June 1-14, 2009
(tentative dates)16 member teamThis is a two-week immersion trip into Suchitoto, El Salvador, with a focus on understanding the Civil War that raged through the country in the 1980’s, the peace that followed and how international relations, economic globalization, martyrdom and hope all fit into what happened.
We spend the first few days touring San Salvador, then continue on to the small town of Suchitoto. There, we spend a few days renovating the Center for Peace through the Arts before exploring the impact of the war through personal testimonies and direct exposure.
There is also time to relax at a swimming pool overlooking the lake and purchase crafts from local artisans. The language Spoken in El Salvador is Spanish, although students are not required to know Spanish to go on this trip. The language barriers, rural setting and intense subject matter make this trip very intense!
Applications are due by Friday, October 17 to Campus Ministry (OM 207). You can also download one here (pdf).
For further information, contact Lu Firestone at x2422 or firestol@canisius.edu.