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The Peruvian Massacre and a “Socialist” Fig Leaf for World Capitalism

James Petras, in an essay that is being widely reproduced across the web (as it will be here as well), articulates a series of critical points regarding the nature of the Peruvian regime, the political history of President Alan García (…

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Added by Maximilian Forte on June 14, 2009 at 2:31am — No Comments

Resisting Free Trade, Racism, and the State: Peru’s Amazonian Indians Fight Back

‘Peruvian Indians are being driven to desperate measures to try and save their lands which have been stolen from them for five centuries.

‘Their protests signal that the colonial era has finally drawn to a close. No longer are Amazon Indians prepared to put up with the illegal and brutal treatment which has been routine. That’s finished. This is the…

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Added by Maximilian Forte on June 14, 2009 at 2:30am — No Comments

network, emails, posts

I will be away from my computer for the next few weeks and unable to answer emails, posts, comments or questions. feel free to contact Orocobia or Nanu, your network co-administrators if you have any questions or concerns. Enjoy!~c

Added by adem medina cardona on June 13, 2009 at 8:18pm — No Comments

WHAT IS THE IMPORTANCE OF POW WOWS?

The Seventh Annual DRUMS ALONG THE HUDSON: A NATIVE AMERICAN FESTIVAL - DRUMS ALONG THE HUDSON features Manhattan’s only open air pow wow, which is a celebratory gathering of Native… Continue

Added by Alex Zacarias on June 10, 2009 at 10:57am — 6 Comments

cultural beliefs and sacred ways of our people!!!!

On Monday, I go out into the wilderness and will be experiencing my first four day fast.

The fast is a part of the Indigenous Masters Program. I will be praying for all nations during my fast.

Our families, our communities, our leaders, and hope to be connected to the spiritual world.

I am honoured to be a part of this four day fast. It is a time to reflect and be greatful for all the nuturing

and gifts I received from my "MOTHER EARTH". It is a way to give back something in… Continue

Added by Darla Day Clancey on June 8, 2009 at 8:24pm — 4 Comments

They Came Before Columbus...and what?!?

I read They Came Before Columbus: The African Presence in Ancient America by Ivan Van Sertima. I wasn’t halfway through this book and I was thoroughly offended, but I finished it just to hear their point of view.

I don’t buy it.

The belief that Africans were in the Americas before the Europeans were makes sense to me. There is plenty of proof of intercontinental contact world wide. Even evolution depends on intercontinental travel, I don’t see why it would just stop… Continue

Added by Anita Pagan on June 4, 2009 at 12:30pm — 15 Comments

Latest Trailer #1 for The Lost Taino Tribe documentary.

Throughout the process of creating this documentary you will be seeing new versions of trailers revealing mini stories of the eventual larger picture. As I travel and cross paths with - many of you again and many of you others for the first time - and whether it is in English, Spanish or Taino - or whether your stance about the Taino story is on the left, right or middle - the goal, the hope is to have many of your voices be… Continue

Added by Alex Zacarias on May 30, 2009 at 6:10pm — 1 Comment

Why not the Chamorro? A possible peer in Taino cultural revival...

The discussion regarding the Taino language inspired me to further research other indigenous peoples who may be like us; folks struggling with their own individual decolonization while trying to help heal that of their people, reviving the culture and those things that are important to it, making it all work together- past, present and future-in balance. A people that may be similar to my own, in the ways I feel are important. My priorities lie in relationships; how we relate to ourselves, how… Continue

Added by Anita Pagan on May 29, 2009 at 10:43pm — No Comments

N.Y. Production of Trailer for the Lost Taino Tribe documentary

Here are some images of the making of the documentary trailer in New York. First I want to thank you all that supported and welcomed us to your wonderful city. My first impression is that the Taino story is beyond the facts and truths (which is very important) but it is the unrelenting passion for self identity. Each person - each group - are similiar and different in many ways and together makes for a powerful story.

One week… Continue

Added by Alex Zacarias on May 25, 2009 at 1:17pm — 1 Comment

The Discovery of Mankind: Atlantic Encounters in the Age of Columbus

The Discovery of Mankind: Atlantic Encounters in the Age of Columbus

David Abulafia

2008

Yale University Press

A sense of the past: exploring sensory experience in the pre-modern world

On his arrival in the… Continue

Added by Peter N. Jones on May 22, 2009 at 5:11pm — No Comments

UN Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples

Adopted by General Assembly Resolution 61/295 on 13 September 2007

The General Assembly,

Guided by the purposes and principles of the Charter of the United Nations, and good faith in the fulfilment of the obligations assumed by States in accordance with the Charter,

Affirming that indigenous peoples are equal to all other peoples, while recognizing the right of all peoples to be different, to consider themselves different, and to be respected as… Continue

Added by Anita Pagan on May 21, 2009 at 10:48am — No Comments

Claiming My Rich Heritage...Claiming My True Identity......

