San Marcos La Laguna News Feed

Welcome to San Marcos La Laguna's open source website, where many projects are working towards the same goal: helping our eclectic community to heal, regenerate and thrive!

Born in response to the Coronavirus' COVID-19 Pandemic, the Open Institute began hosting this site for free, to support and collaborate with the municipal government, the town's health center, local NGO's, the business sector, and countless individuals.

Currently the site's most urgent task is securing the health and food supply of the town's inhabitants during the pandemic and you will find links to the various groups involved on the right hand menu. The two buttons with the COMRED logo are the town's collective food security and health efforts, and the rest are other projects also making excellent contributions to these efforts. Check them out!

You can donate either on the Open Institute's pages with PayPal or credit card, or you can click through to each organisation's own website. Many thanks for your support, which helps the health and nutrition of the 815 Kakchikel families in San Marcos La Laguna.

Looking beyond the current crisis, we are developing this site as a unique platform and toolbox to further the town's development, regeneration and resilience, with the help of the Open Institute team.

Thank you for for your time, energy and solidarity - onward and upward together!

 

Cachorro apadrinado
Published 652 Days ago by Alex G |

A través de nuestro programa de apadrinamiento, promoveremos el correcto cuidado y protección de los perros en el municipio de San Marcos la laguna. Esto con la intención de no albergar a los perros, sino más bien de concientizar a la población y encontrar una solución a la problemática desde la población.

Hi we are Mayan Hip hop Cosmovision!!!
Published 654 Days ago by Brenchell |

Hi we are Mayan Hip hop Cosmovision!!!

We're working directly with Tzutu Kan and Casa Ajaw Hip Hop which is the school of Mayan Hip Hop Cosmovision in Lake Atitlan that supports the local youth in expressing the core elements of their culture, such as the Mayan language.

We need your help!

 
More Puppies
Published 654 Days ago by Alex G |

There seems to be no stop to this problem, on a daily basis new puppies are found.

WE NEED A CHAIR
Published 657 Days ago by Brenchell |

https://www.kemik.gt/comprar/silla-ejecutiva-con-reposabrazos-marca-xtech-turin/

 

 

Our audio and video production team needs a chair for  be used in the studio to make promotional videos and artist recordings.

 
WE NEED A MIDI KEYBOARD
Published 657 Days ago by Brenchell |

Our audio production team needs a midi keyboard for music production to be used in promotional videos and artist recordings.

 

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Errors/Notes/Suggestions 1
Published 659 Days ago by Miguel D |

Sólo para mencionarlo:

- El display en los miembros del Team tiene un error en cuanto  aque nos nombres aparecen enciamdos. 

- El ícono de persona en perfil sin foto puede percibirse como un carita triste. 

Logo Vectors
Published 659 Days ago by Miguel D |
Very Very New born Puppies
Published 660 Days ago by Brenchell |

They are very very new born and I dont know if it would be wise to move them, but the place is very nasty. If someone has any advice of what is best to do please let me know. I am hoping the momy is looking for food and wondering if it would be a good idea to leave some dog food there for her and check on them later. They are by the pipes going to the lake next to the nature reserve in San Marcos.

Thank you, Whith your help they can find a house and food.

 

 

Los cachorros ya tienen casa
Published 660 Days ago by Alex G |

Gracias a tu apoyo, los cachorros ahora se encuentran bajo la protección de un techo, el cual estará protegiéndoles durante la temporada de lluvia.

Restorative Justice Guide
Published 661 Days ago by Christopher B |

. Talking to each party or interest group first will be important. Ask each what they feel needs to change and confirm that they are willing to engage in. RJ process. Then facilitate a circle process with smaller groups using circle practice (going around and asking each person to respond to a series of prompts). Once enough clarity of the issues has arisen and buy in to the process, bring together the large circle. Message by Mara My Muse: You will need to make sure the person responsible for the harm is willing to take accountability and listen to the people harmed. And that the people harmed are willing to listen to the person perpetuating harm. Here are some questions to start as prompts...
You will need to make sure the person responsible for the harm is willing to take accountability and listen to the people harmed. And that the people harmed are willing to listen to the person perpetuating harm. Here are some questions to start as prompts...

