May 26-June 4, 2010 (tentative dates)
This 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 and continues to happen in El Salvador today.
We spend the first few days touring San Salvador, then continue on to the small town of Suchitoto. There we only spend a little time doing service, usually renovating the Center for Peace through the Arts. for the majority of the time we immerse ourselves in exploring the impact of the war through personal testimonies and direct exposure--for example through visits to massacre sites, a horseback ride ip the mountain with an ex-guerilla, and an overnight in a very rural community.
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 serious subject matter make this trip very intense!
Download an informational power point here. (.pdf)
Download an application here (.pdf). Applications are due by Friday, October 16 by 5pm to Campus Ministry (OM 207).
For further information, contact Lu Firestone at x2422 or firestol@canisius.edu.