On a day when beer swilling 'patriotic' flag wavers are celebrating their love of 'democracy' and 'freedom,' Veer Towards Queer explores the reality of the history, current struggles and resistance of indigenous peoples, including discussion of La Violencia in Guatemala, immigrant indigenous communities with Otomí organizer Marta Frausto of the Otomí Coordination Project and the Zapatistas with Adriana.

Audio Duration: 1 hr 52 min
Marta Frausto Interview: 28:35-1:16:50 with a musical break
Adriana on the Zapatistas 1:21:00-1:35:00

Marta Frausto has a background in Native American studies and urban and regional planning. She is the Native American liason for Caltrans in the Central Valley, works with the Otomí Coordination Project and is a member of the board of directors for the Fresno Native American Health Center.

Adriana works with Schools for Chiapas and is a new DJ with radioActive.

To assist indigenous communities or for further information:
-Otomí Coordination Project: Marta Frausto 559-488-4168
-Consejo de la Nacionalidad Otomí:
http://redindigena.net/conao
-Los Angeles Indigenous People's Alliance:
http://laipa.net
-Indigenous Information Network (fantastic site about indigenous peoples of the americas)
http://redindigena.net
-Schools for Chiapas
http://schoolsforchiapas.org
-IMC Chiapas
http://chiapas.indymedia.org

Veer Towards Queer 5-7PM PDT Mondays

Veer Towards Queer is a sanDiego commUnity radio program attempting to promote solidarity amongst oppressed groups by probing commonalities in modes of repression and exploring possibilities for common resistance.