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Indigenous Issues
Land rights, indigenous history...
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If you're concerned about justice for indigenous nations and peoples here in the pacific northwest and around the world, then come help plan several awareness raising events.
On Thursday, Sep. 10th at 5:30 PM anyone interested in helping to plan several events around these issues should join us at the PSU library. First thing we want to plan out is starting a weekly film showing and discussion around topics related to indigenism (the political belief that the needs and wants of indigenous peoples and nations must be seriously considered and taken into account by everyone). These films will include documentaries about land rights struggles and recorded discussions by knowledgeable speakers about working for autonomy and restoring traditional lifestyles, for example. Also up for discussion will be the possibility of getting together an event in early January... Who should come? Anyone who wants to promote justice locally. People need not be indigenous themselves to understand that what's good for indigenous peoples and nations is ultimately good for everyone, and that without justice for first nations there can be no justice at all.
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A vigil for Leonard PeltierMonday July 27 6 PM Pioneer Square Downtown Portland Speakers : Dorothy Ackerman, Sioux elder on the Grand Council of the American Indian Movement Michael One Road, NW AIM Leonard Peltier's first full parole hearing was held in 1993, at which time his case was continued for a 15-year reconsideration. Mr. Peltier has recently applied for and been granted a parole hearing. The hearing is scheduled for July 28, 2009. All supporters are encouraged to step up their efforts in support of parole for Leonard Peltier
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Brian Willson lost both of his legs in an attempt to prevent U.S. arms from reaching Nicaragua's CIA-endorsed Contras. He will be speaking at a benefit for Iraq veterans against the war at 7 PM [Thursday] July 23, at the First Unitarian Church in Portland, 1211 SW Main. Donations are requested, but noone will be turned away. This is a fundraiser to help send a delegation that I am part of to Venezuela in September For more information please visit our website: pdxvenezuela.org
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Leonard Peltier, Native American leader, Ojibwa-Sioux of Turtle Mountain Indian Reservation in North Dakota, has been unjustly imprisoned for 34 years in U.S. federal prison, a victim of FBI political persecution. His upcoming parole hearing is Monday, July 27. Act Today! Letters should be received by the BOP before July 14. Add your voice to help free Leonard Peltier! Click here to send a letter (via the web) to the parole commission today!
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Despite the rain on Wednesday morning, several intrepid activists picketed outside Halton Cat on Columbia Boulevard in Northeast Portland. The small, but spirited group of protesters held the action in solidarity with the national day of action against Caterpillar, timed to coincide with the company's annual shareholder meeting.
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Presentation/discussion about the ongoing genocide & ecocide
carried out on unceeded, unsurrended Coast Salish territories and intensified by the coming Olympics. We will look at how different anti-Olympic communities lead lives of resistance and take direct-action against capitalism, colonization & social control. Sunday, May 24th Red and Black Cafe 400 SE 12th ave at Oak Portland, OR 97214 (503) 231-3899 7pm sharp! By donation, no one turned away for lack of funds
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An educational forum focused on the ongoing case of incarcerated American Indian activist Leonard Peltier will be held May 20, 2009, at 7 pm, at the Native American Student and Community Center at Portland State University.
Recently, Peltier was nominated for the Nobel Peace Prize for a sixth consecutive year, in honor of his remarkable success in furthering causes of peace and human rights from behind bars during his 33 years of incarceration. On the campaign trail last fall, President Obama met with Native American leaders and indicated his willingness to consider clemency or to support parole for Peltier. The May 20th event is part of a nationwide effort to renew support for Peltier's release now that Obama is in office.  http://www.whoisleonardpeltier.info.
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I am writing from the Yakama Nation. And I want to say that I just saw the most shameful thing. It involves video taped footage of a press conference held by the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (and also ODFW) at the Bonneville dam. The press conference was to convince the public that these organizations need to, and can safely kill sea lions to protect salmon at that dam. And to make their point, they paraded out a woman presented as a Native grandmother. It was the most shameless display of tokenism I have yet seen, and went mostly unchallenged by the press who eagerly lapped it up and patted her on her head. It was disgusting.
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Were you confused or upset by the recent Israeli invasion of Gaza? Not sure what to do next? Maybe you feel like you are missing information about the conflict, and want to find out more.
Come to a screening of Occupation 101, a thought-provoking and powerful documentary film on the current and historical root causes of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. This is an important and ground-breaking film that includes the voices of Jewish and Palestinian scholars, and background on the conflict that helps fill in the gaps. Unlike any other film ever produced on the conflict -- 'Occupation 101' presents a comprehensive analysis of the facts and hidden truths surrounding the never ending controversy and dispels many of its long-perceived myths and misconceptions. This screening will also include a question and answer session with Alison Weir, of 'If Americans Knew', who appears in the film. Monday February 16th Hollywood Theatre - 4122 NE Sandy Blvd, Portland OR 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm 503-421-6845
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Portland Community Media program featuring a live interview with Saed Bannoura of International Middle East Media Center and William Seaman of Portland Peaceful Response Coalition and American Jews for a Just Peace A Growing Concern, Free Gaza Related: Twenty-five practical actions you can take to help bring peace with justice in Palestine | Israel Unleashes Chemical Weapons in Gaza | Israel Using Depleted Uranium Against Gaza Victims
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Around 250 people gathered Sunday afternoon at the corner of Pioneer Courthouse Square in downtown Portland (of course forbidden from using the square itself, because Portland's main public square is PRIVATELY owned....but that's another issue). The protesters, as in the Tuesday and Friday protests, were mainly from Portland's Arab-American community. Supporters from the peace and justice community were also present, and the protest lined the sidewalks on all four corners at SW 7th and Salmon. Related: important analysis of the framing of the current attacks | Twenty-five practical actions you can take to help bring peace with justice in Palestine | international middle east media center
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Please join us for a film screening to help raise funds for the NW Caravan To Support The Struggle For Survival On The Front Lines Of Resistance at Big Mountain, Black Mesa, AZ. November 22-29, 2008
Here, we will have literature and a film describing some of the elements of the struggle of resistance to brutal colonialism, coal mining, and environmental devastation from the indigenous residents on Big Mountain. We will also have applications available if you want to participate in this year's Caravan. Saturday, November 8th, 7p, Red and Black Cafe , Corner of SE 12th & Oak, FREE, Donations greatly appreciated
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**Join Us For The Caravan To Support The Struggle For Survival On The Front Lines Of Resistance at Big Mountain, Black Mesa, AZ. November 22-29, 2008**
IMPORTANT INFO ON NW CARAVAN TO BLACK MESA, AZ!! **Join Us For The Caravan To Support The Struggle For Survival On The Front Lines Of Resistance at Big Mountain, Black Mesa, AZ. November 22-29, 2008** Please Come to the Upcoming NW Regional Planning Meetings!! The caravan is six weeks away and that time is going to go by fast! We strongly urge ALL participants to attend ALL upcoming regional meetings to ensure that people are really prepared. *We are asking all interested participants to first pre-register to help us estimate how many people to expect as well as to help us make necessary accommodations. To pre-register, please contact:  stephanie@RisingTideNorthAmerica.org
-- NW Regional Meetings: Sunday, 7 PM -- Oct. 19, Nov. 2nd, Nov. 9th, Nov. 16th 3 Friends Coffee House. 201 SE 12th Ave. Portland, OR 97214 Directions: link to maps.yahoo.com |
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