We will not dance on our grandparents' tombs: indigenous uprisings in Ecuador /
Although "levantamientos indigenas" (Indian uprisings) have taken place for 500 years, the contemporary indigenous movement in Latin American was signaled by mobilizations in Ecuador, the first in 1990, as resistance to celebrations of the 500th anniversary of Columbus' "discover...
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| Format: | Book |
| Language: | Spanish English |
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London:
Catholic Institute for International Relations,
2000.
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| Edition: | Primera edición. |
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| Summary: | Although "levantamientos indigenas" (Indian uprisings) have taken place for 500 years, the contemporary indigenous movement in Latin American was signaled by mobilizations in Ecuador, the first in 1990, as resistance to celebrations of the 500th anniversary of Columbus' "discovery" of the Americas. Their slogan then was: "We will not dance on our grandparent's tombs". In 1999 indigenous people ruled Equador, if only for a few hours. In January 2000, the indigenous people of Equador walked into the capital, Quito, where they demanded - and got - the registration of President Jamil Mahuad. This volume contains topical articles covering the "levantamientos" of 1999 and 2000 and interviews with indigenous leaders to provide a unique insight into one of the strongest movements in Latin America. The selection of essays and background information on the problems facing indigenous people make this this a fascinating introduction to Ecuador. |
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| Physical Description: | 137 páginas: ilu 24 cm |
| ISBN: | 1-85287-236-5 |