Welcome to Tonantzin Society's page. Our work ranges from the artistic to social change. We connect with individuals and groups not only where we are based (Topeka, Kansas), but also across the nation and internationally. We are grateful you stopped by.
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"We are the Keepers." The Tonantzin Society has published an Earth Day Coloring Book! We are delighted to present you this coloring book (free!) for Earth Day 2021. Click here for more information.
Color Off Hate!
Local artists in Topeka gathered to bring art to the community and denounce hate. In June 2020 the Santa Fe Park was vandalized with racist graffiti. Artists Jamie Colon, Andy Valdivia, and Robert Tapley Bustamante collaborated on this urban art project. The idea was to bring plenty of color to the walls. The art includes the BNSF train, a peace sign, and other works. This was made possible thanks to BNSF Rail Road, Shawnee County Parks and Recreation, and Tonantzin Society.
https://www.wibw.com/2020/10/12/shawnee-co-parks-and-recreation-and-tonantzin-society-partner-to-plan-a-mural-at-santa-fe-park/
https://www.cjonline.com/news/20201024/capfed-best-news-lsquourban-art-projectrsquo-brings-splash-of-color-to-santa-fe-park
Local artists in Topeka gathered to bring art to the community and denounce hate. In June 2020 the Santa Fe Park was vandalized with racist graffiti. Artists Jamie Colon, Andy Valdivia, and Robert Tapley Bustamante collaborated on this urban art project. The idea was to bring plenty of color to the walls. The art includes the BNSF train, a peace sign, and other works. This was made possible thanks to BNSF Rail Road, Shawnee County Parks and Recreation, and Tonantzin Society.
https://www.wibw.com/2020/10/12/shawnee-co-parks-and-recreation-and-tonantzin-society-partner-to-plan-a-mural-at-santa-fe-park/
https://www.cjonline.com/news/20201024/capfed-best-news-lsquourban-art-projectrsquo-brings-splash-of-color-to-santa-fe-park
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This press coverage offered a snippet into what one of our endeavours with Culturally Relevant Pedagogy is. To access the full article, click here. You can also take a look at our CRP tab where we go into more details regarding the initiative in Kansas. |
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On March 25th, Tri-Directors honored sponsors and partners of the historic Culturally Relevant Pedagogy Project. We gathered together for a morning reception then down to the legislative Kansas House floor for a proclamation and certificates of appreciation. Thank you to all for making CRP in Kansas Public Schools possible! |
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Take a look at some of our society's community event photos. |
The Tonantzin Society is a non profit organization that welcomes donations.