Los Pueblos Indigenas Hoy is a ten part series that is an educational resource about the indigenous peoples of Mexico. Sponsored by the Mexican government, the series aired on Mexican national television in 2010 in honor of the Bicentennial celebration of Mexican independence. It features studio interviews with indigenous people, including rights advocates and leaders. Each program is 55 minutes and is presented in Spanish and using Spanish subtitles to translate interviews, with two programs on each DVD.
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Episode 1: "Contribucion indigena en independencia y revolucion" translates to contribution of indigenous peoples to independence and revolution. The episode places emphasis on the current state of indigenous people in Mexico and what can be done to improve. Episode 2: "La lengua como construccion" translates to language as a means of construction. The episode deals with the significance of the native languages of the indigenous peoples and the importance of preserving them.
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Episode 3: "Expresiones artisticas y artesanales" translates to artistic expressions. The episode focuses on objects crafted by the indigenous peoples of Mexico and their cultural significance as well as how the modern markets have changed how art is sold. Episode 4: "Pervivencia de una justicia propia" translates to preservation of self justice. The episode deals with the injustice faced by the indigenous peoples of Mexico due to corruption and their desire to govern themselves.
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Episode 5: "Los Recursos Naturales y la Vida Indigena" translates to natural resources and indigenous life.The episode talks about the biodiversity in indigenous lands and and what can be done to preserve and honor it. Episode 6: "Musica y Literatura" translates to music and literature. The episode deals with the significance music and literature to the culture of indigenous peoples as well as its current state and what can be done to preserve it.
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Episode 7: "Espirtualidad indigena y vida religiosa" translates to indigenous spirituality and religious life. The episode discusses various rituals and customs regarding religion and the effect Catholicism and tourism has had on them. Episode 8: "Salud y Medicina indigena" translates to indigenous health and medicine. The episode deals with the need for traditional medicine in indigenous communities and the clash between traditional and modern medicine.
Length: 55 minutes
Year: 2010
Audio Language: Spanish
Subtitles: Spanish
Themes: Culture/Festivals/Food, Indigenous Peoples, Mexico, Social Life and Customs
