NY Taxation Rally
David Goyette (sfuwki@scfn.thpl.lib.fl.us)
Thu, 9 May 1996 20:24:27 -0400 (EDT)
From: HAUDENOSAUNEE
Mohawk-Oneida-Onondaga-Cayuga-Seneca-Tuscarora
Mohawk Nation Kahnawake Branch Kanien'kehake A'onakerahserao
P.O. Box 732 Kahnawake Mohawk Territory,
via Quebec, Canada J0L 1B0
514-635-5595 or 514-635-5351 (FAX) May 3, 1996 URGENT -
URGENT - URGENT Indigenous Nations Ask for International Support for
Economic Freedom in New York State She:kon
We are extremely concerned that New York State Governor George
Pataki, on behalf of the United States, is preparing to violate solemn
treaties between the United States and the Six Nations. On Tuesday, May
14th 1996, the First Nations People are going to have a rally in Albany,
New York before the State Capitol Building from l0:00 a.m. to 1:00 pm. We
are asking you to stand with us in unity by having a rally at the same
time in front of the American Embassy in your country.
Background: New York State Governor George Pataki and Tax
Commissioner Michael Urbach announced on February 16th, 1996 that they
would begin collecting sales tax on gasoline and cigarettes in July 1996.
This violates solemn treaties enacted between the United States and the
Six Nations Iroquois Confederacy in 1794,1789 and 1794 that each nation
shall retain its own sovereignty. Also violated is the Constitution of the
United States, which states, "...and all treaties made, or which will be
made, under the authority of the United States, shall be the supreme law
of the land;..." In particular, the 1794 Treaty of Canadaigua provides
that only the United States Government can negotiate with the people of
the Six Nations on any important matter that affects the people or
threatens the peace.
Urbach issued an ultimatum to the Iroquois and Algonquin nations of
120 days ending July 5th 1996 by which time they must sign a State Tax
Compact or face the consequences. The consequences are a military attack,
code named 'Gallant Piper", whereby the New York State National Guard
would help the New York State Police invade the Indian territories to
collect State taxes on the sale of gasoline, alcohol, tobacco and gaming
revenues.
A formal complaint has been filed with the President of the United
States to inform New York State that they do not have the authority to
violate solemn treaties made with the United States and to immediately
rescind their 120-day ultimatum.
For more information contact: Mohawk Territory Phillip Tarbell
518-358-3044; Unkechaug Territory - Harry Wallace 516-281-4143; Native
Business Association - Ross L. John Sr. 716-549-0090; Mohawk Nation
Office Kahnawake MT. 514-635-5595; Mohawk Anti-tax Steering Committee
518-358-3241.
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A rally is planned for Albany, NY at the State Capitol Building.
The Albany "T" Party
Tuesday, May 14, 1996
First Nations People stand for Economic Freedom.
Time: 10:00 am to 1:00 pm
Everyone is welcome- Sign up now
Come and Stand together in Unity to Express our rights
For More information Contact the Mohawk Nation Anti-Tax Steering
Committee at 518-358-3241
David Goyette
First Nations Resource Network, Inc/Red Sticks Press
813-821-6604 voice sfuwki@scfn.thpl.lib.fl.us
1:3603/390 90:3603/264