17 12 1190 https://www.abyayalanews.org/files/original/0f06baa5212ee05006337b7b75885452.pdf a2d10b644a35d12ff929cb35d76888e9 PDF Text Text EAL EPIDEMIC HITS COMMUNITIES OF SAN LORENZO, PERU n the Peruvian Indigenous communities of San Lorenzo, located close to the Ecuadorian border, an unidentified epidemic rosem bling the measles has spread voraciously, killing 5 and infecting 88 others. Symptoms include high fevers, skin eruptions, respiratory difficullies, hemorrhages, vomiting of blood, diarrhea, and bone pain. Representatives from tbe Ministry of Health have Oown to the respective sites to collect samples which are currently being evaluated in the United States. In the meantime, a vaccine against measles has been discovered to diminish lbe intensity of the illness, resulting in a campaign to vaccinate 13,000 people. The Minisl.ry of Health made an official agreement with the Interethnic Association for the Development of the Peruvian Jungle (AIDESEP) to develop an"Action for Health" program serving ISO Indigenous communities of the High Amazonas regions via the San Lorenzo Health C.nter. Eacb community elects Indigenous youth to be pall ofthe "Promoters of Health" network that is trained to respond to the needs of the community during times of crisis. In addition, the Ministry of Health appoints an lndigeoo+ prescntative to be in charge of the health needs of 8-IOcomm'"'/rie's. Previous cbolera and malaria epidemics were effectively brouh{t under control tbrougb I (@PTS JNlrriATIVE ON INDIGENO U S HEA,L "PH fter reviewing the "Heal!! ; the Indigenous Peoples of the Americas" initiative fonnulated at the Working Meeting on Indigenous Peoples and Health, held in Canada, from April 13to 17, the Directing Council of the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO), resolved to adopt Document CD37(JJ) during its Fourth Plenary Meeting held last September. The document which describes the initiative, was presented to PAHO by Colombian Senator Anatolio Quir3, Juan Reategui of Aidesep, Peru, and Mirna Cuninham, Miskito from Nicaragua. The resolution urges member governments to take steps in improving the deficient health and living conditions of the estimated 43 A VOl. 7 NO. 3 & 4 these networks. This is the second epidemic to reach the San Lorenzo communities in recent years. Malaria Falsiparum, before coming into San Lorenzo, bad spread in the border petroleum exploitation regions of the Ecuadorian rain forests with the arrival of obreros (oil workers) from other partS. Despite these positive efforts, both !be impacts of disease and severe water sbortages are driving San Lorenzo into an increasingly alanning health crisis. As a resul~ AIOESEP, its member organizations and the San Lorenzo Health C.nter are ealling for a revamping of Peru's bealtb care system for its Indigenous communities. For more infonnation contact: AIDESRP Av. San Rugeoio981 Urb. Santa Catalina-La Victoria Urna 13, Lima, Peru Tel: 71~21 ·- Fax: 72-4605 million Indigenous personsoftbe Ameri· cas as well as the participation of lndig· enous leaders and representatives in Ibis process. The resolution further eallson governments to strengthen the tochnieal, admin· isuative, and managerial capacity of na· tiona! and local institutions that are responsible for the health of Indigenous Juan Reategui or Ald<sep populations with a view to progressively 1 - - - - - --...J overcoming the lack of infonnation in this area and ensuring greater access to health services and quality care, thus contributing to a ttigher degree of equity. Member governments are further urged to work toward the transfonnation of health systems and the development of alternative models of care, including traditional medicine and disease prevention programs. The directing council also calls for the ~rticipation of Indigenous persons and their communities in all aspects of PAHO's work. For more inl'o: Pan Amtrkan Health Orga.ni1:alion 525 23rd St N.W. Washington DC 20037, USA 29 � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Vol. 7, nos. 3-4 (Fall/Winter 1993) Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource PAHO Adopts Initiative on Indigenous Health Type The nature or genre of the resource Journal Article Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource Fall and Winter 1993 Language A language of the resource English English Zotero Title PAHO Adopts Initiative on Indigenous Health Item Type Journal Article Volume 7 Issue 3,4 Pages 29 Publication Title Abya Yala News: Journal of the South and Meso American Indian Rights Center (SAIIC) ISSN 1071-3182 Date Fall and Winter 1993 Language English Abstract Note The Pan American Health Organization(PAHO) institutes Document CD37/20. Document CD37/20 calls for improvement in the health care and living conditions of indigenous populations; and implementation of national and local health institutions. Attachment Title PAHO_Adopts_Initiative_On_Indigenous_Health.pdf Attachment URL [No URL] Health Care Indigenous Health Indigenous Peoples PAHO https://www.abyayalanews.org/files/original/838af562e76f3d9f71c88a9d28c425c7.pdf a3a90cb7b03ce30505837f29556590db PDF Text Text OtHIA~IZATIO~ AlPIN om October 13-24, members of AJPIN(Inlemational Association of Indigenous Press) mel 10 p~~blicly announce recognition of lbcir o!lical staiUS by lbe International PressAssociation. AlPIN is comprised oflndigeooos people and organizations lbal work wilb various ltlOOiums of mass communication, press, radio and television. ll's objective is 10 make 1he Indigenousvoiceanactiveonewithin mainstream society. F . I:'\ & COMMUNICATION RADIO WAVES FOR WOMEN recenl conference organized by lbe "MujeresAymarasyComunicaci6n" program of lbe Center for Education and CommunicatiOn in Puno, Peru, brougbl together Indigenous Women who make community-Jcvel radio programs in PeruandlloIivia The programs, made for and by women, deal with problems faeed by women everywhere, such as domestic violence, discrimination, and marginalization. Their object islo unite women around their mutual concerns A and 10 provide an avenue lbrougb whieb women can mobilize for social ebangc. The conference provided the women an opporiUnity 10 share lbcir experiences and 10 create a network of support As Rosa Palomino, wbo producesaradioprogramin Perunoledaltbe end of lbe eonference: "The radio programs provide a system of mui\Jal supporl, a fonn of devclopmenl- Ifwedon'lincludelbcwomen, we will nol develop..." • • • • • • • • • • • D E F E :"\SE OF hDIC)E:"\Ol 'S i\1tGH.\:"\T \VOHKEHS nited Fann Workers (UFW) And Representatives of lhe Binational Mixlee-Zapolec Front (FM-ZB) have signed a joint agreement 10 Spill organizing and advance lbe defense of human and labor rights of Indigenous migrant workers in lbe U.S. Thousands of Mixlee and Zapelee Indigenous peoples comprise lbe latest immigrant group of workers toiling in lbe agrieuiiUral fields and the service industry of California. Mixlee-Zapotec Bi-national Front is lhe largest and most impertanl Oaxacan organization in California The new immigrants are Indigenous workers from the U Mexican Slate of Oaxaca wbo, through a joint effort of lbe UFW and FM-ZB, will be encouraged 10 join lbe United Fann workers Union while still maintaining lbe autonomy of lbeirown organization, under an agreement thai was signed on September 24, 1993. UFW President Arlllro Rodriguez and FM·ZB General Coordina· lOr Arlllro Pimentel Salas signed the agreement in Los Angeles, CalifomiaonSeptember 24, 1993.1beagreement is expected 10 boost a new union organization campaign begun by Cesar Olavez shortly before his death last April 22. WINGS FOR THE YouNG LAS, Solidarity Alliance of Latinarnericans, is a projecl driven by Carnita Piedra Castaneda Foundation of Ecuador, thai seeks 10 promote links in the union among lbc young Indigenous peoples of Abya Yala 10 initiate solidarity and an international support network. This projec1 covers lllree specific areas: I) The creation of a network of communication on a national and international level allowing young people access to infonnation in order promole exchange between different community organizations. 