Highland Journal.
Highland Journal is an independent editorial platform where we’ll publish existing, commissioned, and independent research, essays, interviews, and other creative and/or critical content that continues to shift the narrative and explore the intersections of climate, culture, indigeneity, and service.
Progress and Community Commitment: Drainage, Water, and Sanitation Project in Sololá
We're making great progress on the drainage, water, and sanitation project in the communities of Tzanjuyub and Pasacuach, Sololá. After months of hard work, the Pasacuach project is being prioritized, with budgets quantified and key permits secured.
In collaboration with the Altiplano Women's Association (AMA) and local councils, we're coordinating with government bodies to finalize approvals. This collective effort is bringing us closer to providing essential services and improving the quality of life for these communities.
Midwives: Bearers of Healing, Wisdom, and Life
Midwives embody the sacred connection between life, healing, and community. Guided by ancestral wisdom, they honor the balance of body, spirit, and nature through practices that nurture both the physical and the soul. Despite challenges from modern healthcare systems, midwives blend tradition with innovation, creating spaces where both worlds thrive. Discover how their work preserves the sacredness of birth and the harmony of holistic care.
Reviving Health and Entrepreneurship through Ancestral Knowledge
Empowering Rural Communities with Sustainable Solutions and Shared Purpose
Our recent initiatives underscore the power of ancestral knowledge interwoven with modern innovation to foster resilient, self-sufficient communities. By bridging holistic health practices with sustainable economic pathways, we’re addressing immediate challenges, revitalizing cultural heritage, and empowering a new generation of entrepreneurs. Programs like Amademas exemplify this vision, offering more than just a market model—they cultivate relationships, solidarity, and a thriving communal spirit. Together, we can expand these efforts and champion a movement that honors tradition while constructing a future of equity, opportunity and shared prosperity.
Pollinators for Change: Harnessing Cooperative Power and Interconnected Ontologies for Sustainable Transformation
Adopting the right frameworks is essential when confronting our time's intricate social, economic, and environmental challenges. This article explores two contrasting ontologies—interconnected and hierarchical—and their profound impact on change-making strategies. Examining the roles of organizers, activists, cooperatives, and entrepreneurs highlights how these perspectives shape approaches to leadership, empowerment, and long-term sustainability. Through real-world examples and actionable insights, this piece underscores the transformative potential of cooperative strategies in building equitable, resilient systems rooted in shared agency and mutual support.
An Introduction to the Pollinator Garden Curriculum Packet
Over the months, HSP has been working hard to compile a pollinator garden lesson plan to encourage teachers to showcase the wonders of the outdoors to students within and outside the classroom. Our environment plays a huge role in our lives, and these lessons teach us its importance with the opportunity to get hands-on with it.