6 12 1190 http://saiic.nativeweb.org/ayn/files/original/3badce5994abaeee9d274389368db53a.pdf 2172547bda13a2aa502acf9021a06641 PDF Text Text ~ ""'''""""' INDIGENOUS BIODIVERSITY .~ ( """' '" '""' NETWORK e Indigenous Biodiveristy Network (Biolndio) was formed in agencies to improve its implementation at tbe international level. Geneva, Switzerland, in October 1993, by Indigenous rcpre While the convention will be a major focus, Biofndio will also serve scntatives attending the Fitst Intergovernmental Cmnmittcc to support a range of Indigenous initiatives on biological diversity on the Q>nvention on Biological Diversity held since the Rio protection around the world. Qlnferencc in June, 1993. Biolndio is a growing networlc of global aboriginal groups and organizations worlcing togctber to protect Biolndio is made up by: biological diversity tbrougb active Indigenous participation in tbe Asian lndigcnous Women's Networlc formulation of policies, laws and programs relating to biodiversity Asociaci6n de Oerccbo Ambiental de Ia Regi6n lnka·Pen\ protcction,includingratificationandimplementationoftheBiodiversity Q>ngrcso General Guayami, Panam~ Q>nvention. To strengtben the role of Indigenous peoples and their Cultural C:Onservancy, USA communities in biodiversity protection, First Nations have to forge Cultural Survival, Cana~ international connections. Presendy, Biolndio is worlcing to establish Sobrevivencia, Paraguay a non<:entralizcd structure and reaching out to native groups and SAIIC, USA organizations from the fourcomersoft be world to discusscoopcration Gabriel Muyuy, Indigenous Senator of Q>lombia at the global level. Biolndio was motivated by the need of having direct Aboriginal For more tnronnation, please contact: presence and autonomous voice on the Biodiversity Q>nvention's Alejandro Argumedo implementation phase. Ncgotiationsoftheconventiondid not include 1 Ni<holas Stree.t, Suite 620 Indigenous peoples even tbousJ! the richest ecosystem, biological and Ottawa, Ontario Canada KIN 7B7 genetic diversity is usually found on Indigenous territories. Biol.ndio Tel: 613.233.4653 will work to ensure Indigenous participation in the implementation of fax: 613.233.2292 the convention and seeks to cooperate with NGO's and international T: PEOPLES OF THE RAIN · FORESTS HOLD GLOBAL CONFERENCE epresentatives of Indigenous organizations from tropical rainforests around the world met at the Second Qlnferenceof the Worldwide Alliance of Indigenous Peoples of the Rain Forests held in lquitos, Peru, from August 25 to 31. The conference, organized by the Q>ordinating Body of Indigenous Peoples of the Amazon Basin(COICA), was a success notonlybecauseofthelarge numberofparticipating organizations but also due to the decisions that R were reached. The acknowledgment of Indigenous autonomy was the central theme during the Second Qlnference which included the participation of80 representatives from 26 different organizations from the Ameri· cas, Africa and Asia. The members agreed on a resolution that seeks 36 to apply the recommendations made in the 1991 U.N. meeting in Nuux, Greenland, which focused on tberigbt oflndigenous peoples to govern tbemsclves througb their own laws, social norms and cultural values in a territory designated as their own. A second resolution issued at theconferenceasks for the ratificationofcovenant 169of the International Labor Organization (IW) also dealing with indigenous sclf-<letemtination. The Alliance was fonned during tbe First Q>nferencc beld in February 1992, in Penang. Malaysia. The Alliance seeks to influence the development policies of governments by urging law makers to respect the rights oflndigenous peoples whose livelibond is tied to the forests. Aby a Y a l a News � 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 Indigenous Biodiversity Network 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 Indigenous Biodiversity Network Item Type Journal Article Volume 7 Issue 3,4 Pages 36 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 Indigenous Biodiversity Network(BioIndio) is an international group formed in October 1993 to help indigenous peoples take stronger positions on the effort of biodiversity protection. Attachment Title