Malaspina University-College
Delegation

RADIOSCAPES

Radioscapes is a radio program that was created by three university students who are part of
Malaspina Radio CHLY 101.7. to promote and encourage democratic development and human rights.

The objective of this six-part series was to present a program on Human Rights and Culture. Through researching and interviews we found a common thread that solidarity locally and internationally is what makes it possible for indigenous communities and defenders of human rights to persevere and be able to move forward.

The Interviews

Marino Fiscue - Indigenous leader in Colombia who is part of the ACIN ( Association of Cabildos Indigenous from North Cauca ). Among his accomplishments is his work in the formulation and elaboration of development plans for several municipalities in the region. His discussion focused on the peace communities in Columbia and how they are gaining control of their land without force.
>> Download the interview · MP3 format · (17.8 mb)

Marta de la Vaga - Guatemalan Human Rights Advisor and founder of the Latin American Task force. She shares her story of being forced to flee Guatemala and what society in general can do to help the people of Guatemala .
>> Download the interview · MP3 format · (15.3 mb)

Elaine Briar - A photographer and activist that produced a documentary on East Timor and started the East Timor Action Network in Vancouver . She is now on a book tour with her latest accomplishment "testimonies". She explains how she came to be an activist fighting for the freedom of East Timor .
>> Download the interview · MP3 format · (18.0 mb)

Eva Uritia - Founder of Hijios Argentina and film-maker. She shares her story about being a child of the disappeared and the need to bring justice.
>> Download the interview · MP3 format · (16.9 mb)

Building Bridges - A Human rights observation organization based in Victoria/Vancouver. This show explains the task of Human Rights observers and the need for them in Chiapas as well as in Canada .
>> Download the interview · MP3 format · (17.0 mb)

Sombrio - An alternative community in British Columbia . This shows looks into squatters’ rights and also examines the right to living space. It ties into other examples such as the landless movement in other countries.
>> Download the interview · MP3 format · (21.2 mb)

Memorable Quotes

"We are armed only with courage"- Marino Fiscue

"When you are defending other people's rights and freedoms you are also defending your own rights and freedoms" - Marta De La Vaga