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Guatemala Indigenous Peoples:     more books (75)

Indigenous Peoples and Poverty: The Cases of Bolivia, Guatemala, Honduras and Nicaragua by Birgitte Feiring, Minority Rights Group Partners, 2003-02 Kaqchikel Central Language / Version: Sociedad Biblica Guatemala / Nuevo Tstament / The Kaqchikel, or Kaqchiquel, language is an indigenous Mesoamerican language. It is spoken by the indigenous Kaqchikel people in central Guatemala. by Bible Society, 2008 Cakchiquel Occidental Language / Version: 1996 Sociedad Biblica Internacional / Nuevo Testamento / The Kaqchikel language (formerly also spelled Cakchiquel or Cakchiquiel) is spoken by the indigenous Kaqchikel people in central Guatemala. by Bible Society, 2008 Mexico and Guatemala a portfolio of supplementary lessons on indigenous people for my middle school colleagues and their students (SuDoc ED 1.310/2:449081) by Pamela Benson, 2000 Social Movements, Indigenous Politics and Democratisation in Guatemala, 1985-1996 (Cedla Latin America Studies) by Roddy Brett, 2008-02-15 Weaving Identities: Construction of Dress and Self in a Highland Guatemala Town by Carol Hendrickson, 1995 The Blood of Guatemala: A History of Race and Nation (Latin America Otherwise) by Greg Grandin, 2000-01-01 Mayas in Postwar Guatemala: Harvest of Violence Revisited (Contemporary American Indians) To the Mountain and Back: The Mysteries of Guatemalan Highland Family Life by Jody Glittenberg, 1994-03 Ignacio: The Diary of a Maya Indian of Guatemala I, Rigoberta Menchu: An Indian Woman in Guatemala (Second Edition) by Rigoberta Menchú, 2010-01-12 Re-Enchanting the World: Maya Protestantism in the Guatemalan Highlands (Contemporary American Indians) by C. Mathews Samson, 2007-07-28

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1. 9746/9822-Guatemala's Indigenous People-11/18/97, 6/2/98
   s agenda." And I say, "Wait a minute. Guatemala has over 60 percent of its population coming from indigenous peoples. I bothered to read the  
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2. Indigenous Peoples In Latin America - LANIC
   Indigenous Ecuador. Indigenous Peoples in Ecuador Guatemala Arte Maya Tz'utuhil Gallery. Asociaci n Ak' Tenamit  
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3. Indigenous People Organise In Guatemala
   Indigenous people organise in Guatemala By Robyn Marshall At the World Congress of Indigenous Peoples, there were four representatives from  
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4. Fact Sheet No.9(Rev.1), The Rights Of Indigenous Peoples
   Among many indigenous peoples are the Indians of the Americas (for example, the Mayas of Guatemala or the Aymaras of Bolivia), the Inuit and  
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5. The World Wide Web Virtual Library Indigenous Studies CWIS George
   of the Americas. Netwarriors. Indigenous Peoples Biodiversity Information Network HomePage The Maya of Guatemala Extensive Maya links  
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6. DECLARATION OF ATITL N, GUATEMALA, Indigenous Peoples'
   Atitl n, Solol , Guatemala, April 17 19, 2002. We, representatives and traditional authorities of Indigenous Peoples, Nations, and  
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7. Rigoberta Menchu Tum (Guatemala) Indigenous Peoples And Freedom Of
   Rigoberta Menchu Tum (Guatemala) Indigenous peoples and freedom of expression  
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8. Guatemala Indigenous People And Guatemala Photo Documentary - Maya
   Guatemala Photo Galleries From Jean Philippe Soule, Indigenous People and Travel Photography, Guatemala Culture and Native People. More Cultural  
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9. Guatemala Culture Overview
   Most indigenous peoples of the highlands are devout Catholics, though their observances are His work also idealizes the indigenous people of  
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10. Indigenous Issues
    Indigenous Peoples on the Gateway a community promoting knowledge exchanges among indigenous organizations, donors, governments and civil society to  
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11. Guatemala - Indigenous Peoples, Poverty And Human Development In Latin America:
    guatemala indigenous peoples, Poverty and Human De Few gains were madein income poverty reduction among indigenous peoples during the indigenous  
    http://web.worldbank.org/WBSITE/EXTERNAL/COUNTRIES/LACEXT/GUATEMALAEXTN/0,,conte
    
