BEGIN:VCALENDAR PRODID;X-RICAL-TZSOURCE=TZINFO:-//com.denhaven2/NONSGML ri_cal gem//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN VERSION:2.0 BEGIN:VEVENT DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20100225T193000 DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20100225T193000 CATEGORIES:free_spaces,social_struggles,zapatista DESCRIPTION:

16 years ago a group of Mexican peasants shoute d "ya basta" (enough is enough)\, and took control of their land and the ir lives in a revolutionary uprising. They continue to struggle against capitalism\, racism and sexism to build an autonomous way of living\, wi th their own systems of health\, education and direct democracy. Come an d find out what all this is about and how you can get involved.

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We're going to be chatting bubbles about what the zapatist as are doing and why international solidarity is needed\, now more than ever. We may even try to form a solidarity group\, if anyone is up for i t.

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Discussion\, films and tasty Mexican food\, with Z apatista handicrafts and other goodies.

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For general information and recent news check out the Edinburgh Chi apas Solidarity Group: http://www.edinchiapas.org.uk/

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For the mo st recent repression faced by zapatista communities in the name of ecoto urism see:

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http://www.indymediascotland.org/node/18287

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G et in touch with us: westyorks-chiapas-solidarity@aktivix.org

URL:http://www.northern-indymedia.org/events/474 SUMMARY:Who are the Zapatistas? Solidarity Group Launch LOCATION:

Cafe/Library\, 1 in 12 Club\, Albion Street\, Bradford\, BD1 2LY

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