And now:Ish <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> writes:
Date: Mon, 25 Jan 1999 11:33:48 -0600
From: Leonard Peltier Defense Committee <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Subject: More February 6th actions planned and fast grows
UPDATED LIST OF PROTESTS TO FREE US POLITICAL PRISONER LEONARD PELTIER THIS
February 6, 1999
1/25/99
AMSTERDAM, NETHERLAND; BRUSSELS, BELGIUM; PARIS, FRANCE; BOSTON, MA;
BALTIMORE, MD; CHICAGO, IL; LONDON, ENGLAND; TORANTO, ONTARIO; SAULT STE.
MARIE, ONTARIO; VICTORIA, BC; ALBANY, NY; ATLANTA, GA; EUGENE, OR;
CINCINNATI, OH; KENT, OH; LAWRENCE, KS; HOUSTON, TX; SAN DIEGO, CA; SAN
FRANCISCO, CA; NASHVILLE, TN; RAPID CITY, SD; GREENFIELD, MA; WASHINGTON,
DC; PORTLAND, ME; TACOMA, WA; DENVER,CO; PONTIAC, MI; LOUISVILLE, KY;
STARKVILLE, MS
ALBANY, NY
We're planning an action on Feb. 6th for International Leonard Peltier Day
in Albany, New York . We will draw in people from the surrounding cities
of Troy, Schenectady, Saratoga, and other nearby towns. We don't have the
details yet but will keep you posted as things unfold. thanks!
Francie, Leonard Peltier Solidarity Committee
ATLANTA, GA
The LPSG, Atlanta is interested in participating in the fast for Leonard
Peltier. So far we have around a half dozen people who have committed to
fasting for four days, one person following the next. There are many people
in the Indian community here that we have not called yet. I'm sure that
more will be interested. We're having a meeting this coming Sunday and will
know a little more about our commitment afterwards. In the mean time,
please send more information, press-releases, guidelines, etc.
I talked to Arthur Miller yesterday and he said his people will be doing
twelve day fasts. I'll see if anyone here is willing and able to do that. I
look forward to hearing from you.
Reid freeman Jenkins
coordinator LPSG, Atlanta
BRUSSELS, BELGIUM
Feb. 6, 1999 - afternoon - Wake at U.S. Embassy or protest action at
international airport Zaventem (depends on how many people will come) We're
also checking how many people would participate in a 48-hour hunger fast.
And the petition drive has been increased via email and hopefully before
February 6th via a new website (since our Internet Coordinator is having
summer vacation - he lives in Australia - and complains he's bored, I'm
sure the page will be finished this week... smile) More details will follow
later.
Elsie
PARIS, FRANCE
The French CNT-AIT will organize a demonstration in Paris the 6th
February in solidarity with Leonard Peltier and Mumia Abu Jamal
There will be a gathering to show support with Leonard and Mumia starting
from 2pm on Saturday 6th of February in front of the US Embassy, Place de
la Concorde, Metro : Concorde, Paris.
Sylvain will be there and will give a speech on behalf of Leonard.
In Solidarity,
Corto Ravena International secretary of CNT-AIT
Corto [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Hi,
we are a group of young french anarchists who want to try and do something
for the international day of protest to free Leonard Peltier. We are living
in a very small city and are very few people, but we already
did a lot of flyers and petitions that we pass around, but we need to know
if any other groups will do something in our aera, etc. so we could try and
do something "bigger"... We also need to know to who we have to send out
our petitions to free Leonard Peltier and if there's some specific issue
that you want us to insist on, etc... (we are young people and have no real
exprerience about doing petitions, etc. ) I hope to hear from you soon,
Take care, Christophe xXx
BALTIMORE, MD
Indian Affairs/ Homewood-Stony Run is planning a 23 hour fast beginning at
1:00 PM at the Sony Run Meetinghouse. Call 410-435-0300
BOSTON, MA
We will also be doing an action on February 6th at 12 noon in Boston at the
Park Street T Station. Glad to see that there will be something going on
in western Mass, too. -Mahtowin for UAINE - PO Box 7501, Quincy, MA 02269
- 781-331-3690
CHICAGO, IL
Meet at Daley Center at Randolph and Clark Street at 10:30 AM and marching
to Dirksen Federal Building. Open Mic, drums and Prayer. Contact Prairie
Fire Organizing Committee 773-278-6706 or AIM, Peter Hudson Fastwolf at
608-493-0321
LONDON, ENGLAND
Here in London there is a civil rights march on Feb 6th (meeting at Brixton
town hall, near Brixton tube at 12 noon). We will be handing out
information about Leonard to people on this march.
