Note: When Gina showed Leonard the last list of February 6th protests he was very
happy and quite impressed. He is excited that so many people are organizing
in so many communities. He is getting a lot of positive mail about the
increased attention about his case. Please announce the June 25, 26 and
27th Organizing Conference at your events. We will be emailing you
information to hand out about the conference. It will be happening in
Lawrence, Kansas. Leonard is excited that the movement to free him is
growing and that the support groups are getting more organized. Please
plan to attend the Conference and get the opportunity to meet the other
organizers on this list.
Europe: 1/27/99
AMSTERDAM, NETHERLANDS; BRUSSELS, BELGIUM; PARIS, FRANCE; HELSINKI,
FINLAND; LONDON, ENGLAND; DERBY, ENGLAND
South America
LIMA, PERU
Canada
TORONTO, ONTARIO; SAULT STE. MARIE, ONTARIO; VICTORIA, BRITISH COLUMBIA;
REGINA, SASKATCHEWAN
United States
ALBANY, NY; ATLANTA, GA; BOSTON, MA; BALTIMORE, MD; CHICAGO, IL; PORTLAND,
OR; EUGENE, OR; CINCINNATI, OH; KENT, OH; LAWRENCE, KS; HOUSTON, TX; SAN
DIEGO, CA; SAN FRANCISCO, CA; NASHVILLE, TN; RAPID CITY, SD; SPRINGFIELD,
MA; WASHINGTON, DC; PORTLAND, ME; TACOMA, WA; DENVER, CO; PONTIAC, MI;
LOUISVILLE, KY; LINCOLN, NE; STARKVILLE, MS; JEWETT CITY, CT; SUNDERLAND,
MA; HYANNIS, MA; HILTON HEAD, SC; MILWAUKEE. WI
ALBANY, NY
Albany, New York: Here are the updated plans for Leonard Peltier Solidarity
Committee of the Capital District (Albany, Troy, Schenectady, Saratoga) New
York, Feb. 6th action. We are going to gather from 10:00am-11:00am at the
Free School, Elm St., Albany, where there will be a speech about Leonard's
situation and some music, tables of information, books, etc. At 11:00 we
will march through Albany to the Puerto Rican monument Park(also known as
Imperialist Park), corner of Lark St. and Washington Ave. There will be a
couple of speeches and drumming at the Park and then march back to the Free
School for a time of Native American cultural sharing, including music,
drumming, films, speeches, and food.
In addition to endorsing the committee's rally and march (we are the
Upstate Regional GMB of the IWW) we will be designing a leaflet, getting
out hundreds of leaflets, doing a radio show on Feb 4th, advertising on a
TV station community bulleting board, getting the word out to social
service agencies, putting ads in alternative press/main stream press, and
joining the rally/march.
For more info please contact Francie
Phone: (518)273-8426.
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
Email: Corto cnt@cnt-f.org
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
HELSINKI, FINLAND
Anarchist Black Cross of Helsinki will organise action day for political
prisoners 6.2.1999. We will demonstrate outside US embassy 2 PM, then march
to Russian embassy demanding release of Russian antifascist framed for
planning terrorist actions at Krasnodar, march will finish to Czech embassy
demanding release of Czech political prison Michal Patera arrested for
shooting a nazi for self defence. People around the country are
encouraged to write letters for and to Leonard Peltier and other political
prisons. ABC will produce a leaflet about oppression of indigenious people
in US, to be used during year 1999 at actions for US indigenious peoples.
For more information:
Email Antti Rautiainen: Activisthead!@webtv.net or
r_n_editor@hotmail.com by
the 28th of January.
--Andy
MILWAUKEE. WI
From Milwaukee-planned march and rally for Leonard Peltier Feb. 6, 1999.
