WE ARE THE GRANDSONS AND GRANDDAUGHTERS, OF THE ANCIENT MAYA, OQ PETNAQ PA PEEQ KOKOW, we come from the energy of Pataxte and Cacao, descendants of q’omanelaa’ (healers), iyomaa’ (midwives), Ajq’ijaa’ (spiritual guides) and leaders knowledgeable about our culture, constituted in an association of community, spiritual, cultural, educational, solidarity, humanitarian, social assistance, non-profit and integral development of its associates and population in general.

We share the spiritual practices of the Maya people as a way of life, our name “Caminantes por la vida Jun Imox” (Walkers for life Jun Imox) is inspired by who in life was Tata Pedro Cruz, K’u’x Ya’, whose energy was Jun Imox, the spirit of the lake, Maya Tz’utujil elder and spiritual guide; our teacher and mentor. During his time in this world, he traveled through several continents carrying the message of the sacred Tooj, the sacred offering. He always did before dying.

Within our spirituality, three-dimensionality takes on a significant value, therefore, we are supported by three philosophies Tata Pedro left us as a legacy, “No matter what happens, always do everything with love”, this is the fundamental pillar of our actions, and reactions, of our efforts and results, of what we do and how we do it. Throughout his life he walked the world carrying a powerful message “Our revolution is not about weapons, our revolution is spiritual”. We more than ever hold that way of thinking, with the clear conviction that we want to change the world and we want to do it from within, with awareness, opening our hearts and touching hearts willing to give all of themselves to the service of others. Before dying, Tata Pedro said “May the fire never go out” and this recommendation has been our motivating force to keep the sacred fire alive, understanding the responsibility of preserving the essence of the Maya people has fallen on us and that our mission is to heal, save and help.

Our association is a reality thanks to the love and effort of Nana Marina Cruz, apprentice, and daughter of Tata Pedro Cruz, ajq’iij, timekeeper, and Tz’utujil woman activist who currently represents us spiritually and legally.