Career
He is Professor of Maya at the University of Quintana Roo (UQRoo). He has worked as Maya language narrator in a number of commercial, art, and educational films. He is also involved in the movement to revive Mexico"s indigenous heritage.
He has given talks about his experience as a Maya translator working in the film industry at several American Universities.
Chi Canul also served as producer and lead actor in the first ever Maya-language telenovia Baktun in 2013.