2) To prolllOie national and international gatherings with Indigenous youth. wilboul walls", community v.'Orkshops, and the "university of lbe Streets", utilizing lbe methodology of "learning/doing, the commu· nity leaches the eommunity". The objectives of ALAS are to achieve unity and leadership of young people on ~half of communication and education so young people can become fundamenlallo lbc development of their communities. ALAS will hold lbe Continenla!Eneouoler in Riobarnaba, Ecuador nexl year, People interested can contact Mauricio~ Coordinator/Secretary City of the Yoong-Penipe Box826 Riobamba, Ealador Tel: 474-124 FAX: 593-2-962263 3)1becreationof pep<~lareduealionprograms whalwillbea"sebools VOl. 7 NO. 3&4 37 � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Vol. 7, nos. 3-4 (Fall/Winter 1993) Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Wings for the Young Type The nature or genre of the resource Journal Article Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource Fall and Winter 1993 Language A language of the resource English English Zotero Title Wings for the Young Item Type Journal Article Volume 7 Issue 3,4 Pages 37 Publication Title Abya Yala News: Journal of the South and Meso American Indian Rights Center (SAIIC) ISSN 1071-3182 Date Fall and Winter 1993 Language English Abstract Note Solidarity Alliance of Latin Americans(ALAS) is program designed to encourage education, communication and leadership among indigenous youth. Attachment Title Wings_For_The_Young.pdf Attachment URL [No URL] ALAS Ecuador Indigenous Youth https://www.abyayalanews.org/files/original/ad694559a90892810e884f9388c887aa.pdf 1d1731441b01c4629a6a33636f55f119 PDF Text Text ven though Indigenous rights were a key topic on the agenda of the UN World Conference on Human Rights held in Vienna this past June, the results were disappointing as the symbo~c anention of the International YearoflndigcnousPeoples failed to yield concrete actions. Hundreds of Indigenous representatives came to the conference with their concerns and demands which they presented to the 179 government delegates and thousands of nongovernmental observers. Aucan Huilcaman, a Mapuche activist representing the Continental Commission of Indigenous Nations (CONiq was cbosen to address the World Conference. Topping the list of recommendations were demands for recognition ofterritorial rights and therightto self-detennination. Huilcaman's speech emphasized Indigenous peoples' right to administer their legally recognized territory and to choose and implement a development policy according to their own cultural beliefs and values. In addition, the sutement called for states to ratify the International Labour Organization (ll.O) Covenant 169. Also called for by the Indigenous representatives was the recognition of Indigenous groups as distinct "peoples" rather than "people"whoareconsideredminoritieswitbin a national population. The cultural continuity E - 10 Au.con Huilcoman addresses representatb;es and thousands of observers in Vienno and historic claim to the land distinguishes Indigenous peoples from other minorities. The addition of the "s" which aims to emphasize Indigenous collective rights proved to be a point of controversy at the conference as many member governments fear that Indigenous gnoups will interpret and use these rights to CS!ablish independent states. Indigenous activists submined a rocommeoded text for the fmal declaration urging that "Indigenous peoples he recognized with inherent, distinctive, collective rights, including the right to self-detennination, self government and autonomy., However, tbe Vienna Declaration on human rights contains only one half page devoted to "indigenous poople" in which the issues mentioned above are not considered. Among the few points made by the World Conference is the recommendation that "ad· visory services and technical assistance programs within the UN system respond positively 10 requests by states for assistance which wouldbe ofdirect benefit to indigenous people." The conference also "urges Slates to ensure the full participation of indigenous people in all aspoctsof society..." Another key recommendation calls for the establishment of an International Decade of the World's lndig· enous People, to begin from January 1994, and the creationof a Voluntary Trust Fund for this purpose. F'mally, the establishment of a pennanent forum for Indigenous peoples at the UN is to be considered. Altbough Indigenous issues have gained international prominence in the course of 1993, the International Year of Indigenous Peoples, there bas been much frustration about the lack of real changes in the interactions between nation-Slates and Indigenous nations. The recommendations adopted in the Vienna Declaration represent, at bes1, a weak version of the UN Draft Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples that does not address the fundamental rights to autonomy and self-dctennination. Aby a Y a l a N e ws � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. 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Title A name given to the resource World Conference on Human Rights: Few Real Actions to Redress Injuries Type The nature or genre of the resource Journal Article Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource Fall and Winter 1993 Language A language of the resource English English Zotero Title World Conference on Human Rights: Few Real Actions to Redress Injuries Item Type Journal Article Volume 7 Issue 3,4 Pages 10 Publication Title Abya Yala News: Journal of the South and Meso American Indian Rights Center (SAIIC) ISSN 1071-3182 Date Fall and Winter 1993 Language English Abstract Note Results of the United Nations World Conference on Human Rights in Vienna, June 1993 disappoint indigenous populations with failure to address indigenous rights of self-government and self-determination. Attachment Title World_Conference_on_Human_Rights_Few_Real_Actions_to_Redress_Injuries.pdf Attachment URL [No URL] Aucan Huilcaman Autonommy CONIC International Year of Indigenous Peoples Mapuche United Nations World Conference on Human Rights https://www.abyayalanews.org/files/original/e53b814db9163500ccebc6981f11184c.pdf edf3faa5fb096e332b3996d52e05d23f PDF Text Text BRIEF . INO I G EN ..___,,'LJ TRIUMPH I BRAZILIAN COURTS E historic decision of the Bmzilian mber exploitation in the yterewa and Trinchera Bacaja, in state of Pari, bas been strictly proltibited. The Court upheld the appeal made by the lndigcroou!;l_!tighiS Core(NDI),aBmzilianNGO,again.stthetimbercompaniesParaehi, Maginco and lmpar. These companies were illegally extracting mabogany (rom those regions. Tbe three indigenous areas are contiguous and are found in one of the richest areas in mahogany wood of the states of Pam and of Amazonas. 