This mural was created in the spring of 2016 as part a collaboration between the students and educators at one Zapatista school and a group of international and Mexican people-of-conscience including students from the University of Wisconsin, Parkside. This mural painting caravan was hosted by the Zapatista Education Commission of the Caracol of Morelia and organized by Schools for Chiapas.

The descriptions below of seven sections of this mural captures some of the conversations and understandings during our mural painting collaboration. We appreciate you suggestions and comments; your support for our next Zapatista school mural is also vital! Join us!

Did you get an envelope from us in the mail this week? We sent this letter – along with colorful graphics and a newsletter – to all supporters on our list; it should have already arrived in your mailbox! Thanks to your ongoing pledges and other forms of support, Schools for Chiapas is looking forward to 2016 – our 20th year of providing moral and practical support to the autonomous schools of Chiapas, Mexico – with tremendous optimism and excitement!

We’re writing today to give you an idea of what we’ve got planned for 2016 and to invite you…

“Galeano Vive! Painting a Zapatista Teacher”, a 13 minute teaching video, is now available online in Spanish, English, Japanese and Greek for use by teachers, activists, and people-of-conscience everywhere. +++++ Español esta abajo ++++. Schools for Chiapas produced the video “Galeano Vive! Painting a Zapatista Teacher” as a way of honoring the fallen teacher and also as a tool for teaching and organizing. Please share with your family, friends, and collectives!