In solidarity,
Eddy
EUGENE, OR
Rally to Free Leonard Peltier
Saturday February 6th at Noon
Federal Building, E. 7th & Pearl Sts, Eugene
Sponsored by Indigenous Support Coalition of Oregon and the
Leonard Peltier Support Group of Eugene 607-7064 or [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Rally Feb 6th to Free Leonard Peltier, American Indian Political Prisoner
Join others internationally rallying for Peltier's release for outside
medical care, freedom and for Senate Oversight Investigation and Hearings.
Feb. 6th is the twenty-fourth anniversary of Peltier's illegal extradition
from Canada and falsely conviction. Peltier's jaw continues to cause him
agony as he can eat only soft food through a straw. Documents released
under the Freedom of Information Act point to a US government covert
program against the American Indian Movement, but a full Senate Oversight
Investigation is needed to expose the real killers and clear his name.
Join us in calling for apologies and reparations for our Original
Americans, starting with the Oglala Sioux of Pine Ridge, South Dakota.
Sponsored by the Leonard Peltier Support Group of Eugene/ ISCO. Call (541)
607-7064 or e-mail [EMAIL PROTECTED] for more info or to get involved.
Indigenous Support Coalition of Oregon
PO Box 11715,Eugene, OR 97440
Contact: Beth N (541) 607-7064 Voice Mail
Reply to: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
CINCINNATI, OH
For protest information Call 513-232-0362 or email < [EMAIL PROTECTED] >
KENT, OH
I was asked to email our information to you. In Kent, OH a number of groups
are working together to mark February 6th for Leonard Peltier. Kent
Anarchist Black Cross, Anti-Racist Action-Kent, and Amnesty International
(one from Kent State and one from local high school). Hopefully more groups
will be getting involved. There will most likely be a demonstration and
fliering...
Angela Beallor
Kent Anarchist Black Cross
ARA- Kent
STARKVILLE, MS
My name is Roberta Salyers and I am trying to organize a demonstration
(rally or candlelight vigil) at Mississippi State University (in
Starkville) to mark Leonard's 23rd year in prison on the 6th of February.
There are no Native American student organizations on campus, but I know
that a large population of Choctaw live in Mississippi. As I have only
lived here a little over a year, I do not have any contacts in the
community. Could you provide me with names and numbers of other activists
in the area who might be willing to come to such an event and perhaps
perform a cleansing ritual or provide drums? In the past, you put me in
contact with John Green, ironically another graduate student in my
department. He had, however, already given up and has since moved away.
Thanks for any advice or help that you may provide.
O. Roberta Salyers
LAWRENCE, KS
Hunger Strike & Day of protest to FREE LEONARD PELTIER on the 23rd
anniversary of his arrest.
Saturday, February 6, 1999
Reading from Leonard's new book co-authored with Harvey Arden called
PRISON WRITINGS - MY LIFE IS MY SUNDANCE and other cultural events at the
The Java Break Caf�
17 E. Seventh Street - Lawrence, Kansas -4:00 pm
On February 6th supporters of Native American Political Prisoner Leonard
Peltier will be holding protests and starting hunger strikes in an effort
to pressure the Clinton Administration to keep its 1992 campaign promise.
