By Zoila Palma: On June 12, 2026, the National Institute of Culture and History (NICH) met with the Northern Maya Association of Belize (NMAB) to discuss the organization’s ongoing efforts in safeguarding Maya heritage.
Discussions centered on the exciting initiatives being led by NMAB members, including the safeguarding of living heritage, the Yucatec Maya language, the Maya Ball Game, and gardening projects aimed at strengthening community resilience.
NICH President Albert Vaughan congratulated the organization on its valuable work on behalf of Minister of Culture Francis Fonseca.
The NICH Team also included:
Advisor Yasser Musa
Director Ilona Smiling
Director Rolando Cocom
Board of Director Director Kirkland Smith
Coordinator Cindey Riverol, Banquitas House of Culture
Officer Giovani Pinelo, Public History at ISCR-NICH
The members of the Northern Maya Association of Belize included:
Felicita Cantun – President
Estelita Carlos – Vice President
Arturo Cantun – Treasurer
Antonia Uh – Secretary
Isabel Chi – Advisor
Yahaira Vega – Advisor
NICH expressed enthusiasm for continued collaboration with NMAB in safeguarding and promoting Belize’s rich Maya cultural heritage.
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By Zoila Palma: On June 12, 2026, the National Institute of Culture and History (NICH) met with the Northern Maya Association of Belize (NMAB) to discuss the organization’s ongoing efforts in safeguarding Maya heritage. Discussions centered on the exciting initiatives being led by NMAB members, including the safeguarding of living heritage, the Yucatec Maya language,
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