A MESSAGE FROM LEONARD PELTIER

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.

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

May 18, 2008

Greetings. We hope this message finds you well and in good spirits.

As many of you already know, due to recent circumstances beyond his control, Leonard Peltier has had no choice but to dissolve the Leonard Peltier Defense Committee. However, you should also know that Leonard's family has no intention of letting this occurrence prevent us from continuing our efforts on Leonard's behalf. Rather than being defeated, this occurrence has strengthened our -- and his -- resolve.

Today, we are very happy to officially announce that a new support organization has been established for Leonard -- the Leonard Peltier Defense Offense Committee (LPDOC), incorporated in the State of North Dakota. Details about the LPDOC will be released in the days and weeks ahead. We encourage you to often visit our Web site at www.whoisleonardpeltier.info for all the latest information.

Supporters beware! The LPDOC is the only organization authorized to raise funds, by any means, for Leonard's legal defense and freedom campaign. Former Peltier resources -- web site addresses such as freepeltier.org, leonardpeltier.org, leonardpeltier.net, etc., selected MySpace pages, and the Freedom Walk at www.freedomwalk.com -- are no longer affiliated with Leonard Peltier or his network of family, friends and other supporters; and in no way do these Internet resources represent Leonard's views or contribute to Leonard's freedom campaign -- financially or otherwise. We request that you immediately link instead to www.whoisleonardpeltier.info, as well as delete the Freedom Walk widget from your Web sites, blogs, and MySpace and Facebook pages.

All unpleasantness aside, as we make this new beginning, we hope you will recommit to the struggle and continue to walk with Leonard towards freedom. Join with us to bring Leonard home.

Please make note of and circulate the LPDOC's contact information:
        Leonard Peltier Defense Offense Committee (LPDOC)
        PO Box 7488
        Fargo, ND  58106
        Phone: 701/235-2206
        E-mail: contact@whoisleonardpeltier.info
        Web: www.whoisleonardpeltier.info


If you or others wish to receive e-mail updates from the LPDOC, please visit our home page at www.whoisleonardpeltier.info and enter your e-mail address in the "Receive Updates" text box provided on the right sidebar. Please be patient as the program adds your contact information to our listserv.

Oh, and we have another reason to celebrate today. For the fifth consecutive year, Leonard has been nominated for the Nobel Peace Prize! You can read the press release at www.whoisleonardpeltier.info/mediarelease20080518.htm.

At the Nobel Prize committee's request, we ask that you NOT write letters in support of the nomination. The recipient of the 2008 Nobel Peace Prize will be announced later this year.

Sincerely,

Betty Ann Peltier-Solano,
Coordinator

NIEA is pleased to announce that you may now register online for our 2008 Annual Convention, “Crossroads – Pulling Together Our Indigenous Knowledge,” to be held October 23rd- 26th, 2008 in Seattle, Washington. Take advantage of lower registration rates by pre-registering online! Vendors, Exhibitors, Organizations and Businesses looking to connect with Native educators, reserve your space in the Trade Show now as space is limited!

Exciting keynote speakers and over 100 workshops will be offered this year! All parents, teachers, educators, professors, and education advocates are encouraged to attend our four day event. This is the only national Native gathering place for education! Detailed information may be accessed on our website:
www.niea.org/events/overview.php
Register now!

*Registration Information
*Host Hotel
*Workshop Proposal Forms
*Trade Show/Exhibitor Information
*Board Nomination Forms
*Resolution Forms
*And More!

OKCPS Native American Student Services Powwow

Saturday, February 23, 2008

N.W.Classen High School Gym

2801 NW 27th, OKC

 Head Staff

Master of Ceremonies…………………………………….Sammy Tone-Kei White

Headman………………………………………………….George Alexander

Headlady……………………………………..Toni Tsatoke

Head Youth Boy………………….……Robert Torres

Head Youth Girl………………………………..Skye Wapskineh

Head Gourd Dancer………….………………..Edward Yellowfish

Head Singer…………………………………..……Rowe Kishketon 

Arena Director…………….…………….Randy Frazier

Host Northern Drum….……………………..Blackbird Singers

Color Guard…………………………………..OKCPS Native American 

Student Color Guard

Co-Host….

 Edmond Indian Education Program 

Gamma Delta Pi:  Native American Sisterhood

Schedule

Gourd Dancing………………….2pm

Supper…………………………...5pm

Gourd Dancing…..……………  6pm

Grand Entry…………….………7pm

EVERYONE WELCOME!

