By Zoila Palma: The University of Belize (UB), through its Intercultural Indigenous Language Institute (IILI), was part of the Belizean delegation attending the 15th Regional Maya Encounter on Language and Culture, held from August 26 to 28, 2026, in Felipe Carrillo Puerto, Quintana Roo, Mexico.
The regional gathering brought together Maya community leaders, writers, researchers, cultural practitioners and other representatives from Belize, Mexico and Guatemala to discuss issues surrounding Maya language, culture, identity and community development. The encounter provided a platform for participants to exchange knowledge and explore ways to strengthen and preserve Maya heritage across the region.
Representing IILI, Delmer Tzib delivered a presentation titled “The State of Yucatec Maya Identity in Belize,” which also examined the current status of the Yucatec Maya language in the country. His presentation highlighted developments, challenges and opportunities related to the preservation and revitalization of Yucatec Maya language and cultural identity
UB said IILI’s participation reinforces the university’s commitment to preserving and revitalizing Indigenous languages and cultures through research, regional collaboration and community engagement.
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By Zoila Palma: The University of Belize (UB), through its Intercultural Indigenous Language Institute (IILI), was part of the Belizean delegation attending the 15th Regional Maya Encounter on Language and Culture, held from August 26 to 28, 2026, in Felipe Carrillo Puerto, Quintana Roo, Mexico. The regional gathering brought together Maya community leaders, writers, researchers,
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