Flower Arranging Workshop
We were recently visited by volunteer, Lynda Britton, from Canada, who brought with her a wealth of knowledge about flowers, plants and trees. Lynda worked with the women of the…
Category: Women’s group
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The Gardening Program
Members of the Ix-canaan Women’s Group are justifiably proud of their Square Foot gardens, and are always thrilled to welcome visitors into their yards to see them. Sonja’s garden is…
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Making Soap
I have been reading about and practicing making soap so that we are ready to bring in a “soap making teacher” from one of Canada’s premier “soapers” to teach the…
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Cooking Classes
Recently, several members of the Grupo Femenino Ix-canaan chose to spend a week working with a cooking instructor (far left) learning how to properly prepare a variety of excellent Guatemalan…
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A Cookbook by "Mujeres Ix-canaan"
Last year when Vansana Nolintha visited Project Ix-canaan with a group from North Carolina State University, he had the idea to help the women to produce a cookbook featuring their…
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Third Anniversary Party
The timing of the visit of Rose, Cecilia and Kavita cooincided with the third anniversary of the beginnings of the women’s group, so the women took a vote and all…
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Volunteers for Women’s Group
Once again, Rose Lord (with sunglasses) is back to work with the Grupo Femenino Ix-canaan. Rose (www.makegardensnotwar.com) has been coming here 3 times yearly for 3 years now to support…
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New Fruit Trees
The Women’s Group has had an opportunity to purchase another batch of 50 fruit trees (Valencia Oranges, Persa Lemons, Mangos and Zapote) to put on their property and 10 decorative…