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Statement from Leonard Peltier on the Tornado Tragedy in Oklahoma

On the Art of Stealing Human Rights, 1958 #RedPower, #SS

As printed in a 1960/70’s NARP newsletter PDF VERSION [Note: The following extracts are from a speech given by Gerry Gambill at a conference on Human Rights at Tobique Reserve in New Brunswick, in August, 1958. In this speech, he warned native people about how this society goes about taking away the human rights of … Continue reading →

Forgotten People Solidarity with #IdleNoMore

STATEMENT OF SOLIDARITY: 5/20/2013 Forgotten People, Navajo Nation Stands in Solidarity with Idle No More – BC Forgotten People on the Navajo Nation stands in solidarity with Idle No More – BC in their struggle to urge the government of Canada to repeal all legislation which violates Treaties and Indigenous sovereignty. “We will support indigenous … Continue reading →

Lessons that an ally learns

I RECOGNIZE the founding fathers and mothers of Turtle Island, the role many indigenous nations had in the USA Independence with their council, and the role they had in many good policies, such as public education, preservation of ecosystems, and women’s and queer rights. I HONOUR their sacrifice to ensure a free life for the … Continue reading →

Survival, Strength, Sisterhood. #INM, #women

Kolonialq shares a short film: Survival, Strength, Sisterhood: Power of Women in the Downtown Eastside “Survival, Strength, Sisterhood: Power of Women in the Downtown Eastside” is a short film that documents the 20 year history of the annual women’s memorial march for missing and murdered women in Vancouver, Coast Salish Territories. By focusing on the … Continue reading →

#IdleNoMore video & radio

#IdleNoMore video & radio Check out these video links. Share the information! Idle No More!

Sovereignty Summer is Here, #INM, #sovereigntysummer

Idle No More & Defenders of the Land DECLARE “SOVEREIGNTY SUMMER” A campaign of coordinated non-violent direct actions to promote Aboriginal rights and environmental protection in alliance with non-native supporters.   …NOW Rise Up!   A declaration, jointly released with Defenders of the Land in March 2013, where a network of Indigenous communities, leaders, and activists involved … Continue reading →

Youth 4 Lakes, #INM, #YOUTH4LAKES

Updated May 17th 2013. This is a tribute to Youth 4 Lakes who arrived in Ottawa May 13th, in case you missed it. When omnibus Bill C-45 was passed in fall 2012, protections for over 90% of Canada’s rivers and lakes was REMOVED. Just like that. Opposition to this bill (among several others) was made … Continue reading →

BREAKING: SD TRIBES WALK OUT of federal pipeline consultation, #INM

May 16, 2013 BREAKING in Rapid City, SD TRIBES WALK OUT of federal consultation with Tribes & THPOs re KeystoneXL oil pipeline  “Obama’s administration sent low level clerks to meet with our tribal and treaty leaders.” This morning at 9:00 a.m. the United States Department of State attempted to hold what they call a consultation with … Continue reading →

Idle No More Public Service Announcement, #INM

This is a public service announcement made by JT Pro Imaging and overseen by actor Saginaw Grant for IdleNoMore.ca and starring Native celebrities of all ages. . . . READ MORE: http://indiancountrytodaymedianetwork.com/2013/05/16/saginaw-grant-and-other-natives-hollywood-come-together-idle-no-more-psa-149381