UPDATE: WECAN at COP23 Climate Talks in Germany

Outstanding global women leaders - who will present at the November 13  WECAN event during UNFCCC COP23 - details below! Dear Friends and Allies, The Women's Earth and Climate Action Network is currently on the ground in Bonn, Germany, engaged in intensive climate justice advocacy and action with our Delegation and diverse global allies during the the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) COP23 Climate Talks. Explore this special newsletter for details on upcoming events during the second week of COP23, select highlights from week one, and information on the ongoing global launch of 'Women Speak: Stories, Case Studies And Solutions From The Frontlines Of Climate Change'! A full newsletter and WECAN COP23 analysis will be available following the close of the conference. To make a gift in support the WECAN International delegation and work at COP23, click here Updates From WECAN International On The Ground  At The UNFCCC COP23 Climate Talks, Germany Upcoming WECAN COP23 Events Click here for full details on all WECAN COP23 events  PUBLIC EVENT - Women Leading Solutions on the Frontlines of Climate Change - Bonn  Monday November 13th from 13:00 - 18:00 at the Hotel Königshof (AMERON)(Adenauerallee 9, 53111 Bonn) Featuring 20+ global women leaders from Fiji, Ecuador, Kenya, Germany, United States, Brazil and more No UN accredidation is required, all are welcome Click here to register / Click here to join and share on Facebook COP23 SIDE EVENT - Women for Climate Justice Leading Solutions on the Frontlines of Climate Change Wednesday, November 15 from 11:30-13:00, BONN Zone Meeting Room 12 COP23 PRESS CONFERENCE - Women for Climate Justice Leading Solutions on the Frontlines of Climate Change Wednesday, November 15 from 15:30 - 16:00, BULA Zone 3 Press Conference Room 2   To support the work of WECAN International and global women for climate justice  at COP23 and far beyond, please donate here  Rights Of Nature Tribunal, COP23 Advocacy And Report Release Asa Simma of Indigenous Sami People of Sweden opens the Tribunal alongside Indigenous leaders of North and South America Over the course of two days, a global coalition of people's movement leaders organized by the Global Alliance for the Rights of Nature convened to hold the Fourth International Rights of Nature Tribunal, in parallel to the ongoing UN climate talks. Rights of Nature Tribunals are a unique, citizen-created initiative which give people from around the world the opportunity to testify publicly on destruction of the Earth and their communities, while advancing and demonstrating the possibilities of an alternative legal framework for justice and living in harmony with the world and each other. Over the course of the Tribunal, we heard powerful testimony from global leaders on topics including oil extraction and deforestation; prosecution of Indigenous and land defenders; global trade agreements; industrial agriculture; mega-dams; false climate solutions; financialization of nature; and much more. WECAN is very honored to have co-organized the Tribunal, and ongoing Rights of Nature events as a member of the Global Alliance for the Rights of Nature Executive Committee. WECAN's Executive Director also served as a judge to the Bonn Tribunal climate change case. Visit the Global Alliance for the Rights of Nature website and Facebook  for detailed information and videos from the Tribunal Read our final Rights of Nature press release here Watch the Rights of Nature report back press conference inside COP23  In conjunction with the Tribunal - we are also thrilled to announce the release of an important new report, 'Rights of Nature and Mother Earth: Rights Based Law for Systemic Change', co-edited by the Women's Earth and Climate Action Network, Movement Rights and the Indigenous Environmental Network. Click here, or on the image below, to download the full  Rights of Nature & Mother Earth report Women And Gender Constituency Advocacy Advocates of the UNFCCC Women and Gender Constituency at the daily Women's Caucus meeting During COP23 and far beyond, WECAN International is thankful for the opportunity to work in solidarity with the global members of the UNFCCC Women and Gender Constituency (WGC). Read and share the WGC Key Demands at COP23 here. Those interested in detailed coverage, technical notes and monitoring of daily progress and issues in advocacy for gender equity at the UNFCCC climate negotiations are encouraged to download this important Gender Climate Tracker app from our allies at WEDO. Solidarity With The Ende Gelände Movement In Germany Nov. 4 action, photo via the Ende Gelände Facebook The day before the start of the COP23 climate conference, Germany's Ende Gelände movement and over 4,500 activists from around the world held a non-violent direct action to shut down part of Germany's largest open pit coal mine, the Hambacher coal mine. WECAN International was honored to join in solidarity at the action as hundreds of  movement leaders went deep into the mine, putting their bodies on the line to prevent the work of the massive excavators ripping at the Earth; and to say 'no' to fossil fuels, and 'yes' to a just transition to a renewable energy future. We look forward to hearing more about Ende Gelände from movement leader, Dorothee Häussermann, during our upcoming public event! 'Women Speak: Stories, Case Studies And Solutions From The Frontlines Of Climate Change' Launch Month Painting by Jade Leyva Art  On November 1st, WECAN International launched our exciting new inititative, 'Women Speak: Stories, Case Studies And Solutions From The Frontlines Of Climate Change'. This web-based research database and initiative designed to shift the narrative and to challenge dominant systems of exploitation and oppression of women and the Earth, as we collect and share many hundreds, and ultimately many thousands, of stories by and about women leading struggles and solutions for climate justice under a variety of cross-sectional themes. As part of the 'Women Speak' November launch month - we are thrilled to share with you a special Women Speak video, and a powerful project launch article and series of interviews from Ms. Magazine, featuring WECAN Executive Director Osprey Orielle Lake and allies Patricia Gualinga (Ecuador), Reetu Sogani (India), Neha Misra (Global), Jacqueline Patterson (USA), Ruth Nyambura (Kenya), and Casey Camp Horinek (Ponca Nation, USA). Explore and share 'Women Speak' today! For the Earth and All Generations,  The Women's Earth and Climate Action Network Team

