Photo of Xinka Parliament representative Amilvar Urias Sanchez and the heading Grounds for Resistance: Xinka Voices against Canadian Mining.

Xinka Parliament representative, Amilvar Urías Sanchez will be joining the Maritimes-Guatemala Breaking the Silence Network for a tour of the Maritimes taking place October 18-23, 2024. He will discuss the Xinka Parliament’s ongoing resistance to the Escobal mine in Guatemala, owned by Canadian mining company, Pan American Silver. 

Events and visits in Nova Scotia, PEI, and New Brunswick will provide opportunities for mutual knowledge sharing, and an understanding of the Guatemalan and Maritimes contexts.

October 18th, 7pm during the BTS 2024 Annual Gathering

Tatamagouche Centre: 259 Loop Route 6, RR#3, Tatamagouche

October 20th, 7pm

St. Paul’s Church Hall: 101 Prince St, Charlottetown

October 21st, 7PM

Gordon Memorial United Church Hall: 396 Church Street, Alberton

October 22nd, 7pm

Conserver House: 180 St John St, Fredericton

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October 23rd, 7pm

Room 1007, Kenneth C. Rowe Management Building
Dalhousie University: 6100 University Avenue (corner of Seymore St), Halifax

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