Indigenous Peoples and Human Rights

September 4, 2012

VIDEO United Native Americans protest Hearst Corporation 2012



United Native Americans Demanding Reparations From the Hearst Corporation 08/23/2012http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9LVpz98PHT0&feature=youtu.be
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EMERGENCY RALLY
To Save Pe'Sla - The Heart of the Lakota Sioux Nation
Thursday, August 23, 2012
"The Rosebud Sioux Tribe has designated $50,000 for the purpose of purchasing Pe'Sla land. By contributing to the efforts of all Sioux Tribes, we aim to purchase at least some of the tracts, if not all. Many of the Sioux Tribes continue to exist in poverty and do not have a thriving casino-based economy as the media may have portrayed. Yet, we continue to fight for what is sacred, because it matters."
This land was taken from the Sioux Tribes ILLEGALLY in violation of the Fort Laramie Treaties of 1851 and 1868.
"Although we believe our sacred places were taken illegally by the United States government, Lastrealindians, Inc. is collaborating with the Rosebud Sioux Tribe and the Great Sioux Nation (the Oceti Sakowin) to centralize fundraising to save one of our most sacred sites, Pe'Sla.
In an unprecedented, collective effort, the united Sioux Nation (the Oceti Sakowin) is attempting to buy as much of Pe'Sla as possible, to save it from destruction and ensure that future generations of Lakota, Dakota, Nakota and other Tribal Nations that consider the Black Hills holy, will continue to have access to this vital sacred site to practice their faith on its ceremonial grounds in its natural, pristine state."
Help Save Pe'Sla, the Heart of the Sioux Nation. To make a contribution, go to http://www.indiegogo.com/PeSla-LakotaHeartland?a=1006191
Any amount given, no matter how small, is appreciated.www.lastrealindians.com
In the Spirit of Crazy Horse, U.N.A. is demanding the Hearst Corporation contribute to the struggling Lakota Sioux Nation whom they have stolen land and precious Natural resources from. Professor Lehman Brightman states that the Hearst Corporation "has never tried to make amends with the Lakota Sioux Nation."
The heir to the Hearst fortune, William Randoph Hearst III, has "not given one red cent to the Sioux Indians. They could easily afford to set up a scholarship program or improve dilapidated housing on Sioux Territory." Nearly 97% of the Sioux Nation's population lives below Federal poverty levels.
The United States Government and the Hearst Corporation can be prosecuted for violations of International Law. Art. VI of The United States Constitution states, "All treaties made, or which shall be made ... shall be the Supreme Law of the Land." U.N.A. believes it is time that punitive damages be paid to the Lakota Sioux Nation for direct violation of the Fort Laramie Treaties of 1851 & 1868.
We ask that the Hearst Corporation purchase this land and RETURN it IMMEDIATELY into the hands of the Lakota people, as a part of the reparations of their illegal seizure of Native lands.
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September 3, 2012

Lakotas to celebrate purchase of Pe' Sla Sept. 5, 2012

Chase Iron Eyes
Lakotas to celebrate purchase of Pe' Sla on Wednesday, Sept. 5, 2012

Chase Iron Eyes: "We are still fundraising towards the closing amount. Whatever we fundraise, the Sioux Tribes won't be forced to borrow, towards the total price of the land. The land deal does not close until November 30, 2012."

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Press statement
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At a press conference in Eagle Butte, South Dakota on Saturday, Lakota leaders of the movement to secure the Lakota pilgrimage site Pe’ Sla for the Sioux Nation announced that the tribes will purchase the 2,000 acres of sacred land in the Black Hills. After several weeks of intense fundraising, the nine tribes raised enough to make a deal with the current owners of Pe’ Sla, Leonard and Margaret Reynolds—though details of the arrangement are still being negotiated. The fundraising effort on the part of the Sioux tribes was begun by Attorney Chase Iron Eyes, and the negotiations were carried out in part by Cheyenne River Tribal Councilwoman Robin Lebeau. Both leaders spoke on Saturday. Saturday’s action was organized by Last Real Indians and the Lakota People’s Law Project, two organizations operating in South Dakota that support the return of the Black Hills to the Sioux.
Rapid City, SD (PRWEB) September 03, 2012


Saturday’s action was organized by Last Real Indians and the Lakota People’s Law Project, two organizations operating in South Dakota that support the return of the Black Hills to the Sioux.
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http://www.prweb.com/releases/2012/9/prweb9863003.htm

Chase Iron Eyes described the process by which his organization, Last Real Indians, conducted a fundraising effort to save Pe’ Sla, raising $300,000. This sum was combined with $1.3 million put forth by the Rosebud Sioux tribe, enough to seal the land deal.
Iron Eyes said this is earnest money toward the purchase of Reynold's Prairie (Pe' Sla). "We are still fundraising towards the closing amount. Whatever we fundraise, the Sioux Tribes won't be forced to borrow, towards the total price of the land. The land deal does not close until November 30, 2012."