Indigenous_Biodiversity_Network.pdf Attachment URL [No URL] Biodiversity BioIndio Indigenous Peoples http://saiic.nativeweb.org/ayn/files/original/cdc26fcb71ce3f9977ac9f16067049a7.pdf 25ba8c1dbf089508b265ead971d15948 PDF Text Text ONIC DENOUNCES \VA V E OF l\1UR D E RS lima: Thedeatboftwolndigcnouspeopleaddstothereported zone, several incidents have occurred that threaten the socurity of the murder on November 2 of Nelson Moreno, president of the Indigenous peoples of the area. The Armed Forces have surrounded Ortega Municipal Council and leader of the Indigenous Re- and searched several Indigenous households in search of infonnation gional Council ofTolima (CRIT). regarding supposed links with guerrilla groups. On October 7, armed men dressed in civi Iian clothes broke into the house of Manuel Narciso Cauca: Saturday, November 6, in Rosguardo de Paletar.l, an armed Sdrez, the treasurer of the Indigenous Town Council ofVolao. They group assassinated Jorge Vargas, intcringovernor oftbe Town Coun- demanded infonnatien on guerrilla groups, and when be denied cil, and member of the Indigenous org;~nization and former guerrilla having knowledge of them, he was assassinated in front of llis family. group, Manuel Quintin Lame. The group identified itself a$ part of the Before leaving. they issued the following threat: "Anyone who gives Coordinadora Gucrrillera Simon Bolivar and Wa$IOOJcing for other even a drop of water to the guerrilla, wil.l be killed." Indigenous members of tbecommunity. The Indigenous peoples living in Urab3, in the department of Antioquia, an area of armed conflict, arc constantly subjected to the Sierra Nevada: Tuesday, November 2. Two armed men appeared crossfire between the Armed Forces and the guerrilla groups wllich dressed as civilians in tbe community of Guamacas, di.slrict of San frequently engage in combat on Indigenous lands. Juan del Cesar (Guajira) ncar Marocazo, where in April, the leader For more infonnation, contad: Arsario, Gregorio Nieves, was assassinated. Francisco Mujica, leader ofthecolllll)unityofGuamacas, was also murdcned. Thefact that a few days before, the group UNASE appeared in Marocazo with a list of ONIC names among which where the commissioner of Marocazo, Rafael 31 J5.48 Francisco Nieves, and the general socretary of the organization YUGUMAYU BUNKUNARRUA TAYRONA, Victor Julian Alberto. The group was aooompanied by a hooded man. T: Antioquia.: In the Departmentof Antioquiaand especiallyin the Urabi Source:National Indigenous Organization of Colombia (ONIC). 32 Abya Yala News � 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 ONIC Denounces Wave of Murders 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 Onic Denounces Wave of Murders Item Type Journal Article Volume 7 Issue 3,4 Pages 32 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 A demonstration of how indigenous peoples find themselves victims of conflicts between the Armed Forces and the guerrilla groups in Columbia. Attachment Title Onic_Denounces_Wave_Of_Murders.pdf Attachment URL [No URL] Columbia guerrillas ONIC http://saiic.nativeweb.org/ayn/files/original/0da2e389ac195083b23142c168b95a74.pdf 26284a0314cffcc58c39e6134001fe47 PDF Text Text INTEH NATIONAL Hundreds of Indigtii()US people and supporters gaJher at the UN for the opening Year Indigenous Peoples, Dec. 1992 UNITED NATIONS A DECADE OF INDIGENOUS D DECLARES PEOPLES uring the United Nations World Con ferencc of Human Rights tbat took place in Vienna last June, many In· digen.ous Organizations including CONIC, proposed to tbe Conference to declare a UN Decade of Indigenous Peoples. Nobel laureate, Rigobena Mencbu bad also proposed the Decade in her speech. Several Indigenous representatives lobbied tbe government delegates trying to get suppun for the Decade. Rigohcrta Mencbu addressed tbe General Assembly of tbe UN. Atencio Lopez of tbe United Kunas for Napguana was representing CONIC, also Alejandro Argumedo, Quecbua from Peru and Board member of SAIIC was present. The General Assembly oftbe United Nations on its fony eighthsession approved the "International Decade of the World's Indigenous People". The Decade was proposed by the Austmliao Government and seconded by the governments of