Comments on: Volunteering in Patagonia: It’s all about land

By: 11 disgusting facts about a massive dam project just approved in Chile

11 disgusting facts about a massive dam project just approved in Chile — Wed, 11 May 2011 01:41:58 +0000

[...] they’re out “in the middle of nowhere.” But as a resident of Patagonia (the Argentine side) and having visited Chilean Patagonia, and knowing firsthand what it’s like in this region, [...]

By: 10 Tips for Renting a Car in Argentina

10 Tips for Renting a Car in Argentina — Mon, 04 Oct 2010 13:30:08 +0000

[...] hitchhike, I guess). I rented twice in 2009, once out of Mendoza, and once from Esquel in northern Patagonia. Here’s what I [...]

By: Going Welsh in Argentine Patagonia

Going Welsh in Argentine Patagonia — Mon, 10 May 2010 12:27:06 +0000

[...] near the Chilean border, just south of Esquel, the town of Trevelin was established in 1889 by John Evans, who was instrumental in exploring the [...]

By: John

John — Thu, 08 Oct 2009 19:38:16 +0000

Great article highlighting the brave and tragic struggle of the Mapuche, Hal. Really enjoyed it and I hope to spend more time there some day. Keep up the good work.

By: Hal Amen

Hal Amen — Thu, 01 Oct 2009 21:58:17 +0000

Thanks for your interest and support, Cathey.

By: aya

aya — Tue, 29 Sep 2009 02:15:50 +0000

really poignant. some issues, like poverty, famine, water scarcity, etc., naturally frame themselves as global struggles, while others, like the mapuche land struggle, seem at first glance to be small in scale, local, and less urgent. but as you pointed out, minority communities are subject to injustices all over the planet, even if the magnitude of the problem is less apparent.

By: Cathey

Cathey — Mon, 28 Sep 2009 14:43:40 +0000

Amazing article on a fantastic cause: indigenous rights. Thank you so much for posting, and I will definitely check out the websites to help!