When Indigenous Women Win

09/20/19 • 22 min

In the mountains of Michoacán, Mexico, a band of determined indigenous women led the overthrow of a criminal cartel. Their victory revived the town’s traditional livelihood, and ushered in a model form of self-government.

When Indigenous Women Win, written by Andrew Sullivan, originally appeared in Craftsmanship Quarterly, a multimedia online magazine about artisans, innovators, and the architecture of excellence. You can find many more stories, videos, audio recordings, and resources on our site.

Introduction by: Summer Brown
Narrated by: Goran Norquist
Produced by: Aaron Cundy

Introduction by: Summer Brown
Narrated by: Goran Norquist
Produced by: Aaron Cundy

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