Nihigaal bee lina Walkers: On the Road from Nihímá Dibé Ntsaa

By Nihigaal bee lina

Censored News

English and Dutch

Dutch translation by Alice Holemans at NAIS Gazette

http://www.denaisgazet.be/nieuws/nihigaal-bee-lina-walkers-onderweg-van-nihima-dibe-ntsaa

Yesterday we resumed Nihígaal bee Iiná, Our Jounery for Extistence, and celebrated the Diné new year by laying down prayers and offerings at Nihímá Dibé Ntsaa for the protection of our land and water, and for the resilience of our people and our way of life. We gave our offerings to Tó Asdzaa' at the base of a waterfall that feeds into the La Plata River and felt incredibly blessed to be surrounded by the beauty of the mountain changing color with the seasons.

There are many old gold mines on Dibé Ntsaa, much like the Gold King Mine in Silverton, Colorado, that contaminated the Animas and San Juan rivers on August 5. The gold mines in the canyon where we made our offerings have been acquired by the Wildcat Mining Corporation, which received a permit in 2011 to "clean up" the mines after illegally building new roads and establishing a new mill to process gold ore. These mines are reportedly leaking contaminated water into the La Plata River, which also feeds into the San Juan.

We were also informed of a last minute meeting held yesterday at the Aneth Chapter House to discuss the Utah Water Rights Settlement for the San Juan River that was not announced to the public; there are concerns that the Navajo Nation is being pressured to reduce our claims to the river after the Gold King Mine spill. From what we have learned on just this first day of our journey, our water crisis is clear.

Last night, the temperature dropped as we camped near the base of the mountain, and what also became clear is that some of our walkers do not have the adequate clothing and gear for the colder temperatures. Our support vehicles are also in need of some break and c.v. joint repair, so we are requesting for donations for jackets, cold weather hiking shoes, thermals, and funds. (Please contact us at 405-534-4620 for sizes and information.)

We are on the road today from Hesperus, Colorado to Red Mesa, Colorado on Highway 140, and we have about 275 miles to go. We also are looking for a place to stay in the region. If you see us on the road stop by and say, "hi."

