Geography 495 and Mining Justice Alliance present:
Extracting Truths about Canadian Mining in the Americas: A Solidarity Fair
We hope to educate, raise money, and have fun at this fair! Educate people on the international and national abuses of Canadian mining and present reasons why mining is now intrinsic in the Canadian economy. Raise money for the people of San Miguel, Guatemala who are fighting against the Marlin Mine which is a mine owned by Goldcorp, a Vancouver-based mining company. Have fun by eating, drinking, talking, and dancing with people in our community!
There will be several Latin American and First Nations organizations attending the fair: they will have booths to sell products, provide information about themselves, and present possible opportunities within their organizations. It will give everybody a chance to browse through Indigenous and non-Indigenous social justice organizations and see what they are all about!
There will also be representatives from our class expressing our experience of acting in solidarity with people thousands of kilometers away. With Mining Justice Alliance we will also be providing opportunities for people to take action again the Canadian government, whether that means writing a letter or attending a protest. Together with a video, some salsa lessons, kids activities, great food, drinks, a raffle, music and dancing this night will be fun for the whole family!
The Russian Hall 600 Campbell Street,
Sunday April 22nd
Doors Open @ 5:30
Suggested Donation $10 (includes meal and non-alcoholic drink)