As part of the Mexico Fest 2014’s “Yucatan – Popular Art” exhibition at the Irving K. Barber Learning Centre, an academic lecture will be presented at UBC Robson Square (800 Robson St, Vancouver, BC V6Z 3B7).
Carlos Eduardo Bojorquez Urzaiz
Dr. Carlos Eduardo Bojorquez Urzaiz is a writer, anthropologist and Mexican historian. Dr. Bojorquez-Urzais is currently Professor in the Department of Anthropology at the Autonomous University of Yucatan since 1976. He served as Director of the School from 1985 to 1993. He received his Ph.D. in History at the University of Habana.
Dr. Jose Antonio Cutz-Medina is a distinguished professor and educator, who is recognized for his work in maintaining the roots of Mayan culture through his efforts in giving Mayan dignitaries space and opportunities for dialogue between ancient knowledge residing in Mexico’s Yucatan region. His efforts have connected the struggling people of Kanxoc with its surrounding municipalities.