4 people need a ride to Sololá
Published 661 Days ago by Alex G |

Somebody can drive four local persons tomorrow to Sololá at 5:30am? They go to the hospital to donate blood for a person that got burned. Contact Don José 3195-5738  🦵🔥 

It would probably be needed to wait for them and bring them back if it’s possible, but if not, one ride would be fine.

 

We cover the gas expense.

 

 

Fundraising fun
Published 661 Days ago by Christopher B |
Assault June 4 2022
Published 661 Days ago by Christopher B |
Sorry to report that two women where assaulted on Saturday night at 1:30am on the main path near the tunnel.
From what I heard, a woman was grabbed sexualy and threatened then around 10 minutes later in the night a second woman had her purse cut from her neck with his machete.
The suspect was described as around 5'2 feet tall, Guatemalan, muscular and wearing a black and white woven poncho with a hood. He did not say anything and acted like he was on drugs.
We are making plans to install a camera on the main path.
This incident and person resembles a similar in indent that happened three months ago.
This is not acceptable and we would like will track down this person as soon as possible. Please share any relevant activity or information to me or Alexander Goz .
We need a Studio Monitor
Published 662 Days ago by Alex G |

Our audio production team needs a studio quality monitor for the production of visuals and graphics that will be used in the promotional videos.

 

Miguel Angel
Published 663 Days ago by Christopher B |
Mayan Hip Hop Cosmovision in Lake Atitlan
Published 663 Days ago by Emilee M |
We walk amongst magic that flows through this entire lake. It dances through our hearts and in all of our serendipitous encounters. Like everything in life, we must remember the dance of balance - to give and receive.
 
For hundreds of years, the Mayan history and language has been taken, oppressed, and appropriated. Not only do we see and feel the magic of this place, but also the necessity to do our part in conserving this beautiful culture, language, and people.
 
It is our responsibility to understand the impact we have through our influence here. We must play our part to be curious, respectful, and open.
 
Weedman Majia and Wolf Fer Sajvin are 2 young men that have been working tirelessly for many years to produce songs in their language, to preserve the roots of a language that only a fraction of the world actually speaks. Their songs would bring so much pride and opportunity for their community, while inspiring the likes of so many young Mayans around the lake. In this way, we can help support the youth to step away from the negative influence in their environment, to break the cycles of oppression and rewrite their futures in the most beneficial way.
 
Our goal is to cover all the costs it takes for them to make these timeless pieces of art for their community, and to help them start their careers. To accomplish this, we hope to raise $2000 in May!
 
But in order to do this, we need your help!
 
 
We're working directly with Tzutu Kan and Casa Ajaw Hip Hop which is the school of Mayan Hip Hop Cosmovision in Lake Atitlan that supports the local youth in expressing the core elements of their culture, such as the Mayan language.
 
Some words directly from the 2 young men we're supporting:
 
"Hello, my name is Lucas Fermin (or Wolf Fer Sajvin), I am originally from San Marcos La Laguna. Since I was a child, I loved music and fell in love with every musical instrument I touched. Growing up, I connected to different musical tastes, like the Marimba, which is the folklore inesxex ulew (earth of the corn), and from there also Rock Anglo. What mostly got my attention was hip hop culture. I love to rap and freestyle, often practicing with friends. This is the most beautiful art to me, so I composed songs that I want to continue growing, always fostering the Mayan culture in it. It's important to show this as it's done in every ethnic group that represents the Titlan Lake Basin."
 
"I am Weedman. My real name is spelt Widman. Since I was a child, I always liked all kinds of music, but between 2012-2013 I found out about this Hip Hop workshop called "Caza Ajaw" and I started to participate there knowing nothing about Hip Hop culture. It really caught my attention. Over time it became a huge part of my life, because as a child many of us did not have the opportunity to access technology. So, from there, I began to investigate the roots of Real Hip Hop, getting deeper into the role and rapping in Kaqchikel and Spanish. After a while, I stepped away from it because of so many vices that surrounded me. I liked to walk in the street then go to school, but I never left Rap. I would still write about my life and what was happening around me despite so much criticism and ridicule. But I never cared. To this day, I'm trying to turn the tables, to stand out from crowd through my music and my love of Hip Hop."
 
