>From WORLD PERSPECTIVES magazine. Box 3074 Madison Wi. 53704
GUATEMALA
Not everyone looked favorably on the arrival of the Europeans
in the Americas almost 500 years ago. In Guatemala, indigenous
peoples from Alaska in the north and Tierra Del Fuego in the
south are attending a conference which describes Europe's gain
as the Native Americans loss.
Over 200 delegates from 24 countries have arrived in Guatemala
to discuss the consequences of the European take-over of the
Americas and to organize for the future. The delegates,
speaking on behalf of Northern America including Alaska,
Canada, the US and Mexico, called on the representatives to
reclaim their self-determination and to condemn the 500 years
of conquest.
The 500 Years of Indigenous and Popular Resistance Conference
will last until October 12, the day that marks the beginning
of European domination and destruction for the indigenous
peoples throughout the Americas. (CERI-GUA 10/11)