I just received this a few minuted ago, it's a communique from one of the CIPO (Consejo Indigena Popular de Oaxaca) communities in Oaxaca asking for urgent support. Emails you can write to follow. Indigenous Visitor to (Six Nations) Reclamation site sought by Mexican Authorities On Sunday June 17 their community was attacked by another [...]
The Karitiana, a People indigenous to Brazil have recently discovered that blood and DNA collected from them in 1996--under the guise of a reasonable exchange of medicine which the never received--is being sold to scientists around the world for $85 a sample. The Karitiana now want this stopped, and are demanding compensation for this violation [...]
Romic “Environmental” Technologies Corporation, has for years been running a waste management facility at Gila River (O'odtham Land). Leasing land from the Tribal Council, Romic had been trying to obtain a full permit for 18 years, unsuccessfully. Throughout this time, Romic developed for itself an extensive history of legal violations and repeatedly put people's lives [...]
The Lheidli T'enneh Treaty, one of several 'new treaties' being pushed forward in British Colombia, is said to be worth about $73 million. Supporters of this treaty allege that, if it went forward, it will provide the Lheidli T'enneh with self-government and secure for them land and 'rights to resources.' The reality however, is that [...]
Sgt Chris Hurley, the Officer who beat Mulrunji (Cameron Doomadgee) in 2004, inflicting injuries so great that the injuries cleaved his liver in two and later died as a result - has been found not guilty. Media Release - "Death of justice in Queensland" The acquittal of Snr-Sgt Chris Hurley - despite him admitting he [...]
Here's a few updates about what's been happening in Mexico this month. A quick overview: Chiapas - Government linked to Viejo Velasco Massacre; Violence continues. Mexico City - Murder of Activist shows grim face of illegal logging. Oaxaca - Anniversary March held; Government apologizes for Oaxaca repression; Brother of Flavio Sosa (the Director of APPO) [...]
Rio Tinto, the multinational mining giant that grew out of former Australian and UK mining conglomerates, has recently begun an airborne survey of 1200sq km of mineral-rich iron-sand deposits along the west coast of the North Island. A recent study of the area found it may hold $33 billion worth of 'untapped resources...' From nzherald.co.nz [...]