6J%of the mahogany exported by Bmzil comes from 80% of the Indigenous areas. Despite thiS, the Court has pemtined Parachi to temporarily maintain a contingent of employees in a smal.l pan of the Apytarewa Reserve, where Parachi claims to have property titles. The NDI is currently preparing for the next baltle against the lumber companies in the Supreme Court of Brazil, whieh is likely to be less sensitive toward Indigenous and environmental topics. In other news, an NDIIawsuit aga.inSl a Mato Grosso logger recently came before the couns yielding positive rtS\!.'IS for' tbe Hahaintesu ponples of Guapore Valley in the western pan of the state. On September 6, 1993, Judge Maria Divina Viloria found Anilton Antonio Pompermayer guilty of illegal extraction of mahogany in the Habaintcsu Reserve. The logger will pay over US$ 200,000 for the extraction of 1,800 cubic meters of wood from the reserve. This is the second guilty verdiet for illegal logging in the state of Malo Grosso. International public opinion will play an important role in Brazilian State 10 uphold the righiS of Indigenous ~d the environment. We urge you ro send leners in of these decisions to: llxlma.Sro.Julza MariaDiY!na VIloria Di&nkbna ]u&.a Subotituta da ..xta Vara Fecl<nl DO Distrito Fedual Juslk:a F..S.ro! <k l'rirnmo ~ Secor <k Autarqulas Sul Quadra 4, Bloeo D, Lole 7 8rasilio D.F. 7007.000, Brasil Fax: (55) 61225-7116 E:dma. Sra. Ju&a Ellana Coimon Dl&n&.lma Presiclftlle da Quana Twma doTriboma!Reglooa!Fecleralda l 'Rec!io 585 Quadno :Z, EdilJdo AW114' Ancbr Brasilia D.F. 70070.100, Brazil RADIOACTIVE WASTE BURIED I N BRAZILIAN AMAZON ooordingtoreponsfromMovimentodeApoioaRe:sisteoeia aimiri!Attoari (MAREWA), the Paranapanema Co. is responsible for the burial of fivelhousaod tons of n.dioaetivc waste in tbc Pitinga River area of Amazonas, directly affecting the rcsideoiS of Presidente Figueredo and the Waimiri Attoati Reserve. State and local authorities have lakcn no aclioo oo this matter and tbc local population bas ye1tobe infofTOcd about the content and danger of the loads. . Since tbcmid..:ighties, rumors about the presence of radioactive waste have circulated in Pitinga, recounting sympiOtns sueb as tbe loss of teeth, general weak:ness, unexplained respiratory diseases, lossofbair,andleukemia. Even tough Tahoca MiningCo., anolbcr firm working in the region, bas verified tbeprcscoceof radioactive materials since the early eighties, tbc company bas always been VOl. 7 NO. 3&4 shielded by federal, state, and local govemmeots. Tbe resideniS of Presidente Figueredo request intematiooal support in tbeir demands that tbc Amazonas stale governtnent and FUNAI hold Paranapaoema and the otber mining companies in the' region, accountable for seriously tbreatcoing tbc hcaltb of tbc people and the enviroru:nent. For more infomlation, please contaCt: Movimiento de Apoio ~ Resistencia dos WoimirVAtroari (MAREWA) Prcsidcnte Figueredo, Brazil Source: Cullurnl SurviVlll, Summer 1993 7 � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Vol. 7, nos. 3-4 (Fall/Winter 1993) Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Radioactive Waste Buried in Brazilian Amazon Type The nature or genre of the resource Journal Article Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource Fall and Winter 1993 Language A language of the resource English English Zotero Title Radioactive Waste Buried in Brazilian Amazon Item Type Journal Article Volume 7 Issue 3,4 Pages 7 Publication Title Abya Yala News: Journal of the South and Meso American Indian Rights Center (SAIIC) ISSN 1071-3182 Date Fall and Winter 1993 Language English Abstract Note Paranapanema Mining Co. has buried five thousand tones of radioactive waste in the Pitinga River Amazon area without consequences from the state governments or FUNAI. Attachment Title Radioactive_Waste_Buried_in_Brazilian_Amazon.pdf Attachment URL [No URL] Environmentalism Paranapanema Mining Pitinga River Radioactive Waste Waimiri Atroari Reserve https://www.abyayalanews.org/files/original/3189218151b9285e763054c80eae35c8.pdf 469ed299fb27643c401b83eb71247f34 PDF Text Text 0HGA:".'IZATIO:".' & COMMUNICATION. SEEKING UNITY IN GUERRERO epresentatives from Nahuatl, Mixtooo llapanooo and Amuzgo communities attende<l tbe First Congress of Indigenous representatives of Guerrero from September 23 to 26 !993. This conference was a big Slep forward in tbe unification of Indigenous Communities of Guerrero and their struggle to estahlisb autonomy. The rights of Indigenous communities, including land rights and perspectives regarding culture and development, were among the themes addressed during the conference. ill terms of Indigenous rights, the need for the recognition of individual rights as well as traditional forms of enforcing justice was expressed. The election of commissioners within municipalities and the partitioning of Indigenous land by the Dcpattment of Agriculture was denounced as going againSt tbc traditional communal land structure. Propo6als in relation to these issues were tal<en to the National Consultation Forum of lnd.igenous Nations, where land issues and the enforcement of Article 169 are dealt with. In addition, a propo6al for the passage of a law entitled Indigenous Electoral of the Sixth District, which would allow for Indigenous representation R within the Chamber of Deputies, was put fonb. The need for direct patticipation in development programs taking place throughout the region was discussed. In this contex~ a format (or devising solutions to problems of education, unwieldy infrastructure of services, the sustainable use of natural resources and the financing of agricultura.l production was designed. In order to implement the solutions and projects, the creation of a government fund for tbe economic development of Guerrero's Indigenous communitics, to be managed by tbe communities themselves, was suggested. In order to preserve their traditional cultures, the representatives pcoposcd the creationof educational programs in which children could learn the music, dance and language of their people. The Second Conferenoc will be taking place March 15, 1994. e lnteramerican Encounter on lndig enous Rights and Common Law took place from June 16-19 at the beadquarters of the Alliance for Development in Guatemala. The event was organized by MayaOdtureCenter(CECMA). Representalives from different Indigenous organizations from throughout the continent pattieipated, including: National Indigenous Organization T: Vol. 7 NO. 3&4 of Colombia (ONIC), The Honduran FederationoftheXieaqueofYoroTribes(FETRIXJ), the General Guayami Congress and Kunas United for Napguana both from Panama, Sejekto of CoSia Rica, the Council of Mayan Organizat.ions of Guatemala, representatives of the Autonomous University of Mexico as well as representatives from SAUC in the United States. 