Following is a list of some upcoming (North American) protests in solidarity with the indigenous people of the Peruvian Amazon, who are facing murderous repression in a two-month mobilization against laws that would open their territories to increased exploitation.

For a list of protests outside the American continent, see here. Remember that June 11 is the national strike in Peru. June 16 may be called as a day of action by solidarity activists outside of Peru.

Background on the issue: Peru Update: Take Action! (June 7, 2009)

Thursday, June 11

Miami, FL

MIAMI EMERGENCY PROTEST: END THE KILLING OF INDIGENOUS PEOPLE IN PERU!
Not Just a Protest…A Call for South American Solidarity in Miami!

Thursday, June 11
11:00am – 2:00pm
Peruvian Consulate
444 Brickell Ave

Visit their Facebook group.

MIAMI EMERGENCY PROTEST: 3 STEPS

1) PROTEST at the Peruvian Consulate in Miami

2) LETTER endorsed by local activists & organizations will be given to the Consulate General, addressed to Mr. Felipe Ortiz de Zevallos (Peruvian ambassador to the US), criticizing not only the military’s treatment of
indigenous people but also addressing economic root causes and demands related to address those.

3) ORGANIZE & BUILD A POPULAR SOUTH AMERICAN DIASPORA SOLIDARITY by talking to people living in areas heavily populated with South Americans; aim: build new bonds and encourage South Americans who are not typically found in existing activists circles to join a struggle for liberation and justice not only in solidarity on issues in South America but also in solidarity with local housing rights, immigrants rights, and workers rights group here in Miami. After the protest a group will discuss & organize.

The killing of indigenous people in Peru is just one example of the thousands of injustices that have happened in South America. It is time for progressive South Americans to have a more organized voice in Miami to challenge governments funded with U.S. tax dollars that further neoliberalism, state crackdowns, & attacks on marginalized communities. We are not in our countries but we can support our people from here! Let’s do what we can! This may be the beginning of the unity of all progressive & radical South American people. We all share similar injustices, we all suffer from corrupt politicians that continue to feed us bullshit dreams about a better future, and our land has be stolen by transnational corporations and the forces of capitalism with the help of our own governments (and often times with U.S. support!). Let’s stand in solidarity
with the people being killed in Peru but at the same time work together to build a form of progressive solidarity that combats neoliberalism, state crackdowns, & targeting of the indigenous!

Ottawa, ON

OTTAWA SOLIDARITY WITH INDIGENOUS IN PERU!
Demonstration and information picket in front of the Peruvian Embassy

Thursday, June 11
11:30am -1:30pm
Peruvian Embassy
130 Albert, between O’Connor and Metcalfe

Indigenous Peoples’ Solidarity Movement –Ottawa
ipsmoriseup (dot) net

RSVP to this event on Facebook, and invite your friends.

Washington, DC

Protest in Solidarity with Peru’s Indigenous Peoples

Thursday June 11, 2009
3:30 PM EST
In front of the Peruvian Embassy
1700 Massachusetts Ave., N.W

Join us to show your support for human rights and help us demand an end to U.S. free trade policies that are destroying the livelihood of millions in Peru. Learn more about the event on Facebook.

Friday, June 12

Montréal, QC

Demonstration for Life in Bagua

Friday, June 12
12:00 Noon / à midi
Peruvian Consulate
550 Sherbrooke West,
Metro McGill

Manifestation pour la vie à Bagua

Le vendredi 12 juin 2009 à midi
En face du Consulat du Pérou à Montréal
550 Sherbrooke Ouest, métro McGill

Calling all men and women who believe in life, human rights and the rights of nature. We send a strong message to the world from Montreal to ensure that the rights of indigenous peoples in Peru are respected and guaranteed, so that crimes do not remain unpunished. The presence of all is essential. Indigenous peoples have the right to defend life and Mother Earth. The forest is not for sale!

Organized by: Action Créative, Société Bolivarienne du Québec, Hands Off Venezuela et Mohawk Traditional Council of Kahnawake

Appel à tous les hommes et toutes les femmes qui croient en la vie, les droits de l’homme et les droits de la nature. Nous envoyons un message foro au monde de Montréal pour que les droits des peuples autochtones au Pérou soient respectés et garantis, afin que les crimes ne restent pas impunis. La présence de tous est essentielle. Les peuples autochtones ont le droit de défendre la vie et la Mére Terre. La forêt ne se vend pas!

Organisée par: Action Créative, Société Bolivarienne du Québec, Hands Off Venezuela et Le Conseil Traditionnel Mohawk de Kahnawake.