A portion of the land in the Black Hills under discussion was used this past
Spring for a ceremony in which over 700 of our young people were in
attendance. This ceremony has grown each year and is jeopardized.
A few months ago, President Clinton issued an executive order supporting the
right to free worship of the people in traditional sacred lands. A local
judge in SD has chosen to ignore this executive order and prohibit the use
of the Black Hills for gathering of over 40 people.
Tomorrow's meeting is sponsored by two legislators the representative from
the Rosebud Reservation and Rep. Volsky.
Arvol Looking Horse and other tribal leaders plan to attend the meeting
which begins at 10PM in Pierre, SD.
There are a number of ongoing cases involving spiritual and human rights
following the June 21, 1996 Proclamation from Arvol Looking Horse.
Would like to see several hundred faxes to the governor between now and
tomorrow's meeting in support of our Elders and the first nations right to
worship on sacred grounds.
Please visit the First Nations Site to sign a petition at:
"http://www.dickshovel.com/sd.html"
OR
SEND E-MAIL TO: "ishgooda@tdi.net" for government and media distribution
YOUR SUPPORT IS URGENTLY REQUESTED!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Ishgooda
Cyber Support Chapter
----AIM-National Field Director's Office