The plans for Feb. 6th go well, I went to the board meeting at the
Riverwest Art Center on wed. night and made sure that we'd have that space
on the sixth. So far the plans are to meet in Gordon Park (Humboldt and
Locust) at 1:00pm, and march to the Riverwest Art Center (Fratney and Auer)
for speakers, food by Food Not Bombs, and afterwards a video showing of a
movie called "Lakota Woman" which is highly accurate portrayal of the
wounded knee incident. I have about 100 flyers left, and will be flyering
this weekend along the route of the march, and in several places. I'll also
be contacting several other students from UWM, one of whom knows a great
deal on Peltier, the other on the Puerto Rican political prisoners, and
asking them to speak along with myself on the 6th. What i need is help
spreading the word--getting people to make concrete commitments to be
there, and then getting those people to do the same. Please tell everyone
with AJRC, as i know they will support this action. Attached to this email
is a .jpg image of the flyer that I came up with for the march. It'd be
great for someone else to copy them and distribute them at places that I
don't go to often. Thanks for your help fellow worker, it deffinately makes
a difference.
No Surrender, No Retreat! Justin aka Sabo Kat
From: Hirsch Justin D hirschj@msoe.edu
REGINA, SASKATCHEWAN
Just thought I would let you know that people in Regina, Sasktachewan,
Canada are also sponsoring and event on Feb. 6 to support Leonard.
The Saskatchewan Coaliton Against Racism (S.C.A.R) is hosting a rally,
informational, and petition signing at Dewdney Park. We will make sure
people understand what Leonard has gone through, who he is, and learn
about the Canadian governments shameful involvement in his case. Petitions
will be circulated and sent to the Minister of Justice in Ottawa in
regards to the fradulent extradition of Leonard from Canada, a demand for
a release of the report on this matter, and a request for Leonard's
immediate return to Canada as a free man! We would also like to draw a
relationship between Leonard's case and Mumi Abu Jamal and the great
union they have formed and the bridges they have created for people of
colour.
Leonard is not forgotten. Free Leonard Peltier!
In Solidarity, Star for the Saskatchewan Coalition for Racism
For futher information email matsuin@hotmail.com or write to
Saskatchewan Coalition Against Racism 1810 Albert Street Regina,
Saskatchewan S4P 2S8 phone: 306-757-6455
BALTIMORE, MD
Indian Affairs/ Homewood-Stony Run is planning a 23 hour fast beginning at
1:00 PM. Also, there will be a vigil to kick-off the fast on Saturday
February 6, at 1:00pm. The location of the vigil/demonstration is not yet
definite. We are hoping to be at the Baltimore American Indian Center, but
have not received a confirmation yet. In addition, We have sent letters
inviting all of the candidates for Mayor of Baltimore to come and lend
their support for our cause. One candidate, .Robert Kaufman, has pledged
his attendance, along with David Greene, his running mate for the office of
City Council President. As soon as we have a commitment for the site, I will notify you.
Pax! Nancy Miller
We would like anyone interested to email me,
Nancy Miller, solacel@erols.com
BOSTON, MA
We will also be doing an action on February 6th at 12 noon in Boston
at the Park Street T Station..
-Mahtowin for UAINE
P.O. Box 7501, Quincy, MA 02269
Phone: 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, phone: 773-278-6706
or AIM, Peter Hudson Fastwolf, phone: 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
DERBY, ENGLAND
February 6th meeting of East Midlands Anarchists, Derby UK, will
receive a briefing on Leonard Peltier based on emails received to date.
Best Wishes,
Jonathan Simcock,
On behalf of East Midlands Anarchists
Email:
Jonathan@simcockj.freeserve.co.uk
PORTLAND, OR
Demonstration at Pioneer Square at Broadway and Yamhill at 5 PM on Friday,
February 5th and march to the Activist Resource Center at 3rd and Burnside.
Five to ten people plus supporters will do a 24 hour fast and remain in
this location over night. Contact Levi at 503-230-9298
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.
Phone: 607-7064 or Email: lpsg@efn.org
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.
Phone: (541) 607-7064 or email lpsg@efn.org
for more information 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: isco@efn.org
CINCINNATI, OH
For protest information phone: 513-232-0362 or email miriam24@hotmail.com
KENT, OH
February 6th protest at Student Center Plaza at 1:00 PM 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.
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 Café 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
Phone: 785-842-5774
HOUSTON, TEXAS
The South East Texas. 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. The lpdc toronto chapter
will be having a Sunrise Ceremony followed by a Pipe Ceremony and a
breakfast on Friday February 5th, 1999, at Anishnawbe Health Toronto,
located at 225 Queen St. E. Sunrise Ceremony will begin at 6 am. I will
also be doing a three day fast beginning on Feb. 3rd and ending on Feb.
