EP 58 - Indigenous Resistance in the Ecuadorian Amazon

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For this episode we’re joined by guest expert Beth Pitts for a journey into the heart of the Ecuadorian Amazon. We’re talking about the past, present, and future of indigenous resistance in Ecuador to begin to think about what their struggle can teach us, the benefits and limitations of taking legal action against the imperial nation-state, and the ways in which we can broaden our understanding of the frontline of struggle.

For our full interview with members of the Siekopai Remolino community, head over to the Patreon. (Don’t worry; we translated it into English.)

For information on the communities mentioned, access to their fundraisers, and our guest expert’s book:

• Siekoya Remolino website: https://www.siekoyaremolino.org/ and Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/siekoyaremolino

• Siekopai social media: Twitter: @Siekopai, Facebook: @Siekopai, Instagram: @Nacion.Siekopai

• Sëra Foundation crowdfunding campaign: https://www.gofundme.com/f/siekopai-indigenous-amazonian-youth-foundation

• Native People of Sarayaku website: https://sarayaku.org/

• Children of the Jaguar documentary (Sarayaku): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ma1QSmtuiLQ

• Interview Alexandra Narvaez (Sinangoe): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TwmQMdGuBMc

• Under Rich Earth documentary (Intag): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QRinnhejBIw

• Moon Guide to Ecuador & the Galapagos Islands: https://www.moon.com/?s=bethany+pitts

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