Maya Kaqchikel Poetry & Art: Virtual event in celebration of Indigenous Peoples’ Day

Event date, time, and location

October 12, 2026
5:30–7:00PM

Event description

Celebrate Indigenous Peoples’ Day with a virtual poetry reading and conversation with artists Negma Coy and Noé Roquel. Both are renowned Maya Kaqchikel Ajtz'ib' (artists) from Chi Xot, Iximulew (Comalapa, Guatemala). This will be a trilingual event in Kaqchikel, Spanish, and English, with translation by Ingrid Sub Cuc. You can register for this free event at https://kansas.zoom.us/meeting/register/tGzj2rrWSPqKi-BgsceEkA

Co-sponsor: Spencer Museum of Art