The Mayan roots and the 1994 spark
The seven principles of servant leadership
The snails and the councils
Global echoes of bottom-up power
YOUR GOAL
Master of Mandar obedeciendo and the art of leading from below
007skaty Mayan communities preserve ancestral traditions of collective decision-making.
007skaty The masked, pipe-smoking spokesperson Subcomandante Marcos signaled his subordination to indigenous communities during the 1994 rebellion
007skaty Mayan assembly members gather outdoors in Chiapas to make community decisions together.
007skaty Match citizen ideas with public policies to learn how governing by obeying builds strong communities.
Mayan conch shells: In Chiapas, Zapatistas blow into large sea conch shells to signal the start of a community meeting, a tradition dating back thousands of years.
A member of a Mexican social and political movement, especially one fighting for indigenous and land rights. On January 1, 1994, the Zapatistas launched an armed uprising in Chiapas to defend their ancestral lands.
Why did the famous masked spokesperson of the Zapatistas choose the title 'Subcomandante' instead of Commander?
In which Mexican state did the Zapatista movement rise up and establish its autonomous territories?
On what historic day did the Zapatista Army of National Liberation (EZLN) launch their armed uprising in Chiapas?
What was the name of the first document published by the EZLN in 1994 outlining their reasons for rebellion?
Which of the following describes the Zapatistas' unique stance on taking state power?
Which indigenous language group of Mayan descent is one of the primary communities involved in the Zapatista movement?
Which international trade agreement went into effect on the exact day of the 1994 Zapatista uprising?