Dineh Leona Morgan 'NO NUKES!' at U.N. Climate Summit COP23

Photos by Marcus Atkinson

Leonard Peltier Concert was Wonderful Success

Greetings Friend, Family and Supporters; It has been an amazing 2 weeks since we opened the National Office here in Tampa, FL. I have had so much hel

Greetings Friend, Family and Supporters; It has been an amazing 2 weeks since we opened the National Office here in Tampa, FL. I have had so much help from Leonard's supporters here in FL. We are going to be putting Leonard's card in a wonderful gift shop, on the Suwanee River run by a longtime supporter. Tampa area supporters are planning an art show in the near future. Others have volunteer to help me scan the 10 boxes of (FOIA) Freedom of Information) papers and other documents needed to be researched by Leonard's legal team. We did our first radio Peltier Update on WMNF 88.5 FM Two Worlds Indigenous Radio. We will have a 20-min slot every other Sunday from 10:05-10:25. Our next report will be on Nov. 19th. This show is produced here in Tampa and reaches the prison in Coleman so Leonard is able to hear it. As you all know there was a concert in Tulsa last Monday evening, and David Hill and I were there to represent the Committee. Kari Ann is still suffering with back issues so she was saddened she couldn't attend. It was outstanding! We were able to introduce Leonard and his case to a new audience. All the performers talked about Leonard throughout their performance! I would like to share a note that Connie Nelson, one of the organizers has wrote: What a night Nov 6, 2017 was in Tulsa, Oklahoma. _ Johnny Buschardt and I want to say thank you to all artists, fans and supporters for a night of magic for Leonard's Defense. _ Although we didn't raise as much money as we had hoped, we did raise some and as Peter Coyote so appropriately stated, "If we did nothing more, we showed Leonard he was not abandoned!" _ We feel that Hurricane Harvey and the numerous fundraisers for people left homeless and without transportation hurt our ticket sales. Leonard, being the man he is, asked us to hold off on advertising for the show because "those people needed it much more than he did!" _ We will continue to do various types of fundraisers in the coming months. I told Leonard, "We're not free until you are free!" _ Doksha! Connie Nelson_ The Committee and Leonard would like to thank everyone involved with the concert, and want to let them know that the money raised went directly into Leonard Legal Trust account, and the money will be put to good use by the lawyers and researchers, working for his freedom. I personally want to thank all our supporters who helped us make the move, who have helped build Leonard's Legal Trust Account, and who are continuing to help us at our new office. ILPDC 116 W Osborne Ave. Tampa, FL 33603. But the struggle it is not over! And here are a few ways you can help us: -Check out the Art & Shop pages on whoisleonardpeltier.info for paintings and gifts for the upcoming holidays. -Join us on our Twitter Blast, every Thursday from 6 to 6 with the following Tweet to Pres. Trump! .@DonaldTrump Please Pardon Leonard Peltier 89637-132 "Gov says they don't know who shot the agents" return Leonard home to his family @PeltierHQ #donaldtrump -Write a letter to Warden Roy Cheatam- USP Coleman 1 P.O. Box 1023 Coleman FL. 33521, ask him why Leonard has not been transferred to a Federal Facility closer to his home, or when are they going to take care of the medical problem with his hip, which has been causing him so much pain over the last 2 years. -And last but not least: a check, money order or Pay Pal always helps to build Leonard's Legal Trust account so the lawyers can do the necessary work for Leonard's freedom. If you are in the Tampa/St. Pete area and would like to see a few of Leonard's painting, call me at 218-790-7667 for a time to visit the Committee office. I hope local folks, will come see us tomorrow Sat., Nov. 11th from 10 a.m.to 4 p.m. at our stand at Circus McGurkis, 2601 54th Ave South, St. Petersburg FL. With Respect, Thanks & Appreciation for all your support, Paulette ©2017 ILPDC | PO BOX 329, Fargo ND 58107