35 � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Vol. 7, nos. 3-4 (Fall/Winter 1993) Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Seeking Unity in Guerrero Type The nature or genre of the resource Journal Article Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource Fall and Winter 1993 Language A language of the resource English English Zotero Title Seeking Unity in Guerrero Item Type Journal Article Volume 7 Issue 3,4 Pages 35 Publication Title Abya Yala News: Journal of the South and Meso American Indian Rights Center (SAIIC) ISSN 1071-3182 Date Fall and Winter 1993 Language English Abstract Note Issues of land rights and culture development of indigenous communities was discussed on September 23-26, 1993 at the first meeting of the congress of indigenous representatives from Guerrero. Attachment Title Seeking_Unity_In_Guerrero.pdf Attachment URL [No URL] Educational Programs Guerrero Indigenous Peoples land rights https://www.abyayalanews.org/files/original/08bd175c0c6442596cabd8ea5eb8b8d3.pdf 310cae2ab0a6ab98493aedf7d9888d15 PDF Text Text STRUGGLE I N ARGENTI NA: After a week of protesiS, President Carlos Menem stated be would meet with tbe Wichi representatives in one month. However, due to lhe public pressure tbat ensued, tbe President agreed to a sooner date. He also assured the prolesters tbat be would speed up the legal process for the proposal of land adjudication which has been approved by Congress but bas remained shelved for a year. The Wiclti also requested that the Governor "mediate a dialogue between the criollos (non-Indigenous) and Indigenous communities so that tbe appropriation ofland could bedonewithout conflict." The Wicbi, Iyojwaja, Nivacleand K Lee Nations have been om • fighting for rightful ownership since 1946; the first year they came n September 16, 1993 a delegation beaded by Octorina to the nation's Capil<ll to reclaim land titles. ·:zamora, president of the Wiclti Ka Puce Hi Cooperative launched a week long hunger strike to protest their lack of source: Agencia el Tribuno, Buenos Aires panicipation in a government Land Commission relegated to partition lands in Argentina. TJtis is the second hunger strike initiated by the Wichi community of lot 55 since last year. The territory in question spans 15,000 hectares and is located witbin the vast terrain of the San Manin de Tabacal sugar plantation. 'WI CHI HUNGER STRIKE FOR LAND RIGHTS O ccording to the Iodianist Missionary Council (CJMI), six teen Guarani Indians have committed suicide tltis year, continuing the cycle of deaths in the State of Malo Grosso do Sui, in the Center-West region of Brazil (22 suicides were reponed in 1992 and 17 in 1991). Out of tbe 16, six were under twenty years of age. Deprived of their land and unable to Jive according to their traditional culture, despair and alienation run rampant within the Guarani P,Opulation. Many communities bave been expelled from tbeir territories leading 10 mass migrations and overpopulation. In tbe Dourados Indian Area, where most of the suicides have OO· curred, close to 9,000 people have been forced onto 3,530 hectares. Until land issues are resolved, the sense of helplessness that pervades throughout Indigenous communities will simply worsen. 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Title A name given to the resource Wave of Guarani Suicides Continues Type The nature or genre of the resource Journal Article Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource Fall and Winter 1993 Language A language of the resource English English Zotero Title Wave of Guarani Suicides Continues Item Type Journal Article Volume 7 Issue 3,4 Pages 8 Publication Title Abya Yala News: Journal of the South and Meso American Indian Rights Center (SAIIC) ISSN 1071-3182 Date Fall and Winter 1993 Language English Abstract Note The suicides of sixteen Guarani Indians in 1993 linked to displacement and land deprivation of the Guarani population in Brazil. Attachment Title Wave_of_Guarani_Suicides_Continues.pdf Attachment URL [No URL] Guarani suicide https://www.abyayalanews.org/files/original/bad7c6544b5bb57956a92d3570172c23.pdf 1d84e05ac2b739b204123741de468e37 PDF Text Text INDIGENOUS WOMEN OF MEXICO 10 YEARS LATER (Mexico) 1k follt1Wing uns wrillm by the Unum of Yalalttat Women in Oaxaca and sent to SAITC by Juana Vasquez. Indigenous peoples of Oaxaca and of Mexico have struggled to maintain a certain degree of community sclf· dctcnnination.1hisgivesusdignityas men and women and protect us from the usurpation of our territories, and gives us the possibility to control our own destinies. None can deny that, in almost 500 years of exploitation and constant oppression, that which is unique to indigenous communities has been almost erased and buried forever. 1his has happened not only in Oaxaca, but in all the Americas. Nevertheless, our enemies have failed. As we near the end of the 20th century, we Indian people arc regaining the strength and courage to defend and reclaim our dignity and identity. programs and regulations on indigenous communities. Zapoteca women ofYalalag arc not indifferent to all these problems. We arc Involved in the enduring task of searching for solutions. We have woven our own history and oontinue weaving it, impregnated by great ideals which arc nurtured by life's daily events and with strong effort and sac:rifice. The Incorporation of Yalalteca women Into the political struggle was significant. We have been participat· ing quietly and humbly. On December 24,1980, for the first time in the history of our oommunity, more than 400 women bega. to consciously and vociferously participate in n the struggle for community self-determination. We formed our own system of defense: The Union of Yalalteca Women. On De<:ember31, 1981, the union participated in occupying the Municipal Palace, in order to pressure the government into fulfilling certain promises to our oommunities. In Mexico, we indigenous women arc still suffer. ing the consequences of 500 years of oolonialism, of economic exploitation, cultural domination, marginalization a.n d social discrimination. We arc ronfronting a strong power structure, maintained by men who hunger for gold, and who transform their will into laws, which makes justice into a business. As a consequence of this, many of our women and children arc the victims when we arc deprived of our rights to own land, the usc of our forests and mines, our indigenous systems of justice, education, health and communication. In 1981, the union participated actively in political negotiations. In our first mass mobilization, most of our people journeyed first to the city of Oaxaca and then on to Mexico Oty. 1his helped us to overcome our fear of the authorities. It was at this time that we realiud that we were facing not only local leaders, but also the official party, corrupt politicians and others in government. We recognized that we have to fight against many enemies. We indigenous women have survived due to the strong, sacred tradition which is our heritage passed on from our ancestors. The Zapoteca women of Yalalag have a system lcnown as El Tcquio, the center of all oommunity traditions, in which women, men, children and the elderly p.1rticipate... Unfortunately, politicians have institutionalIzed the Tequio as a strategy to impose government In order to consolidate the process of democratic struggle, one of our first actions was to take control of our schools. Education in indigenous towns is linked to productive work. We introduced programs to study our language, culture and traditional production in order to become more self-sufficient. We became more conscious of our own history. For these purposes we created a Community 40 SAIIC Newsletter �Development Project . After ten years, we have democratically elected municipal authorities, the community of Yalalag is achiev· ing its goals, and we are all participating. After examining these long and hard struggles the Yalalteca women have endured, we know that indigenous women can contribute greatly to transfonn the economic, political, religious and cultural conditions of our society. 