INTRODUCTION Recent interest in indigenous aquaculture worldwide has given rise to a number of bold new initiatives including the Eagle of the North and Condor of the South Aquaculture Exchange Project, supported by Oregon State University s Aquaculture Collaborative Research Support Program (ACRSP) and Heifer International through the Indigenous Environmental Network (IEN). Through workshops conducted in Peru (2006) and Mexico (2007), this project has stimulated communications among indigenous groups in North and South America and contributed to the revitalization of the Indigenous Aquaculture Network (IAN). This image gallery is presented with the final report for the project s exchange visit in Mexico conducted March 7-14, 2007, to give a complete overview of the project, its participants and the activities undertaken. A canal located in Tucta, a Chontal bio-reserve managed by the Chontal community from Nacajuca, Tabasco. Cover Design and all photographs: BJ McManama Cover: View atop the Templo de la Cruz at the ancient Mayan site of Palenque. 2
Photo Index Eagles at the Universidad Juárez Autónoma de Tabasco. (March 8, 2007)...5 Jimbo Simmons discusses International Indigenous Treaty Council issues. (March 8, 2007)....5 Eagle-Condors, March 7-14, 2007. (March 8, 2007)...6 Eagles, Faculty and Translators. (March 8, 2007)...6 Tucta Villagers removing noxious water lettuce from lagoon. (March 9, 2007)...7 Tucta Villager serves a gar (Atractosteus tropicus) for lunch. (March 9, 2007)...7 Eagle-Condor Exchange discussion at Tucta Village s tourist pavilion. (March 9, 2007)...8 BJ McManama meets with Tucta Women s group. (March 9, 2007)...8 Tucta lagoon/dyke system. (March 9, 2007)...9 Tucta canal covered with noxious water lettuce. (March 9, 2007)...9 Boca de Chilapa hatchery. (March 11, 2007)... 10 The women of the Boca de Chilapa hatchery. (March 11, 2007)... 10 Boca de Chilapa gar net-pen project on the Usumacinta River. (March 11, 2007)... 11 Gar fingerlings in the Boca de Chilapa gar net-pen project. (March 11, 2007)... 11 Simon Sarlat villagers explain previous efforts with tilapia culture. (March 11, 2007)... 12 Leader of the Buena Vista Farmer s Coop. (March 11, 2007)... 12 Overlooking the central areas of Palenque. (March 11, 2007)... 13 Courtyard of the Palenque central complex. (March 11, 2007).... 13 Members of the Chole Municipal of Aqua Sol at Misul Ha. (March 11, 2007)... 14 Native cichlid aquaculture production at Misul Ha. (March 11, 2007)... 14 3
Photo Index Members of the Chole Municipal of Aqua Sol at Misul Ha. (March 11, 2007)... 15 Eagles and Condors at Misul Ha. (March 11, 2007)... 15 Lake Itsanok uk at Metzobak. (March 12, 2007)... 16 Eagles and Condors with Lacandones hosts at Metzobak. (March 12, 2007)... 16 Lacondones host rows Eagles and Condors across Lake Itsanok uk. (March 12, 2007)... 17 Eagles with Lacandones hosts at Metzobak. (March 12, 2007)... 17 View of Cloud Forest at Na Ha. (March 12, 2007)... 18 Dugout canoes still used by the Lacondones. (March 12, 2007)... 18 Rope bridge used as only access to the village of Guerrora, Tabasco. (March 13, 2007)... 19 Growout tanks for native cichlids. (March 13, 2007)... 19 Tom Edwards offers a Lummi traditional prayer song. (March 13, 2007)... 20 Mr. Pedro Patas Luciano, Rector of the Universidad Intercultural. (March 13, 2007)... 20 The Universidad Intercultural Del Estado de Tabasco. (March 11, 2007)... 21 Eagles and Condors pose with the students and faculty of the University. (March 13, 2007)... 21 Chole students perform a traditional story telling. (March 13, 2007)... 22 Village of Tapijulapa, Tabasco. (March 13, 2007)... 23 Eagles and Condors discuss the exchange. (March 13, 2007)... 23 4
Eagles at the Universidad Juárez Autónoma de Tabasco. From Right: Tom Edwards, William (Jimbo) Simmons, Michael Skladany, BJ McManama, Dr. Wilfredo Contraras (Mexico Host), David Vanderhoop. Jimbo Simmons discusses International Indigenous Treaty Council issues at the Universidad Juárez Autónoma de Tabasco. Angel Morales translating. 5
Eagles and Condors, March 7-14, 2007 Eagles, Faculty and Translators meet with Candita Victoria Gil Jimenez, Rector, Universidad Juárez Autónoma de Tabasco. 6
Tucta Villagers removing noxious water lettuce from lagoon. Tucta Villager serves a gar (Atractosteus tropicus) for lunch. 7
Eagle-Condor Exchange discussion at Tucta Village s tourist pavilion. BJ McManama meets with women from Tucta. 8
Tucta lagoon system. A Tucta canal covered with noxious water lettuce. Note: The majority of the lagoons were covered with this plant. 9
Boca de Chilapa hatchery. The women of the Boca de Chilapa hatchery, who share equally in the management and maintenance of the operation. 10
Boca de Chilapa gar net-pen project on the Usumacinta River. Gar fingerlings in the Boca de Chilapa gar net-pen project on the Usumacinta River. 11
Simon Sarlat villagers explain previous efforts with tilapia culture. Leader of the Buena Vista Farmer s Coop discusses proposed hatchery development on the shore of Santa Anita Lake. 12
Overlooking the central areas of Palenque, the ancient Mayan site in Chiapas, Mexico. Courtyard of the Palenque central complex at the ancient Mayan site in Chiapas, Mexico. 13
Members of the Chole Municipal of Aqua Sol at Misol Ha explain their native cichlid aquaculture production. Native cichlid aquaculture production at Misol Ha. 14
Members of the Chole Municipal of Aqua Sol at Misol Ha explain the history of the tourist area with restaurant and cabins, founded in 1982. Eagles and Condors at Misol Ha. 15
Lake Itsanok uk at Metzobak. Eagles and Condors with Lacandones hosts at Metzobak. 16
Lacondones host rows Eagles and Condors across Lake Itsanok uk to visit sacred cave shrine. Eagles with Lacandones hosts at Metzobak. 17
View of Cloud Forest at Na Ha. Dugout canoes still used by the Lacondones on the shores of a small lake at the top of the mountain in the Cloud Forest at Na Ha. 18
Rope bridge used as only access to the village of Guerrora, Tabasco. Growout tanks for native cichlids being raised by a farmer s coop in the village of Guerrora. 19
Tom Edwards offers a Lummi traditional prayer song for the people at the village of Guerrora. Rector, Mr. Pedro Patas L u c i a n o o f t h e Universidad Intercultural Del Estado de Tabasco addresses the Eagles and Condors at the village of Guerrora. 20
The central building of the Universidad Intercultural Del Estado de Tabasco. The Eagles and Condors pose with the students and faculty of the Universidad Intercultural Del Estado de Tabasco. 21
Top and bottom: A group of Chole students at the Universidad Intercultural Del Estado de Tabasco perform a traditional story telling in their native language. 22
Village of Tapijulapa, Tabasco. Eagles and Condors discuss the exchange after dinner at a restaurant in the village of Tapijulapa, Tabasco. 23