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Monday, March 26, 2007

 
3rd Yanama- Women & Territory (please forward) / 3 Yanama- Mujer y Territorio (por favor re-envie)

forwarded by: Avi Chomsky

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Dear Friends,

Here is the official itinerary for the Third Yanama in Bahia Portete.

Please let us know if you’re interested in coming with us—we’re planning on buying our tickets to Bogota ASAP, by early next week at the latest.

Some of you have already confirmed; for those who are still considering, it’s not too late!

Feel free to write back or call us here at the office (best hours: between 2 and 6pm, weekday afternoons) for more information.

Thanks,

Jimmy and Carol

BAB USA

Bridges Across Borders

P.O. Box 103

Graham, FL 32042

Tel: (352) 485-2594

Web: http://www.bridgesacrossborders.org


"Turn toward each other quietly and know that there are still bridges nations cannot overthrow." May Sarton


(español abajo)

 
THIRD YANAMA- WOMEN & TERRITORY
 
For the recuperation of our memories, because our wealth is our children, our families and our ancestors.
We will no longer be silenced; we demand respect and dignity for our territory and for the civil resistance of the Wayuu People.
 
On April 18th 2004, armed paramilitary groups massacred 12 people and displaced the Wayúu community of Bahía Portete, Guajira
The Third Yanama- Women & Territory is an international gathering in solidarity with the struggle of the Wayúu People of Alta Guajira.
The gathering is a continued attempt to obtain a safe right of return for the community to their territory with the guarantee that the previous history
does not repeat itself.
 
Dates
: April 14-21, 2007
 
International Cost: U$150.00
 
 National Cost
: however much can be collaborated we thank you. 
 
 Cost Covers
: transportation from Riohacha to the host community as well as food and housing during the event.
 
 Flights
: Miami International Airport => Aeropuerto El Dorado (Bogotá) => Aeropuerto Almirante Padilla (Riohacha)
               -Flights from Miami => Bogotá
: Avianca, American Airlines, LanChile & Grupo Taca (arrive by April 13th or prior)

-Flights from Bogotá => Riohacha : Avianca: leaves 10am April 14 , arrives 11:30am.

Cost: U$260.00. If you want us to reserve your seat on this flight, please notify us as soon as possible so that

we can send you the account number to wire the money to. We would need the wire by March 21.

 

What to Bring

-hot weather clothes (Guajira is desert on the Caribbean Sea)

-sheets/ sleeping bag

-sun screen (higher SPF the better)

-hat or cap

-swimsuit

-sweater and a pair of pants (for use in Bogotá and cold, windy nights in la Guajira)

-towel & toileries (soap, deodorant, tooth brush & paste, etc.)

-camera, video and/or audio recorder (please keep in mind for security and cultural reasons there will be people, events & ceremonies that can not be documented with this equipment)

 

Tentative Itinerary :

-04/14/07: Arrive in Riohacha around mid day. Register for the Yanama, meet and greet with the organizers and other delegates.

-04/15/07: Travel from Riohacha to Cabo de la Vela. Discussion regarding the impact of foreign tourism on the local communities and environment.
In the afternoon travel to the community of Media Luna for the commencement ritual of the Yanama.
-04/16/07: Discussion space for internacional & nacional delegates. 

-04/17/07: The experience of indigenous communities in resistance.

-04/18/07: Anniversary of the Massacre of Bahia Portete. Accompany the survivors to return to their community to mourn their lost ones.
-04/19/07: Rest and beach time during the morning in Media Luna. In the afternoon a 
discussion
 about what happened during the massacre as well as a presentation of photographs.
 
-04/20/07: Discussion in Media Luna regarding what the delegates can do to help the displaced community.

-04/21/07: Breakfast and See-You-Later. Return from Media Luna to Riohacha.

Interpretation: If you are able to help with interpretation (English & Spanish) please let us know so that we can better assist the delegates that only speak English.

 
Groups of Support: SINTRAMINERCOL, ONIC, Siempreviva, Ecate, Reiniciar, Beehive Design Collective, Bridges Across Borders, Centro Balducci,
Six Nations, South Florida Jobs with Justice, & Colombia Human Rights Network.