'This is our contribution to our future generations. We have reflected upon our situation and have concluded that as women we are living in a very important period in history because we have begun to re-<?valuate our indigenous cultures and reclaim our rights to preserve and develop them. In Oaxaca., with the spiritual strength of Centeol (the Com Goddess), and of our ancestors we are reevaluating indigenous philosophy. We undersland and share feeling$ with other communities of the world which are struggling for popular freedom and women's liberation. Sadly, life for women in Oaxaca and Mexico is hard, bitter and tragic, but this does not mean that we indigenous peoples have lost the struggle. In fact, in the last 500 years, we have lost many battles, however we are privileged in that the roots of our community traditions go very deep and are sprouting. It is this spiritual strength which helps men and women to search for our true Iibera· lion. We are concerned that certain Indian leaders, involved with organizations at the international level are not adequately representing our communities. We indig· enous women must avoid supporting representatives which are based on personal interest We propose overhaul· ing these international organizations so that they be of use to our indigenous communities. To conclude, we indigenous women have a long and difficult road to follow, it is a rough path because we are immersed in alien economic and political structures. For the respect to self-determination of indigenous peoples, For the dignity of indigenous women, For the SQ/idarity of indigenous women all over the world. Juana Vasquez Vasquez of the Union of Yololteco Women,Ooxoco, Mexico . Indigenous Women of El Salvador Demand Respect for Human Rights and the Mother Earth (EI Salvador) The following u.zs presented by Rosa Leticia Caceres, the representative fr()tll the National Association of Indigenous People of El Salvador (ANIS) to the First South and Central American Indian Women's Gathering in Peru. We, the indigenous peoples, are suffering most from the lack of justice in our land. Not only is there a failure in the administration of justice, but we are a.lso threatened with guns and with beatings. We believe human rights abuses signify the gnawing away of our rights as established in the Constitution, since these rights are violated day after day, not only by the anny and the government but also by others who limit our ability to defend our most sacred individual rights. We continue to demand that the govemrnent and the FMlN observe the rights of each and every one of us and respect the rights of indigenous peoples as human beings. We, the Nahuat, Lenca and Mayan indigenous peoples, demand respect from the anny, the goverrunent and all other sectors of our society since we are the ones who nurture and cultivate the earth; we work the land with our own hands, and as women, we are the ones who carry our products to the markets to be sold. The social problems we confront today began for Indian people in 1492, with the Spanish invasion. They came to divide us, to rob us of our culture and our beliefs; they created borders when they had no right to do so because the land belongs to us, the Indians, now and forever. They divided us and imposed their own habits and life-styles. ' It is the indigendus people who carry the burden of the economic crisis that our counll)' is experiencing. We know that all aid has been spent on bullets and ammunition and that a large part of the national budget is invested in the anned forces instead of being directed towards helping the poorest of the poor· namely, the indigenous people of the country. We are also concerned by the increase in the price of basic grains and other general goods as a result of the devaluation of our currency. We are struggling for the respect, conservation and protection of natural resources. 'This arises from an attitude of respect for nature such as that which we, the indigenous peoples, hold. Instead of destroying nature, we respect it. The year 1492 for us marks the beginning of our persecution as Indians, the beginning of the invasion of our culture and of our Mother Earth. In response, we say: an end to the repression against the indigenous people of I;l Salvador! 500 years of death represent 500 years of resistance, and today we, the indigenous peoples, are here with greater presence and strength. Vol6 Nos 1&2 41 � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Vol. 6, nos. 1&amp;2 (spring/summer 1991) Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Indigenous Women of El Salvador Demand Respect for Human Rights and Mother Earth Type The nature or genre of the resource Journal Article Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource Summer 1991 Language A language of the resource English English Zotero Title Indigenous Women of El Salvador Demand Respect for Human Rights and Mother Earth Item Type Journal Article Volume 6 Issue 1,2 Pages 41 Publication Title Abya Yala News: Journal of the South and Meso American Indian Rights Center (SAIIC) ISSN 1071-3182 Date Summer 1991 Language English Abstract Note excerpt from a letter written adressing problems faced by the indigenous peoples Attachment Title abyayala_v06n01_02_p041.pdf Attachment URL [No URL] El Salvador Women https://www.abyayalanews.org/files/original/ed63775b5fd8da9abe081a4db6cc6c39.pdf c6e48b179b1b98989388e9e4b76ededb PDF Text Text z Ill ~ 0 ~ z ~ 0 z - Photo: KIJthe Meetcen First South and Central American Indian Women's Gathering Held in Lima (Peni) The rii'St South and Central American Indian Women's Meeting was held March 2S-27 and hosted by the Interethnic Association for the Development of the Peruvian Amazon WDESEP> with support from the Coordinating Body of Indigenous Organizations of the Amazon Basin (CO!CA). The organizing commission included active participation of indigenous women from Ecuador and SAUC. The participants, women from Mexico, Guatemala, El Salvador, Argentina, Bolivia, O.ile and Peru, stressed the importance of this event for Indian women throughout the Americas. "We, indigenous women, arc progressing along with Indian men and our children in our struggle for rights to: land and the control over natural resources, traditional forms of law, autonomy and sclf-govcmment, as well as against forced sterilization and all forms of exploitation, oppression and discrimi· nation." The conference presented an opportunity for Indian women to foster solidarity with Siriono, Mozatene, O.iman, Guarani, and Mgcno people of Bolivia, who shared information with the other participants about their 36 day march from the Bolivian Amazon to the capital of La Paz, to demand legal titles to their lands. Ashaninka women from Peru told of their continued enslavement today. The Yalalteca people of Mexico, the Mayas of Guatemala a.n d the Nahuatl of El Salvador spoke about their struggles against wealthy landowners. 38 SAIIC Newsletter �In this first meeting. organizational experiences were exchanged, solidarity and sisterhood was stJ es ogthened, and the organizational process for the coordination of work among Indian women was begun. Indian women from the Peruvian Amazon and deserve a great deal of credit as effective administrators and organizer.;. Quechua and Aymara women from the Peruvian highlands c:ontributed work, experience and support. 