CALL FOR A GATHERING OF THE INDIGENOUS PEOPLE OF THE AMERICAS


Due to 515 years after the first invasion of our ancestral territories, the
war of conquest, the plunder and exploitation; a call was made to gather all
indigenous communities, tribes, and nations of the Americas. The gathering
will take place on the 11th, 12th, 13th, and 14th days of October, 2007 in
the community of Vícam, Yaqui Territory , Municipality of Guaymas , State of
Sonora , Mexico.
Topics that will be discussed at this meeting will be (1)
The war of conquest in the indigenous communities in the Americas;
(2) The
resistance of the indigenous peoples of the Americas and the defense of
mother earth, their territories, and their cultures; and,
(3) Why indigenous
people of America struggle. For more information on the
"Encuentro/Gathering" or if you are interested in participating please visit
the following link:
More Information
Please come and join us at The Festival de la Otra Campaña, which is an
all-day festival whose proceeds will benefit the Encuentro de Pueblos
Indígenas de América, which will take place in Sonora, Mexico from
October 11-14.
Schedule (Daytime activities free!)
Activities will be held in the WorldBeat Center, Outside, and in the Centro
Cultural de La Raza
10:30 am Opening Ceremony and Blessings
11am – 12pm Youth Circle, Mural Making Workshop and Bike Workshop
12 pm – 1 pm Feminism y Que Workshop, Soccer Game
1 pm – 1:30 pm Peace and Dignity
1 pm – 2 pm Presentation by CITTAC:
Know Your Rights/Struggle Against the Raids!
1:30 pm – 2:30 pm Danza
2 pm – 3 pm Black Panthers in Africa
2:30 pm – 3:30 pm Spoken Word
2 pm - 4 pm Altar/Dia de los Muertos Workshop
3 pm – 4 pm Uhuru Movement
3:30 pm – 4:30 pm No Borders Camp
4 pm - 6 pm Film/Discussion, Children's Event, and Closing Ceremony
7 pm-Benefit Concert ($8 pre-sale $10 at the door)
If you would like to purchase a ticket, make a donation or need more information, please call me at (619) 267-9891
Contact:
mario torero
858-774-1286 cell
619-299-2840 studio
Fuerzamundo
Special thanks to Glenn Welker for the lead. Please visit his websites Indigenous People - and Related Lists Created by Glenn Welker
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September 2007 Reports
Last updated on September 20, 2007