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​Facing territorial encroachment of their sacred land and a need to survive in a modern world, the Huichol Center for Cultural Survival and Traditional Arts serves as a bridge between a cultural divide. Established nearly three decades ago within the rugged mountains of the Sierra Madre Occidental, The Huichol Center and its founder, anthropologist Susana Valadez, strive to empower both Huichol individuals and communities across the country to maintain their spiritual, artistic and cultural heritage by preparing them to coexist with the outside world on their own terms. With careful planning and education the Huichol people can thrive in today’s world without sacrificing their native traditions or language.

​2019 NOBEL PEACE PRIZE NOMINATION

In 2019 the Huichol Center, and 
founder Susana Valadez were
Nobel Peace Prize nominees

​ABOUT  THE   HUICHOL  CENTER

The Huichol Center for Cultural Survival and Traditional Arts, known in Mexico as the “Centro Indígena Huichol”, was founded by UCLA anthropologist Susana Valadez, whose marriage to Huichol yarn artist Mariano Valadez in 1977 launched her on the path to the realization of her life’s work. This non-profit altruistic organization, located in the remote town of Huejuquilla el Alto, Jalisco Mexico

​PROJECTS

THE HUICHOL SCHOOL 
ECONOMIC SELF-SUFFICIENCY 
AID TO THE IMPOVERISHED  
AGRICULTURAL SUSTAINABILITY 
ETHNOGRAPHIC ARCHIVING

​HUICHOL ART AND JEWELRY

AIKUTZI, BY HUICHOL
SHAMANIC VISION CARDS
​ARTISANS
YARN PAINTINGS
BEADED SCULPTURES AND BOWLS

https://www.patreon.com/thehuicholcenter