hungry anthropologists have attempted to divide and conquer the people, the way anthropologists have done in so many places. “Who gives them the right to decide who is Chumash.”
At the popular Antigone Books on busy Fourth Avenue on Friday, Feb. 3, it was more than a book signing. Broyles-Gonzalez said it was a launching and the first time she has spoken on the book.  Broyles-Gonzalez, who went to high school here, spoke of what is happening to Arizona.
“Arizona seems to be going backward all the time,” Broyles-Gonzalez said, pointing out that Mexican American Studies was recently prohibited at Tucson public schools.  She said the book’s launch brings sanity at this time and is to elevate environmental consciousness. It also means that Chumash will now occupy print culture. Further, Broyles-Gonzalez said the book’s launch affirms the role of women in Native societies and affirms tribal sovereignty.  She said the book was written for the purpose  of recovery from genocide and recovery from historical trauma….
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Earth Wisdom: A California Chumash Woman can be ordered from the University of Arizona Press
MALCS Summer Institute at UCSB July 18-21, 2012
Planning for the “Todos somos Arizona: Confronting the Attack on Difference.† Pending deadlines include:
- Writing Workshops: How to Write the Academic Article – postmark deadline June 13, 2012
- Call for Member Accolades & Achievements
- Call for Performers , and  Call for Artists –  deadlines Monday, May 21
- Call for Vendors – June 1
The Summer Institute website with complete program, housing, travel, and registration information will be available soon. Until then, here are some preliminary housing and travel details to help your planning.
MALCS Summer Institute Call for Performers
DEADLINE TO APPLY: Monday, May 21, 2012
This year’s Summer Institute will be hosted at the University of California Santa Barbara, July 18-21, 2012. MALCS, in collaboration with the UCSB site committee, seeks performers for the Summer Institute’s Noche de Cultura, Friday, July 20th whose act reflects the values of MALCS and this year conference’s theme, “Todos somos Arizona: Confronting the Attack on Difference.â€Â The national anti-immigrant and anti-Chicana/o Latina/o legislation speaks to the continued fear of difference within the United States. Difference across race, genders, sexualities, abilities, religions, national origins, languages, and other social identities continues to draw attacks against our communities. The institute’s theme is inspired by organizations such as “Todos Somos Arizona,†a solidarity group that seeks to counter Arizona’s oppressive legislation.
MALCS invites self-identified Women of Color/Indigenous performers/artists, and/or collectives to submit. The chosen performers will be compensated for their time and travel, as well as gain publicity from promotional materials for the conference. Please inquire by Monday, May 21, 2012 to moc.liamg@bscu2102sclam. Include your name, address, email, phone number, short bio (200 words max), title of performance (if applicable), and video (if possible).   For more information, email moc.liamg@bscu2102sclam.
Submitted by Adrianna Santos, UCSB
Scholarships for Immigrant Youth in New York
The New York State Youth Leadership Council is the first undocumented youth based and youth based organization that empowers immigrant youth to stop being afraid of their undocumented immigration status and challenge the broken immigration system through leadership development, grassroots organizing, educational advancement, and a safe space for self-expression.
We are proud to announce that 2012 will be the fifth year the NYSYLC Awards Program will provide monetary support to youth, regardless of their immigration status, who aspire to continue their higher education, being active in the immigrant rights movement and wish to continue their commitment in the coming years.
Eligibility:
* Currently a graduating high school senior residing in the NY state area planning to attend college in the fall of 2012, or a student attending college in New York (priority given to undergraduate students) [Read more…] about Scholarships for Immigrant Youth in New York
Vendors Welcome at Summer Institute!
The Summer Institute Site Committee is accepting applications from academic departments, non-profits, artists, publishing houses and others interested in vending at the women’s marketplace to be held July 19-21, 2012 at Storke Plaza on the UCSB campus.
If you are interested in vending or tabling for your organization, please complete the online application, which can be found at https://secure.jotform.us/
