Gold, Greed & Genocide in the Americas California to the Amazon

Author

Pratap Chatterjee

Item Type

Journal Article

Abstract Note

Settlers in search of gold have caused two violent incidents against the Pomo peoples of California and the Nambikwara People of Mato Grosso, Brazil. Mercury, disease, and cyanide have all worked against the indigenous population, and in favor of the gold seeking settlers.

Date

Spring 1998

Issue

1

Pages

6-9

Publication Title

Abya Yala News

Title

Gold, Greed & Genocide in the Americas California to the Amazon

Volume

11