These protests will be happening in cities all over the world including
Amsterdam, Brussels, London, Washington DC, San Diego, Tacoma and Rapid
City, South Dakota. The Lawrence event will be at the Java Break at 4:00 pm.
For more information call the Leonard Peltier Defense Committee at
785-842-5774
HOUSTON, TX
The South East Tx. Autonomous chapter of the American Indian Movement, the
lpdc support groups located in Killeen and AustinTx, the World Worker's
Party, and others will hold a protest on Feb. 6th for Leonard in
Houston,TX.. Call 281-550-7081 for details.
TORANTO, ONTARIO
Everyone is invited to attend the Toronto protest. To find out more about
the Toronto, Canada action call 416-439-1893
SAULT STE. MARIE, ONTARIO
We have one problem, a location for the Feb. 6/99, event. On Dec. 19/98,
we were given the Civic Square. However, Bon Soo - the winter carnival is
going on during this time period. All civic facilites are booked as are
many church halls and other places. I am asking a faculty member at the
local university to book a large room for us. If this fails, we will move
our event to Feb. 13/99. However, PEACE magazine is putting a notice in
their issue to be on the stands within a few weeks noting the Sault event
and giving me as a contact number for more information. Again, our event
will emphasize the need to contact the
Minister of Justice and Members of Parliament about Leonard and to urge the
Justice Minister to release the report on the investigation into the
original extradition from Canada to the US. He are putting pressure on our
local MP to do something. Other MPs have been contacted and got back to us
that they support our efforts for Leonard. We also will be handing out
material on the Lubicon case.
Rick Palmer
SAN DIEGO, CA
Protest at the Hall of Justice, Broadway in Downtown San Diego. Starting at
12 noon. Call Janice Jordan at 619-233-9784 or Rob McCubbin at 619-692.0355
SAN FRANCISCO, CA
Hunger Strike and Protest starts at UN Plaza, 7th and Market Street at
12:00 noon, Call 415-826-4127 or 510-268-9913
NASHVILLE, TN
There will definitely be a protest in Nashville, TN at the Federal
Courthouse from noon to 3, thanks -Jon
RAPID CITY, SD
This is Robert Quiver Jr, coord for Lakota Student Alliance.
We are planning an event on Feb. 6 in conjunction with the Nation wide
demos held on this date. We are going to hold a gathering at the Rapid
City Federal Bldg, Main St., Rapid City. The gathering will include guest
speakers, Live concert performances (details are being worked on right now)
on Main Street., and possible civil disobedience. We will keep you informed
as time passes. FMI's could contact me by phone at: (605) 867-1507. or
email: < [EMAIL PROTECTED] >.
Thanks
Robert Quiver Jr
Lakota Student Alliance
WESTERN MASSACHUSETTS
To LPDC - Report from LPSG western Massachusetts for 2/6 Actions
Our LPSG met on 1/12/99 and joined in a consensus to plan actions to rally
and picket the Federal Building on 1550 Main Street in Springfield, MA at
noon. We hope to draw at least 150 people. We expect to form coalitions
with other groups, such as AIM, campus organizations and others. We plan to
post our flier at the seven colleges between Amherst and Springfield when
school returns during the last week of January. The text of our poster is
below, which includes info about a music/organizing event on the night
before the rally. We expect to receive local TV media coverage affiliated
with major networks.
At our meeting 1/12/99, besides planning the February 6 action, we also
reviewed the 12/19 actions. Eight of us were planning to being arrested,
but now plan to wait for at least three or four participating LPSGs to make
our actions most effective. We encourage direct communications with any
LPSG open to working together on this campaign. We like to share our CD
plan and learn from others to coordinate actions and press releases for
gaining national coverage that is beneficial to Leonard's case, creating
circumstances favorable for Canada to release their Extradition Report, for
Congressional hearings to convene and/or for Executive Clemency. Our group
suggests that since the Conference is set for June 26, the next good date
for planning simultaneous effective CD actions would be on the observed
Columbus Day, October 11, 1999. Please email LPSG - western mass, if
interested in coordinating our communications for CD actions.
