Please join us in solidarity and support the Gwich'in peoples at this rally and onward. Please pass this message on to others you know may be interested.
Michele "Shelly" Vendiola Indigenous Environmental Network - Bellingham 2100 Electric Avenue, #415 Bellingham, WA 98229-4556 Phone: 360-202-5610 Email: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Website: www.ienearth.org Please accept this invitation and pass it on to everyone you know! Bring your family + friends. See you there. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The Walk to Washington D.C. for the Arctic Refuge begins August 23 in Seattle. It is a three-month, 8000 mile journey across the United States by foot and bicycle by members of the Gwich'in Nation + led by photographer Ken Madsen. Join us as we begin our self-propelled, human migration across the United States!!!! SEATTLE: Westlake Park (401 Pine Street) NOON . Friday, August 23 Rally + walk to the Federal Building SHOW YOUR SUPPORT WITH YOUR OWN TWO FEET! EVERYONE, from all "walks" of life, are invited to show their support for the protection of the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge, the Porcupine caribou herd, and for the very identity of the Gwich'in nation. It is also a great time to make a donation, if the spirit moves you. The threat of oil and gas exploration and development in the birthing grounds of the Porcupine caribou herd in the Arctic Refuge is the highest profile environmental issue in North America. For the Gwich'in people it is a human rights issue and a cultural issue. The following Gwich'in representatives will be in attendance: Norma Kassi, 2002 Goldman Prize Winner; Chief Evon Peter from Arctic Village, Alaska; Chief Joe Linklater from Old Crow, Yukon; Sandra Newman, Caribou Coordinator for the Vuntut Gwitchin; and Elaine Alexie, Gwich'in Youth Coordinator from Ft. MacPherson, NWT. Also in attendance will be internationally acclaimed musician Matthew Lien. He will perform his compelling composition, "Just As It Should Be," inspired by the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge! The Walk is an effort to keep the protection of the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge on the front pages of US papers and at the top of the agenda for US politicians campaigning for the November mid-term elections. The Walk to Washington, D.C. will include rallies and slide presentations in hundreds of towns and cities across the U.S. Presentations will highlight the Gwich'in Nation and 20,000 years of living with the caribou, energy conservation and alternative technologies that help protect wilderness. Details and updates will be posted regularly on the Caribou Commons website at www.cariboucommons.com For more information contact: Danette Readman (867) 667 2626 or by email: [EMAIL PROTECTED] -- Andr� Cramblit: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Operations Director Northern California Indian Development Council NCIDC (http://www.ncidc.org) is a non-profit that meets the development needs of American Indians and operates an art gallery featuring the art of California tribes (http://www.americanindianonline.com) COMMUNICATION IS THE KEY TO THE FUTURE OF AMERICAN INDIANS/NATIVE AMERICANS/ALASKAN NATIVES & HAWAIIAN ISLANDERS. For news of interest to Natives subscribe send an email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] or go to: http://www.topica.com/lists/NativeAmericanNews/subscribe/?location=listinfo Visit and show your support for the Grass Roots Oyate http://members.tripod.com/GrassRootsOyate Clemency for Leonard Peltier. Sign the Petition. http://petitiononline.com/Release/petition.html ==^================================================================ This email was sent to: [email protected] EASY UNSUBSCRIBE click here: http://topica.com/u/?b1ddNB.b2HgmN Or send an email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] T O P I C A -- Register now to manage your mail! http://www.topica.com/partner/tag02/register ==^================================================================
