Circle of Clemency, Rally To Seek Clemency For Leonard Peltier 11/05/09
author: Relay
 e-mail: clemencynow@gmail.com
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Folks are making a "Circle of Clemency," on/before 11/5, across from the White House and asking all people to call the White House during this week when Obama will be meeting with tribal leaders to ask for clemency for Leonard.
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Press Release for November 5th
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact: Wanbli Tate, Larry Monterey, Barbara Low, Rob Fife
Telephone: (919) 475-1343
Email -  clemencynow@gmail.com
NATIVE AMERICANS AND SUPPORTERS RALLY TO SEEK CLEMENCY FOR LEONARD PELTIER 11/05/09
The Circle For Clemency is a group of Leonard Peltier supporters that will be joining together in a peaceful and prayerful act of solidarity. This action is to bring attention to Mr. Peltier's continued unjust imprisonment as a Native American political prisoner. This will be in conjunction with the planned Tribal Nations Conference to be held at the Department of the Interior building in Washington, DC. on November 5, 2009.
This past summer, imprisoned Native Activist/Nobel Peace Prize nominee Leonard Peltier was once again denied parole. The decision was extremely disheartening to Leonard, his family and his many supporters here and worldwide. Since that day, our focus has turned towards seeking Executive Clemency for Leonard Peltier.
In September of 2009, Native Activists Ben Carnes and Robert Fife fasted for seven days and offered prayers in an attempt to seek an audience with President Obama that he might consider Executive Clemency for Leonard Peltier. This simple and humble gesture took place in front of the White House and has given birth to a renewed enthusiasm from the Indigenous community and their supporters. In October of 2009, the Circle For Clemency for Leonard Peltier was founded by Indigenous Rights Activists Wanbli Tate, Larry Monterrey, Barbara Low, Ben Carnes and Robert Fife. Last week, President Obama announced a first of its kind Tribal Nations Conference to be held in Washington, on November 5th, 2009. Leaders from all 564 federally recognized Tribes have been invited.
The Circle For Clemency For Leonard Peltier and their supporters will be gathering at Lafayette Park in front of the White House for sunrise prayers conducted by Traditional Spiritual Leaders at 6:00 AM, November 5, 2009, after which they will walk to the Department of the Interior building to respectfully greet their tribal representatives, welcome them to the conference and ask that each of the them include within their individual nation's agenda a simple request for clemency regarding Leonard Peltier. They will then spend the day in a prayer vigil at the Department of the Interior for the release of our brother, Leonard Peltier.
Subject: Fwd: Tentative Itinerary for November 5th Event
Date: Sunday, October 25, 2009, 11:19 AM
CIRCLE FOR CLEMENCY FOR LEONARD PELTIER
(919) 596-2100
ClemencyNow@ gmail.com
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Circle For Clemency For Leonard Peltier Tentative Schedule of Events
6:00 AM
We will gather at Lafayette Park in front of the White House
Sunrise Prayers conducted by Traditional Spiritual Leaders from as many Nations as possible (should they be available)
Time for individual prayers and socializing/ greeting our Relations
7:30 AM
Walk en masse to the Department of the Interior building (approximately 3 blocks)
8:00 AM
Arrive at DOI building
Respectfully greet our tribal representatives, welcoming them to the conference
Respectfully offer "Free Leonard Peltier" writing instruments (if theses are available) and a request for clemency to each of the tribal representatives
Prayer/blessing for a successful meeting led by Traditional Spiritual Leaders (should they be available)
We would ask that everyone attending in support of Leonard bring some kind of food/drink that can be shared throughout the day that we may nourish each other physically.
We would ask that everyone attending in support of Leonard carry with them their personal prayers and perhaps a personal sacred object that we may nourish each other spiritually.
We would ask that everyone attending in support of Leonard share information/ conversation to educate not only our people but others who may be drawn to the event so that we may nourish each other mentally.
We anticipate several Indigenous artists/musicians, dancers, drummers and singers to be in attendance. It is hoped that they will share their gifts with The People throughout the day as the Spirit moves them. (we will announce featured performers as they commit to attend)
In September, Ben Carnes and Robert Fife came to Washington, DC, fasted for seven days and sent their humble, sometimes whispered prayers to The Creator that President Obama hear their pleas of clemency and justice for Leonard Peltier. We have faith that The Creator heard every word and today is our chance to take the next right step on the path that He has laid for us. In its essence, this Gathering is an opportunity to send many more humble and whispered prayers that they may become One Great Voice heard not only by The Creator but by All The Nations and all The People.
For all attending, this is a rare and beautiful opportunity to celebrate the joys of being Indigenous People and speaking the truth for our brother, Leonard Peltier.
5:30 PM
A closing prayer led by Traditional Spiritual Leaders (should they be available) to bless the day, our tribal representatives and All Our Relations. This prayer shall be one of solidarity, hope and gratitude that our voices have been heard and that our message of freedom for Leonard Peltier is carried in the hearts, words and deeds of our tribal representatives, President Obama and the United States government from this day forth.
Clemency Now for Leonard Peltier!
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