January 10th, 2012 / Author: underminingsustainability
Journey to the heart of the Andes Mountains where ‘Pascua Lama’ is poised to become the world’s largest open pit mine. However, for the indigenous people and farmers living in the valley below, Pascua Lama threatens their only source of water in one of the driest places on earth. In a war between corporate and social values two men are leading a fight to defend their valley and way of life. Now, one election will ultimately determine the true price of gold.
Learn about the personal journey and political fight of the Diaguita peoples in defense of their territory as they travel to Toronto, the corporate headquarters of Barrick Gold a company infamous for human rights violations and threats to intellectual freedom.
2 locations to choose from:
Wednesday January 11th at 6:30pm in the Nat Taylor Cinema (Ross Building) at
York University
Thursday January 12th at 7:30pm in the Palmerston Library Theatre
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September 29th, 2011 / Author: underminingsustainability
October the 2, 2011 will be a crucial day for all those that have been struggling with mining issues in Latin America. The indigenous and mestizo peoples of the rural parishes of Victoria del Portete and Tarqui (Kichwa) county of Cuenca, Ecuador, are going to vote regarding the implementation of the Quimsacocha (Kimsakocha) gold and silver mining project being carried out by the Canadian Corporation Iamgold in an area of Páramo (http://www.iamgold.com/English/Operations/Development-Projects/Quimsacocha/default.aspx), a high altitude wetland and source of water in an area of commonly held lands.
During the referendum, the communities will decide if they are in agreement or not with this mining development in Quimsacocha. The indigenous communities involved include, Tarkis, Irkis, Kachiwaiku, Escaleras and others who are part of the parish of Tarqui and Victoria del Portete. All of these people rely on this water for domestic use, irrigation, agriculture and livestock production, in other words for their food sovereignty. Read the rest of this entry »
Mining Injustice Solidarity Network cordially invites you to attend a meeting for new members. The meeting seeks to introduce members of the public to the work conducted by MISN and its members and to allow those interested in the group and the work that it does to join its membership.
Mining Injustice Solidarity Network (MISN), previously known as Community Solidarity Response Toronto (CSRT) works to bring the voices and experiences of communities impacted by Canadian extractive industries to Toronto, where much of this industry is based. As Canada is a leader within the international mining industry, we recognize the pressing need for a movement within Canada to demand accountability in this sector.
We also recognize that any activism related to these industries must take its direction from the impacted communities themselves. As such, MISN works in alliance with affected communities and aims to be responsive to their calls for support.
June 17th, 2011 / Author: underminingsustainability
Approximately 70 people gathered today at a commemoration held for the seven individuals killed in Tanzania at African Barrick Gold’s North Mara Mine. Public outcry over this violence has been amplified by recent reports that local security/police forces employed by the mine have attempted to ban a memorial ceremony for the deceased. To the horror of many local families, these security forces also stole 5 of the peoples’ bodies from the mortuary.
June 6th, 2011 / Author: underminingsustainability
70 gather at the Munk School of Global Affairs
Approximately 70 people gathered today at a commemoration held for the seven individuals killed in Tanzania at African Barrick Gold’s North Mara Mine. Public outcry over this violence has been amplified by recent reports that local security/police forces employed by the mine have attempted to ban a memorial ceremony for the deceased. To the horror of many local families, these security forces also stole 5 of the 7 peoples’ bodies from the mortuary.Read the rest of this entry »
Santiago Escobar is originally from Ecuador and now lives in Canada, but it’s only partly by choice.
“I denounced corporate corruption by Chevron, so now my life is in danger,” he explains simply.
He’s one of the organizers of the third international Mining Injustice Conference, held in Toronto this past weekend. It’s organized by the Mining Injustice Solidarity Network, a Toronto-based group aiming to raise awareness about the impact of Canadian mining companies abroad. What began a few years ago as a set of informal discussions has exploded in size and scope, and according to organizers it’s a reflection of the dramatic growth of international activism directed against Canadian mining companies. This year, the conference hosted over 600 delegates and speakers from 15 different countries. Read the rest of this entry »
Mining Injustice Solidarity Network is pleased to invite you to the third conference on the impact of Canadian mining on local communities throughout the world, which will take place the 6th – 8th of May of 2011, in Toronto.
Location: Sidney Smith Hall, University of Toronto, 100 St. George Street
***bring your own cup and a blank t-shirt if you can!***
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This conference reflects the collective effort of several organizations and grass roots groups in Toronto, in collaboration with peoples, communities and organizations facing and resisting the entrance of corporate mining mega-projects into their territories. Read the rest of this entry »
Winona will present at 1:15 pm at Sidney Smith Hall Saturday May 7th. Check out our conference page for more information as we confirm more exciting speakers!
Confront Barrick Gold at their AGM in Toronto! Poster 2011
Once a year, the board of Directors of the world’s most powerful gold miner converge in downtown Toronto. Join us and representatives from mining-impacted communities to… CONFRONT BARRICK GOLD!
WHEN: Wednesday 27 April 2011 @ 10.30AM
WHERE: Metro Toronto Convention Centre, 255 Front Street West, Toronto
JOIN THE RESISTANCE TO END CORPORATE IMPUNITY!
WHO IS BARRICK GOLD? Barrick Gold is the world’s largest gold mining company, founded and chaired by Peter Munk. With a former Prime Minister on their board and former executives sitting on the board of the Canadian Pension Plan, Barrick enjoys government funding and diplomatic support.
WHY PROTEST BARRICK? Barrick Gold takes advantage of inadequate and poorly enforced regulatory controls to rob Indigenous Peoples and communities of their land and livelihoods, destroying sensitive ecosystems, supporting brutal military and security operations, and suing anyone who dares to report on it. Impacted communities are coming to Toronto to confront Barrick, sharing their own undeniable perspectives and shedding light on the ongoing corporate impunity.
MAKE THE TRANSFORMATION AWAY FROM GOLD EXTRACTION!
WHY? With the majority of gold used for jewelry or to store wealth and the majority of gold extraction destruction on Indigenous lands around the world. It is time to question humans ongoing obsession with gold. HOW? Through reduction, recycling and reuse of gold there can be a halt on new and expanding gold mining explorations and operations around the world.
The CUPE Ontario International Solidarity Committee proudly invites you to a public teach-in on:
The Role of Unions & Pensions in the Struggle for Mining Justice Friday April 15 & Saturday April 16
63 Gould St. Toronto
Located: at the corner of Church and Gould streets, just one block north of Dundas and two blocks east of Yonge street.
This event is free and open to the community.
The Canadian Mining and resource extraction industry is a dominant player nationally and internationally. The negative impacts of resource exploration and extraction have had negative consequences on the environment and human rights violations here in Ontario and around the world.
The Canadian government is an important player in the mining industry, actively supporting companies’ overseas operations through the provision of both financial and political backing.
Workshops and panels will examine the social & environmental damage caused by Canadian mining corporations. Participants will discuss and explore strategies for accountability & justice.
Join us to show our support for healthy & just mining practices. For more information and to register send an e-mail to iburbano@cupe.on.ca
Journey to the heart of the Andes Mountains where ‘Pascua Lama’ is poised to become the world’s largest open pit mine. However, for the indigenous people and farmers living in the valley below, Pascua Lama threatens their only source of water in one of the driest places on earth. In a war between corporate and social values two men are leading a fight to defend their valley and way of life. Now, one election will ultimately determine the true price of gold.
