Resolutions taken by the 190 participants from 16 communities, who met in the Junin Community

Intag, April 6, 2013, the communities of the Intag

We recognize

Our history of sustained struggle against the intention of carrying out mining in our territory
We recognize ourselves as part of a plurinational state that recognizes and respects different ways of Life
Our ways of life is an example of the “Harmonious Life” recognized in the Constitution
That the issue is not whether the mining company belongs to the state or is a transnational corporation; the issue is the theft of our past, our future and our present
We are not alone, the expressions of solidarity and support to jointly put an end to the mining threat encourage and strengthen us.
We reaffirm the defense of our rights and the rights of Nature
The decision has been taken not to give up our lands or our livelihood
Our willingness to declare ourselves as custodians of our natural and cultural heritage, and make reason prevail based on the community’s common well-being.

We are committed to

Continue to strengthen our struggle, to join together and become involved with national and international struggles of resistance
To protect ourselves well with an efficient organization
We will take control of our area with community vigilance
Be open to dialogue
To develop communication
To inform ourselves in order to better point out the consequences of mining to convince the country and the world of the disadvantages of mining.
To inform of our experiences of the struggle and alternatives generated with struggle
To declare ourselves in permanent state of alertness and resistance

We Denounce

That responsible mining does not exist, we have experienced first-hand the pillaging, contamination and violation by mining companies such as companies like Selva Alegre (Lafarge) here in Intag

We demand

That aware young people travel to motivate their peers to work with them
Call all Parish Government Presidents to a dialogue
That door to door visitations take place
Establish controls at the entrance to the communities for their own safety
Work with young men and women in motivating an integral reflection, and build a firm perspective using art and culture.
Carry out a cultural caravan on the Day of Intag Dignity or Earth Day,
Celebrate May 15th as the DAY OF INTAG DIGNITY
Consultation
Undertake an artistic caravan visiting communities to disseminate information (Saturday April 26)
Organize a forum, and photography exhibit on Codelco’s activities in Ibarra
Collect signatures for legal measures and recordings against mining.