A Vital Matters Perspective: Reviving What Was Taken: Indigenous Knowledge and C
Reviving What Was Taken: Indigenous Knowledge and Cultural Continuity
Matthew Robb reflects on the lasting impact of the Spanish invasion, including the destruction of temples, texts, and sacred objects. He highlights how Indigenous communities in Mexico have preserved and revived ancestral knowledge over generations, maintaining cultural and spiritual continuity. This recovery process reveals the ongoing negotiation of identity—what it means to be Indigenous, Mexican, or a woman—and underscores the resilience and complexity of Indigenous traditions in the face of historical disruption

