Cali Calmécac Language Academy

About Cali Calmécac

The name Cali Calmécac comes from Nahuatl, the language of the Aztecs.
“Cali” means home, reflecting the strong partnership between school and families.
“Calmécac” refers to traditional schools of higher learning and represents our commitment to academic excellence and personal growth.

For more than four decades, Cali Calmécac has served as a cornerstone of education in Windsor, rooted in dual-language immersion, cultural celebration, and strong community connection.

Land Acknowledgment

Cali Calmécac Language Academy acknowledges that our school is located on the unceded traditional and ancestral homelands of the Wappo and Southern Pomo peoples, including the Dry Creek Rancheria of Pomo Indians. We recognize that these lands were taken through colonization, violence, and forced removal, and that Indigenous communities continue to experience the impacts of these injustices today. As a school committed to equity, language, and cultural respect, we honor the enduring presence of Indigenous peoples and commit to ongoing learning, partnership, and actions that support Native sovereignty and visibility. We invite our staff, students, and families to join us in learning about the Native communities of our region and in working together toward a more just and inclusive future.

Reconocimiento de Tierras

Cali Calmécac Language Academy reconoce que nuestra escuela se encuentra en las tierras tradicionales y ancestrales no cedidas de los pueblos Wappo y Pomo del Sur, incluyendo la Ranchería Dry Creek de Indios Pomo. Reconocemos que estas tierras fueron tomadas mediante la colonización, la violencia y el desplazamiento forzado, y que las comunidades indígenas continúan experimentando los impactos de estas injusticias en la actualidad. Como escuela comprometida con la equidad, el lenguaje y el respeto cultural, honramos la presencia continua de los pueblos indígenas y nos comprometemos al aprendizaje continuo, la colaboración y acciones que apoyen la soberanía y visibilidad de las comunidades nativas. Invitamos a nuestro personal, estudiantes y familias a unirse a nosotros para aprender sobre las comunidades nativas de nuestra región y trabajar juntos hacia un futuro más justo e inclusivo.