Wolf Watershed Educational Project Presents
PEOPLE POWER:
A SKILLS TRAINING
WEEKEND TO STOP
SULFIDE MINING
IN WISCONSIN
Keshena, Menominee Nation
September 13-15, 1996
On May 4, 1996, 1000 people gathered in Rhinelander to protest Exxon's
proposed Crandon mine near the Wolf River, and its proposed waste pipeline
to the Wisconsin River. The rally and march topped a two-week speaking tour
that drew over 1000 people in 22 towns in counties along both rivers
The Wolf Watershed Educational Project was initiated last year to bring the
issue of sulfide mining to the public along both threatened waterways. It
is part of a larger alliance of Native American Nations, environmental
groups, and sportfishing groups that oppose the creation of a mining
district in Wisconsin was a resounding success.
The immediate aim of the alliance is to organize local and statewide
opposition to Exxon. We cannot rely on our state or federal governments to
safeguard our interests against the world's second-largest corporation.
United and uncompromising grassroots opposition is what has scared off
mining giants before -- both in Wiscsonsin and elsewhere.
The Skills Training Weekend is a follow-up to the speaking tour / rally.
Its purpose is to bring new people into the movement to oppose sulfide
mining in Wisconsin and train them in brass-tacks skills to educate and
organize their own communities. The trainers are experienced grassroots
Wisconsin organizers.
However, although the conference is organized to address concerns in
Wisconsin, the skills learned will work for people resisting sulfide mining
in other parts of the world. People from around the world are welcome and
invited to attend the Skills Training Weekend.
Plenaries & Workshops Planned:
Organizing and Networking
Public Speaking/Writing
Cultural Respect
Media Skills
Computer Skills
Understanding the Political Process
Technical Aspects of Mining
Note: There is no charge for the Skills Training Weekend.
Logistics
The Weekend will be held at the College of the Menominee Nation on Highway
47/55 in Keshena, eight miles north or Shawano. It will be at 7-9pm on
Friday, 9am-5pm on Saturday and 9am-12 noon Sunday. Continental Breakfasts
on Saturday and Sunday, lunch and a traditional Menominee dinner on
Saturday are free, but donations are welcome from those who can afford it.
A skills training packet will be available.
Accomodations
Camping:
There will be group camping (with restrooms and showers) at the powwow
grounds. In Keshena, turn off Hwy. 55/47 at the army tank, go straight up
the hill.
Motels:
Rooms in area motels are available. The Menominee Casino Hotel is
holding a
block of rooms for the Skills Training Weekend until 8/30.
PLAN TO MAKE RESERVATIONS EARLY!
Numbers for area motels and campgrounds follow. Numbers all 715 area code;
all in Shawano unless indicated. Call 715-799-5620 for more information
Menominee Casino Hotel (Keshena)
799-3600
BB Campground (Hwy. 55 nr. Keshena)
799-3451
Brady's Pine Grove Campground
787-4555
Shawano County Park Campground
524-4986
Best Western
526-9595
Country Inn
526-9595
Pine Acre Motel
526-6665
River View Motel
524-4493
Siesta Villa
524-2108
Super 8
526-6688
Wisconsin House Inn
524-4488
Americinn Motel
524-5111
REGISTRATION FORM:
__I will be attending the Skills Training Weekend.
I will be eating: __Sat. Breakfast; __Sat. Lunch; __Sat. Dinner; __Sun.
Breakfast
__I cannot attend, but want to support the Wolf Watershed Educational
Project.
My tax-deductible contribution of $______ is enclosed. (make check payable
to MTN/PC Foundation)
Name:______________________________________________________
Address:____________________________________________________
City:_______________________State:____Zip:_____________________
Phone:_________________________Group(if any)_________________
If you plan to participate, please send the previous information to:
Wolf Watershed Educational Project
731 State St.
Madison, WI 53703
fax:(608) 246-2256
IMPORTANT! RSVP BY SEPT. 1
For more information contact
Menominee Nation Treaty Rights & Mining Impacts
Ph: 715-799-5620 / FX: 715-799-4525
nomining@wi.frontiercomm.net