Iron Eyes, an attorney in his mid thirties, discussed the teachings concerning the Black Hills that he received from his elders a a youth: “Its back, we’re talking about the Black Hills again, and it’s the right time for it to happen.”
Councilwoman Lebeau, also under forty, described the complicated negotiations by which the tribes acquired the land. She implored the tribes to come together: “What I want to stress is unity. All I am asking for you (Sioux) to do is to take (the idea of Pe’ Sla) back to who whomever your spiritual leaders are—your treaty councils, your IRAs—and let’s come together.”
Madonna Thunder Hawk talked of the importance of land possession to Sioux identity, saying, “The land the priceless. The land is who we are. That’s why we still are who we are, because we have a land base. It doesn’t matter how much money the tribes have to put up for Pe’ Sla. We have to have it.” Councilwoman Young, who participated in the conference calls during which the land deal occurred, thanked both her fellow Sioux negotiators and the Reynolds family for obliging Sioux appeals.
Scatter Their Own
will perform at 7:30 pm
Sept. 5 at the celebration
“As we continue to renew our belief systems and ceremonies, we urge our people to continue as human beings to contribute and share our lifesystems with the world so that Pe’ Sla becomes a universal symbol of peace everywhere.”
Former tribal chairman Brings Plenty discussed the Sioux struggle for self-empowerment and the role that land plays in it. “This Pe’ Sla movement, it is a victory.”

The organizers of Saturday’s press conference are holding a rally in Rapid City this Wednesday, September 5, to celebrate the purchase of Pe’ Sla. It will be at the Memorial Park Band Shell at 5 pm.
Thunder Hawk, Iron Eyes, Lebeau, Young, and Huey invite interviews from journalists. To reach Thunder Hawk, Lebeau, Young, or Huey please use DanielPaul@LakotaLaw.org or 831-406-0349. For Iron Eyes use ChaseIronEyes@LastRealIndians.com.
For updates about the upcoming events see Facebook.com/LakotaPeoplesLawProject and www.LastRealIndians.com
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September 2, 2012

Readers Choice this week at Censored News

Readers Choice this week Censored News

Sept. 2, 2012
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September 1, 2012

Pilalt FM grassroots radio launches in BC

Pilalt FM "If you are a youth we welcome you to come in and learn
 the switchboard or record a message for your community!"

Thanks for the wonderful weekend broadcast of the new Pilalt FM in BC. The Cheam Band borrowed radio equipment for their weekend broadcast, Sept. 1 -- 2, 2012, which was a fundraiser so they can buy their own broadcast equipment.
It was a great show, with wonderful hosts, children's stories, conversations and a variety of music and live songs. Thanks also to Govinda at Earthcycles for providing the technical support. -- Censored News
Support grassroots First Nation radio!
Read more, volunteer and offer support:
www.PilaltFM.blogspot.com

Also check Out http://www.facebook.com/pilaltfm

http://www.pilaltfm.blogspot.com

http://www.twitter.com/pilaltfm

the Cheam Band , Sto:lo Village of the Pilalt Tribe


Wonderful to hear the new Pilalt FM radio in BC! Govinda from Earthcycles is there, and they are broadasting live Saturday, Sept. 1, and Sunday, Sept. 2, 2012!
 
Support Indigenous grassroots radio!
Also see: http://bsnorrell.blogspot.com/2012/08/cheam-band-of-pilalt-bc-create-new.html

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The Incredible Photos: Lakota Women's March to White Clay



















Lakota woman maced by police


Photos by Joey Feaster, published by permission at Censored News. Thank you!
Click on photos to enlarge!
Lakotas and Deep Green Resistance marched in the Women's Day of Peace, marching against genocide and the White Clay, Neb., liquor stories that profiteer from misery, suffering and death. They marched from Pine Ridge, S.D. to the bordertown of White Clay, Neb. on Aug. 26 2012.
Read more, and see more photos, at Censored News: http://www.bsnorrell.blogspot.com
See: Debra White Plume: Solidarity, horse trailers, and the Women's Day of Peace:  http://bsnorrell.blogspot.com/2012/08/debra-white-plume-solidarity-horse.html
Native Impact photos, including lockdown:
http://bsnorrell.blogspot.com/2012/08/photos-white-clay-womens-march-against.html
 
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