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Flor y Canto José Montoya Memorial Scholarship
This year, the National Compadres Network marks its 30th year anniversary when in 1988, a group of Chicano, Latino, Native and Raza men gathered for three days in a Círculo. Through sharing, reflection, laughter, and ceremony, the men reignited a generations-old fire and made a commitment to heal themselves, live as Hombres Nobles (Honorable Men), and to pass […]
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1968 Chicano LA Walkouts: Bobby Verdugo & Yoli Ríos
Bobby Verdugo and Yoli Ríos are in great demand for speaking engagements this month because March 8th is the 50th anniversary of the East L.A. Chicano Walkouts. The married couple played instrumental roles in organizing and orchestrating the Walkouts at five high schools in East Los Angeles. Below are excerpts from a phone interview conducted […]
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Quick Update
The inspiration that I draw from this powerful reminder is that the struggle for a more just and equitable society is not complete until justice is achieved for everyone. In many instances it was our mothers, tias, and grandmothers who have best embodied the sacrifice that Cesar Chavez was asking of us. He was asking us to activate our collective will to do for others, something that is presently testing our nation’s ability to create a shared vision that includes and benefits all.
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October 2017 NCN Newsletter
In this Newsletter Message from the Executive Director Debra Camarillo: Warrior Spirit Healing Institute Retreat with The Brotherhood of Elders Introducing New NCN Board Members New NCN Staff Member: Nelda Olvera Latino Commission Award Presented to Jerry Tello NCN’s 30th Anniversary Click to view Newsletter:
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NCN Statement for Standing Rock
What started on April 1, 2016 at Standing Rock has continued in the wake of reoccurring resistance from Dakota Access, LLC- the primary company involved in the planning and implementation of the pipeline. Since its conception more than 100 other tribes and community groups from the Americas, Canada, and Peru have come to gather at […]
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