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in support of the people of Kako

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Candace Phillips
Candace Phillips

The document discusses the Akawaios people's desire to protect the lands along the Kako River from mining activities due to the river's importance to their way of life and culture. The Kako River flows into the polluted Mazaruni River, and the Akawaios fear similar environmental damage and disruption if mining is allowed on the Kako. They are campaigning to prevent this and safeguard their traditional lands and resources for future generations.

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KAKO
...This is the land and waters we are fighting to protect
in support of the people of Kako
in support of the people of Kako
in support of the people of Kako
in support of the people of Kako
WHY?
It is where we, the Akawaios, call home More than 500 of us enjoy life in this serene environment The lands along the Kako River and the river itself are traditionally used not only by our people but also those from Kamarang, Jawalla and Phillipai Traditional activities in this area include farming, fishing, hunting and resource gathering, among others Our waterways are used for all our domestic purposes, sports and as an important source of our food and therefore should remain unpolluted.
Any mining activity to take place on or near this river will adversely affect our way of life
Should this be allowed to happen? Cutter head dredge working along the Mazaruni River
The connection between the Kako and Mazaruni Rivers The Kako River is a tributary of the Mazaruni River and has remained pristine due to the lack of mining activities on or along the river Any mining activity scheduled to take place further up the river will impact the village since the river flows downwards and passes through the villages titled land
How the Mazaruni River got to its present state In the 1970s, the entire Upper Mazaruni River was declared to be a mining area This resulted in a large number of permits being issued for river dredging Further, in 1982, the Mazarunis tributaries , excepting the Kamarang River, were opened for mining and lead to an even greater influx of mining activities Over time the level of activity has increased, moving from missile dredging to cutter head dredging which now dominates the river
Water pollution became evident with heavy sedimentation and the discoloration of the water to its present murky-brown state There has been loss to aquatic life and the disruption to their habitat due to the noise caused by mining The navigation channels have been altered by the numerous tailings which clog the river making passage difficult and at times, dangerous To the people, the river can now only be used as a passageway to other communities Communities such as Chi Chi, Kambaru, Imbaimadai all the way to Kamarang have been affected by the environmental damage to the river as well as other issues associated with mining
Pictures showing the changes in the Mazaruni River when it was opened to mining
in support of the people of Kako
in support of the people of Kako
in support of the people of Kako
Would you allow that to happen to your home?
We must prevent this from happening!
Join the campaign to protect our lands, territories and resources... Support the Toshao and people of Kako as we try to safeguard our rights to our traditional lands, resources, culture and way of life as a people We need your help!

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in support of the people of Kako

  • 2. ...This is the land and waters we are fighting to protect
  • 8. It is where we, the Akawaios, call home More than 500 of us enjoy life in this serene environment The lands along the Kako River and the river itself are traditionally used not only by our people but also those from Kamarang, Jawalla and Phillipai Traditional activities in this area include farming, fishing, hunting and resource gathering, among others Our waterways are used for all our domestic purposes, sports and as an important source of our food and therefore should remain unpolluted.
  • 9. Any mining activity to take place on or near this river will adversely affect our way of life
  • 10. Should this be allowed to happen? Cutter head dredge working along the Mazaruni River
  • 11. The connection between the Kako and Mazaruni Rivers The Kako River is a tributary of the Mazaruni River and has remained pristine due to the lack of mining activities on or along the river Any mining activity scheduled to take place further up the river will impact the village since the river flows downwards and passes through the villages titled land
  • 12. How the Mazaruni River got to its present state In the 1970s, the entire Upper Mazaruni River was declared to be a mining area This resulted in a large number of permits being issued for river dredging Further, in 1982, the Mazarunis tributaries , excepting the Kamarang River, were opened for mining and lead to an even greater influx of mining activities Over time the level of activity has increased, moving from missile dredging to cutter head dredging which now dominates the river
  • 13. Water pollution became evident with heavy sedimentation and the discoloration of the water to its present murky-brown state There has been loss to aquatic life and the disruption to their habitat due to the noise caused by mining The navigation channels have been altered by the numerous tailings which clog the river making passage difficult and at times, dangerous To the people, the river can now only be used as a passageway to other communities Communities such as Chi Chi, Kambaru, Imbaimadai all the way to Kamarang have been affected by the environmental damage to the river as well as other issues associated with mining
  • 14. Pictures showing the changes in the Mazaruni River when it was opened to mining
  • 18. Would you allow that to happen to your home?
  • 19. We must prevent this from happening!
  • 20. Join the campaign to protect our lands, territories and resources... Support the Toshao and people of Kako as we try to safeguard our rights to our traditional lands, resources, culture and way of life as a people We need your help!