Por César Gómez (Maya Pocomam, personal de CS)
By Cesar Gomez (Maya Pocomam, CS Staff)
Pablo Xol (Maya Qʼeqchiʼ), Design and Marketing Associate, is a creative professional and cultural advocate from Guatemala. With over 20 years of experience in design, branding, and community empowerment, Pablo brings a unique perspective rooted in his Indigenous heritage and a deep commitment to social justice.
As a member of the Maya Qʼeqchiʼ community, Pablo’s work is deeply inspired by his cultural roots and a desire to uplift others. He has spent much of his career supporting creative talent, teaching design principles, and helping entrepreneurs bring their visions to life. In 2018, he founded Studio Fashion Lab, a platform dedicated to training aspiring designers and building a community of creative talent across Latin America. Through this initiative, he has empowered individuals to create authentic, meaningful brands while fostering collaboration and innovation.
Today, as a Design and Marketing Associate at Cultural Survival, Pablo uses his skills to advance Indigenous rights and amplify Indigenous voices. He creates compelling branding, designs advocacy campaigns, and develops digital content that promotes cultural preservation and social justice. His work is guided by a deep respect for Indigenous cultures and a commitment to ensuring Indigenous perspectives are represented authentically and with dignity.
Pablo’s mission is to contribute to a more equitable world by supporting Indigenous self-determination and celebrating cultural diversity. Through his work, he strives to build bridges, inspire positive change, and create meaningful connections that empower Indigenous communities worldwide.
Marco Lara (Hñähñu descent), Social and Digital Media Coordinator, is from Mexico City. He holds a Bachelor's degree in Visual Arts from the National Autonomous University of Mexico (UNAM) and studied biodesign at the University of Buenos Aires and environmental and ecological economics at UNAM. He has worked in different media for more than 20 years, including print and TV. Before starting at Cultural Survival, Marco was a social media manager for the Memory and Tolerance Museum in Mexico City for six years. He has served as editor of different publications, including the book "Territorialization of Energy Reform" by Geocomunes. Reach Marco at marco.lara@culturalsurvival.org.
Reports from the Maasai community of Loliondo in Ngorongoro District, Tanzania, indicate that people are being forcefully evicted from their ancestral lands and territories, starting on 10 June 2022. The ICCA Consortium strongly condemns this inexcusable violence against the Indigenous Maasai.
Sain Bainaa/Saludos!
¡El 1 de junio fue nuestro día anual de donaciones y, gracias a usted, cumplimos con nuestro desafío de $10,000 presentado por nuestra generosa donante, Ruth Perry! Hoy les escribo para desearles a todos ustedes un muy feliz 50 aniversario mientras continuamos celebrando la fundación de Cultural Survival en 1972. Este hito es compartido por muchos, con los fundadores de la organización y sus familias, socios, personal, voluntarios y nuestra comunidad a lo largo y ancho, llegamos juntos a este momento especial.
URGENT ADVISORY FROM A GROWING CULTURE
[Please reach out for sources at josh@agrowingculture.org, Signal +1-647-987-2912]
Land Acknowledgement
We acknowledge that we are headquartered on Massachusett land, in Cambridge, MA, and we thank the past, current, and future Indigenous stewards of this territory.