Also, we agreed and encouraged others to write the Prime Minister of Canada
for the release of the Extradition Report. We have this information
available as a handout, which we copied from the LPDC website. Our group
appreciates the efforts of all of you and the LPDC for uniting us. We are
committed to seeing Leonard out of prison this millennium.
In solidarity,
Jonathan Mark LPSG W. Mass <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
ps: following is the text for our poster, which announces our 2/6/99 actions
NATIVE AMERICAN POLITICAL PRISONER
LEONARD PELTIER
WILL BE INCARCERATED FOR 23 YEARS ON FEBRUARY 6, 1999
ALTHOUGH THE FBI AND GOVERNMENT PROSECUTORS DO NOT ACCUSE PELTIER OF
SHOOTING THE TWO AGENTS ON THE PINE RIDGE RESERVATION IN 1975
WHY IS HE STILL IN A FEDERAL PENITENTIARY?
HELP US EXPOSE TO CORRECT THE INJUSTICES AND SEND A MESSAGE TO THE
CLINTON ADMINISTRATION AND FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATIONS
PICKET, FAST AND DEMONSTRATE AT THE FEDERAL BUILDING
Beginning at noon SATURDAY FEBRUARY 6, 1999
1550 MAIN STREET, SPRINGFIELD, MASS.
RALLY AND MUSIC BENEFIT
FRIDAY FEBRUARY 5
IN SUPPORT OF THIS CALL TO ACTION
AT THE JAVA HUT CAFE (RTE 116 IN SUNDERLAND, MA)
BEGINNING AT 8:00 P.M. / TEL: (413)665-2255
FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT THE LEONARD PELTIER SUPPORT GROUP
P.O. BOX 1999, WENDELL DEPOT, MA 01380 E-mail [EMAIL PROTECTED]
or the Leonard Peltier Defense Committee
- P.O. Box 583, Lawrence, KS 66044
Tel: 785-842-5774
http://members.xoom.com/freepeltier/index.html
AMSTERDAM, NETHERLANDS
We are planning to have a demonstration in Amsterdam on Feb. 6th. We are
planning to walk from downtown Amsterdam (de Dam) to the US Consulate. As
soon as I have details I will let you know.
Stay strong,
Frits F. Terpstra
Reigerstraat 8-a
9714 EW Groningen
Netherlands
WASHINGTON, DC
Please join us Friday, February 5, 1999 at the Federal Bureau of
Investigation (FBI) Building (9th and Pennsylvania, NW) from 11:00AM until
2:00PM for a CARNIVAL of a rally. Protesting the imprisonment of Leonard
Peltier for now 23 years, the focus of the event will be to gain awareness
to the tactics of the FBI, educate the public, encourage others across the
country to also participate in civil disobedience, and distribute
information regarding the case of Leonard Peltier. The event is scheduled
to be festive- large puppets are being built, sandwich boards, banners and
posters are being created, and costumes are in order. For more
information, or to join any of our organizing teams, please contact Breeze
Luetke-Stahlman: (202) 543-0445,
<[EMAIL PROTECTED]>.
Hello. My name is Farah Nazarali-Stranieri and I'm chairperson and founder
of the Working Group on Indigenous Peoples at the George Washington
University. On Tuesday Jan.19 we have our general meeting and I'm going to
propose that we participate in a 24 hour hunger strike on Feb.6 and embark
on a letter writing campaign on behalf of Leonard Peltier. I am quite sure
my fellow students will be supportive of the idea. We will also plan to
meet with members of congress on Feb.5, the day before to explain why we
are going on a hunger strike and present letters to them. (I am a Canadian
citizen and I know the Political Minister at the Canadian Embassy here in
Washington and I have already spoken to him about the idea and I will be
able to meet with him to present letters to the Minister of Justice in
Canada.) We may need some informational materials and we may also buy some
posters. In any case, I will let the Defense Committee know of the outcome
of our meeting and the exact plans for our Feb.6 event.
