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Brave Nina Honoured on Wedding Day . A human rights activist with cancer has received a special medal on the day of her wedding - Press Release, November 6th, 2011
Hrant Dink Commemorative Conference. Reynaldo Mariqueo, Charge d'Affaires of the Kingdom of Araucania and Patagonia, speaking on the 1880s Genocide of the Mapuche Nation of Wallmapu, currently illegally occupied by the states of Chile and Argentina - January 17th 2011 - Press release
Between an Operetta and an Indian Drama. Willing dignitaries with coloured scarves and sparkling decorations; a flag of Araucania on top of the graves: people dressed in exotic clothing; a French television company filming to satisfaction: nothing was missing from the celebrations of 150 years of the Patagonia Kingdom. 23rd August 2010 | By Alain Bernard
The heart of a King soars once more in French Périgueux. On Saturday 20th Nov 2010 in commemoration of the 150th anniversary of the foundation of the Kingdom, the King’s final resting place was the focus of a prestigious Royal ceremony, hosted by the present Sovereign Prince Philippe of Araucania and Patagonia. By Louise Redmayne - 30th Nov 2010
On the 150th anniversary of the Kingdom of Araucania and Patagonia: We reaffirm our Declaration of Independence. Following the invasion of the Wallmapu by Chile and Argentina, which came to an end 125 years ago, the Mapuche nation has been enslaved by the judicial and political apparatus of both states. Tourtoirac, France, 17th of November 2010
International Forum on Decolonization. The meeting at the House of Commons commemorates the 150th anniversary of a formal declaration of Mapuche independence, a declaration which found concrete expression in the form of the Kingdom of Araucania and Patagonia - Press Release - 16 November, 2010
International Forum on Decolonization: The 150th anniversary of the re-affirmation of the Mapuche nation claim to Independence. The conference will consist of a presentation of the history and current activities of the Kingdom and contributions from national and international representatives of independent nations and NGO’s. 11 November, 2010
A 21st Century Mapuche Kingdom. During the course of its turbulent struggle to maintain self determination the Mapuche Nation adopted a radical and unique solution to this problem as a result of an unlikely alliance with a visionary Frenchman Oriele Antoine - By Nina Dean* - 10th Nov 2010
Sovereignty and Indigenous Mapuche Self-determination. The 150th anniversary commemoration of the indigenous Mapuche Kingdom of Araucania and Patagonia will be proudly celebrated on 17th November 2010 - By Nina Dean - 1st Nov 2010
150th Anniversary of the Kingdom of Araucania and Patagonia. To commemorate this important event, HRH Prince Philippe ordered the creation of a range of memorabilia.
Daniel Rubin: Their passion to remember a long-forgotten kingdom. Orelie-Antoine went native, learning the Mapudungun language, growing his hair and beard, and ingratiating himself with the tribal leaders. He won election as their first king. In 1860 he created a constitution that established freedom of religion, assembly, and the press - progressive stuff while it lasted. By Daniel Rubin - Mon, Nov. 15, 2010
Anthem of the Kingdom of Araucania Patagonia. Official anthem of the Kingdom of Araucania Patagonia, composed by Guillermo Frick in Valdivia in 1864. By Georges Barboteu, conservatory teacher, composer and soloist of the Orchestre de Paris.
Restoration of Historical Link to the Kingdom of Araucania and Patagonia: Portal Mapuche Launches Today. Press Release, 16 April, 2010
Royal House of Araucania and Patagonia: Mapuche Appointed as New Representative for Foreign Affairs. Leading members of Mapuche International Link (MIL) were recognised for their contribution to the Mapuche people struggle during a royal ceremony last week - Press Release – 30 march, 2010
Chile: the Mapuche Indian, one people, one future. Prince Philippe of Araucania and Patagonia: “The Mapuche indians are not terrorists, are 'autonomistas'“. (TV interview).
Orélie Antoine I, King of Araucanía and Patagonia: The Steel Crown shines in the Southern Cone of the Americas. The Kingdom is not only a legally constituted sovereignty, but also morally valid because it is the result of a decision taken by a people that at that time were free, before the genocide began. By Reynaldo Mariqueo – 17th November 2007
History: The Kingdom of Araucania and Patagonia. "He sacrificed his life, his possessions, everything that could be sacrificed ... his solidarity greatness was answered only by popular derision" one document states. Why because he committed the "madness" of breaking a tradition where white people's scorn, trickery and betrayal against indigenous peoples were the norm. By R. Marhikewun. (Aukiñ) January - July 1990.
Historic Fact: Orelie-Antoine I King of Araucania and Patagonia. A "white" claiming rights for the "savages," for the "barbarians." In the narrow-mind of the Creole, this constituted an absolute "anomaly," an "aberration," a "lunacy." by Huichacurha Marhikewun - February 1988
Message from Prince Philippe of Araucanía and Patagonia on the Mapuche Nation Day of Sovereignty. In 'democratic' Chile, racism and discrimination against detained mapuches is the order of the day. Those detained have no guarantee of mental or physical security because their status as political prisoners is not recognised - Paris, 6th January 2008
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