1be following was written by SAne Board Member, Wara Alderete, on her return from the conference in Uma. Many obstacles lie In our path and we are well aware of them. We are also aware that we have respoi)Slbilitics for our children and elders; that we are strong and have demonstrated our abilities, although often this has not been acknowledged or rec:ognize<l. We realize that we need to improve our capabilities a.n d that many other sisters must have the opportunity to acquire ~ence and training. so we can better work for the wcll·bcing of our pc:ople. I have just returned from Uma, Peru where I attended the F"II'St South and Central American Indigenous Women's Conference. I would like to share with you my enthusiasm about the historical significance of the meeting. As women occupying positions of responsibility within our organizations, or as community leaders, we had an opportunity to share a wealth of experiences such as the role that women play within our c:ommunities, the limitations that exist for the effective participation of Indian women In the decision-making process at the local, national and international level. Of utmost importance, we had the opportunity of developing together, c:oncrete strategies for promoting the organization of Indian women. It was agreed upon to build an international organization of indigenous women. We emphasize that our cun-ent priority is to work at the grassroots level, building step by step, to ensure that this process be truly representative and participatory. Five task fortes were formed and a coordinator for each task force was designated. We tried to avoid creating centralized structures that have yielded such harmful consequences in the past. At the same time, working in a decentralized way is a real challenge since a great input of resources will be needed for maintaining eft'ective communication. 111is is a new experience and we expect that many adjustments will be needed along the way. Nevertheless, we feel satisfied that we are developing our own ways of organ.izing. with a spirit of solidarity, participation and honesty like our grandparents taught us. Not all the sisters we expected to participate were able to. Some sisters were prevented from participating because of restrictions and/or fear of the cholera epidemic. We received word from some organizations that they do not have women who are ready or experienced in attending international meetings. We will make special efforts to have direct c:ontact with the women in these organizations since we believe there must be ha.r d-working women supporting these brothers, but perhaps their work and capacity is not being rec:ognize<l. It is our goal in the near future to support and promote meetings, seminars, and training courses for (and by) indigenous women at the local and national level. 1be next South and Central American Indigenous Women's meeting will be held in Guate~ but the date is contingent on the organizational progress at local and national levels. As we have said, we want to put our efforts and resources l.n organizing at the grassroots level. In the spirit of our Mother Earth! It is worth noting that this was the fi.r st time that Indian women from South and Central America fully assumed the responsibility for organizing an international conference. Our brothers in Peru were amazed at the resources and support that the sisters from the organizing committee were able to gather. Among the accomplishments at the conference, for the first ti.m e in Peruvian history, Indian people were allowed into the House of Representatives <Senators), where we held the opening CCICihOI\y. 1be sisters who managed the financial and organizational aspects of the ex>nfcrcnce are Shiplbo and Aguaruna ', • ~ \_ \\ '\ \ Photo: Klthe. Meercerl Vol6 Nos 1&2 39 � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. 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Title A name given to the resource First South and Central American Women's Gathering Held in Lima Type The nature or genre of the resource Journal Article Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource Summer 1991 Language A language of the resource English English Zotero Title First South and Central American Women's Gathering Held in Lima Item Type Journal Article Volume 6 Issue 1,2 Pages 38-39 Publication Title Abya Yala News: Journal of the South and Meso American Indian Rights Center (SAIIC) ISSN 1071-3182 Date Summer 1991 Language English Abstract Note gathering of Indigenous women held in Lima Attachment Title First_South_And_Central_American_Indian_Women's_Gathering_Held_In_Lima.pdf Attachment URL [No URL] Indigenous women Peru https://www.abyayalanews.org/files/original/1c67480596b781a5d3dbc01cf1ee94b3.pdf 7e8bb732660a768c193057373ffb3cad PDF Text Text Franklin Stanly, Apache Medidne man, Wl'Ote "if the Vatican telescope is built, the Vatican will celebrate its telescope's completion next year and mark the shameful continuation of 500 years of cultural genocide against Native Americans. Tile Columbus project is a collaboration between Tile University of Arizona, the Ohio State UnivCTSity and the Arcetri Astrophysical Olservatory in Aorcncc, Italy. At present, the participating institutions arc completing plans and technological development for the telescope. Construction is expected to be well ~ay by 1992, and to be complcted by 1996. Tile site, which was approved by Congress in 1988, provides first-rate observing conditions and is relatively close to the astronomical research center located in Thcson, Arit.ona. Tile Columbus Project telescope and instrumentation budget is$60million. Tile costs and the observing time will be shared equally among the partners. Tile construction funds will be provided by the Italian government and from private fund-raising efforts being coordinated by the two univCTSities. Native Pacific Islander Women Writing ari Anthology Tile following message was sent to SAne just in time to make it into the Newsletter! Native movements for sovereignty and dccolonization are current issues throughout the Padflc from Hawai~ to Guam, Belau (New Caledonia), I<anaky, Tahiti, Fiji and Aetearoa (New Zealand). Tilere are more Native Hawai~, Samoans, and Chamorros in the United States than in Hawai'i, Samoa and Guam. This movement away from our Native islands does not mean we no longer identify as Padflc Islanders. We are women voyagers who have traveled across the ocean to Turtle Island, bringing our culture and tradition with us like our ancestors who sailed the oceans centuries ago. We are now writing an anthology of PaciAc Island Native women. Join us! . For more information contact Hinono K. Campton (408) 338·4678, or Teresia Teaiwo (408) 457·2581. Doughten of the First Peaple PO Box 138, Boulder C.r eek, CA 95006 Tile San Carlos Apache Tribe states its Arm and total opposition to the construction of a telescope on the top of Mount Graham and the Tribe stands ready to defe.n d its constitutional rights if this project Is allowed to continue. To support or request more informotion contact: Apoche Survival Coalition P.O. Box 1181 4 Tucson, Arizono 85734 MILLIONS OF $$$ FOR GENETIC SURVIVAL??? A group of prominent North American scientists, part of the Human Genome Organization (HUGO), has set up a committee to study a plan to collect genetic material from 100 endangered peoples, induding the Yanomami of Brazil. They estimate it will cost $10 million to $2() million over the next Ave to ten years. They say that the effort should start immediately, because Hin another 10 years, it may be too late for tribes like the Yanomami, who are dying in large numbers from disease and environmental damage caused by gold mining In the Amazon forests. H We at SATIC feel that there is much more to be learned from Jiving indigenous peoples than can ever be learned from genetic samples. These enormous Anandal and academic resources should be used