Youtube:
Final Round of Logos and Color Schemes
Published 663 Days ago by Miguel D |

Hi guys, here the latest iterations after our last meeting. Let me know what version is the final selected one and I can prepare files for you guys. 

Asegúrate de que estos cachorros sobrevivan 🐕🦮🐶🐶🐶
Published 668 Days ago by Alex G |

Bartolo, el guardián del castillo, rescató tres cachorros de morir; nacieron bajo la lluvia y en la calle, frente a la propiedad de la cual él es jardinero. Buscaron refugio y lo encontraron en su jardín. 
 

Momentáneamente viven en una caja de cartón, la que les sirve para mantenerse juntos y preservar el calor que necesitarán durante la noche. Pero la caja está húmeda y ya no aguanta más, por lo que la prioridad está en conseguirles un techo adecuado. Afortunadamente, la madre y el padre de los cachorros también están, y son ellos los que necesitan alimentarse diariamente.

Con tu aporte, los cachorros recibirán una casa apropiada para ellos, la madre y el padre recibirán comida diaria. 
 

Bartolo no se puede hacer cargo de los costos, tiene sus propios cachorros que alimentar.

Published 668 Days ago by Alex G |
Graphic Style Proposal
Published 670 Days ago by Miguel D |

Hi there, 
Here goes the proposal for the visual updated for the Open Institute redesign. There are many routes to take from here, but lets see how these intial options land and we can redirect it. 

About us V4
Published 671 Days ago by Brenchell |

About Us landing page. Change of color and text

About us 3
Published 672 Days ago by Brenchell |

Proposal modification for About Us landing page

ABOUT US
Published 672 Days ago by Brenchell |
Pictures
Published 674 Days ago by Alex G |
Pictures from yeterday
Published 674 Days ago by Christopher B |
Video clip
Published 677 Days ago by Christopher B |
Decolonization Trailer
Published 682 Days ago by Alex G |

This trailer was created after experiencing the Psychomagic Act with a group of people from different cultural backgrounds, indigenous and non indigenous. 

Looking for sponsors to expand the Open Institute platform
Published 682 Days ago by Dieneke S |
Promo video OI
Promotional Flyer
Published 693 Days ago by Alex G |

A Historical Role-Play Reenactment

Tzu Elders
Published 728 Days ago by James A |
Update victims explosion FE
Published 730 Days ago by Dieneke S |

On wednesday the 23rd of March Ancelma & Vilma got taken to the same hospital in San Pedro where Rosaria got treated. One of them had to stay a week to get more stable. 

We have gathered over 1068 dollars in the last week and Paul wants to thank everybody that chipped in. This money has been spent on the medical bills of Ancelma & Vilma. They are improving and stable.

Isabela, who is still in Panamed, had a surgery the 27th of march to release the pressure from the veins to the hands. The swelling caused a stop of blood flow to the hands. When Isabella went to PanaMed they told Paul that it would cost Q110,000 for Approx 3 weeks. At the end of the first week an invoice got in for 81.000Q. She probably will need to stay at least 2 or three weeks more and she mightbe transferred to another hospital where they specialize in burn wounds. (picture)

Francisco is in the Solola hospital and he and the family are satisfied with his care. He has burns all down the front of his body including his face. They video call with him daily to check in.

Tuesday he 29th of March, Paul is reopening the restaurant for a breakfast buffet from 7.30 - 11.30 am for 40Q and 5.30 pm to close with an all you can eat curry buffet Q75.

Alcelma & Vilma taken to private clinic in San Pedro 22/3
Published 735 Days ago by Dieneke S |

Two girls who were alreayd home went to the San Pedro private clinic to get treatment for the burns and get the pain under control. One of them has severe burns on her leg but as you can see, there is progress in healing. 

Francisco on the way to the hospital.
Published 738 Days ago by Dieneke S |
Recovery has started
Published 739 Days ago by Christopher B |

Isabela Quiacain
She also has burns on her back and shoulders

Tribalize + Open Institute Website Plan
Published 757 Days ago by Brad N |

https://docs.google.com/document/d/11LL8cYlEXmr7B3AFVRkI0lXoSzLMDuVoKsLEAPKZWDA/edit

Please review asap.

Mobile App Development
Published 757 Days ago by Menta B |