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Roots
of Mexico


Discover 4,000 years of history that explain the Mexico of today.
A 4-session in-person cultural experience that will help you understand Mexico in a way that’s accessible, inspiring, and relevant today.
Collage of cave paintings and historic Mexican art

4 sessions

Spanish or English

Terminal City Club. 837 W. Hastings St. Vancouver, BC V6C 1B6

September, 2026

$300 CAD

Regular price: $430 CAD

30%

Early-Bird Discount
  • No prior experience required
  • Certificate with academic value

Mexico — to appreciate it, live it, and share it

Roots of Mexico is an in person cultural experience that journeys through the civilizations, events, and ideas that shaped the country.

Four sessions to look back at the past with clarity and understand the present with fresh perspective.

Accessible Content

Accessible Content

Clear explanations and friendly materials.

Dynamic Conversation

Dynamic Conversation

Dialogue, questions, and opinions that enrich the experience.
Cultural Discovery

Cultural Discovery

Connecting past and present to experience Mexico more fully
    Mural depicting the history of Mexico

    Discover what
    Roots of Mexico is all about

    A glimpse into the experience, the atmosphere, and the community waiting for you.

    The Program: 4 Sessions, One Journey Through Time

    1. Ancient Mexico

    1. Ancient Mexico

    The first Mesoamerican civilizations: the Maya and the Mexica
    2. Conquest and Colonial Era

    2. Conquest and Colonial Era

    Encounters, conflicts, and cultural blending (mestizaje).
    3. Independent Mexico

    3. Independent Mexico

    From the fight for independence to nation-building.
    4. Contemporary Mexico

    4. Contemporary Mexico

    Transformation, identity, and modern challenges.

      What it is

      • An in person cultural experience
      • Accessible and easy to follow
      • A space to converse and learn together
      • Offered in Spanish or English
      • Backed by academic credentials
      • No prior knowledge needed

      What it isn’t

      • You don t need to be a historian
      • No previous studies required
      • Not a university degree program
      • No six month commitment required
      • This is the first module of the Know Mexico series
      Dr. Ernesto Héctor Monroy Yurrieta

      Dr. Ernesto Héctor Monroy Yurrieta

      An actuary with a doctorate in Humanities and over 24 years as a university professor in Actuarial Science and Statistics. He has held senior positions in the Mexican public sector (Undersecretariats of Education, Government, and Industrial Promotion, as well as the Federal Ministry of Health) and currently leads ERMEX Consultores en Estadística.
      • PhD in Humanities
      • 4 years teaching history and culture
      • Cultural entrepreneur and founder of El Laberinto Café y Libros

      What Our Students Say

      Mariana L.
      “I understood Mexico in a clear and profound way. Now I see my roots and its history through new eyes”

      Mariana L.

      – Student
      Luis G.
      “Dynamic classes, fascinating content, and an inspiring instructor.””

      Luis G.

      – Student
      Mariana L.
      “More than just a course I felt part of a community that loves Mexico.”

      Andrea P.

      – Student
        Dates

        Dates

        Wednesdays, September 2, 9, 16 and 23, 2026
        Schedule

        Schedule

        English: Wednesdays 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
        Spanish: Thursdays 12:00 – 3:00 pm

        Location

        Location

        Terminal City Club. 837 W. Hastings St. Vancouver, BC V6C 1B6

        Certificate

        Certificate

        Receive a certificate with academic value upon completion.

        Have questions?

        Have questions?

        Check out our FAQ for answers to
        common questions.

        Academic Partnership

        Academic Partnership

        This program is backed by Ítaca Centro Universitario.  

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        Know your roots. Understand your history. Live Mexico.

        Know your roots. Understand your history. Live Mexico.

        $300 CAD

        Limited spots available
        Couple in traditional dress walking through a Mexican town at night
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        • 838 West Hastings. Vancouver, BC
        • +1 236-862-6164
        • casamexicoculturalcenter@gmail.com

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