And now:Ish <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> writes: From: Tom Goldtooth <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: Corrected Format IEN 1999 Conference NOTICE: Sorry for numerous transmissions. Previous transmissions had formatting difficulties. Hope this transmission is better. The formatting around the workshop topics and the contact names have been corrected. This should make it easier for you send readable transmissions to your contacts. Thank you. -IEN- PLEASE POST and DISSEMINATE! Distribute on your Lists-. Dear Friends, The Indigenous Environmental Network (IEN) and the Dine' CARE [Citizens Against Ruining the Environment] are proud to invite you to the 10th Annual Protecting Mother Earth conference scheduled for June 10-13, 1999. IEN was formed as an alliance to help Indigenous Peoples and our Tribal Nations to learn and share information on environmental issues that our communities are facing. In 1990, Dine' CARE hosted the first Protecting Mother Earth conference within the Navajo reservation at Dilkon, Arizona. Dine' CARE and other Indigenous grassroots groups in attendance were the founders of this beginning alliance which would later be known as the Indigenous Environmental Network. It is only right that Dine' CARE host this year's tenth annual conference to be held next to the Laguna and Acoma Pueblo in New Mexico and next to their sacred mountain - Mt. Taylor. The theme this year is Lle Tsoo (Uraninite) - "A Creation Placed at the Foothills of our Sacred Mountains by our Holy People." The focus will be on uranium issues, including workshops on mining and compensation initiatives to Native radiation victims that were miners and millers in U.S. uranium mines. It will be held next to the Laguna Pueblo reservation, which was the site of the uranium mine contamination and U.S. federal Superfund site - the Jackpile Mine. The National Indian Youth Leadership Project's (NIYLP) Sacred Mountain Camp is the site for this largest outdoor Indigenous environmental conference in North America. Youth activities and workshops will recruit youth involvement in the environmental justice movement while providing leadership skills. Additional workshops, trainings, plenaries, and breakout sessions will be scheduled around issues that affect our communities. Various topics will range from nuclear, waste management technology, pesticides, persistent organic pollutants, border transboundary issues, environmental assessments, community organizing, and many others. All presentations will be balanced with Native traditional and modern perspectives. This four day camping conference follows the teachings of the sacred Fire that will burn throughout this historic event. Child care is provided. Limited travel subsidy scholarships are available for Native grassroots groups that are dealing with environmental issues in their community. If you should have any questions, please send e-mail inquires to: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> or call the IEN National Office at (218) 751-4967 and speak to Charlotte Caldwell. Dine' CARE contact is Anna Frazier, Coordinator, <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> at (520) 657-3291. Respectfully, Jackie Warledo, Co-Chair, Conference Committee William "Jimbo" Simmons, Co-Chair, Conference Committee Earl Tulley, Conference Committee Member Laura Manthe, Conference Committee Member Anna Frazier, Dine' CARE Coordinator Tom Goldtooth, IEN National Coordinator "IEN is an environmental and economic justice alliance of Indigenous Peoples protecting the sacredness of Mother Earth and building sustainable communities." CONFERENCE FLYER #1 Sponsored by Indigenous Environmental Network 10TH ANNUAL PROTECTING MOTHER EARTH CONFERENCE June 10, 11, 12, 13, 1999 To be held at: National Indian Youth Leadership Project's "Sacred Camp" [next to the sacred Mt. Taylor] located near the Acoma Pueblo and the Laguna Pueblo Indian reservations in New Mexico, USA (located off Interstate Highway 40, west of Albuquerque - signs will be posted and maps available soon) Hosted by: Dine' CARE, a Navajo reservation community-based organization with support of Acoma-Laguna Coalition for a Safe Environment Theme: Lle tsoo (Uraninite) "A CREATION PLACED AT THE FOOTHILLS OF OUR SACRED MOUNTAINS BY OUR HOLY PEOPLE" The focus will be on uranium issues affecting Indigenous Peoples and their Tribes. Indigenous Peoples from throughout North America, the Americas and internationally will be invited such as the Aboriginal Peoples from Australia dealing with the Jabiluka mine. Radiation victim compensation initiatives, cleanup of abandoned mines, new uranium developments on Indigenous lands, health issues, impacts to the plants, animals and biodiversity, and rights of Indigenous Peoples to live in a safe and healthy environment are some topics to be discussed. [Uraninite (UO2) - The Wrath of Western Technology and Domination!] OTHER WORKSHOP TOPICS: *Chemicals in Agriculture & Persistant Organic Pollutants [POPs] *Youth Team Building and Youth Workshops *Transboundary/Border Justice Issues *Nuclear Waste and Transportation *ABC's of Landfill and Incineration of Solid Waste *Risk Assessment *Hard Sulfide (gold, silver, copper) and Coal Mining *Tribal Air Quality Issues *Community-Based Water Sampling Techniques *Tribal Water Standards *Oil and Gas Developments *Tribal Environmental Program Developments *Coalition Building and Peacemaking *Building Sustainable Communities *Risk Mapping *Alternative Energy *Environmental Assessments and Environmental Justice Analysis - Sacred, Cultural & Historical Sites *Biodiversity and Protection of Critical Areas: Medicinal Plants, Forestry, Endangered Species, and other areas *Indigenous Knowledge: Seeds, Medicinal Plants, "Intellectual Property Rights" and Biotechnology Education demonstrations and environmental fairs: Geographic Information Systems (GIS), Solar Energy, Clay Brick Building Construction, IEN Protecting Mother Earth "10 Years of Organizing - A Photo Display", Alternative Technologies, and many other information booths. Coalition Building and Strategy Breakout Sessions on: Mining, Uranium, Nuclear Waste, Persistent Chemicals (POPs), Youth, and others. Non-Indigenous Support Groups, EJ Networks and Environmental Organizations Invited. * Campsites * Shower facilities available * Meals Provided * Shuttles from Albuquerque airport available * Daycare available * First aid and sanitation facilities on site * Evening cultural events * Travel scholarships available for community-based groups (late April deadline for applications!) * Access to the conference involves mountain roads so be prepared * Spanish - English translations * Navajo - English translations * Security This is a gathering that respects the Sacred Fire and traditional teachings of Indigenous Peoples. Keep dogs and pets in the camp area. Dress appropriately. This is an elderly, youth and family gathering on environmental justice issues, protection of sacred sites and recognition of the sacredness of our Earth Mother. For more information: Charlotte Caldwell Indigenous Environmental Network PO Box 485, Bemidji, MN 56619 USA Ph (218) 751-4967 Fax (218) 751-0561 [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] [main office e-mail] Anna Frazer Dine' CARE HCR 63 Box 263, Winslow, AZ 86047 USA Ph: (520) 657-3291 Fax (520) 657-3319 [EMAIL PROTECTED] IEN web site and conference information: http://www.alphacdc.com/ien The Indigenous Environmental Network is an affiliation of the Seventh Generation Fund &&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&& Tsonkwadiyonrat (We are ONE Spirit) Unenh onhwa' Awayaton http://www.tdi.net/ishgooda/ &&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&
