About MEChA
MEChA's Philosophy
The Chicano and Chicana student movement has been plagued by opportunists that have sought to rechannel the energies of our people and divert us from our struggle for self-determination. The educational plight of Chicana and Chicano students continues to be ignored by insensitive administrators. Overall, Chicano and Chicana junior high, high school and college push-out rates have risen since 1969, forcing many Chicanos and Chicanas to a life of poverty. These factors along with a growing right wing trend in the nation are combing to work greater hardships on Chicanos and Chicanas. New repressive and racist immigration laws are continuously directed at our Gente. The Federal government is campaigning to pacify and assimilate our Gente by labeling us "Hispanic." The term "Hispanic" seeks to anglicize and deny our indigenous heritage by ignoring our unique socioeconomic and historical aspect of our Gente. These factors have made it necessary for Movimiento Estudiantil Chicano de Aztlan to affirm our philosophy of liberation (i.e. educational, socioeconomic, and political empowerment) for our Chicano and Chicana nation.
Joining with other community-based Chicano and Chicana nationalist organizations, M.E.Ch.A. is committed to ending the cultural tyranny suffered at the hands of institutional and systematic discrimination that holds our Gente captive. We seek an end to oppression and exploitation of the Chicano and Chicana Community .
MEChA de SVC
Established in 1997, MEChA de SVC has become the most active student-led group in the community. The overall mission of MEChA de SVC is to establish a direct link between the community and the institutions that serve us. We are the voice of the underrepresented. We strive for educational equality, cultural awareness, political conciousness, and social justice. MEChA welcomes anyone despite of sex, race, age, etc., that is dedicated in the positive advancement of our community.
Liga Tlachtli
Register for Youth Soccer League in collaboration with Liga San Carlos, for ages 7-16 scheduled to begin in January 2006. For more information 360 420 1000.
Registrace para Liga Juvenil en colaboracion con la Liga San Carlos, para ninos/ninas de 7-16 anos. Liga empieza en Enero 2006. Para mas informacio 360 420 1000.