[R-G] A Reminder for Our Friends

[james m nordlund]

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"The true movement isn't a thing, or some collective entity of
people, or even any person. It has no form or structure and so
can't be distributed, or possessed, or detained. No one else can
exclude you, as you must invite yourself." - Rush (When We Were Iron)
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* Events This Week *
-- A Shout Out to PDX: An educational forum focused on the ongoing
case of incarcerated Indigenous activist Leonard Peltier will be
held May 20, 2009, at 7:00 p.m., at the Native American Student
and Community Center at Portland State University, Portland,
OR. The NASCC is located on the corner of SW Broadway and Jackson
Streets in Portland.  This event is sponsored by local friends and
supporters of Peltier and hosted by PSU's Native American Studies
Department. Everyone is welcome.  Speakers will include:
-- Leonard Crow Dog, a traditional Lakota (Sioux) Chief from Rosebud, South
Dakota;
-- Chauncey Peltier, Leonard's son who lives in the Portland area;
-- And others.
The local chapter of Northwest AIM will provide the drum and singers.
-- San Francisco: In the Warrior Spirit. A benefit exhibit of Leonard
Peltier's paintings will open on May 22 and run through June 6.
The opening reception (featuring Native American performers and
speakers) will be held on Friday, May 22, 2009, from 6:00 p.m. to
9:00 p.m.  An art auction will be held on closing night, Saturday,
June 6, 2009, from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m.  Back to the Picture\SoMa
Gallery, 1110 Howard Street @ 7th Street - San
Francisco, CA 94103.
* More *
Have you signed the parole petition on Mr. Peltier's behalf?
If not, do it today.
<http://www.ipetitions.com/petition/parole2008/>
We have over 5,000 signatures, to date.  Let's quadruple that
number within the next several months.  Remember that you may sign
the petition but remain anonymous (that is, your name and contact
date will not be displayed online).
Not sure if you've signed?  Sign again.  Any duplicates will be
deleted before the signatures are submitted to the U.S. Parole
Commission.
Do more than sign.  Forward the above link to all your friends,
family members, colleagues, etc., and urge them also to support
parole for Leonard Peltier.  Post the link on electronic bulletin
boards, in chat rooms, on blogs and Web sites...  Do it and keep
doing it.
Thank you for all you do on Mr. Peltier's behalf.
* Wounded Knee *
If you missed episode 5 of the PBS series, "We Shall Remain", on
the 1973 occupation of Wounded Knee, you can watch the installment at
<http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/amex/weshallremain/the_films/episode_5_trailer>.
What's the old adage?  "A picture is worth a thousand words."
The historical film footage in this production tells the tale and is
the evidence that belies the complaints of critics of the American
Indian Movement (and of the production).  If you haven't watched the
film, we encourage you to do so.  The production is well-researched
and -written and is more balanced and objective than we've come to
expect from mainstream media.
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"Never cease in the fight for peace, justice, and equality for all
people. Be persistent in all that you do and don't allow anyone to
sway you from your conscience." -- Leonard Peltier
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