Natives Respond: Hillary Flipflops Harvests Votes on KXL

Hillary Clinton Announces Opposition to KXL, Native Leaders Respond For Immediate Release: September 23, 2015 Dutch translation by Alice Holemans, NAIS/Censored News: http://www.denaisgazet.be/nieuws/natives-reageren-hillary-clinton-probeert-stemmen-te-ronselen-met-kxl Contacts: A. Gay Kingman, Kingmanwapato@rushmore.com, 605-484-3036 Dallas Goldtooth, ienpipeline@igc.org, 708-515-6185 Paula Antoine, wopila@gwtc.net, 605-828-0740 Faith Spotted Eagle, eagletrax@hotmail.com, 605-481-0416 Waniyetuopi Bud Lone Eagle, Sr., bethcbest@gmail.com Byron Buffalo, trbuffalo.tb@gmail.com, 605-200-2614 Greg Grey Cloud, Greycloud@WicaAgli.org, 1-855-942-2669 Dustina Gill, sitowiyan@hotmail.com At a town hall meeting in Iowa yesterday afternoon, Hillary Clinton finally gave her position on the Keystone XL pipeline, telling the crowd, "I oppose it. I oppose it because I don't think it's in the best interest of what we need to do to combat climate change." Clinton's statement is being met with skepticism and guarded celebration by grassroots Native American leaders of the Oceti Sakowin, also known as the Great Sioux Nation. The pipeline has not received consent from the Oceti Sakowin tribal nations of the Great Plains to cross their treaty lands, it does not have legally permitted routes in South Dakota or Nebraska, and it has faced a growing opposition nationwide. Now, with Clinton joining fellow Democratic Presidential candidate Bernie Sanders in opposition to this tar sands pipeline, all focus now lies on President Obama to deliver the final blow and reject the Keystone XL pipeline. Gay Kingman, Executive Director of Great Plains Tribal Chairman's Association Coalition of Large Tribes: "Tribal leaders of the Great Plains have long stood in opposition to the Keystone XL Pipeline. We were disappointed when Hillary Clinton took a stand supporting KXL as Secretary of State but we are happy to hear of her changed position now opposing the tar sands pipeline. Hillary Clinton's new stance reflects the clear facts that this pipeline is all risk with no rewards for the people of this land. Now, it is time for President Obama to end this debate once and for all and reject KXL." Dallas Goldtooth, of Indigenous Environmental Network: "It is great to see Hillary Clinton finally make the right choice on Keystone XL. Her position switch on KXL is a direct testament to the sustained action and movement of our frontline Indigenous communities along this pipeline route. She once stood against Oceti Sakowin people on this issue, now she sings a different tune. We, along with our allies, made this happen. Now it is President Obama's turn see the writing on the wall and reject this dirty tar sands pipeline, once and for all." Oyate Wahacanka Woecun (Shield the People), Rosebud Sioux Tribe: "We recognize the importance of Hillary Clinton renouncing and opposing the Keystone XL pipeline. KXL will negatively impact our cultural, historical and burial sites; it will be a major environmental, public health and safety hazard, and most importantly it will be a threat to the non-negotiable rights of our women and children. President Obama, time to act, reject Keystone XL." Faith Spotted Eagle, of Ihanktonwan Treaty Council spokesperson: "Hillary's switched opinion on KXL is a plus for our climate change efforts, however, given her previous support of this pipeline, our celebratory reaction as Oceti Sakowin people remains guarded. Hillary is like sand cherries to us, moving in whatever direction the strongest wind is blowing . She knows how to harvest votes. It's ok though, we from the Oceti Sakowin appreciate her new position on Keystone XL. Mr. Obama, reject the pipeline now." Waniyetuopi Bud Lone Eagle, Sr.,  Pte Ospaye Headsman: "Hillary Clinton's announcement that she opposes the Uncekila Sapa (Black Serpent), aka the Keystone XL pipeline, is another coup counted on TransCanada, and other environmental terrorist corporations. However, only when the Presidential permit is denied and the project scrapped in it's entirety can we claim victory over the Uncekila Sapa. When that day comes I would personally invite our allies to a victory celebration in my home, Bridger, South Dakota, a frontline community in this fight against KXL." Byron Buffalo, Pt'e Ospaye Headsman: "Hillary Clinton, your stance opposing Keystone XL pipeline is encouraging yet is met with skepticism. The Indigenous people of America stand strong against the Black Snake known as KXL. We implore you to not only voice your opposition but to actively seek ways to stop the climate destroying corporations  that believe continued mutilation of our earth is the only way progress can be made. All we have this one earth, we must ALL protect it, for we, ALL living beings, are truly ALL related. Mitakuye Oyasin." Greg Grey Cloud, of Wica Agli: "Hillary Clinton is just now realizing that foreign tar sands crude, by way of the Keystone XL pipeline, is NOT for the American people. However, I see yet another political ploy taken as a wrongful gain to run for president. I reserve my celebration for the moment President Obama takes action and rejects the permit for KXL." Dustina Gill, Community Advocate, Sisseton-Wahpeton Dakota:  "Hillary Clinton's recent stance against KXL attests to the threat this pipeline poses and highlights the efforts of numerous organizations and citizens of the Oceti Sakowin who have dedicated themselves to this fight against the tar sand pipeline. Those efforts have been critical in making this a national issue and getting presidential candidates on board with the climate movement. Now I too, like thousands of others, anxiously away the President's decision to reject this pipeline." ###

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Apache invite Europeans for global resistance gathering at Oak Flat March 2016

Apache Wendsler Nosie extended a welcome to European supporters to come to Oak Flat, as the resistance to corporate oppression spreads worldwide. Above, Nosie's granddaughter Naelyn Pike, 16, describes the essence of sacred land at Oak Flat.

