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Delegation Alex Louie, Robert Free, Casey Camp, Sarah James
and Clan mother of Piaroas Tribe. |
Second journey to build Indigenous Friendship and Solidarity Jan 2006
By Robert Free Galvan
Censored News Exclusive!
Sharing more stories of the development of solidarity and friendship with Venezuela
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Friendship dance with Mission Guaicaipuro
medical students of 33 tribes. |
After the World Youth and Student Gathering in Caracas in August 2005, on my first trip to Venezuela, it led to the heating oil to tribes and poor people in December 2005.
Shortly afterward, Caracas hosted the World Social Forum in January 2006. This would be my second trip to Caracas. I tried to get a delegation of indigenous people from the north continent to establish
friendship and cultural exchanges and to share our struggles before the World Social Forum. After approaching indigenous organizations ( IITC, AIM, IEN, etc), tribes, all seemed focused on other things or with no resources and declined to join. But I was determined to make this gathering. My interest in the social system of the country under President Hugo Chavez was growing deeper. President Hugo Chavez had re-directed oil wealth from a few hands and pockets, to addressing the needs of the people. I had to see how it was being implemented.
