Earth Daughters partnered with Manos del Mar Oaxaca to support cultural empowerment and language preservation workshops for 50 Ikoots children, creating opportunities for youth to reconnect with their language, identity, and community.
Each child participated in a three-hour workshop centered on Ikoots traditions, storytelling, and cultural knowledge, fostering confidence, pride, and deeper connections to their heritage.
The initiative strengthened the transmission of Ikoots language and traditions among younger generations while supporting efforts to preserve cultural knowledge in the face of marginalization and assimilation pressures.
Each child received a holiday kit with art supplies and an “I Am Ikoots” shirt, extending opportunities for cultural expression, creativity, and continued learning at home.
By investing in Indigenous youth, the project supports the next generation of Ikoots leaders in carrying forward their language, stories, traditions, and community knowledge.
