1. Rigoberta Menchu
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2. biography Born in Chimel, a village in Guatemala.
Discrimination at the age of 13
First close contact Spanish culture also at age 13.

3. Family Losses One brother died from poor nutrition.
Another died from insecticide poisoning.
Her third brother was torture and killed.
Mother was kidnapped, tortured, and killed.
Father was killed by Guatemalan army.

4. Opponents Rigoberta’s opponents were the Guatemalan government.
The government opposed better conditions for indigenous peoples.

5. Inspirational words
“What I treasure the most is being able to dream. During my most difficult moments and complex situations, I have been able to dream of a more beautiful future.”
-Rigoberta Menchu

6. Artwork Artist Carlos Mejia
Lithograph created in 1993 for event to honor indigenous peoples.
Menchu present at th is event.

7. bibliography http://worldhistory.abc-clio.com/
Rigoberta Menchu. (2011). In World History: The Modern Era. Retrieved May 9, 2011, from NEED TO MAKE APA citation of this source
Rigoberta Menchu: quote on Indians. (2011). In World History: The Modern Era. Retrieved May 9, 2011, from citation for quote about INDIANS - only use this citation if you use the quote!!!
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