In solidarity,
Farah Nazarali-Stranieri
PORTLAND, ME
At this time we have confirmed that the Northeast Woodlands chapter of the
American Indian Movement is holding a protest at Monument Square in
Portland, Maine on Saturday, February 6th from 1 to 4 PM. For more
information contact David Spirit Bear Walton - PO Box 510, Limington, ME
04049 207-637-3097.
TACOMA, WASHINGTON
In the North west there will be a protest called the INTERNATIONAL DAY IN
SOLIDARITY WITH LEONARD PELTIER on FEBRUARY 6TH in TACOMA, WA. The march
starts 12:00 NOON at PUYALLUP NATION TRIBAL GROUNDS (off I-5, exit 135
north, State Route 164 in Tacoma. The Tribal Grounds are about a 1/4 mile
on the right hand side of the road). We will march from the Puyallup Nation
Tribal Grounds to the Federal Court House in downtown Tacoma at 1717
Pacific, where we will have a rally.
NORTHWEST LEONARD PELTIER SUPPORT NETWORK-
TACOMA OFFICE
P.O. BOX 5464
TACOMA, WA 98415-0464 USA
e-mail; < [EMAIL PROTECTED] >
DENVER,CO
Protest scheduled for Feb. 6, 1999 in downtown Denver, CO. March is from
the Capital Bldg to Federal Courthouse. Coordinators for the event: Kathy
D. Peltier (303)752-3892 or [EMAIL PROTECTED], Robbie (303) 399-9067
and Nancy Benton. Call for updates.
Coordinating Meeting is at Living Waters, 5th & Bannock, at 5:30 PM. on
January 14, 1999.
please post widely
PONTIAC, MI
There will be a rally for Leonard Peltier on Feb. 6th in the city of
Pontiac, Michigan. The rally will take place from 1-3pm, in front of the
city building on the corner of Saginaw and Huron. There will be an
invocation, speeches, a discussion of the solidarity fast, and drumming.
Hot herbal tea will be available at the Vegetarian Grocer which is just
down the street (http://www.vgkids.com).
Afterwards, there will be a meeting to discuss a tour of college campuses
in this state, and also to discuss
future actions.
For more information, contact Dale at [EMAIL PROTECTED]
VICTORIA, BC AND LOUISVILLE, KY
Greetings, I have gotten word that IWW members are helping to put on Feb. 6th
actions also in Victoria, BC ([EMAIL PROTECTED]) and Louisville, KY
([EMAIL PROTECTED]). I have asked them to send you information.
HUNGER FAST UPDATE 1/25/99
Well this fast/hunger strike has really taken off. We now have 27 Fasters
and 28 other people to get the statements out. That will be 55 Computers
working. We are very lucky that we were able to set up a list for this. I
noticed that in the list of Feb. 6th actions that S.F. will be dong a
hunger strike, can we plug them into what is going on? I will send you the
up-dated statement with the list of fasters below it, can you tell us if
we are missing anyone? I put both of you on the date for statements for
Feb. 8th. My thinking was, given that we are trying to get people to post
their statement one day ahead of time, that both of you will be very busy
on the 6th. I hope my thinking was right. Will Leonard be able to issue a
statement on the fast/hunger strike that we can release on the morning of
the 6th? If so we will need to post it on the list on later than the 5th.
the 6th? If so we will need to post it on the list on later than the 5th.
Arthur
LEONARD WILL HAVE A STATEMENT FOR FEBRUARY 6TH TO START OFF THE FAST.
PLEASE LET US KNOW ABOUT ANY ACTIONS OR PEOPLE WHO ARE JOINING THE FAST.
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