Connecting Struggles: From Chile to the Boundary Waters, Community Resistance to Antofagasta Minerals Corp
Tuesday, August 4 | 6:00–8:00 p.m | East Side Freedom Library
Connecting Struggles: From Chile to the Boundary Waters, Community Resistance to Antofagasta Minerals Corp
Chilean communities have been resisting copper-nickel mining by Antofagasta Minerals (Twin Metals) for decades. Chilean political economist Fernando Leiva Letelier has worked with these communities and researched the strategies that Antofagasta Mining uses to suppress resistance, divide communities, and coopt institutions. The Luksic family that owns Antofagasta Mining is one of the 25 richest families in the world, and in Chile their name is synonymous with exploitation.
It is time that Minnesotans connect with Chilean land defenders and scholars who have been on the frontlines of the fight, so we can learn from one another to strengthen our work to fight back against the propaganda playbook they use against our communities.
Join us for a presentation and conversation with Dr. Fernando Leiva Letelier on Tuesday, August 4th from 6-8pm at the East Side Freedom Library (1105 Greenbrier St, St Paul).
This event is free and open to the public, and we are an ADA-compliant and wheelchair accessible space.
We’d love to know you’re coming: register here if you’re comfortable doing so.
It’s never required, and walk-ins are always welcome.
Event organized by ESFL staff, but looking to co-sponsor with other EJ groups!
Reach out to us at: info@eastsidefreedomlibrary.org with any questions or if your group is interested in co-sponsoring or tabling at the event.