The Canadian Mining Industry is notorious for its patterns of aiding in regime change, displacing Indigenous peoples from their lands, and the horrific human rights abuses that go with all of that. Activist and author Grahame Russell of Rights Action shares his firsthand experience with a landmark legal case in Canadian courts, a court case that helped expose the use of sexual violence, destruction and death at Hudbay Mineral's Fenix mine in Guatemala.

It’s a story of perseverance, grassroots resourcefulness and pure courage in the face of corporate giants working hand-in-hand with governments, including our own. It’s also a discussion on Imperialism, Canada's role in the continued theft of indigenous land and what we can do about it.

Hosted by: Jessa McLean and Santiago Helou Quintero

Call to Action: When we asked our guest for a call to action for this episode, Grahame's reply was "Free Palestine'. We'd also encourage folks to read Rights Action’ 13 Brave Giants report.

Related Episodes

• Canada's Colonial Imagination (Oct. 2023) a discussion that ties modern day foreign policy and our own history of genocide, with professor Tyler Shipley.
• Lessons from: South America, (Dec. 2022) on social movements in Venezuela and drawing comparisons to the Canadian situation.

More Resources

• Mining in Canada: Latest News and Updates | The Narwhal
• Who pays for the death and violence at Canadian mine in the Congo? - rabble.ca
• Mining Watch Canada - More on Canadian Mining Industry

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