The program, titled ‘Biographies and Bibliographies of Telde Residents’, aims to make historical knowledge accessible and rigorous for the public. The inaugural session, scheduled for 7:00 PM, will focus on Inés Chimida, under the title ‘Inés Chimida, a biography, between history and legend’. The lecture will be delivered by a renowned researcher and chronicler.

This initiative is a collaboration between the Culture Department of the Cabildo de Gran Canaria and the Faculty of Geography and History of the University of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria. The main objective is to explore the lives and contexts of various historical figures from Telde, analyzing their trajectories based on documentary sources and a critical viewpoint.

The figure of Inés Chimida, born in Telde in 1467, is particularly significant as she is considered the founder of the city's first hospital in 1490. The daughter of an aboriginal noblewoman and a Portuguese captain, she was known for her welfare work, sheltering the sick and destitute in her home. After her death, her house was bequeathed to be converted into a hospital, establishing one of the first social care initiatives in the locality.

The series will continue with other lectures, including ‘Hilda Zudán, a free spirit out of time?’ on April 28, ‘Matías Yánez Zurita, ideology and defense of ancestral laws’ on May 19, and ‘Carlos Navarro Ruíz, between progressive liberalism and local caciquism’ on May 26, which will conclude the program.

Beyond individual biographies, the series encourages reflection on the construction of historical narratives, from oral tradition to enlightened thought. The sessions seek to analyze how the past has been interpreted over time, promoting an approach based on comparing sources to avoid idealized views. The activity is free, but early arrival is recommended due to limited capacity.