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Community and Society
Indigenous People’s Resistance Day 2024 – Protecting the Rights of Indigenous Peoples in Voluntary Isolation and Initial Contact
On this Indigenous Peoples’ Resistance Day, October 11, 2024, the Ministry of Human Development, Families, and Indigenous People’s Affairs joins the people of Belize and the world in commemorating the resilience, strength, and invaluable contributions of Indigenous People. This year’s theme, "Protecting the Rights of Indigenous Peoples in Voluntary Isolation and Initial Contact," reminds us of the urgent need to safeguard the Indigenous Peoples’ collective rights to their lands and territories, which are important to biodiversity and the preservation of cultural and linguistic diversity.
Arts & Culture
SPHS hosts another impressive Cultural Day
Belize’s multi-ethnic background came to life at the San Pedro High School (SPHS) during their annual Cultural Day on Friday, November 17th. The anticipated event welcomed friends and families to a fun day with students dressed in cultural clothing and elaborate booths showcasing the different cultures of Belize, their food, music, and history.
Community and Society
Maya pot found in an underwater cave off northern Ambergris Caye
In the Pre-Columbian times, Ambergris Caye was home to a Maya community. They are known for having made distinctive polished ceramics, which can sometimes be found in the least expected areas of Ambergris Caye. This was the experience of island businessman and cave diver Ben Popik and Quintana Roo-based cave diver Arielle Ginsberg, who on Monday, April 5th, found a beautiful, intact Maya pot in an underwater cave off the northern coast of the island.
Arts & Culture
SPRCS observes Cultural Day 2019!
Throughout the day students represented various cultural groups found in the country, which included the East Indian, Mestizo, Creole, Maya, Garinagu, Mennonites, Chinese and even the Lebanese among others.
Arts & Culture
Isla Bonita Elementary School celebrates Cultural Day 2019
Throughout the day, students had the opportunity to showcase their knowledge on the country’s various ethnic groups to visitors.
Arts & Culture
Holy Cross Anglican School celebrates Cultural Day 2018
Holy Cross Anglican School celebrated the vibrant Belizean cultures on Wednesday, November 21st at its Annual Cultural Fair.
Arts & Culture
San Pedro R.C School hosts Cultural Day
Throughout the day students represented various cultural groups found in the country, including the Mestizo, East Indian, Maya, Creole, Mennonite, Garinagu, and Lebanese among others.
Arts & Culture
Human remains found at construction site in San Pedro Town
The skeletal remains of what is believed to be a person from the Maya prehistoric times, along with pottery-shard artifacts were discovered at a construction site on Pescador Drive in downtown San Pedro.