to assist the survival of indigenous peoples and their environments. Vol6 Nos 1&2 37 � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Vol. 6, nos. 1&amp;2 (spring/summer 1991) Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Millions of $$$ for Genetic Survival Type The nature or genre of the resource Journal Article Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource Summer 1991 Language A language of the resource English English Zotero Title Millions of $$$ for Genetic Survival Item Type Journal Article Volume 6 Issue 1,2 Pages 37 Publication Title Abya Yala News: Journal of the South and Meso American Indian Rights Center (SAIIC) ISSN 1071-3182 Date Summer 1991 Language English Abstract Note The Human Genome Project wants to collect samples from the Yanomami. Attachment Title abyayala_v06n01_02_p037.pdf Attachment URL [No URL] Brazil Human Genome Project Yanomami https://www.abyayalanews.org/files/original/c03d73f8012c66abd184a5a2774f4b4f.pdf 7e8bb732660a768c193057373ffb3cad PDF Text Text Franklin Stanly, Apache Medidne man, Wl'Ote "if the Vatican telescope is built, the Vatican will celebrate its telescope's completion next year and mark the shameful continuation of 500 years of cultural genocide against Native Americans. Tile Columbus project is a collaboration between Tile University of Arizona, the Ohio State UnivCTSity and the Arcetri Astrophysical Olservatory in Aorcncc, Italy. At present, the participating institutions arc completing plans and technological development for the telescope. Construction is expected to be well ~ay by 1992, and to be complcted by 1996. Tile site, which was approved by Congress in 1988, provides first-rate observing conditions and is relatively close to the astronomical research center located in Thcson, Arit.ona. Tile Columbus Project telescope and instrumentation budget is$60million. Tile costs and the observing time will be shared equally among the partners. Tile construction funds will be provided by the Italian government and from private fund-raising efforts being coordinated by the two univCTSities. Native Pacific Islander Women Writing ari Anthology Tile following message was sent to SAne just in time to make it into the Newsletter! Native movements for sovereignty and dccolonization are current issues throughout the Padflc from Hawai~ to Guam, Belau (New Caledonia), I<anaky, Tahiti, Fiji and Aetearoa (New Zealand). Tilere are more Native Hawai~, Samoans, and Chamorros in the United States than in Hawai'i, Samoa and Guam. This movement away from our Native islands does not mean we no longer identify as Padflc Islanders. We are women voyagers who have traveled across the ocean to Turtle Island, bringing our culture and tradition with us like our ancestors who sailed the oceans centuries ago. We are now writing an anthology of PaciAc Island Native women. Join us! . For more information contact Hinono K. Campton (408) 338·4678, or Teresia Teaiwo (408) 457·2581. Doughten of the First Peaple PO Box 138, Boulder C.r eek, CA 95006 Tile San Carlos Apache Tribe states its Arm and total opposition to the construction of a telescope on the top of Mount Graham and the Tribe stands ready to defe.n d its constitutional rights if this project Is allowed to continue. To support or request more informotion contact: Apoche Survival Coalition P.O. Box 1181 4 Tucson, Arizono 85734 MILLIONS OF $$$ FOR GENETIC SURVIVAL??? A group of prominent North American scientists, part of the Human Genome Organization (HUGO), has set up a committee to study a plan to collect genetic material from 100 endangered peoples, induding the Yanomami of Brazil. They estimate it will cost $10 million to $2() million over the next Ave to ten years. They say that the effort should start immediately, because Hin another 10 years, it may be too late for tribes like the Yanomami, who are dying in large numbers from disease and environmental damage caused by gold mining In the Amazon forests. H We at SATIC feel that there is much more to be learned from Jiving indigenous peoples than can ever be learned from genetic samples. These enormous Anandal and academic resources should be used to assist the survival of indigenous peoples and their environments. Vol6 Nos 1&2 37 � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Vol. 6, nos. 1&amp;2 (spring/summer 1991) Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Native Pacific Islander Women Writing an Anthology Type The nature or genre of the resource Journal Article Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource Summer 1991 Language A language of the resource English English Zotero Title Native Pacific Islander Women Writing an Anthology Item Type Journal Article Volume 6 Issue 1,2 Pages 37 Publication Title Abya Yala News: Journal of the South and Meso American Indian Rights Center (SAIIC) ISSN 1071-3182 Date Summer 1991 Language English Abstract Note Pacific Islanders are writing an ANthology Attachment Title abyayala_v06n01_02_p037.pdf Attachment URL [No URL] Pacific Islander Women https://www.abyayalanews.org/files/original/5f841f6645ec63267f859b50c27f8ae0.pdf c7181567d650614ef2215f6d7ddfbda0 PDF Text Text APACHE DEMAND HALT TO TELESCOPE PROJECT Claim Violation of Cultural and Religious Rights (USA) All nine members of the San Carlos Tribal Council signed a letter addressed to the US Forest Service demanding an immediate halt to the Columbus Project, the construction of telescopes on Mount Graham in southeastern Arizona. "The Apache cited violations of four federal laws protecting human, cultural and religious rights and freedoms. The list of law violators receiving the letter included the US Forest Service, the Arizona Board of Regents, the University of Arizona, the Vatican, the German and Italian governments, and Ohio State University. The Vatican and German astronomers have already constructed a road, leveled trees and earth on the sacred Apache mountain and more desecration is planned. Dzil IIChaa sian is the birthplace of San Carlos Apache culture. Mount Graham is identified by Apache traditionals as the home of the Mountain Spirit Dancers who taught early Apaches their sacred songs and dances and where healing herbs and water are to be gathered. "There are numerous religious shrines on the peaks of Mount Graham that date back over a thousand yca.rs. The Columbus Project threatens to destroy the home of the Crown Dancers and the sacred power of the mountain. Apaches and members of Zuni religious societies continue to voice their concern that sacred sites will be desecrated, interfering with the conduct of their religious ceremonies. An earlier Tribal Council resolution stated that the project was: • •. A display of profound disrespect for a cherished ft11ture of the Apache's original homtland as well as a serious violatWn of Apache tmditional religious bdief....for gtntn~tWns our elders have instructed us on the sacredness of Dzil nchoa sian (Big St1lted Mountain, akA Mount Gmham) and its vital importancefor maintaining the integrity ofour Apache cultun: and traditWn. .. Graham is essential to the continued prrlCiia ofphysicAl and spiritual halling by Apache Medici~~~:-men/women, and to their apprentiaship as compdenl lrrlditianal religious sp«ialists...• The Tribal Council now states: • ... massive amounts of ethnographic and scholarly material denronstmte the ApacMs tmditional and contempomry use of Dzil nchaa sian. Much of thot material has bten rt11dily tWailable to the Forest Service or has l>een in the possession of the University of Arizona. The fact that this important information was disregarded during the public review of tire proposed project is disturbing. 