Indigenous Peoples and Human Rights

March 1, 2013

Oglala President vows to shut down bordertown liquor stores


OGLALA SIOUX TRIBAL PRESIDENT VOWS TO SHUT DOWN BORDER TOWN LIQUOR STORES


Statement by Oglala President Bryan Brewer, Sr.
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Warriors face off with police during White Clay protest
Feb. 28, 2013 Photo Joey Feaster

PINE RIDGE, S.D. -- On the evening of February 28, 2013, Oglala Sioux Tribal President Bryan V. Brewer, Sr. joined over 100 tribal members and allies for a peaceful round dance on the South Dakota/Nebraska border near the infamous border town called White Clay, Ne. White Clay, an unincorporated hamlet, consists of 4 liquor stores, that profit from the residents of the dry reservation next door.
Nebraska law enforcement, including Sheridan County Sheriff’s Department and Nebraska State Troopers attempted to contain the peaceful protesters within, what they believe to be, the legal boundaries of the reservation.  President Brewer was compelled to inform the Sheridan County Sheriff Terry Robbins of the Tribe’s position on the issue of the so-called “legal” boundaries, citing the 1851/1868 Ft. Laramie Treaties.
President Brewer stated, “The Federal Government implemented a 10 mile buffer zone around the exterior boundaries of the reservation, where there was to be no liquor sales.  The State of Nebraska is violating its own laws.  Federal law, and importantly, Treaty law supersedes your county and state laws.”
President Brewer peacefully passed through a Nebraska police line and entered the first liquor store on the north side of White Clay.  He exited a short time later and the liquor store owner turned his lights off and closed for the night.  
President Brewer informed Robbins that he intends to personally ask the four liquor stores to shut down their establishments.  “I will continue to march with my relatives on White Clay and Lincoln, Nebraska until then.  Alcohol affects so many of our families on the reservation.  These liquor stores have profited long enough on our misery!”
Future peaceful round dances are planned for the future.

For Further Information, contact: Toni Red Cloud – OST Public Relations (605) 407-9909ION


LE PRESIDENT OGLALA JURE DE FAIRE FERMER LES COMMERCES D’ALCOOL DE LA VILLE FRONTIERE
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Vendredi 1er mars 2013
See original article in English
Traduction Christine Prat
PINE RIDGE, Dakota du Sud – Le soir du 28 février 2013, le Président Tribal Sioux Oglala Bryan V. Brewer Sr. s’est joint à 100 membres de la tribu et leurs alliés pour une ronde pacifique à la frontière du Dakota du Sud et du Nebraska près de la tristement fameuse petite ville de White Clay, au Nebraska. White Clay, un simple hameau, consiste principalement en quatre commerces d’alcool, qui profitent des résidents de la réserve toute proche, où l’alcool est interdit.
Les représentants de l’ordre du Nebraska, parmi lesquels ceux du Service du Sheriff du Comté de Sheridan et de la Police de l’état du Nebraska, ont tenté de contenir les manifestants pacifiques à l’intérieur de ce qu’ils pensent être les limites légales de la réserve. Le Président Brewer s’est vu obligé d’informer Terry Robbins, Sheriff du Comté de Sheridan, de la position de la Tribu sur la question des limites soi-disant « légales », citant les Traités de Fort Laramie de 1851 et 1868.
Le Président Brewer a déclaré « Le Gouvernement Fédéral a établi une zone de 16 km autour des limites extérieures de la réserve, dans laquelle il ne devrait pas y avoir de vente d’alcool. L’état du Nebraska viole ses propres lois. La loi Fédérale et, ce qui est important, la loi des Traités sont au-dessus des lois de celles de votre comté et de votre état. »
Le Président Brewer a calmement traversé un cordon de la police du Nebraska et est entré dans la première boutique d’alcool, située au nord de White Clay. Il en ressortit peu après et le propriétaire a éteint les lumières et fermé pour la nuit.
Le Président Brewer a informé Robbins de son intention de demander personnellement aux propriétaires des quatre commerces d’alcool de fermer leurs établissements. « Je continuerai à marcher avec mes parents sur White Clay et Lincoln, Nebraska, jusqu’à ce que ce soit fait. L’alcool touche tant de nos familles dans la réserve. Ces commerces d’alcool ont profité assez longtemps de notre malheur ! »
D’autres rondes pacifiques sont prévues pour l’avenir.

Pour plus d’information, contacter Toni Red Cloud – OST Public Relations (605) 407 9909 ION

February 28, 2013

Frontline Warriors at White Clay Feb. 28, 2013

White Clay, Thurs., Feb. 28, 2013. Photo by Joey Feaster
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Sheridan County Sheriff accused of being drunk at the scene, as protesters demand an end to liquor profiteers on the border of Lakota land at Pine Ridge, S.D.

By Brenda Norrell
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Photo by Joey Feaster
Lakota warriors and allies stand in unison against police tonight, Thursday night, Feb. 28, 2013. Oglala President Bryan Brewer, still in a wheelchair after his accident, was present to support the action against the liquor profiteers at the border of Lakota land.
President Brewer vowed to shut down liquor stores in the bordertown. Read his statement:
http://bsnorrell.blogspot.com/2013/03/oglala-president-vows-to-shut-down.html
An Idle No More style Round Dance was held during the gathering to celebrate the 40th Anniversary of Wounded Knee, "Liberation Day!"
As usual, police arrived in force to protect the abusive business practices of the bar owners in White Clay, Nebraska, at the border of Pine Ridge, South Dakota. 
Sheridan Co. Sheriff Terry Robbins at White Clay, Feb. 28, 2013
Photo credit Joey Feaster
Jerry Feaster said, "Remember these cops protect the right of the bar owners to sell alcohol not to protect the members of the community."

"This is Sheridan County Sheriff Terry Robbins (on left.) Sheriff Robbins was accused of being drunk by the Lakota warriors and relatives while performing a round dance on the north side of White Clay, Nebraska. Sheriff Robbins was on duty, operating a state vehicle, and carrying a firearm. Robbins was given a breathalyzer by his own state trooper in front of all community members present at the direct action protest. Robbins passed the breath test, but in my opinion, it was botched."
Protesters said videos posted reveal Sheriff Robbins was slurring his speech.


VIDEO White Clay Round Dance Idle No More by Joey Feaster

Video Wounded Knee Liberation Day 2013



Thanks to Clarence Rowland for sharing!

First Nation Terrance Nelson 'Rigged Election!'

Rigged Election!
How Canada controls First Nations, and keeps the 'scouts' on councils
 
Statement by Terrance Nelson
First Nation Roseau River
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February 28th 2013
In middle east countries, drones kill anyone who opposes the west. In Canada it is much more subtle, it is done with divide and conquer and helping the "good Indians" the scouts to knock of the "bad Indians."