Volume 8 () Tzi’kbal 2026: Maya Knowledge, Heritage, and Community Perspectives
Ryan Rowberry - José Israel Herrera
This issue of the Journal of Maya Heritage brings together original research, interdisciplinary perspectives, and community-centered contributions addressing the cultural heritage, knowledge systems, histories, and contemporary experiences of Maya peoples.
The issue takes inspiration from Tzi’kbal: VIII Encuentro de Conocimiento Maya y Fortalecimiento Comunitario 2026, held in Belize in collaboration with Ichkomonil and the Maya Heritage Center. The gathering provided a space for dialogue among Maya communities, researchers, educators, and cultural organizations, emphasizing cultural continuity, community participation, and the exchange of knowledge.
Building on this spirit of dialogue, the present issue also includes independent scholarly contributions developed beyond the Tzi’kbal gathering. Together, these works offer diverse perspectives on Maya heritage, Indigenous rights, language, collective memory, territorial relationships, cultural preservation, and contemporary social challenges.
Through this collection, the Journal of Maya Heritage reaffirms its commitment to interdisciplinary scholarship, academic dialogue, and meaningful engagement with Maya communities across geographical and disciplinary boundaries.
Article
Propuesta metodológica para la evaluación de la pobreza energética en Chiapas, México
Mario Alejandro Sánchez Trujillo, Pascual López de Paz, Marcelino García benítez, Amina El Mekaoui, and Bassam Alí
Issue Editors
- Editor-in-Chief
- Dr. José Israel Herrera
- Contributing Editor
- Dr. Ryan Rowberry
- Institutional Collaboration
- Dr. Lilia Lizama, Co-founder, Maya Heritage Center - Founder
About This Issue
This regular issue of the Journal of Maya Heritage acknowledges the contributions and intellectual exchanges associated with Tzi’kbal: VIII Encuentro de Conocimiento Maya y Fortalecimiento Comunitario 2026, held in Belize in collaboration with Ichkomonil and the Maya Heritage Center.
Alongside contributions connected to the gathering, the issue features independent research and interdisciplinary scholarship addressing Maya history, cultural heritage, Indigenous knowledge, and contemporary community experiences.
The journal welcomes diverse scholarly and community-based perspectives and remains committed to fostering dialogue across disciplines, institutions, and Maya communities.