Leonard Peltier on His 71st Birthday

Leonard counts on supporters like you! Make a Donation Online / Pledge to Donate Monthly Mail donations to ILPDC, PO Box 24, Hillsboro, OR 971 September 12, 2015 Greetings everyone, Well, today is another b-day for me — my 71st. I had hoped I would not be here at this age, but that's not to be. So, I have to take a deep breathe and slowly let it out… and prepare myself for yet another day in here. February 6th marks my 40th year in prison. How many of you know that when I was indicted a life sentence was 7 years? I was sentenced to 2 life sentences, so with good time I have served 6 + life sentences. I suppose all of this time has taken its toll on my body. I have a number of different health issues that come with old age. The one I'm most concerned about is my prostate. Otherwise, I'm still getting compliments on how good I look for my age (smile). People can be nice and say things that make me feel good once in awhile. But I'm told this so often that I'm starting to believe it (smile). Hey, did you know that the last time I went before the Parole Commission (2009), I was denied because I looked young and healthy… and a reason given for denying me parole was that I might be too much of an influence on the young Natives? Yeah, only in America. And get this… In October 1984, when the Parole Commission was repealed by Congress, the Commission was given 6 years to give me a parole date… all of us "old time" prisoners really (those convicted prior to 1984). Yes, this is all true. All you have to do is research it, and I bet you will come away shocked as hell that this can happen in your country. The Parole Commission is the only Government agency that has been repealed and reinstated 35 days later without having to go through the normal congressional channels and signed into law by the President. How does this happen in a democracy? I've been encouraged by things I've read recently though. And looking back… It's been over 60 years, maybe a little longer. I was around 7 or 8 years old when I heard the old People talking about taking care of Mother Earth. But for me anyway, as with all young People, I did not really understand what they were trying to tell us, I guess? But I see today the traditionalists were correct and AIM People were right when we took it up as a rallying cry to the world. Still, when we spoke out against the destruction of Mother Earth, we were called a bunch of nuts. Well, today, it is called climate change, and there are now millions of us crying out against the destruction of out Mother Earth. Amazing, huh? Thankfully I have lived this long and can see we just might win this war. I know it's not over — far from it — but the world is waking up and talking about it now. So, it can be won in our lifetime. Well, People, I don't know how much longer I have left on Mother Earth — or if I will even be around for the next few years — but I always hope and pray that I can be out there to spend my last few remaining years with you. If not, so be it. I have been in here too long to cry now. I just wish for more time to give to my People and to all freedom loving People in the world. Thanks again for all of the love you have shown me over these 40 years. You have all been worth it. In the Spirit of Crazy Horse… Doksha, Leonard Peltier ©2015 ILPDC | Indigenous Rights Center LLC, 202 Harvard SE, Albuquerque, NM 87106

Women Indigenous Heart: Oak Flat Nov 2015

Cochabamba Oct 2015 Peoples World Conference on Climate and Defense of Life

Bolivia: Threat of capitalism and need to live well, by way of harmony with nature. Twelve working groups.
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De nuestra mayor consideración:

Atendiendo su importante participación en la "Conferencia Mundial de los Pueblos sobre los Derechos de la Madre Tierra y el Cambio Climático" que se llevó a cabo en la ciudad de Tiquipaya – Cochabamba, Bolivia, el año 2010.
Tenemos el agrado de hacerle llegar adjunta la Convocatoria a la "Conferencia Mundial de los Pueblos sobre el Cambio Climático y Defensa de la Vida" a realizarse del 10 al 12 de octubre de 2015, en Tiquipaya - Cochabamba, Bolivia.
Sería para nosotros un gusto poder contar nuevamente con su participación en tan importante evento, que sin duda nos permitirá avanzar en la consolidación en los esfuerzos de los pueblos y naciones del mundo, para asumir nuestras responsabilidades con la Madre Tierra, construyendo una Cultura de Vida.
Asimismo, tenemos el agrado de comunicarle que las acreditaciones a la "Conferencia Mundial de los Pueblos sobre el Cambio Climático y Defensa de la Vida", pueden realizarse a través de la página web: www.jallalla.bo. Para consultas y mayor información puede comunicarse a: participantes@jallalla.bo.
Con este motivo, reiteramos a usted las seguridades de nuestra estima y aprecio.
Coordinación de la Conferencia Mundial
de los Pueblos sobre el Cambio Climático
Defensa de la Vida.
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La Paz, 9 of september of 2015
Of our highest consideration,
Taking into account your important participation in the "Peoples World Conference on the Rights of Mother Earth and Climate Change" which was held in the city of Tiquipaya - Cochabamba, Bolivia, on 2010. In this context, we have the pleasure to invite you to the "Peoples World Conference on Climate Change and Defense of Life" to be held from 10 to 12 October 2015, in Tiquipaya - Cochabamba, Bolivia
In this regard, it would be a great honor to count with your participation in this important event, which will undoubtedly allow us to move forward in consolidating the efforts of the peoples and nations of the world; in order to assume our responsibilities with Mother Earth and building a Culture of Life.
Also, we are pleased to inform you that the registrations to the "Peoples World Conference on Climate and Defense of Life Change" are available via the website: www.jallalla.bo. For questions and furhter information please contact: participants@jallalla.bo
We look forward to your continued active engagement in the forthcoming event.

Sincerely,
Coordination team of the Peoples World Conference
on Climate Change and Defense of Life.

MNN. REFUGEE PROBLEM - AGAIN!

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