Meet the Resistance: a speaking tour of affected indigenous communities
Posted April 22, 2008 by k_c_ in Events
This April and May, hear voices of communities directly affected by the operations of Barrick Gold. "Meet the Resistance" brings together community voices from Australia, Papua New Guinea, the U.S., and Chile to share their experiences in going up against the world's largest gold miner.
New York Events:
Thursday, April 24, 7:30pm
"Indigenous Resistance to Gold Mining"-Guests, Carrie Dann, Western Shoshone (Nevada, USA), Neville 'Chappy' Williams, Wiradjuri (Australia), Jethro Tulin, Executive Officer Akali Tange Association Ipili (Papua New Guinea) will make presentations, show short films and answer questions about gold mining on their lands.
American Indian Community Center
11 Broadway, 2nd Fl, NYC
Sunday, April 27, 7pm
Indigenous Voices-Films and Speakers-Neville 'Chappy' Williams, Wiradjuri (Australia) Jethro Tulin, Executive Officer Akali Tange Association, Ipili (Papua New Guinea)
Bluestocking's BookStore
172 Allen Street, NYCWednesday, April 30, 7pm
Meet the Resistance: Indigenous struggles from Australia and Papua New Guinea
ABC No Rio
156 Rivington St, NYC
for more info, go to Protest Barrick.
Events in Toronto:
Sunday, May 4, 7pm
"Indigenous Voices Against Barrick"-Guests from Papua New Guinea, Chile, Australia, and the Untied States will make presentations, show short films, and answer questions about mining on their land. Steelworkers Hall. 25 Cecil. Toronto
Tuesday, May 6, 10am
Barrick shareholders meeting-Rally to express your disapproval of Barrick's conduct abroad and join voices calling for mandatory regulation to hold Canadian Mining Companies accountable. 250 Front Ave. Toronto
Wednesday, May 7, 6pm
"Pascua Lama: a contemporary quest for El Dorado"-Film Screening with film-maker Prof. Carolina Loyola-Garcia, writer Asad Ismi, and Indigenous guests. Steelworkers hall. 25 Cecil.
Thursday, May 8, 8pm
"Someone Else's Treasure: Barrick's legacy in the Philippines, and Other Struggles Against Mining Expoitation" Photo exhibit by Allan Cedillo Lissner
Leonardo Galleries
133 Avenue Rd
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