Canada, Bahamas, Barbados, Bolivia, Colombia, Costa Rica, Cuba, Denmark, El Salvador, Grenada, Grcccc, Guatemala, Guyana, Marshall Islands, Jamaica, Mexico, Nicaragua, Norway, New Zealand, Peru, Dontinican Republic, Surinam and Trinidad and Tobago. One of the Considemtions of the Resolutions read: "Recalling its resolution proclaiming 1993 as tbe Year of tbe World's Indigenous People, with a view to strcngthc.ning international coopcmtion for the solution of problems faced by Indigenous People in the areas of, human rights, the environment, development, education and health..." Proclaims: The International Decade of the World's Indigenous People, starting on December I0 of I994, and reserving the period between January 1st and December 9tb for Planning tbe Decade.. ." VOl. 7 NO. 3&4 The United Nations also suggested that before and during the sessions of the Working Group on Indigenous Populations that will take place in Geneva from July 25th to the 29th, 1994, Indigenous representativeswould b<lconsulted in order to plan the activities of the Decade. The United Nations bas established a Voluntary Fund for Indigenous Populations to provide financial assistance to representatives of Indigenous communities and organizations in order to enable them to paiticipate in the meeting of the Working Group. In 1993 over 30 panicipants were supponed by tbe Fund. .----------------. Furlber infon:nalloa and opplkatioa forms can be oblaiood by writing to: Volwrtary Fund for Indlgoooos Populolloas Unlt.d Nllion$, Polals des Nalloas CR-12JI GtotYa 20 Swltwlar>d I I � 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 United Nations Declares a Decade of Indigenous Peoples 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 United Nations Declares a Decade of Indigenous Peoples Item Type Journal Article Volume 7 Issue 3,4 Pages 11 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 A summary of the process and support that led to the establishment of the "International Decade of the World's Indigenous People" during the United Nations World Conference on Human Rights that took place June 1993. Attachment Title United_Nations_Declares_A_Decade_of_Indigenous_Peoples.pdf Attachment URL [No URL] CONIC International Decade of the World's Indigenous People Rigoberta Menchu United Nations World Conference on Human Rights http://saiic.nativeweb.org/ayn/files/original/1650e713ddf049189087b0a3c266f9e4.pdf ba23557aebdc8548b2fc2a744755f8fa PDF Text Text ~ ""'''""""' INDIGENOUS BIODIVERSITY .~ ( """' '" '""' NETWORK e Indigenous Biodiveristy Network (Biolndio) was formed in agencies to improve its implementation at tbe international level. Geneva, Switzerland, in October 1993, by Indigenous rcpre While the convention will be a major focus, Biofndio will also serve scntatives attending the Fitst Intergovernmental Cmnmittcc to support a range of Indigenous initiatives on biological diversity on the Q>nvention on Biological Diversity held since the Rio protection around the world. Qlnferencc in June, 1993. Biolndio is a growing networlc of global aboriginal groups and organizations worlcing togctber to protect Biolndio is made up by: biological diversity tbrougb active Indigenous participation in tbe Asian lndigcnous Women's Networlc formulation of policies, laws and programs relating to biodiversity Asociaci6n de Oerccbo Ambiental de Ia Regi6n lnka·Pen\ protcction,includingratificationandimplementationoftheBiodiversity Q>ngrcso General Guayami, Panam~ Q>nvention. To strengtben the role of Indigenous peoples and their Cultural C:Onservancy, USA communities in biodiversity protection, First Nations have to forge Cultural Survival, Cana~ international connections. Presendy, Biolndio is worlcing to establish Sobrevivencia, Paraguay a non<:entralizcd structure and reaching out to native groups and SAIIC, USA organizations from the fourcomersoft be world to discusscoopcration Gabriel Muyuy, Indigenous Senator of Q>lombia at the global level. Biolndio was motivated by the need of having direct Aboriginal For more tnronnation, please contact: presence and autonomous voice on the Biodiversity Q>nvention's Alejandro Argumedo implementation phase. Ncgotiationsoftheconventiondid not include 1 Ni<holas Stree.t, Suite 620 