"The Women in the Sand' Premiere, Timbisha Shoshone of Death Valley

THE WOMEN IN THE SAND PREMIERE AT RED NATION FILM FESTIVAL, LOS ANGELES
Friday, Nov. 10, 2017DIRECTOR STEVE JARVIS
DOCUMENTARY • 60 MINUTES 13:12 sec • USA

TRAILER



Two feisty elders of the Timbisha Tribe struggle with the US Government and their own tribal council to overcome injustice to save their ancient tribal culture in Death Valley, CA. Through legends and stories, Pauline and Maddy Esteves reveal the rich history of their people. They travel to sacred sites, harvest pine nuts and search for early Timbisha basketry. Historians and supporters tell more of Pauline and Maddy’s fight to save their ancient language and basket making art. They confront their enemy, Chairman of the Tribal Council and debate him on their grievances. He is unmoved. Undaunted, they continue to follow their ancestor’s wishes to save their culture before it’s too late.


IN PERSON Following screening: Q & A with director Steve Jarvis, Former Timbisha Tribal Chairman, Joe
Kennedy, Sarah Koto and Lea Sanchez Chumash Family Singers , Traditional Drum Group The Kalifornia Ramblers, Opening Blessing: Julia Bogany Cultural Affair Officer for Tongva Tribe.

Cast Pauline Estives | Madeline Esteves
Director Steve Jarvis
Producers  Steve Jarvis | Bob Goodman | Kate Fosselman
Writer Steve Jarvis  

Parking Information

The Linwood Dunn Theater is located at The Pickford Center for Motion Picture Study
1313 N. Vine Street.
Free parking is available, enter on Homewoood Avenue.
The parking lot opens at 6:30pm.
The parking lot will be closed and locked 30 minutes after the conclusion of the event.

14th Red Nation Film Festival

Los Angeles 

THE WOMEN IN THE SAND

The Story of  Death Valley’s Original People
Narrated by Edward James Olmos
U.S. Premiere

“As a proud member of The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences and Founder and President of The 14th Red Nation Film Festival, we are honored to have our Opening Weekend Screening THE WOMEN IN THE SAND at the prestigious Linwood Dunn Theater.” – Joanelle Romero (actor, award-winning director/producer)

Opening Blessing: Julia Bogany Cultural Affair Officer for Tongva Tribe.

Live performances Sarah Koto and Lea Sanchez Chumash Family Singers (Traditional Native Music) and Traditional Drum Group The Kalifornia Ramblers.

• Friday, November 10, 2017
• Doors open at 6:30p with Red is Green Carpet | 7:30 Screening | 8:30 Q & A  
• Linwood Dunn Theatre | 1313 Vine Street • Hollywood, CA 90028  
• Tickets