Greetings Sisters, Brothers, Friends, and Supporters.

I have sad news. A long time friend and Elder from the Lakota Oglala Nation, Ellen Moves Camp, has passed on. Those of us who really knew her will dearly miss her as she was a big inspiration to all of us. She loved and fought for her People and the Nation without ever once that I know of complaining or asking for something for her personal use. She had good reason to fight against Dick Wilson and the corrupt government regime. She lost family members at the Wounded Knee massacre. Then in Wounded Knee in 1973, they killed her nephew Buddy Lamont. So, for now, I will say this to you, Auntie Ellen... Soon I too will pass on. Remember me when I arrive wherever you're going, as I want to go there, too. Take care. <Read More>

Well, the Leonard Peltier Defense Offense Committee (LPDOC) has officially opened. We have an office and family members and friends have volunteered to go in and get files set up and the office arranged for all the important work that needs to be done. Wow, I feel so good about this. In particular, I feel so good because so many Indians have come to my aid. Unbelievable. Thank you. For the past two or three years, people have been telling me that Indians don't support me anymore. Thank you, brothers and sisters, for proving those people wrong.

And the non-Indian supporters... Without the help you've been giving, we would not be this far along. Thank you for your loyalty. I love you all, too.

Politically we are as strong as ever. We'll become stronger, too.

How about this election? People want a change. That is all there is to it. Some politically influential friends tell me that drastic change is coming that will surprise even me. But we can't let our guard down. We have to keep pushing for change... for our tribal sovereignty and cultural survival... for Mother Earth.

I can't tell you how much it means to me that so many young people are standing up, speaking up for the People. Also for the country, the whole world. The Struggle will continue and, to older people like me, that means so much. Thank you for your sacrifice.

So, we have a new office, address, and phone number. We have a new Web site, too. Let's rebuild... 10 times stronger than we were in 2000. Instead of a million hits to our Web site a day, let's make it 10 million. (smile)

To the support groups out there... I know you're still there. Let's do this! I know we can.

I'm asking everyone to give their full support to my sister Betty Ann and my niece Kari Ann. I am certain they're in the office for no other reason than to win my freedom.

I'll sign up for a parole hearing soon. Keep in mind that according to the laws in 1976, when I was indicted, I am eligible for mandatory release after 30 years. Under those laws, consecutive sentences aggregate together. So, kolas, this means I have served my time!!! So soon, then... if we work together as a team and don't let anyone distract us.

Take care.
In the Spirit of Crazy Horse... Doksha (Later),
Leonard Peltier