Indigenous peoples even tbousJ! the richest ecosystem, biological and Ottawa, Ontario Canada KIN 7B7 genetic diversity is usually found on Indigenous territories. Biol.ndio Tel: 613.233.4653 will work to ensure Indigenous participation in the implementation of fax: 613.233.2292 the convention and seeks to cooperate with NGO's and international T: PEOPLES OF THE RAIN · FORESTS HOLD GLOBAL CONFERENCE epresentatives of Indigenous organizations from tropical rainforests around the world met at the Second Qlnferenceof the Worldwide Alliance of Indigenous Peoples of the Rain Forests held in lquitos, Peru, from August 25 to 31. The conference, organized by the Q>ordinating Body of Indigenous Peoples of the Amazon Basin(COICA), was a success notonlybecauseofthelarge numberofparticipating organizations but also due to the decisions that R were reached. The acknowledgment of Indigenous autonomy was the central theme during the Second Qlnference which included the participation of80 representatives from 26 different organizations from the Ameri· cas, Africa and Asia. The members agreed on a resolution that seeks 36 to apply the recommendations made in the 1991 U.N. meeting in Nuux, Greenland, which focused on tberigbt oflndigenous peoples to govern tbemsclves througb their own laws, social norms and cultural values in a territory designated as their own. A second resolution issued at theconferenceasks for the ratificationofcovenant 169of the International Labor Organization (IW) also dealing with indigenous sclf-<letemtination. The Alliance was fonned during tbe First Q>nferencc beld in February 1992, in Penang. Malaysia. The Alliance seeks to influence the development policies of governments by urging law makers to respect the rights oflndigenous peoples whose livelibond is tied to the forests. Aby a Y a l a News � 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 Peoples of the Rain Forests Hold Global Conference 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 Peoples of the Rain Forests Hold Global Conference Item Type Journal Article Volume 7 Issue 3,4 Pages 36 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 Worldwide Alliance of Indigenous Peoples of the Rain Forests held their second conference in Peru which focused on indigenous autonomy. Attachment Title Peoples_Of_The_Rain_Forests_Hold_Global_Conference.pdf Attachment URL [No URL] ILO Indigenous Autonomy Peru Rain Forests Worldwide Alliance of Indigenous Peoples of the Rain Forests http://saiic.nativeweb.org/ayn/files/original/b33cb443f3ac93038e1fd6677180caa7.pdf 89f8399673fa61d7a56ed683bdfd2aa6 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 Radio Waves for Women 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 Radio Waves for Women 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 "Mujeres Aymaras y Comunicacion" organized a meeting of women in Peru and Bolivia who produce radio programs for women about issues that women and especially indigenous women face. Attachment Title Radio_Waves_For_Women.pdf Attachment URL [No URL] Bolivia Center for Education and Communications Indigenous Peoples Peru Radio Programs Women http://saiic.nativeweb.org/ayn/files/original/c4d09dde0cf2c2ea8f3b17af3e0308ec.pdf 76f487fcc5e5d8ecbe08341ed14a1a06 PDF Text Text I-l l INDIGENOUS ACTIVIS T H ELD I N GuATEMALA n Oct 27, Marco Cbooo Danuls, Qeuchki man and active member of the Consejo Nacional de Desplazados de Guate mala (National Council for the Displaced of Guatemala CONDEG), was detained by soldiers in Ia "Cumbre" in Salama, Baja Versapaz, while on a bus to Guatemala City. He is repo!1edly being held in lbe anny barracks in Salama. CONDEG was founded to defend the rights of Guatemalans displaced by the anny's counter-insurgency campaign. The army considers lbe members of CONDEG to be "subversives.• In recent years, members and leaders have suffered buman rights violations, including lbeir disappearance, extrajudicial execution, and intimida- O tion. ::vt A~ RIGHTS. Lenerssbould urgelbat his legal situation be clarified and lbat beeilber be released or brought before a competent court. Plca\t stnd lt'lters to : Gntl. 'Inrio Enriqul'l 'lorult·l 'lini., lro de f)t'fl·JNt \linhlerin dt• u~:ft· n..;t Paladn \ at·ion;tl. Gn:•h·nwtt Cit~ G u:.tlt·ma ht Fa\: 01 J :-u2 2 :'.