Oak Flat photo Brenda Norrell

By Brenda Norrell
Censored News Exclusive
English and Dutch

Dutch translation by Alice Holemans, NAIS at:
http://www.denaisgazet.be/nieuws/natives-reageren-hillary-clinton-probeert-stemmen-te-ronselen-met-kxl

Chi'Chil'Bilda'Goteel (Oak Flat) -- Apache Wendsler Nosie invited European supporters to come to Oak Flat in mid-March and join forces in this global resistance that is not only protecting Oak Flat from Resolution Copper, but is becoming the catalyst to unify Native people against the aggression of corporate oppressors who seek to destroy their lands around the world.
Standing in the heart of the resistance camp here, Nosie sent a special invitation to supporters in Europe to gather here in mid-March 2016.
Nosie also sent a message of solidarity to Mauna Kea in Hawaii where Native people are resisting telescope construction on their sacred mountain. Nosie himself was arrested and jailed here in Arizona, by the University of Arizona, as he prayed on Mount Graham during the long years of resistance to protect Mount Graham from massive telescope construction.
A special invitation is being extended to Bolivia President Evo Morales to come to the global resistance gathering here in March of 2016.

Lillian Bread and Tina Anderson, San Carlos Apache,
occupying sacred Oak Flat on Thursday.
Photo Brenda Norrell

Nosie's granddaugther, Naelyn Pike, 16, shared the essence of what this sacred land means for Apaches.
"This is my way of being as an Apache girl," she said, standing on this sacred ground.
She described seeing the trees, and the acorns fall off, along with going to the springs and petroglyphs.
Although many of the mainstream society speak of Indians as if they are a thing of the past, she said, "We are still here, we are still breathing, the blood goes through our veins."
Speaking on becoming a woman, she said to be a woman is to bear children and this is the connection of women to Mother Earth.
Referring to birthing and renewing, she said, "That is what Mother Earth does. This is our direct connection to her."
She said Apache girls have their ceremony here when they are transforming into a woman.
"That is who I am. As people we came from our Mother."
Surrounded by the memories of her childhood and ceremonies here, she said, "This is who we are."
"All things are sacred," she said, and added, "Man's greed brings destruction."
Naelyn said Resolution Copper is owned by Rio Tinto, an Australian corporation.
"They want to destroy this place for mining."
"They want to come here and destroy this for mining. If that happens, I can't come here."
She said if this happens, if this sacred land is destroyed for copper mining, then she will not be able to bring her own children here someday, to pick the acorns and pick the berries.
"There are so many things that the United States has done to our people."
"My ancestors fought for me to live. That is why we have people here to occupy."
Naelyn points out the unifying force that the struggle at Oak Flat has brought.
"Many tribes are unifying. The resistance is here. We are going to show the truth."
Naelyn also points out a fact that the Zapatistas in the south have said from the beginning: "Enough is Enough!"
Naelyn said, "We are tired and done with being discriminated against."
She said the Apache young people come here in order to know who they are. The girls becoming women come here for ceremonies. 
There are sweats for the young boys to learn their songs.
Reflecting her grandfather Wendlser's words, that this struggle is not just about Oak Flat, she adds, "There are so many places in this world we are fighting for."
"Corporations think this is theirs, it is not, it is Mother Earth's."
People are coming here from throughout the world, she said, and they see the future is hope.
"My children will come here -- if we are willing to fight."
She said Mother Earth can renew herself, regardless of what people do.
Of Resolution Copper, she said their intent is genocide.
"They have tried to destroy my people."
"I see all of us coming together."
She told Resolution Copper, "Leave or we will keep fighting! Tribes are unifying to fight!"
"We are going to keep this place sacred."
Referring to the United States long war of genocide targeting Apaches, she said, "The United States tried to strip our identity away."
She said the United States' attempt to destroy the Apache failed. 
She recalled how her ancestors fought for her survival.
"I still wear my camp dress. I still wear my moccasins. I am Apache. We are coming together. I am going to fight for what is right."
"If we don't keep fighting for who we are, we are nothing."
She said one thing this struggle has shown her is how strong her people are.
"We are a family. We are going to fight and we are going to keep this place sacred."

Naelyn Pike, New York, Photo by Sun Fox

As sunset falls in the camp, Nosie remembers his granddaughter in New York during the recent caravan to Washington to demand repeal of the land exchange that resulted in Oak Flat land being targeted for Resolution Copper mining.
He shared Naelyn's words of how when she shot an arrow into the sky, she prayed that it would become as stars and this message would be carried to the whole world.

