Sunday, July 29, 2012

PAST: TALK: "Persecution and Perseverance: The struggle for indigenous rights and natural resources in Guatemala" MON, March 25th at Busboys and Poets 5th & K St, NW from 6:00pm - 8:00pm, Free

"Persecution and Perseverance: The struggle for indigenous rights and natural resources in Guatemala" with Lolita Chávez Ixcaquic at Busboys and Poets 5th & K
Monday, March 25th
6:00pm - 8:00pm
Free

Lolita Chávez Ixcaquic is spokesperson for the K’iche’ People’s Council (CPK), which represents 87 Mayan communities in El Quiché, Guatemala. The CPK is active in organizing communities against destructive mining and hydro-electric projects and denouncing the close relationships between corporations and Guatemalan authorities.

Lolita, who has been threatened dozens of times for her work and even survived an attempted capture in Jun 2012, will discuss her communities’ struggle for self-determination and control over their natural resources. She will also talk about the violence activists – particularly women – suffer at the hands of multinational companies, and the government’s persecution of community leaders. Despite this violence, Lolita continues her work with the CPK for the rights of indigenous peoples. This event is sponsored by the Guatemala Human Rights Commission.

Busboys and Poets
5th & K St, NW
Metro: Mt Vernon Sq or Gallery Pl and walk or get there closer by bus, take the Ciculator, Union Station - Georgetown route, along K St/ Mass Ave to the stop closest to 5th & Mass and walk a block.

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