Father Marco Arana escapes from violent ambush near Majaz Mining Concession Friday Sept 16th, 2011 From an alert sent from Father Marco’s cell phone, translated and with additional files by Stephanie Boyd The attack occurred on the evening of Thursday Sept 15th in the region of the Majaz mining copper concession, owned by the Chinese … Continue reading Father Marco Arana of Cajamarca ambushed
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September Salon: What does Globalization have to do with Migration?
The focus of this popular education based workshop is globalization, migration, and the economic implications of these factors. Come and learn how people are affected by neoliberal economic policies and how we can respond. This workshop is filled with hands-on activities and sports a companion zine with resources and more. Jordan Garcia is the Immigrant … Continue reading September Salon: What does Globalization have to do with Migration?
Peru Congress passes consultation law unanimously
Wed Aug 24, 2011 2:33am GMT – Reuters * Consultation bill passes Congress unanimously * President Humala has 15 days to sign into law * Could prevent social conflicts in rural provinces LIMA Aug 23 (Reuters) – Peru’s Congress unanimously approved a bill on Tuesday that could quell social conflicts in rural provinces by requiring … Continue reading Peru Congress passes consultation law unanimously
Caminos visits Project C.U.R.E. with Mayan healthworkers from CPR-Sierra, April 7, 2011
Advocacy Update
Advocacy Update By Read Trammel The Advocacy Committee looks forward to the upcoming legislative session that promises to offer many opportunities for us to educate the public about immigration, mining, and free trade policy while promoting human rights, economic justice, and lasting peace in Latin America. Since February, the Advocacy Committee has petitioned members of … Continue reading Advocacy Update
AUGUST SALON/DJPC’S SUMMER FILM SERIES “CHOROPAMPA: THE PRICE OF GOLD”
DJPC’s Summer Potluck “lyrics”!
On Friday, August 5th, DJPC held its quarterly potluck social–for Summer! Great food and company, as always! Long-term member, Alice Green, won the door prize drawing–a hand-painted wooden box from El Salvador. For those who missed the fun, here are the lyrics of the song we sang about gold-mining abuses: IF YOU OWN A GOLD … Continue reading DJPC’s Summer Potluck “lyrics”!
Romero Theater Troupe’s “A People’s History of Colorado” TONIGHT, Aug. 11, 2011, benefits DJPC!
Where: Oriental Theater (44th & Tennyson) Tickets available only at the Oriental Theater the evening of the performance. To reserve large blocks of tickets, or for more information about the show, please contact Jim Walsh at [email protected] Music featuring local experimental hip-hop artist starts at 6:30 pm Performance begins at 7:00 pm Suggested donations $10 … Continue reading Romero Theater Troupe’s “A People’s History of Colorado” TONIGHT, Aug. 11, 2011, benefits DJPC!