\7472 Td,·fax: 301 :W•l CO\Gl"A <a: Smd ~ • P i'-'S uf h:lll'r." lu S:\JIC :md lu: ("0\lli:G 7:t .-\H·nid;l K--56, Ztlll~tl Edifidn El ('('ntro 7 :'\hel. Ofkin:.~ 7-12 G ua1('malu Ci l~. Gua lt•maht Human Rights organizations are concerned for the safety of Marco Cbooo and ask that you immediately send leners or faxes expressing your concern for tbe safety and well-being of Marco Chooo Damas. ON-GOING VIOLENCE AGAINST MACUXf oftict between lhe Macuxi and local land owners regardi.og lbedema.rcatonofI ndigcnous territory in lbe state of Roraima, BJ112il, bas lead to continuing violenoe against lbe Macuxi. On November 6 1993, Democlidcs Albuquerque Carneiro, a 23 year old Macwcilndi.an, died in poli<lc cUStody. Aocording 10 reports, bebadbeenmestedonsuspicionofbavingstolensomecattle. A plOt to cover up lbe real cause of bis dealb was discovered when a poli<lc offioer confesed to tbe shooting. O V o l. 7 NO. 3 & 4 Souroe: Amnesty International Sinoe late Seplember, a mililaly mad bloelc bas beeo operating io lbe Raposa!Sern do Sollodigeoous area. The Macuxi have campaigned for lbe demarcation of lbe aJU as an JodigtDOUS resctve but local pol ilicians, influential land OWDetS, and lbe Slate goveromeol of Roraima are vehemently oppooed 10 lbedcmarcarion. As a resuj.~ lbe Raposa/SemtdoSolareawas DC)(deman:atedwithin tbecoostitutional deadline of October 5, 1993. Consequently, reporiS or ~ official harassment againstlndigeoouscommu.nities have been ttansmitted. Please send letters expressing your concern about the dealh in custody of Democlides Albuquerque Carneiro on November6, 1993, in the police Slation of Alto Alegre, Rollinla Call for an inquiry iolo this dealb and ask lbat the respousible be prompc!y bmugbl to~; wge a full inquiry into reports of ill-treatment and barassmco1 6)1 official security foroesof members of lndigeoous OO!IIlllunities at the mililal)' polioe baJracks in lbe Raposa!Sena do Sol area. State Hood of Polk< Exmo. Sr. S.C..tario de. Seg. _ Publica do Estado de Roraima Sr. Rubens Braga Quintela Av Capii>O Enc Garoest no 324 62.300 Boo Vista. RR Brasil State G<wemor Exmo. Sr. Govemado< do E&.lado de Rorai ma Sr. Onomar Pinto Palacio 31de Marco PrKa do Centro OviO>Ctntreo 69.3000 Boo v;..._ RR 8ra%il P!<ase send ropi<> 10 Si\ltC and: Roraim.a Indian Council C«oelho l ndig<nis<a de Ror>ima Cain Posllll t63 70.300 Boo Vis1.1. RR Bnsil 33 � 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 On-Going Violence Against Macuxi 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 On-Going Violence Against Macuxi Item Type Journal Article Volume 7 Issue 3,4 Pages 33 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 Conflicts of the demarcation of indigenous lands between the Macuxi and land owners in Brazil leads to the death of Democlides Albuquerque Carneiro. Attachment Title On-Going_Violence_Against_Macuxi.pdf Attachment URL [No URL] Brazil demarcation Democlides Albuquerque Carneiro Macuxi http://saiic.nativeweb.org/ayn/files/original/cadc4c93fd50eb9d56ff7fb381abc124.pdf 7eea006c42feabcf9cec30479a6ab5a4 PDF Text Text VIOLENCE A GAINST INDIGENOUS P EOPLES n August 18-19 1993, lhe village of forces have plagued !he nation's inhabitantsMazamari in lheprovinceofSatipo, In the rainforest regions, since 1992 alone, located in the cenlr31 rainforest re- there have been 1,491 indigenous victims. According to the local people, some of gion of Peru, was anacked by 150 guerrillas belonging to the revolutionary lhe attackers of the augustiS-19 massacre Maoist group Sendero Luminoso (Shining were young Ashartinka rebels. Sendero will Path). The massacre resulled in the death and often plant Indigenous rebels within the vilbru!al mutilation of 87 Ashaninkas, about a lages and instigate the Armed Forces' violence against them to prove the government's lhird of which were women and cbildren. During lhe early morning hours, a band hypocrisyandbetrayaloflndigenouspooples. ofSendero guerrillas came disguised in tradiAbout 700 familes have been severely tional Ashaninka garb affected by the terror, abandoning their demanding weapons. lands, villages, and Whcntbevillagersdid their way of life. Due not comply with their