Seated nearby are Lillian Bread and Tina Anderson, San Carlos Apache grandmothers who are here occupying, being present to protect this sacred land.
Tina Anderson was recently in Washington with the grassroots delegation seeking repeal of the Resolution Copper land exchange that Sen. John McCain and other Arizona Congressmen sneaked through in the defense bill.
Anderson recalls visiting Arizona Rep. Paul Gosar and the events that led up to the now-famous headline: "Gosar calls cops on Apache Grandmothers."
When Apache grandmothers went to speak with Rep. Gosar in his Congressional office, he pretended not to be there. However, it turns out that Gosar was hiding in an another room, which became a known fact after other visitors left the office and told Apaches, "He's in there."

Photo by Apache Stronghold

When Apache grandmothers said they are constituents and wanted to talk with him, Gosar called the cops. When US Capitol Security arrived, they told Apache grandmothers that either they leave or they would be arrested.
"Well, that's a stupid thing for a politician to do," I add.
Nosie's invitation to Europeans comes as Christine and Theo Prat of France were interviewing Nosie and Naelyn at Oak Flat. Christine is also the French translator for Censored News.
Meanwhile, the Mohawks continue to be in the forefront of resistance.
When the cellphone rings on our way to the border from Oak Flat, it is Mark Maracle, Mohawk. Speaking on the defense of the land, and the no-compromise position of the Mohawks in the north, Maracle said the struggle is the same for Native people everywhere.
"What they need to realize is that all of this land is their land."

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James Ybarra at Oak Flat camp
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Mohawk Nation News 'Broken McGill Tateri'wakwen'takon'

BROKEN MCGILL TATERI’WAKWEN’TAKON

Posted on September 18, 2015

Please post & distritute. Nia:wen.

MNN. Sep. 18. 2015. McGill students paying fees to the Board of Governors or Academic Senate may be committing a crime. There is no denial that McGill University is illegally on rotino’sonni:onwe land in the center of tsionni’tiotake, aka Hoceraga, aka Montreal. The money to build it was borrowed in 1850 from Six Nations Trust Funds and never repaid. We ask the students to support an honest resolution to the matter.

ongwe’hon:weh In & Out trays.

To date we are owed at least $1.005 trillion, not counting McGill, Osgoode Hall, the failed Grand River Nativigation and others … A Six Nations ongwe’hon:weh provides a short list. The Rotino’shonni:onwe [Iroquois Confederacy] comprises the Mohawk, Onondaga, Oneida, Cayuga, Seneca and Tuscarora Nations. The colonial government saw that the rotino’shonni:onwe was becoming a very wealthy powerhouse. They decided to declare us as incompetents and placed all of our rent monies into a trust. This is a partial list of the Crown’s handling of that trust as of March 2013:

In 1845, $14,717.00 was illegally taken and never paid back. With the government’s standard 6% compounded interest rate, it is worth $223 million today.

In 1846, $16,487.00 was embezzled by Canada which is now worth $223,957,349.93.

In 1846, $17,650.00 went to the city of Toronto, which is now worth $249,405,836.90.

Between 1836 and 1858, $59,600.00 in unauthorized withdrawals were taken and not returned which is now $707,115,842.36.

Between 1853 and 1857, $310,124.00 was taken to build Upper Canada which is now worth $2.4 billion.

And, in 1854, $133,600.00 was taken to build turnpikes, now worth $1,007,148,041.82.

McGill military plan.

This fund was earned by our own business initiatives and NOT money paid to Six Nations out of Canada or CROWN funds. There are many outstanding and separate land claims currently languishing in the CROWN portfolio.

This outstanding debt must be repaid to the Six Nations Trust Fund, along with the infra-structures that we invested in. We are capable of managing our funds and resources.

The kohtihon’tia:kwenni are in the process of setting up a meeting with the appropriate people at McGill. We are waiting for a proper reply in a reasonable time. We appreciate their offer of meeting with Andre Domocoupolis, Dean of Students, who is of insufficient level for such an important decision-making issue.

As McGill graduate, Leonard Cohen, wrote: “Everybody knows that the dice are loaded. Everybody rolls with their fingers crossed. Everybody knows the war is over. Everybody knows the good guys lost. Everybody knows the fight was fixed. The poor stay poor, the rich get rich. That’s how it goes. Everybody knows.”

socialist project.

Queenie, largest landowner!

Steven Newcomb: Pagans in the Promised Land.

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