Organized by Dalhousie IDS and Maritimes-Guatemala Breaking the Silence Network

This intensive two-week course (INTD 3411.03) will take place in Guatemala. The course explores struggles for justice and development in Guatemala through visits with community organizations working for social and environmental justice. We will meet community leaders engaged in struggles for accountability for human rights violations, Indigenous resistance to global mining operations, agricultural production (focus on coffee), education, youth migration, and political organizing. We will also experience Guatemala’s vibrant culture, political life and diverse ecosystems. At the end of the field school, we will meet with officials from the Canadian Embassy to report on our observations and meetings with community organizations.

Application deadline: January 15, 2026 Application Form

More information + course outline: IDS Guatemala Field School

For more information: please contact Prof. John Cameron: john.cameron@dal.ca