demands,thebru!al atto lhe rapid changes wrought by the invatacks began. sion of both Sendero This has been the worst attack on the guerrillas and the PeAshaniokas since lhc ruvian Armed Forces, capture of Sendero traditional waysof life Luminoso's leader, have been severely Abimacl Guzman. disrupced,causingexThis massacre is just tremcly unstable livoneofthemanygenoing conditions. The cidal actions system· The massacre left more 1han 200 orphans continuous threat of aticaUy conducted against the Indigenous Scndero's terrorism has forced Ashaniokas commurtities that refusetosubmittoSendcro's and other Indigenous communities of Peru's Maoist 'doctrine of a "Revolution for tbc Ccnlr31 Jungle to oonccntrate aU their enerPoople". Due to the Ashaniokas' resistance, gies and human resources toward self-<lethey have been targeted and persecuted. fense. Throughout Peru, violence and terror on the In response to the unwananted violence part of Sendero Lumiooso and the Armed and brutality, lhe Indigenous peoples of the O 30 IN PERU: Ccnlr31 region are actively engaged in oommunity organizing and creating al.liances with Indigenous organizations. The First CongressoflheAshaninkalndigenousPeoples of the Peruvian Amazon will be held from November29to0ecember3, 1993, inSatipo, Peru. Other lndigneousorganizations,such as CECONSEC, ANAP, and FECONACA, as well as representatives from oonccmed public and private institutions will also be attending. . \. <: T I () :--.1 There is an immediate need for relief funds for the 200 Ashan.ioka orphans and widows as a result of the massacre in tbc Mazamari village. CECONSEC is also in need of economic aid to continue supporting the organization of the First Congress of Indigenous Peoples of the Central rainforest region of Peru. For more information on bow you can help, please contact: Kalia Arya 4015 Rhoda Ave. Oakland, CA 94602 Tel: 510-482-4682 FAX: 51(}.421-4758 or SAUC A b y a Yal 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 The Ashaninka Massacre Type The nature or genre of the resource Journal Article Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Katia Arya 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 The Ashaninka Massacre Item Type Journal Article Author Katia Arya Volume 7 Issue 3,4 Pages 30 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 A Peruvian Ashaninka village, Mazamari, was attacked on August 18-19, 1993 by 150 Sendero guerrillas. 87 villagers were murdered. Attachment Title The_Ashaninka_Massacre.pdf Attachment URL [No URL] Ashaninka guerrillas Indigenous Peoples Mazamari Peru Sendero Luminoso http://saiic.nativeweb.org/ayn/files/original/5513bce0e6a167c8b06d19706ba394cc.pdf af55a638137d2759f312c55f4fc34615 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 Wichi Hunger Strike for Land Rights 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 Wichi Hunger Strike for Land Rights 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 On September 16, 1993, the Wichi Ka Puce Hi Cooperative of Argentina initiated a week long hunger strike in protest of the government's Land Commission until President Carlos Menem agreed to meet. Attachment Title Wichi_Hunger_Strike_For_Land_Rights.pdf Attachment URL [No URL] Argentina Carlos Menem land rights Octorina Zamora Wichi http://saiic.nativeweb.org/ayn/files/original/2aa2cc31baf2cca3b4018bcf5bf29f64.pdf ce3f2dbab05caaabad21da19af9f5cf4 PDF Text Text BRIEF. CHILEAN GOVERNMENT OBSTRUCTS MAPUCHE PARTICIPATION IN DECEMBER ELECTIONS apo.ocbe leader Auean Huileaman's bid to run for Con oppressiveactiontakenbythe0lileangovernroen~l44Mapuehes gress on behalf of Aukin Wallmapu Ngullam ( All find ourselves condemned for reclaiming our legal rights. This is Lands Council), was denied by the Qualifying Electom! one of many ways that the fundamental rights of the Mapo.ocbe arc Tribunal. His alleged ineligibility is due to a . - - - - - - - - . . violated, especially where their participation in pending ease in which be is accused of unlawful malcing deCisions that concern the country's fu. association and "illegal"land take-over. ture is concerned," Slated Huileaman after learn· The ease in question was initiated in 1991, ing of the Tribunal's nullifiCation of his earn· after 