2013-12 Foundation Acquires More Land. Indigenous Family Living on Tierra Negra.
We are happy to announce the latest land acquisitions for the Fundación Escuela Sintana y Tierra Negra. Not only did we purchase 6 hectares above the original parcel but also a strip of land along the Buritaca River, 2 hectares which are also adjacent to the original piece. Founding member, Jairo Vargas, has been in dialog with important mamas who he's know for decades, from when he and his family lived high in the Sierra in Sangueka and they are supportive of the project and are willing to work with us, sharing their knowledge. The Dingula Chimunquero family will be helping on the land and with the Coop, and presently are living on Tierra Negra and planting food crops. |