Wirikuta Declaration

Jalisco Association of Support for Indigenous Groups/Asociación Jaliscience de Apoyo a Grupos Indígenas AC
AJAGI AC: Wirikuta Declaration

San Luis Potosí, Real de Catorce “Wirikuta” on February 7, 2012

The brothers and sisters from the States of Durango, Jalisco and Nayarit of the following ceremonial centers and communities: Santa Catarina, Pochotita, Cans, San Sebastian, San Andres Cohamiata, Ocota de la Sierra, Tuxpan de Bolaños, the Guavas, Cohamiata , The Ciruelillo, Ocotán Guadalupe, El Nayar, Tepic, Zitakua, Tiger Hill, San Jose, Santiago Ixcuintla, Table New Valley, Calitique Banks, Banks of San Hipolito, Port of Guamuchil, Mezquital Durango, met today and produced the following statement:

Statement

That following the struggle initiated by Wixaritari peoples, and civil society organizations, make known to society in general.

First. That taking into consideration that the sacred sites that we have inherited from our ancestors, and that we have continued walking down the path of the four cardinal points, which is why in a respectful and peaceful manner we defend what we think is our essence of life.

Second. That after this ceremony by the people present, more spiritual ties were created that strengthen our path towards respect for cultural diversity.

Three. We reaffirm that the ancient knowledge inherited by our parents and elders is a legacy for humanity and the world.

Four. The sacred sites of the Wixárika people are spiritual training schools, so when projects are undertaken that damage our environment they sadden our hearts that day and we ourselves die.

Fifth. We declare that this meeting is transcendental and historical by the close relationship that unites us as the spiritual journey is guided by the same color of corn and jícuri deer.

Six. That we are continuing to defend our sacred Wirikuta from the mining concessions that seek to destroy our natural resources as an ancient way of life.

Seventh. We offer and ask for respectful treatment of our fellow inhabitants in the protected area of Wirikuta, as our spiritual struggle is not against family welfare and economic survival ,as our cause is to protect the ecosystem and heritage of our Mother Earth.

Eight. We demand that our authorities pay greater attention and sensitivity to the projects through informed and consensual consultation with the people.

Nine. Our appreciation and gratitude to all those people, organizations, civic networks, universities, artists, intellectuals, media, international NGOs who have supported this cause in solidarity with us, making us feel that we are not alone in this fight, we leave together and will arrive together to close this cycle with a good ending.

Tenth. Finally we inform the public that the Wixárika people are united, on the basis of a spiritual struggle, that does not permit us to allow our cultural heritage to die, because of our coexistence with our ancestors and with Mother Earth

Signed and sealed by the community and local authorities.

• Juan Torres González, Presidente comisariado Tuapurie-Santa Catarina


• Fermín Muñoz Carrillo, Gobernador Tradicional Comunidad Mesa de Nuevo Valey


• Felipe Serio Chino, Unión Wixárika


• Santos de la Cruz Carrillo, Presidente Bienes Comunales autónomo de Bancos de San Hipólito, Mezquital, Durango


• Totopica Robles Tela, Presidente de cultura, Tuapurie-Santa Catarina, Mezquitic, Jalisco


• Alejandro Carrillo Enriquez, Consejo de Vigilancia de la Comunidad de Santa Catarina de Cuexcomatitlán


• Pascual Pinedo Hernández Gobernador de la Comunidad de Santa Catarina Cuexcomatitlán


• Marcos Torres Robles. Juez auxiliar de la Comunidad de Santa Catarina Cuexcomatitlán

ENDS