144 Mapo.oches occupied lands that areeur· paign. rentlyclainnedby privateowneJSaod the Chilean If the Mapo.oches are found guilty, the dcfcn· state. The group, under the auspices of Aukin dants plan to appeal to the Supreme Court, the Wallmapo.o Ngullam, bad legal documents that highest coun in Chile's judicial system. If not proved their rights to the lands. acquincd, they will take the case to the Inter· The Mapo.oches have initiated a strong move· American Justice Court in San Jo.se, Costa Rica. menttbrougbout the country to protest the decision, which they It is vitaltbattbe ease be resolved before the presidential elections consider a clear indication of tbe government's attempts to impede in December because the new administration could prove to be even their participation in the next elections. "Because of the clearly less favomble to the Mapuche's struggle. M AYMARA ELECTED AS VICE-PRESIDENT OF BOLIVIA nJune7,1993, Victor HugoCardeoas,Aymarallnguislof lbe Tupac c.tari Revolutionary Movcmen~ was elected 10 lbe vice-presidency of Bolivia. Hundreds of people from di1fem~tlodigeGOUSeommunitiesgathered in La Paz to support biro on lbe day of his inauguration. Cardenas's speecb, prot10UIICed in Spanisb, Aymara, Guarani, and Quccbua ISSCrted thallbe current govemmcnt woold be guided by lbe four fuodamclltal principles of O VENEZl ' ELAN I ~rH,..,.Ns~i\.T t <>~ALs Vol. 7 No. 3&4 His election bas geoetatcd great expectations for Indigenous peoples of tbe Americas who hope Cardenas will further lbe cause of Bolivia's Indigenous populalion. Ci<>VEHN!\IE~T oF urioglbelastdaysofAugust,lbemassacreof16Yanomami at lbe hands of &azilian mine<S, Wa$ eoufirmcd to have taken place on Ven~lan tenritory. Tbe internatiollal community IICCUScd tbe Veoezuclan government of violating lbe Rio declaration under wbich policies of eoonomic development lliUSI bescnsibleaod respec::tfu1 of lbe ecosySicms and oo!Oll)unities they affect. However, in recent ycus, violenoe against lbeeovi!l)nment and Indigenous peoples has intensified. A montbafterthemassaae, Fernando Ochoa Aoticb, Veue211ela's MinisterofForcignAffairs,affirmcdduringasessionofthcGenenl Assembly of lbe United Nations, that the protection ofIndigenous peoples was out oflbegovernment'soootrol. He went on to dir<clly D lbeQriginaiAIIdeanpeoples:"Amasua,amallulla,amaklldla,and ama llunk'u" (do not steaL do oot be lazy, do not lie, and do not give &be praise). YAN<>:\tA!\11 BLAMES MAssAcHE iiOCOISO lbe gold and diamond multinational cotporatioos thai work in lbe area of promoting deforestation and the acu of violeooe againSl ~OOCIS CO!Oll)unitiCS. Aooording to Ochoa Aoticl!, lbeseoorporationsbuijdlaodingSltips and supply the minels with machinery and weapous. Tbe Minister Slated tbat only an open dialogue among lbe countries of tbe Amazon region eao po.ot an end to this aitical situation. He appealed 10 the mining tnnsnatiortals 10 undersUnd thai development did not mean destruction and pointed out that a$ long as poverty and igno181l<lC persisted among large segments of lbe population in Latin America, violence and environmental desuuaioo woold continue. . 9 � 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 Venezuelan Government Blames Transnationals of Yanomami Massacre 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 Venezuelan Government Blames Transnationals of Yanomami Massacre Item Type Journal Article Volume 7 Issue 3,4 Pages 9 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 After the massacre of sixteen Yanomami by Brazilian miners, Venezuelan government denies ability to protect the indigenous populations and lays blame on gold and diamond multinational corporations for the rise in deforestation and violence against indigenous populations. Attachment Title Venezuelan_Government_Blames_Transnationals_of_Yanomami_Massacre.pdf Attachment URL [No URL] Brazilian Mining Fernado Ochoa Antich Venezuela Yanomami http://saiic.nativeweb.org/ayn/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 http://saiic.nativeweb.org/ayn/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 http://saiic.nativeweb.org/ayn/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. 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