Manteniendo Nuestras Raíces Vivas: Comunidades Indígenas en la Diáspora
Manteniendo Nuestras Raíces Vivas: Comunidades Indígenas en la Diáspora is a bilingual panel discussion and dialogue taking place at the Mexican Cultural Institute in Washington, D.C., on the afternoon of Tuesday, August 11, 2026. Presented as part of the IX Inter-American Week of Indigenous Peoples organized by the Organization of American States (OAS), the program centers on the experiences, resilience, and cultural richness of Indigenous communities living outside their ancestral territories. The conversation will address the importance of preserving Indigenous languages, traditions, systems of knowledge, and cultural identity across borders, while also fostering dialogue about the contemporary realities of Indigenous peoples throughout the Americas. Organizers note that further details—including the names of participants and the full program—will be announced closer to the event date, and the public is invited to attend this timely and meaningful conversation.
Venue: Mexican Cultural Institute, 2829 16th St NW, Washington, D.C. 20009.
When: Tuesday, August 11, 2026, from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. (Eastern Time).
Admission: Free and open to the public, pending any further registration requirements to be announced.
Format: Bilingual panel discussion and audience dialogue, presented in Spanish and English.
Program theme: The cultural resilience and lived experiences of Indigenous communities in the diaspora, with emphasis on language preservation, traditional knowledge systems, identity, and contemporary realities across the Americas.
Part of: IX Inter-American Week of Indigenous Peoples, organized by the Organization of American States (OAS), in collaboration with the Mexican Cultural Institute.
Lineup: Panelists and full program to be announced at a later date by the organizers.
Run time: Two hours (4:00–6:00 p.m.).
Ages: No age restriction is specified; the event appears suitable for general audiences.
Accessibility and logistics: The Mexican Cultural Institute is located at 2829 16th St NW. Its regular visiting hours are Monday through Friday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., and Saturday from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m., though event hours may extend beyond those times. Visitors are encouraged to check the institute’s website or contact the venue for the latest details on access and accommodations.
Note: The event is free, and additional program details—including participant names and the complete schedule of activities—are expected to be released by the organizers prior to the event date.