6th. Deb Glidden, my support person will be coming into Toronto from
Syracuse where she lives, to offer support to me throughout this fast.
I am in the midst of organizing a vigil to take place outside the US
Consulate at noon on Saturday, Feb. 6th. I realize the Consulate will be
closed this day since it is a Saturday, but felt it important to do
something on Feb. 6th as well.
We will have an Elder begin with a prayer and Manitou Kwe singers from
Toronto ( I am a member ) and others will be drumming and singing.
hugz and howls, Waabnong kwe
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: (605) 867-1507 or
email: tatankanajin@hotmail.com.
Thanks,
Robert Quiver Jr
Lakota Student Alliance
GREATER NEW ENGLAND
Join the International Day of Protest to Free Leonard Peltier at the
Federal Building, 1550 Main Street, in Springfield, Mass. Beginning at
noon, Saturday, February 6th 1999
Rally And Music Benefit
Friday, February 5, 1999
AT THE JAVA HUT CAFE (Rte. 116 in Sunderland, MA)
Beginning AT 8:00 P.M. / TEL: (413)665-2255
Our LPSG formed this past October when we learned that Leonard and the
Leonard Peltier Defense Committee called for nonviolent civil disobedience
actions. In light of Leonard's seriously impaired health, and the
exceptionally harsh treatment he continues to receive, we agree that a bold
CD strategy has become a necessity.
Propelled by the momentum from our December 19th action and lack of
coordinated CD actions for February 6, we've chosen February 6th - the 23rd
anniversary of Leonard's incarceration - as a suitable date to conduct a
legal rally and picket demonstration that will feature chanting and
drumming, talks from several speakers and dispersing literature to
onlookers. These printed materials are focussed on getting Canada to
finally release its Extradition Report, and include a superb letter from
Lode Vanoost, a member of Belgian Parliament who supports this effort.
Our aim is to continue building momentum to raise public awareness about
this ongoing breach of justice, and increase pressure for Leonard's
release. We demand that this will be the last anniversary of Leonard's
incarceration!
We hope that the LPDC and other groups will join with us in pledging to
conduct CD actions on Columbus Day, October 11th, 1999, if Leonard is still
in prison. This will give us plenty of time to plan effective and united
actions to gain world media coverage. In addition, we hope there will be
large legal rallies everywhere on Observed Columbus Day in the U.S. - which
falls the day before the proposed CD - calling for Leonard's freedom and to
change Columbus Day to Indigenous Peoples Day.
Many people have misconceptions about civil disobedience. We see CD in this
case as a commitment to be civilly responsible. Our LPSG plans a primary CD
action on October 12th in which we will simply tape signs on the federal
building until we are arrested. Then we could bring up the content of the
signs for our defense. One sign we are considering is:
"FBI ABUSES THREATEN DEMOCRACY - FREE LEONARD PELTIER"
The Greater New England LPSG is seeking at least two other groups to
announce their commitment for the Columbus Day CD action on February 6th.
We feel that even planning major CD actions puts pressure on Canada to
release the Extradition Report, on members of Congress to call for
investigative hearings, and on the President for Executive Clemency. Please
contact me if your group (of at least three or four people) will commit to
the October 12 CD action - or if you're interested in being kept informed
on this initiative.
**Following is our poster for February 6,1999 and rally/music benefit on 2/5/99:
NATIVE AMERICAN POLITICAL PRISONER LEONARD PELTIER
WILL BE INCARCERATED FOR 23 YEARS ON FEBRUARY 6, 1999 -
despite the admission by U.S. Prosecutors that they cannot
prove Peltier fired the shots that killed two FBI agents on
the Pine Ridge Indian Reservation in 1975. In addition, the
FBI withheld information from the jury and the Peltier
defense on ballistic tests that proved his innocence.
WHY IS HE STILL IN A FEDERAL PENITENTIARY?!?