It is essential to know our roots and where we come from. It is an important part of who we are as people.

It strengthens our being and enriches our life. Our identity completes us like the sacred hoop...or the medicine wheel...it connects us to the webb of life...

My life is sacred like my ancestors of the days of ole. I have their spirit of their life running through

my very vains. They live in me....and give me life.

I was born with many gifts passed on to me by my… Continue

Added by Darla Day Clancey on May 18, 2009 at 10:00pm — No Comments

SACRED MOTHER

Today...I offer my sacred tobacco...to my "MOTHER EARTH" and thank her for
all the blessings in my day...
She is my first "Mother" and sacred to me..
Ahhh...Meeg-wetch (Thank You) Mother for all the good things
that sustains me and brings me new life this day....
Let my heart beat close to your heart.
Thank you (meeg-wetch) for all life and all my brothers and sisters from
the four sacred directions...bless us and our families.....

Rain Red Thunder..

Added by Darla Day Clancey on May 16, 2009 at 11:04am — 2 Comments

Updates

Entering the sprawling finely manicured campus acres is like entering Zen meditation. Still, I can’t help but feel out of place, a minority student, poor, and parent of eight children, attending classes in one of (if not the) richest (and whitest) communities in the state...

more here...
http://carriemedina.blogspot.com/

Added by adem medina cardona on May 14, 2009 at 10:05pm — No Comments

When is abusive behavior acceptable?

These questions have been running around my head for a couple of weeks now... I had to put them out there. Just thoughts to ponder....

Is the good that a person does reason enough to accept abuse and disrespect from them?

Does the fact that a person chooses to sacrifice and give so much of his/her time and effort to a people, compensate for that person becoming dictatorial or tyrannical?

Do great strides allow a government the freedom to trample upon rights they… Continue

Added by Anita Pagan on May 10, 2009 at 12:41pm — 11 Comments

http://karisko-insert.blogspot.com

We decide to help in our association Karisko, people in social difficulties.
This blog is a presentation of our actions.

Marie-Line Mouriesse-Boulogne.

Added by MOURIESSE on May 6, 2009 at 1:13pm — 1 Comment

Scoping the Amazon: Image, Icon, and Ethnography - Book Review

Since the founding of anthropology as a social science in the late 19th century up through the end of the 20th century, the field has been one of the primary brokers of culture and the industry that surrounds it. Beginning with the founding “fathers” of the field and their desire to define culture and its subsequent particulars, up until recently with struggles over identity and who has the right to define that identity, anthropology has played a major role. This is particularly true in… Continue

Added by Peter N. Jones on April 28, 2009 at 5:48pm — No Comments

Request for Support

I have been fearful of water all my life. There has been a reoccurring dream since I was 9 in which I drown. I am very frightened in the dream.

When I turned 40 a friend asked me to keep an eye on his kayaks while he was away from our island. I took one kayak out to Lago Guajataka and paddled across the lake. There came about a spiritual transformation on that water that cannot be put to words.

I have since spent many mornings hauling my kayak down to the water at 5 m so… Continue

Added by adem medina cardona on April 28, 2009 at 3:00pm — 7 Comments

The Lost Taino Tribe Documentary - Being Created From The Input Of The Global Community

I am a filmmaker - born on the island of Vieques, P.R.

According to history - The last Native Taíno revolt against the Spanish crown took place in Vieques

(Taino: Bieques Borikén). The cacique brothers, Cacimar and Yaurèibo, fought to the death on this island.

In recent contemporary history for over half a century my people of Vieques revolted against the U.S. military's use of using their island as target practise by… Continue

Added by Alex Zacarias on April 21, 2009 at 4:56pm — 4 Comments

Time for Being

Blessings to All!

The following is an older post of mine, but I'd like to repost here , along with a few adjustments....

In the Spirit of Our Age-- it is my feeling that this is the Time for Reflection, Action, Being....

Many of us are becoming Aware of not only of ourselves but of our surroundings and of Mother Earth..

It is Time to Reflect upon Our:

Triumphs

Failures

Deeds

Misdeeds

Good Times

Not-So-Good… Continue

Added by Priscilla (Pbutter72) on April 12, 2009 at 9:52pm — No Comments