Seminar on Mechanisms of Indigenous Peoples' Participation in the OAS

Posted Jun 17, 2010, 11:42 by Thiago Dal-Toe

The Seminar on Mechanisms of Indigenous Peoples' Participation in the Organization of American States, to be held in Washington DC between June 22 and 24, 2010, has the objective of illustrating the means of intervention and participation of indigenous peoples within the OAS. To this end, the seminar will provide information to participants that will allow for a deeper understanding of the structure of the OAS and its activities related to indigenous issues.
 
This discussion thread is open to all users interested in participating in this seminar. The meetings will have live webcast, and tose interested in participating can send their comments, questions and concerns throught this discussion thread, which will be later transmitted to the plenary to be answered in real time. Furthermore, comments in this discussion thread will be included in the final document that will be produced as a result of the seminar. 
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Prince Aaron Alonzo - Jun 25, 2010

Although there were many concerns about what sort of role we would be able to play in the OAS, I think that we need to remember that we are ultimately still responsible for our own development and must keep working together with the highest level ofnrespect and dignity. We must treat and think of ourselves andneach other as valid people and sovereign nations, if we expect others to do the same. Respect is not asked for, but commanded by our actions. Mayauha (Peace) my relatives.

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Gale Mohammed-Oxley - Jun 28, 2010

For the purpose of information can anyone tell me whether the Indigenous people of the Central and South America and those of the Caribbean carry one voice or are they grouped according to their location. It seems to me that the Caribbean Indigenous people have little or no voice. How can this be rectified?
We can learn from all groups.

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Prince Aaron Alonzo - Jun 29, 2010

To answer your question Gale, the Indigenous people of the Caribbean have began emerging in to groups. For example Trinidad has two basic groups, Carib represented by the Santa Rosa Carib Community and Arawak, represented by the Nepoyo Arawak Nation. Both of which work with the United Confederation of Taino People which is a Caribbean regional body, they could be found at UCTP.org. 

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Georgia Bowen - Sep 28, 2010

Hola! Hello! I realize that the above mentioned Seminar has (to my dismay) already transpired, but I new to SVC (as of several minutes ago)and am in search for knowledge. Please let me introduce myself. My name is Georgia. I am a 30 year old single mother, and a full-time student with a 4.0 GPA at Appalachian State University in Boone, North Carolina, USA. The degree I am pursuing is in International and Comparative Politics with a minor in Spanish. I chose this degree because it seemed the best academic plan offered at my University for my chosen career. That "career", however, is not clearly defined, but rather it is just a passion. I have, through much academic research and soul searching, decided to direct my life towards helping preserve the cultures of the indigenous people in Latin America. I am a determined, independent woman of great strength, an insatiable desire for knowledge, a huge heart, and very little resources. I will be finished with school soon, and am searching for the next step. Could someone kindly direct me to some information on training seminars, internships, volunteer organizations... anything that can train me in the next step in making a difference. I, and my children, are willing to travel where ever the resources allow us. Thank you for your time and help.

 
Ms. Georgia L. Bowen