Guatemalan Indigenous People Bring Their Mine Battle to BC | The Tyee

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At the end of a consultation process that has taken seven years, the Parliament of the Xinka People in May said no to the reopening of a Canadian-owned silver mine in their territory in Guatemala. Announcements, Events & more from Tyee and select partners Inside WestJet Flight Attendants’ Decision to Strike In a typical month, they work up to 35 unpaid hours. CONTEST: See Aysanabee and More at ‘Come Toward the Fire’ One lucky Tyee reader will receive four tickets to the closing concert, hosted by Dallas Goldtooth, on Sept. 20 at the Chan Centre. The Xinka are waiting to hear whether Guatemala’

Guatemalan Indigenous People Bring Their Mine Battle to BC | The Tyee

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