    Extractions: var templatePathPrefix = "http://siteresources.worldbank.org/"; Home Site Map Index FAQs ... Topics Search Guatemala All Home Countries Latin America and Ca... Guatemala Indigenous Peoples, Poverty and Human De... Overview Development Topics Public Information Center Learning ... Contacts Resources For Indigenous Peoples still lag behind despite increased political power, says new World Bank study May 18, 2005 – Despite their increased political influence, indigenous peoples in Latin America have made little economic and social progress in the last decade, and continue to suffer from higher poverty, lower education, and a greater incidence of disease and discrimination than other groups, says a new World Bank study. Indigenous Peoples, Poverty and Human Development in Latin America: 1994-2004 considers how social conditions have evolved in the five Latin American countries with the largest indigenous populations (Bolivia, Ecuador, Guatemala, Mexico, and Peru) during the last decade, proclaimed in 1994 by the United Nations as the International Decade of the World’s Indigenous Peoples.  “Although indigenous people in the region have increased their political power and representation during the last decade, this has not translated into the positive results -in terms of poverty reduction- we had hoped to find when we embarked on this research,”

12. Guatemala Solidarity Network
    Works with Guatemalan organisations and communities striving for human rights, social and economic justice and the empowerment and participation of indigenous peoples and all marginalised groups.  
    http://www.guatemalasolidarity.org.uk/
    
    Extractions: Volunteers needed in Guatemala If you answer “yes” to these questions, we may have the international opportunity that you are looking for. More on accompaniment . . . Find out how to join GSN and receive regular mailings with news of our campaigns and events in the UK and Guatemala. Join GSN's Urgent Action Network to take action in support of human rights in Guatemala. Urgent Action Network [May 2005] Article: CAFTA, conflict and human rights by Stuart Griffin [May 2005] Article: Chixoy dam continues to make waves [April 2005] Download GSN April 2005 Newsletter (PDF) [March 2005] Meeting of the Committee of European Guatemala Solidarity Groups in Leuven, Belgium 4th-6th March 2005. Eleven speakers from Guatemala and representatives from six different solidarity groups across Europe attended the event.

13. Guatemala - Indigenous Peoples Still Lag Behind Despite Increased Political Powe
    guatemala indigenous peoples Still Lag Behind Desp indigenous peoples,Poverty and Human Development in Latin America 19942004 considers how  
    http://web.worldbank.org/WBSITE/EXTERNAL/COUNTRIES/LACEXT/GUATEMALAEXTN/0,,conte
    
    Extractions: var templatePathPrefix = "http://siteresources.worldbank.org/"; Home Site Map Index FAQs ... Topics Search Guatemala All Home Countries Latin America and Ca... Guatemala Indigenous Peoples Still Lag Behind Desp... Overview Development Topics Public Information Center Learning ... Contacts Resources For Also available in: French Spanish News Release No: 2005/469/LAC Contacts: Aviveros@worldbank.org WASHINGTON, May 18, 2005 Despite their increased political influence,indigenous peoples in Latin America have made little economic and social progress in the last decade, and continue to suffer from higher poverty, lower education, and a greater incidence of disease and discrimination than other groups, says a new World Bank study.  Indigenous Peoples, Poverty and Human Development in Latin America: 1994-2004 considers how social conditions have evolved in the five Latin American countries with the largest indigenous populations ( Bolivia Ecuador Guatemala Mexico , and Peru ) during the last decade, proclaimed in 1994 by the United Nations as the International Decade of the World’s Indigenous Peoples.