Join the International Day of Protest to
Free Leonard Peltier at the Federal Building,
1550 Main Street, in Springfield, Mass.
Beginning at noon, Saturday, February 6th 1999
RALLY AND MUSIC BENEFIT, Friday, February 5
AT THE JAVA HUT CAFE (Rte. 116 in Sunderland, MA)
Beginning AT 8:00 P.M. / TEL: (413)665-2255
Contacts:
Leonard Peltier Support Group / Greater New England
P.O. Box 1999
Wendell Depot, MA 01380
Rebecca Tidwell 203-634-8247
Jonathan Mark 978-544-7862
HYANNIS, MA
Prayer Vigil from sunrise to sundown at the Hyannis Green,
Main Street, Hyannis. Mashpee Leonard Peltier Support Group.
Jack Magee, PO Box 1396, Mashpee, MA 02649
HILTON HEAD, SC
Fast and vigil Contact Julia White,
Hilton Head High School,
70 Wilborn Road, Hilton Head, SC 29926
Email: jmw-hhhs@yahoo.com
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, D.C.
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. Phone: (202) 543-0445 Email: breezels@red.igc.org
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
P.O. Box 510, Limington, ME 04049
Phone: 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 Leonared Peltier Support Network
Tacoma Office
P.O. BOX 5464
Tacoma, Washington 98415-0464 USA
Email: bayou@blarg.net
DENVER, COLORADO
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 peal_tears@hotmail.com,
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.
PONTIAC, MICHIGAN
Saturday, February 6TH, 1999 in downtown Pontiac
Rally and March for the
FREEDOM OF LEONARD PELTIER
From: 1:00 P.M. TO 3:00 P.M.
The action will begin at 1pm with a march from the Phoenix Center to the
Courthouse on the corner of Saginaw and Huron, where there will be a free
speech action. Everyone who wishes to will be given three minutes to say
their peace. There will be petitions to the Bureau of Prisons, information
on how people can contact the president regarding Leonard's clemency
petition, and other officials concerning Leonard's case and the injustices
which took place on Pine Ridge Reservation.
This rally will also commence the local phase of the LEONARD PELTIER
SOLIDARITY FAST/HUNGER STRIKE, which will continue until Leonard is
receiving treatment in the Mayo Clinic. Everyone is encouraged to fast for
the day and add their names to a list of day fasters. However, please come
along even if you can't fast for the day.
For those who aren't fasting, warm refreshments will be available at the
Vegetarian Grocer, where everyone is invited to step in out of the cold.
If you have a drum, please bring it.
**Directions: Whichever way you come from, get onto M-59 (Huron St.) and follow the signs
into town. The Phoenix Center is at the south end of Saginaw. 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,
Email: dalealen@people-link.com
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 (vicwob@hotmail.com) and Louisville, KY
(bmarch@aye.net). 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
BUFFALO, NY
I saw on the web that a fast/hunger strike is underway nationally to
protest Leonard's continuing torture and imprisonment. I would very much
like to join. I once coordinated a national chain-fast as a project of the
National Coalition to Abolish the Death Penalty, for several years. People
would sign up and fast for anywhere from one day to a month and even more.
The hope was that someone would be actively protesting exececutions every
day. It is hard to say if the chain-fast was effective in a significant
way, but it seemed to deepen the commitment of many people. I will
encourage students and friends to become more involved in Leonard's
campaign in the coming weeks and months. And we hope he will come and visit
us in Buffalo when he is released. Soon!
--Chuck Culhane
While members of the Irish Republican Socialist Committees of North
America are unprepared to go on a fast in support of Leonard Peltier's
campaign, we will be doing our part to spread the word through email and
in our respective communities. Word has been dispatched to the Irish
Republican Socialist Party as well for consideration.
Below is the message sent by Peter Urban, the National Coordinator for the
IRSCNA and International Secretary for the IRSP. He can be reached
directly at irsp@netwizards.net.
I'll be putting up this call for support on our website, which is located
at http://irsm.org/irscna/events.html
and would like to link to whatever website exists for this project or for
Leonard Peltier in general.
I have been working very hard on this. I have 52 people who have committed
to a 24 hour fast and will continue to support me while I go for 4 days.We
are all ready and will spreading the message on the University of Michigan
campus as soon as I get the posters and bumper stickers in the mail.Every
one who is fasting with me will also take copies of the petitions and get
them signed. Thanks for your help. Also,could you please post the address
for the Leonard Peltier web site.
Cathie Dever
