And now:Ish <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> writes: >From BIGMTLIST The following information comes to me from Jim at Media Island International. Louise Benally tried to call me, but couldn't get through, so she called Jim. However, I would like to comment, first. No disrespect is intended toward the Hopi people or the Hopi tribal government by making this post. The intent is to emphasize the spiritual importance of this Sundance. Permit or no permit, this Sundance is too important to be closed down. The Hopi are asked to respect the sanctity of this ceremonial camp and not to cause disruptions or stop invited guests from attending; just as they wish to keep disruptions from their own ceremonies, they should show this same respect toward this Sundance. The Hopi are spiritual people. They recognize sacred things. They try to guard their religious practices from exploitation and degradation. Therefore, they should understand this and realize that spiritual commitments take precedence over man-made laws. The Dineh must not be bound by Hopi Tribal decisions that infringe or their spiritual right to sponsor this sacred ceremony, regardless of whether or not it is part of the Dineh religious tradition. Politics, government, laws, race, and economics aside, we are all human beings. We have a connection to the Creator. When we pray, that is a sacred thing. That is between us and the Creator. The place where we pray is sacred, too. Its spirit supports us in our prayers. (Maybe it is praying at the same time, too..I don't know.) To tell someone that they cannot pray in the way that they choose is wrong. If the place where they choose to pray is sacred, and they are told that they cannot pray there, then that is wrong, too. It doesn't matter what race or tribe you are, you have a right to pray. I urge the Hopi Tribal government, which is made up of fellow human beings, to recognize this right. To the Hopi Tribe, I say, in the depth of your humanity, you know that what I say is true. You are not loosing face by allowing this Sundance; you are showing that you really do have an understanding of what is sacred. The media contact information at the end is provided for those who wish to voice their concerns about any one or all of the Big Mountain issues. =================================== To: Bob Dorman <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> From: Media Island International <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: re: Sundance Banned at Camp Anna Mae Date: Thu, 8 Jul 1999 22:43:48 -0700 7/8/99 pm Louise Benally called me after reviewing the posting about the Sundance at Camp Anna Mae. She thanks the list and would just like to add that they would like public pressure directed toward the Hopi Tribal Council, the Navajo Nation, and the Department of Interior to remind them (a paraphrase excuse me) that religious freedom will not be interfered with by politics. Separation of church and state will be respected at the Sundance at Camp Anna Mae. She says they are going on with the ceremony without permits at this time, and they don't need permits for religious ceremonies. If people could write and call the Hopi Tribal Council, the Navajo Nation, and the Dept. of Interior, and ask them to respect the Sundance at Camp Anna Mae at Big Mountain, and not continue the threats to disrupt the ceremony. Also, the HTC (with BIA assistance and "blessings") has threatened to bulldoze two hogans that belong to the Benally family there at/near Camp Anna Mae. This unconscionable threat must be removed as well, and no more structures of spiritual, cultural and social significance can be allowed to be destroyed. Far too much damage has already been done in the name of this genocidal relocation policy. Thanks to everyone who can help bring more awareness and needed pressure to the officials involved so they may feel the eyes of the world watching them closely. Peace, Jimmy Mateson Media Island International (360) 352 8526 [EMAIL PROTECTED] ================================== CONTACT INFORMATION: Wayne Taylor, Chairman, The Hopi Tribe P.O. Box 123, Kykotsmovi, AZ 86039 Phone: (520) 734-3000. Kevin Gover, ASSISTANT SECRETARY - INDIAN AFFAIRS Navajo Area Office (Navajo Res. Only, Arizona, Utah, and New Mexico) Bureau of Indian Affairs P.O. Box 1060 Gallup, New Mexico 87305 (505) 863-8314 FAX (505) 863-8245 Robert Carolin, Acting Supertindent U.S. Department of the Interior Bureau of Indian Affairs Hopi BIA Agency P.O. 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