14. DECLARATION OF ATITLÁN, GUATEMALA, Indigenous Peoples’ Consultation On The Rig
    We extend our deep appreciation to the indigenous peoples of guatemala, particularlythe Maya Kaqchikel People for their hospitality and generosity in  
    http://www.treatycouncil.org/new_page_5241224.htm
    
    Extractions: DECLARATION OF ATITLÁN, GUATEMALA Indigenous Peoples’ Consultation on the Right to Food: A Global Consultation Atitlán, Sololá, Guatemala, April 17 - 19, 2002 We, representatives and traditional authorities of Indigenous Peoples, Nations, and organizations from 28 countries, gathered from all regions of the world, including farmers, hunters, gatherers, fishers, herders, and pastoralists, met in Panajachel, Sololá, at Lake Atitlán, Guatemala, on April 17–19, 2002, with the following objectives: To learn about the hardships faced by Indigenous Peoples in food-related matters. To define common elements among Indigenous Peoples: To propose them to the States so that the States will implement the Right to Food in accordance with the aspirations of Indigenous Peoples; and, To strengthen ties of cooperation among Indigenous Peoples.

15. Copy Of DECLARATION OF ATITLÁN, GUATEMALA, Indigenous Peoples’ Consultation On
    Agradecemos alos Pueblos Indígenas de guatemala, en particular, al Pueblo Maya Kaqchikel  
    http://www.treatycouncil.org/new_page_52412241.htm
    
    Extractions: DECLARACION DE ATITLAN, GUATEMALA Consulta de los Pueblos Indígenas sobre el Derecho a la Alimentación: Una Consulta Global Atitlán, Sololá, Guatemala, abril 17 - 19, 2002 Nosotros, los representantes y autoridades de Pueblos, Naciones y organizaciones de los Pueblos Indígenas provenientes de 28 países de todas las regiones del mundo y diversos sectores de los mismos, como agricultores, cazadores, recolectores, pescadores, de pastoreo y otros, nos hemos reunido en Panajachel, Sololá, alrededor del Lago de Atitlán, en Guatemala, con el objetivo de: Conocer las dificultades que enfrentan los Pueblos Indígenas en materia alimentaria. Definir elementos comunes entre los Pueblos Indígenas: Plantear ante los Estados para hacer cumplir el Derecho a la Alimentación conforme a las aspiraciones de dichos Pueblos; y, Fortalecer enlaces de cooperación entre los Pueblos Indígenas.

16. IMADR/Guatemala Project/R. Stavenhagen Press Release
    Human Rights Situation of the indigenous peoples in guatemala 40 per cent ofthe indigenous people of guatemala live in extreme poverty and 74 per cent  
    http://www.imadr.org/project/guatemala/Stavenhagen.PressRelease.html
    
    Extractions: Human Rights Situation of the Indigenous Peoples in Guatemala Press Release by Rodolfo Stavenhagen on his visit to Guatemala September 11, 2002, Guatemala City The Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights and fundamental freedoms of indigenous people Rodolfo Stavenhagen, concluded a ten-day official visit to Guatemala at the invitation of the Government on 11 September 2002. The purpose of the visit was to gather information from governmental officials, indigenous peoples, non-governmental organizations and the United Nations system relating to the human rights situation of the indigenous people in the country. He will present his report of his findings and recommendations to the Commission on Human Rights in April 2003. The Special Rapporteur met various Guatemalan officials including the Vice-President, the Minister of Culture and Sport, the Minister of Labour, the Minister and Vice Minister of Education, the President of the Parliamentary Commission on Human Rights, the President of COPREDEH (Presidential Commission on Human Rights), the President of the Supreme Court, the President of the Constitutional Court, the General Prosecutor, the Human Rights Ombudsman, the Secretary for Peace, the Director of the Defensoria for Indigenous Women. The Special Rapporteur also held meetings in El Estor, Izabal to meet with representatives from Kekchi, Poqomchi, Achi, Mopan, Itza, Chorti and Garifuna communities, in Chichicastenango to meet with indigenous representatives from El Quiche and Solola Departments, in Totonicapan to meet indigenous representatives from the Departments of Quetzaltenango, San Marcos, Huehuetenango and Totonicapan, and in Santa Rosa to meet with indigenous representatives from the Xinca people. In addition to these meetings outside Guatemala City, the Special Rapporteur also met with indigenous organizations based in the Capital.

