Indigenous Relatives Need Our Help
Indigenous people all over the world know what it is like to be removed from sacred lands and placed onto reservations of the current government's choosing. There is a group of our relatives right now in Panama, fighting to remain where they have lived for generations instead of being forced onto a "kumarca," the Panamanian name for a reservation.
This group resides in the Bocas del Torro region, on the Caribbean not far from Costa Rica. Because of their prime location, the Panamanian government has told them that they must either prove that they have enough infrastructure to add value to the area or they will be removed.
This tribe is currently working on several projects in a desperate attempt to hold on to their lands. One project is immediate and needs a very quick turn around. They have just completed a harvest of chocolate beans. The beans have not yet been processed, though that could be arranged either in Panama or in the US. They are certified organic and wild harvested. We need to find a buyer for these beans. If anyone knows of a group or organization that has an interest in high quality, organic chocolate, we need to be in contact with them right away. (Oct 2007) Could you please spread the word to everyone you know? You never know who might have the contact that we need.
This is an amazing opportunity to help a group in need. If only someone had tried to help our ancestors before it was too late . . .
Please send all leads to:
Marc Chavez
nativescholars@gmail.com
or
Gaylene Hatch
victoriah2012@yahoo.com
This project is being coordinated by BRIDGE Panama - a non profit foundation.
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