1M University of Arizona and the Department of Agriculture have proceeded illegally and in bad faith in their construction of the telescope facility on Dzil nchaa sian (Mount Gmham)." Ola Cassadorc Davis, Apache Survival Coalition chairperson, asks "Why do the University of Arizona, German and Vatican astronomers violate the rights of Indian people?... When Pope John Paul came to Arizona (in 1987) he told us to preserve our culture•. They would crush what is most sacred to us and our traditional ways.. Why do they now destroy the foundation of our spiritual heritage?" 36 SAIIC Newsletter �Franklin Stanly, Apache Medidne man, Wl'Ote "if the Vatican telescope is built, the Vatican will celebrate its telescope's completion next year and mark the shameful continuation of 500 years of cultural genocide against Native Americans. Tile Columbus project is a collaboration between Tile University of Arizona, the Ohio State UnivCTSity and the Arcetri Astrophysical Olservatory in Aorcncc, Italy. At present, the participating institutions arc completing plans and technological development for the telescope. Construction is expected to be well ~ay by 1992, and to be complcted by 1996. Tile site, which was approved by Congress in 1988, provides first-rate observing conditions and is relatively close to the astronomical research center located in Thcson, Arit.ona. Tile Columbus Project telescope and instrumentation budget is$60million. Tile costs and the observing time will be shared equally among the partners. Tile construction funds will be provided by the Italian government and from private fund-raising efforts being coordinated by the two univCTSities. Native Pacific Islander Women Writing ari Anthology Tile following message was sent to SAne just in time to make it into the Newsletter! Native movements for sovereignty and dccolonization are current issues throughout the Padflc from Hawai~ to Guam, Belau (New Caledonia), I<anaky, Tahiti, Fiji and Aetearoa (New Zealand). Tilere are more Native Hawai~, Samoans, and Chamorros in the United States than in Hawai'i, Samoa and Guam. This movement away from our Native islands does not mean we no longer identify as Padflc Islanders. We are women voyagers who have traveled across the ocean to Turtle Island, bringing our culture and tradition with us like our ancestors who sailed the oceans centuries ago. We are now writing an anthology of PaciAc Island Native women. Join us! . For more information contact Hinono K. Campton (408) 338·4678, or Teresia Teaiwo (408) 457·2581. Doughten of the First Peaple PO Box 138, Boulder C.r eek, CA 95006 Tile San Carlos Apache Tribe states its Arm and total opposition to the construction of a telescope on the top of Mount Graham and the Tribe stands ready to defe.n d its constitutional rights if this project Is allowed to continue. To support or request more informotion contact: Apoche Survival Coalition P.O. Box 1181 4 Tucson, Arizono 85734 MILLIONS OF $$$ FOR GENETIC SURVIVAL??? A group of prominent North American scientists, part of the Human Genome Organization (HUGO), has set up a committee to study a plan to collect genetic material from 100 endangered peoples, induding the Yanomami of Brazil. They estimate it will cost $10 million to $2() million over the next Ave to ten years. They say that the effort should start immediately, because Hin another 10 years, it may be too late for tribes like the Yanomami, who are dying in large numbers from disease and environmental damage caused by gold mining In the Amazon forests. H We at SATIC feel that there is much more to be learned from Jiving indigenous peoples than can ever be learned from genetic samples. These enormous Anandal and academic resources should be used to assist the survival of indigenous peoples and their environments. Vol6 Nos 1&2 37 � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Vol. 6, nos. 1&amp;2 (spring/summer 1991) Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Apache Demand Halt to Telescope Project Type The nature or genre of the resource Journal Article Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource Summer 1991 Language A language of the resource English English Zotero Title Apache Demand Halt to Telescope Project Item Type Journal Article Volume 6 Issue 1,2 Pages 36-37 Publication Title Abya Yala News: Journal of the South and Meso American Indian Rights Center (SAIIC) ISSN 1071-3182 Date Summer 1991 Language English Abstract Note Apache leaders plea to stop destruction of sacred places. Attachment Title Apache_Demand_Halt_To_Telescope_Project.pdf Attachment URL [No URL] Apache land rights https://www.abyayalanews.org/files/original/aa3bb3e3549eace0c5d7bab4d0f3e96c.pdf 0f9e22edb48a208be9e9cefed2f8b660 PDF Text Text Playing /wml!rnatk violins. Tarahumara ml!n celebrau a bountiful harvest of corn. Photo by Kit Hedman TARAHUMARA DEMAND RESPECT FOR THEIR AGRARIAN RIGHTS (Mexico) A group of about 200 Tarahumara, from the community of San Ignacio de Ararcco, municipality of Bocoyna, marched through the stTeets of downtown Chihuahua to protest the violation of their agrarian rights. Their walk led to the government office, where they met with some officials, who arranged a meeting with the representative of the Agrarian Reform Department. Meanwhile, another group of Tarahurnara walked into the Congress demanding that action is taken on this matter. Apparently the document was signed by four of the ejido leaders, who claimed Manuel Muelas Mendoza explained to them that the document would protect them from any possible violation of their rights to the lands. With this in mind, they s;gned the document which resulted in an Acto( Dislocation. The document actually indicated that 144 Tarahumara had abandoned these lands two years ago. It turns out that the official stamp of the ejido was stolen by a delegate from the MinistTy of Agrarian Reform. The Tarahumara live in communal societies (ejidos a legal entity which is communally owned and operated, and recognized by the state). On October 3rd, 1991, Manuel Muela Mendoza, an official from the Agrarian Commission, was given a document dated August 19th, 1991, and signed by Hector Jaime Terrazas S., designated representative of the Agrarian Commission. The document cited the names of several ejido leaders, requiring them to appear at a court hearing on October 15, thus initiating a trial to separate the Tarahurnara from their ancestTal, communal lands. The document alleged that the Tarahumara had abandoned these lands. At the Congress the Indians sat with the representatives and conversed in Raramuri and in Spanish. They claimed that the actions of the MinistTy of Agrarian Reform had the sole purpose of stea.ling the land from the Ta.rahu.m ara in order to use them for tourism. In one of their speeches to the Congress, they stated, "The Agrarian Reform is taking advantage of the fact that we arc unfamiliar with the laws, procedures and bureaucratic language, and seeks to dispossess us of our lands. As we know, these lands are coveted for tourism." Members of Congress declared that this House did not have the power to solve the problem however, they promised their support in all the procedures and referred the Tarahumara delegates to the appropriate office. Vol6 Nos 1&2 Source: Hera/do de Chihuahua, Oct. I6, I99I 35 � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. 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