17. Identify Indigenous Peoples - UNCyberschoolbus
    The guatemalan government was controlled by people of Spanish descent who helped the plight of the indigenous people in guatemala become global news.  
    http://www.un.org/cyberschoolbus/indigenous/identify_focus.asp
    
    Extractions: Born in Guatemala in 1959, Rigoberta experienced extreme hardship as a result of her Mayan background. She and her family were very poor and worked as seasonal laborers on plantations. They had no rights of citizenship. The Guatemalan government was controlled by people of Spanish descent who had colonized the land.

18. Atitlán, Guatemala - Indigenous Peoples' Consultation On The Right To Food
    Atitlán, guatemala indigenous peoples Consultation on the Right to Food.Submission. Documents. click here to read Full text  
    http://www.fao.org/righttofood/en/23422/23490/highlight_25411en.html

19. Maya People Of Southern Belize
    We Maya peoples of Belize are indigenous peoples and Belizeans. to guaranteethe human rights and dignity of the indigenous peoples of guatemala.  
    http://www.belize.gov.bz/features/maya_guate/welcome.html
    
    Extractions: Library of Past Features Maya People of Southern Belize Millennium Declaration The Maya Leaders of Southern Belize, on behalf of the Maya Mopan and Maya Q'eqchi' Peoples of Toledo, Belize Recognizing that, in accordance with the Charter of the United Nations, the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, and the International Covenant of on Civil and Political Rights, the inherent dignity and equal and inalienable rights of all members of the human family are the foundation of freedoms, justice and peace in the world; Affirming that, in accordance with the United Nations Draft Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples, indigenous peoples are equal in dignity and rights to all other peoples; Call upon the State of Guatemala to recognize the border between Belize and Guatemala as agreed to in the Treaty of 1859 by Britain and Guatemala so as to foster peace and stable, productive and cooperative relations between the citizens of the State of Belize and the State of Guatemala and between the indigenous Maya Q'eqchi' and Maya Mopan on both sides of the border; and further

20. Guatemala 1993 Chapter III
    The indigenous peoples of the world have been made peripheral and their legitimate guatemala is made up of various ethnic groups, among them indigenous  
    http://www.cidh.oas.org/countryrep/Guatemala93eng/chapter.3.htm
    
    Extractions: CHAPTER III THE GUATEMALAN MAYA-QUICHE POPULATION AND THEIR HUMAN RIGHTS In July 1991, in his address at the opening of the Presidential Summit in Guadalajara, Mexico, President Serrano said the following: I represent the cradle of the Maya-Quiché culture ...I represent the most indigenous country of this hemisphere; 60% of our 10 million people are descendants of that ancient civilization. The rest of us are the product of mestizaje , the mingling and remingling of two cultures that became intertwined and projected a singular identity to the world. It is a country where violence was unable to break the dignity of the indigenous man. His culture still survives with all its majesty, its values, its language and its customs intact, leaving upon all Guatemalan society the unique and indelible impression of the Maya-Quiché people. Ambassador Bernardo Neumann, Chairman of the COPREDEH Presidential Commission, said the following: ....we know that we must act immediately to preserve their ancient cultures intact, to guarantee respect for their traditions and customs, and to give them their share of the benefits of social progress, without discrimination or prejudice. The indigenous peoples of the world have been made peripheral and their legitimate aspirations forgotten...

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