Monday Is His 72nd Birthday

Court denies injunction but Federal government moves to halt oil pipeline construction near Standing Rock and tribal land Read an update: https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/post-nation/wp/2016/09/09/federal-judge-denies-standing-rock-sioux-tribes-request-to-stop-work-on-four-state-oil-pipeline/ Leonard Peltier Regarding the Passing of Jean-Ann Day When I heard the news of Jean's passing I was both saddened and surprised. I did not know she was ill. If I had known I would have reached out to her and tried to support her in any way I could. Jean was a true friend to me for all the years I knew her. Her passing reminds me of so many things back in those days at Oglala so long ago. She was a such a bright light and a young woman full of courage who came to Oglala without hesitation to join us in protecting the elders there. And she did so much work to free me from prison all these years. I am grateful to her for that. Over the years here I have thought of her often and in my dreams of freedom there were always a few faces I expected to see if I ever walked out of here. Jean's was one of them. I know she was doing wonderful work in the effort to bring healing and positive change to her Ho-Chunk people and I was always proud of her for that. I regret that I could not be there for her ceremonies so I could offer comfort to her children and grandchildren, but I can only send these few heart-felt words. You were a great woman and your life made a real difference to me... and to so many others. Rest in peace, my dear friend. 'Til I see you again. Doksha, Leonard Peltier Peltier Week Help us make our fundraising goal for Peltier Week in Washington, DC, in December 2016. Several events have been scheduled with more to come. We'll release details very soon. Please make a tax deductible donation of $5.00 (or more) at http://www.plumfund.com/charity-fundraising/2016-Peltier-Week-DC. If you prefer, send a check or money order made payable to the ILPDC to PO Box 24, Hillsboro, OR 97123. Thank you for your support. Do You Know? Saint Teresa of Calcutta (Mother Teresa) supported the release of Leonard Peltier from prison. During the Vietnam Era, as many Native men did, Leonard Peltier enlisted in the U.S. Marine Corp. He received an honorable discharge. Events ▪ ▪ See events scheduled for September and October in Germany: http://www.whoisleonardpeltier.info/events/germany-peltier-events-sep-oct-2016/. ▪ ▪ Vincennes, France: Grand débat – In the Spirit of CRAZY HORSE, pour Leonard Peltier. 7:30-8:30 p.m. @ ’Espace Sorano – Théâtre, 16 rue Charles Pathé on 10 Sep. 2016. ▪ ▪ Albuquerque, NM: Screening of "Incident at Oglala" on September 10 (4-7 p.m.) @ the University of New Mexico, Student Union Bldg., Ballroom A & B. ▪ ▪ Albuquerque, NM: Special Film Event in Honor of Leonard Peltier, Guild Cinema, 3405 Central Avenue NE. Show times: 4:00, 6:00, 8:00 p.m. on 12 Sep. 2016. ▪ ▪ San Jose, CA: Honoring Leonard Peltier on His 72nd Birthday. 12 Sep. 2016. ▪ ▪ Berkeley, CA: American Indian Movement Presents Leonard Peltier’s 72 Birthday. 12 Sep. 2016 from 6:00-9:00 pm. @ La Pena Cultural Center, 3105 Shattuck Avenue. ▪ ▪ Olympia, WA: March for Clemency for Leonard Peltier. 17 Sep. 2016. ▪ ▪ Los Angeles, CA: Peltier March for Clemency. 17 Sep. 2016. ▪ ▪ Houston, TX: Rally for Leonard Peltier. 17 Sep. 2016. ▪ ▪ Lancaster, PA: Rally for Leonard Peltier.17 Sep. 2016. ▪ ▪ NYC: The Clock is Ticking for Leonard Peltier 2:00-5:00 p.m. @ Project Reach, 39 Eldridge Street on 24 Sep. 2016. Hosting an event? Send details to contact@whoisleonardpeltier.info.