Posted November 7, 2024
Our recent Día de los Muertos celebration at Northeast Early College was a powerful tribute to remembrance, connection, and ancestral wisdom. This special event allowed our community to honor those who came before us and recognize our interconnectedness with each other and with the world around us. As we gathered to create and later clear away our ofrendas, we carried forward the “medicine of memory” — the stories, prayers, and wisdom shared through our offerings.
Reflecting on this ceremony reminds us that the lessons and traditions of Indigenous communities are timeless and essential. Rooted in ideas like “tu eres mi otro yo” (you are my other me), these teachings affirm that our fates are intertwined and that freedom and justice for one are incomplete without freedom and justice for all. Just as we nurture and clean our altars, we commit to sustaining our connections with nature, land, and each other.
Our celebration serves as a reminder that honoring Indigenous traditions is not confined to a single day or month. This reverence is woven into the fabric of resilience, where stories are shared, and where the spirit of ancestors continues to guide us. To learn more, watch the video linked here, where we delve deeper into the significance of Día de los Muertos at our school and beyond.