XINAXTLI

OUR MISSION...
In Nauatl, Xinaxtli represents “the seed that grows”. Our purpose is to serve as a circle of growth and support for the empowerment of the Xican@/Latin@ community. Our goal is to provide a space for Raza to become politically active and engaged in the Raza community in a way that goes beyond “community service”.
Our philosophy emphasizes the knowledge that exists in our various indigenous roots. Through our participation in diverse community efforts, we will grow to become a stronger, humbler, more progressive, and unified communidad.
In order to expand and strengthen our political, spiritual, and community knowledge, we recognize the need to break down cultural and regional borders on campus and the Raza community at-large.
Our goal is to continue to fight for social justice, as our ancestors have done for the past 500 years…
THEREFORE...
WE will provide a safe cultural and political space, which will serve as a vehicle for action and change for our community. We will take an active stance against all forms of sexism, heterosexism, racism, ablism, classism, and all other forms of colonization.
WE will encourage Xican@/Raza youth to attend institutions of higher education
WE will empower Raza youth through cultural education and mentoring as a way to encourage community involvement
WE will educate oursevelves and our respective campus on the issues facing Raza in our in our communities….
WE will support the struggles of other progressive movements on campus, in our community, and internationally
WE, Xinaxtli, are committed to advancing the human and civil rights of all Raza and we will attempt to address any educational, political and social inequalities that Raza students or community members--with the ultimate goal of self-determination and libertad de la mente.
THE STRUGGLE CONTINUES...