Contacts :

Debora (español): wayuumunsurat@yahoo.com y 300-277-3827

Oscar (español): joveneswayuu@gmail.com y 310-725-7606

Jonathan (english & español): aquamono@gmail.com

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TERCER YANAMA- MUJER Y TERRITORIO
 
Por la recuperación de la memoria, por que nuestro patrimonio son los hijos, los familiares, los ancestros no nos callen más,
exigimos respeto, dignidad por nuestro territorio, por la resistencia civil del pueblo Wayúu.
 
El 18 de abril del 2004, grupos armados paramilitares masacraron 12 personas y desplazaron la comunidad Wayúu de Bahía Portete, Guajira.
El Tercer Yanama- Mujer y Territorio, es un encuentro internacional de solidaridad con el pueblo Wayúu del Alta Guajira,
buscando que la comunidad puede volver nuevamente a su territorio con las garantías que no se repita la misma historia.
 
Fechas: 14-21 de abril 2007
 
 Costo Internacional
: U$ 150.00
 
Costo Nacional: 
quien esta en condiciones para colaborar algo, le agradecimos.
 
 Costo Cubre
: transporte de Riohacha a la comunidad, comida y hospedaje durante el Yanama.
 
 Vuelos
: Miami Internacional Airport => Aeropuerto El Dorado (Bogotá) => Aeropuerto Almirante Padilla (Riohacha)

-Vuelos de Miami => Bogotá: Avianca, American Airlines, Lan Chile & Grupo Taca

(mejor llegar el 13 de abril o antes )

-Vuelos de Bogotá => Riohacha : Avianca: salida 10am 14 de abril, llega 11:30am.

Costo: U$260.00. Si quieres que nosotros reservemos su puesto en este vuelo por favor avisa nos con tiempo, para

mandar te el numero de cuenta. Necesitamos el envié antes del 21 de marzo .

Que Traer

-ropa de tierra caliente

-sabana/ bolsa sleeping

-protector solar

-sombrero/cachucha

-vestido de baño

-saco y pantalones (para Bogotá y las noches frías en la Guajira)

-toalla y necesidades personales (jabón, desodorante, cepillo y pasta dental, etc.)

-camera, grabadora de video o audio (por favor ten en cuenta que por razones de seguridad y culturales, van haber personas, eventos y ceremonias que no se pueden documentar de esta manera)

 
Itinerario Tentativa
:
-14/04/07: Llegar a Riohacha al medio día. Registró para el evento. Conocer los organizadores y otros delegados.
-15/04/07: Viajar de Riohacha al Cabo de la Vela. 
Discusión sobre el impacto del turismo extranjero al las comunidades y medio ambiente de la región. 
Por la tarde viajar hacia la comunidad de Media Luna para el ritual de  comienzo del Yanama.
 
-16/04/07: Un espacio de discusión para los delegados internacionales y nacionales.

-17/04/07: La experiencia de las comunidades indígenas en resistencia.

-18/04/07: Aniversario del Masacre de Bahia Portete. Acompañar la comunidad desplazada a regresar a su comunidad y pagar respetos a sus fallecidos.
-19/04/07: Durante la mañana descanso y playa en Media Luna. Por la tarde 
discusión de lo que paso en el masacre y presentación de fotos.
-20/04/07: 
Un espacio de discusión de que pueden hacer los delgados para ayudar a la comunidad desplazada.
 
-21/04/07: Desayuno y despedida de delegados. Regreso de Media Luna a Riohacha.

Interpretación: Si usted tiene capacidad de interpretación (español y ingles) por favor avísanos para que podemos mejor asistir a los delegados que solo hablan ingles.

 
Entidades de Apoyo
: SINTRAMINERCOL, ONIC, Siempreviva, Ecate, Reiniciar, El Colectivo de Diseño la Colmena, Bridges Across Borders, Centro Balducci, Six Nations,
Trabajos con Justicia y la Red de Derechos Humanos en Colombia.
 

Contactos :

Debora (español): wayuumunsurat@yahoo.com y 300-277-3827

Oscar (español): joveneswayuu@gmail.com y 310-725-7606

Jonathan (ingles & español): aquamono@gmail.com

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North Shore Colombia Solidarity Committee





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