The Tonantzin Society plans major events that build awareness on Chican@/Indigenous/Xicanx/Latinx culture AND works in a myriad in ways to be a vested partner in the Topeka community. On any given day, you may see one or more of our members actively creating and nurturing partnerships and engaging in cultural education!
2018
January/February 2018
Planning meetings for Culturally Relevant Pedagogy Seminar 2018
Meeting with KSBE on CRP Seminar
Opened application process for all 7-12 Kansas Public School teachers to attend CRP Seminar
Meetings to plan coordinated events for Topeka High schools premier of the play, “Zoot Suit”
Film screening of “Dolores” and talk by, director Peter Bratt in sponsorship with the Mulvane Museum of Art
March 2018
Coordinated event as part of “Dolores” film, “Growing Community Health.” A discussion on the benefits of community gardens with Gabriel Racca of Kansas City Community Gardens. Co-sponsored with Mulvane Museum of Art
Meeting with KSDE on CRP Seminar
Coordinated event as part of “Dolores” film, “Bees, Butterflies and Community Gardens” art exploration for families. Co-sponsored with Mulvane Museum of Art,
KSU Research & Extension office and Mulvane ArtLab
Meetings to plan coordinated events for Topeka High schools premier of the play, “Zoot Suit”
Co-planned with KU Center for Latin American & Caribbean Studies for immigration panel on KTWU’s “I Got Issues”
Coordinated event as part of “Dolores” film, screening Peter Bratt film, “La Mision” along with conversation with LGBTQ members of Kansas City’s Brown Voices/Brown Pulse. Co-sponsored with Mulvane Museum of Art
Planning meetings for Culturally Relevant Pedagogy Seminar 2018
April 2018
“Our Stories: Midwest Mexican Americans During the Zoot Suit Era” event at Topeka High school and part of coordinated events leading up to THS performance of Luis Valdez’s, “Zoot Suit.”
“History & Representation: The Importance of Zoot Suit” lecture by KU Phd candidate, Neill Kennedy at the Topeka Shawnee County & Public Library. Part of coordinated events leading up to THS performance of Luis Valdez’s, “Zoot Suit.”
Co-sponsorship of “Maria the Mexican: A Benefit for Zoot Suit Play.” Fundraiser to help cover costs for THS play at Topeka High school.
Presentation with other Tri-directors on status of the CRP to the KSBE
First Round of interviews with Kansas Public school applicants for the CRP Seminar
Co-sponsor of the two April performances of THS historic presentation of the play, “Zoot Suit.”
Planning meetings for Culturally Relevant Pedagogy Seminar 2018
January/February 2018
Planning meetings for Culturally Relevant Pedagogy Seminar 2018
Meeting with KSBE on CRP Seminar
Opened application process for all 7-12 Kansas Public School teachers to attend CRP Seminar
Meetings to plan coordinated events for Topeka High schools premier of the play, “Zoot Suit”
Film screening of “Dolores” and talk by, director Peter Bratt in sponsorship with the Mulvane Museum of Art
March 2018
Coordinated event as part of “Dolores” film, “Growing Community Health.” A discussion on the benefits of community gardens with Gabriel Racca of Kansas City Community Gardens. Co-sponsored with Mulvane Museum of Art
Meeting with KSDE on CRP Seminar
Coordinated event as part of “Dolores” film, “Bees, Butterflies and Community Gardens” art exploration for families. Co-sponsored with Mulvane Museum of Art,
KSU Research & Extension office and Mulvane ArtLab
Meetings to plan coordinated events for Topeka High schools premier of the play, “Zoot Suit”
Co-planned with KU Center for Latin American & Caribbean Studies for immigration panel on KTWU’s “I Got Issues”
Coordinated event as part of “Dolores” film, screening Peter Bratt film, “La Mision” along with conversation with LGBTQ members of Kansas City’s Brown Voices/Brown Pulse. Co-sponsored with Mulvane Museum of Art
Planning meetings for Culturally Relevant Pedagogy Seminar 2018
April 2018
“Our Stories: Midwest Mexican Americans During the Zoot Suit Era” event at Topeka High school and part of coordinated events leading up to THS performance of Luis Valdez’s, “Zoot Suit.”
“History & Representation: The Importance of Zoot Suit” lecture by KU Phd candidate, Neill Kennedy at the Topeka Shawnee County & Public Library. Part of coordinated events leading up to THS performance of Luis Valdez’s, “Zoot Suit.”
Co-sponsorship of “Maria the Mexican: A Benefit for Zoot Suit Play.” Fundraiser to help cover costs for THS play at Topeka High school.
Presentation with other Tri-directors on status of the CRP to the KSBE
First Round of interviews with Kansas Public school applicants for the CRP Seminar
Co-sponsor of the two April performances of THS historic presentation of the play, “Zoot Suit.”
Planning meetings for Culturally Relevant Pedagogy Seminar 2018