THE POLITICS OF LAND & BIGOTRY:
Forging a New Coalition
MARCH 8, 1996
at the Daybreak Star Center, Discovery Park, Seattle, WA
Sponsored by the Center for World Indigenous Studies
A MEETING FOR PEOPLE WHO ADVOCATE:
* Constructive land and environmental policies that promote
a balance between human needs and nature's ability to
replenish itself.
* A public policy of tolerance for differences between
individuals and peoples.
* Cooperative relations between Indian nations and the
people of the United States.
A MEETING TO CONSIDER STRATEGIES FOR A NEW
PUBLIC CONSENSUS FOR A NEW ERA
Join with public policy activists and representatives of
Indian nations in a dialogue about the portentous movements
in America intent on promoting interracial discord,
extremist claims on lands and natural resources, and a
growing politics of fear. Consider strategies and new
proposals for forging a coalition actively committed to
achieving a new public consensus on mutual support,
cooperation and balance in relations between people, and
relations between people and the earth.
The Conference is sponsored by the Center for World
Indigenous Studies, a research and education organization
serving Indian nations and nations around world since 1984.
Co-sponsoring organizations include: The Affiliated Tribes
of Northwest Indians, Northwest Indian Fisheries Commission,
Western States Center, H.O.N.O.R., Northwest Coalition
Against Malicious Harassment and the United Indians of All
Tribes Foundation.
INVITED GUESTS AND PRESENTERS:
* JOE DELACRUZ, former President of the Quinault Nation and
former President of the National Congress of American
Indians.
* PAUL DEARMOND, author and researcher concerned with anti-
democratic movements in America.
* TARSO RAMOS, author and organizer promoting democratic
cooperation between differing political groups, Western
States Center, Portland, OR.
* SHARON METZ, Chair of H.O.N.O.R. and former State
Legislator, Minneapolis, MN.
* BILLY FRANK, Chair of the Northwest Indian Fisheries
Commission, member of the Nisqually Tribe.
* BILL WASSMUTH, Executive Director of the Northwest
Coalition Against Malicious Harassment, Seattle.
* RUDOLPH C. RYSER, Ph.D., author of "Anti-Indian Movement
on the Tribal Frontier," Chair of the Center for World
Indigenous Studies, member of the Cowlitz Tribe and
Conference Host.
PRELIMINARY CONFERENCE SCHEDULE
8:30 am Registration
9:00 am Welcome and Introductions, Rudolph C. Ryser, Ph.D.,
Conference Host
9:15 am 1st Plenary Session
* Reports with recommendations on the Wise Use Movement and
Congress's changing policies toward land, water, and air,
and how these relate to the interests and concerns of
Indian and non-Indian peoples.
* Reports with recommendations on the politics of racial
division and political polarization in America
* Reports with recommendations on the Anti-Indian Movement
and the rise of extremist politics in state and federal
governments and the future role of Indian governments.
1:00 pm Lunch
2:10 pm 2nd Plenary Session
3:30 pm Round Table Strategy Sessions
* Up to five round table discussions led by Presenters to
consider proposed strategies for achieving the goals of
constructive land and environmental policies, a public
policy of tolerance, and cooperative relations between
Indian nations and the United States.
4:00 pm 3rd Plenary Session
* Consideration of a joint statement for active cooperation
and a common strategy.
5:00 pm Adjourn
REGISTRATION
$45.00/person Advance Registration
$50.00/person At Door
For advance registration, please make checks out to the
Center For World Indigenous Studies. Checks must be
received by March 5, 1996.
FOR MORE INFORMATION
Center for World Indigenous Studies
P.O. Box 2574
Olympia, WA 98507-2574
360-866-6000 x6982
John Burrows, Executive Director
<jburrows@halcyon.com>
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