indigenous mesoamerican rights
Indigenous Mesoamerican Rights
Indigenous Mesoamerican peoples are culturally and linguistically diverse with histories of presence in the American continent dating back thousands of years. The Oregon Latinx Leadership Network (OLLN) advocates for the recognition of the indigenous Mesoamerican peoples within the Hispanic-Latinx community living in and serving the state of Oregon.
Make it stand out.
Recognize
Recognize the cultural and linguistic diversity of the Indigenous Mesoamerican Peoples in Oregon
effective measures
Assume the obligation of the State to take effective measures to ensure that the rights of the Indigenous Mesoamerican Peoples in Oregon are observed as per International human rights standards
welcome
Welcome the fact that indigenous Mesoamerican Peoples in Oregon are organizing themselves for political, economic, social and cultural enhancement and to end all forms of discrimination and marginalization
invest
Invest in Indigenous Mesoamerican nonprofits and leader in Oregon to develop an Indigenous Mesoamerican Peoples network and Advisory Council to identify, define, and ensure that Indigenous Peoples within the Hispanic (OBDD Chapter 123 Division 200, 9b) community in Oregon are not excluded from participation in, denied the benefits of, or subjected to discrimination under any program or activity receiving Federal financial assistance per Title VI of the 1964 Civil Rights Act.