Booth Space Available

 For more info call NASS Office (405)587-0357

 Not responsible for thefts or accidents!                               

Contest

·        Mens Fancy Dance sponsored by Gool-Hae-Yee Descendants 1st $300, 2nd $200, 3rd $100

·        Mens Grass Dance sponsored by Shannon McCoy Family 1st $250, 2nd $150, 3rd $100

·        Mens Fancy Dance Special sponsored by George Alexander Family TBA

·        Mens Straight Dance sponsored by Randy Frazier Family (Winner Take All) TBA

·        Mens Traditional Dance sponsored by Jr. & Tony Weryackwe 1st $200, 2nd $150, 3rd $100

·        Ladies Golden Age (50+) in honor of Phyllis Tsatoke-Simmons 1st $300, 2nd $200, 3rd $100

·        Ladies Buckskin/Cloth sponsored by Michael Herron 

    (Winner Take All) $150

·        Teen Boys Straight (13-17) sponsored by Hadebah Oberly 1st $125, 2nd $100, 3rd $75

·        Teen Girls Buckskin/Cloth (13-17) sponsored by Toni Tsatoke HLD 1st $125, 2nd $100, 3rd $75

·        Teen Girls Fancy Shawl (13-17) sponsored by Tofpi Family TBA

·        Jr. Girls Jingle(7-12) sponsored by Skye Wapskineh Family 1st $100,2nd $75, 3rd  $50    

·        Jr. Grass/Traditional (7-12) sponsored by Yellowfish Family 1st $75,2nd $50, 3rd $25

·        Jr. Straight (7-12) sponsored by Edmond Ind. Ed Program 1st $75, 2nd $50, 3rd $25

·        Tiny Tots (6 and under) sponsored by Gamma Delta Pi

·        Two Step sponsored by Easton & Star Yellowfish & Family TBA

·        Other contest TBA…

The Association of American Indian Physicians (AAIP) is now accepting applications for the 11th Annual Patty 

Iron Cloud National Native American Youth Initiative which 

will be held in Washington D.C., June 21 - 29, 2008. American Indian/Alaska Native (AI/AN) high school 

students, ages 16- 18, who have an interest in the health careers 

and/or biomedical research are encouraged to apply. The NNAYI scholarship pays for travel, lodging, 

and most meals during the program. 

NNAYI's curriculum is strategically designed to prepare students for admission to college and professional 

schools, as well as for careers in health and biomedical research.

To accompany the students, AAIP is accepting applications for counselors, age 21 and older, to serve as 

role models during the nine-day program. 

AI/AN college students and health professionals are encouraged to apply.

Feel free to share this information with other interested parties. Deadline for student application is April 18, 

2008 and for counselor application is March 21, 2008. 

Please visit the NNAYI website:www.aaip.org/ programs/ nnayi/nnayi. htm to obtain detail information and 

to access the on-line application.

Respectfully,

Lucinda Myers, MSW

NNAYI Program Director

1225 Sovereign Row, Ste. 103

Oklahoma City, OK 73108

office # 405-946-7072

fax # 405-946-7651

AAIP Mission "To pursue excellence in Native American health care by promoting education in the medical 

disciplines, honoring traditional healing practices and restoring 

the balance of mind, body, and spirit".

Oklahoma Drug and Alcohol Professional Counselor 

Association Native American Division

CONTEST POW WOW

THURSDAY - MARCH 20, 2008

WESTERN HEIGHTS PUBLIC SCHOOLS – GYM

 8401 S.W. 44TH – OKLA. CITY  

  Council Rd. & S.W. 44th

   I-40 W. to Council Rd. 

   Turn South - 3 miles

 HEAD STAFF

Master of Ceremonies - Sammy “Tone-Kei” White   

Head Singer – Johnny Kemble

Head Man Dancer - Arlen Goodfox

Head Lady Dancer -  Dana Gordon

Head Gourd Dancer - Jimmy Johnson

Head Little Boy Dancer - George “Sun” Shields III

Head Little Girl Dancer -  Andi Parnacher

Arena Director -  Randy Frazier

Northern Drum - Blackbird

Co-Host - Western Heights Public Schools

Color Guard - Seminole Nation Color Guard

 CONTESTS

Women’s Cloth             $100.00, $75, $50

Women’s Jingle            $100.00, $75, $50

Women’s Fancy Shawl       $100.00, $75, $50

Women’s Buckskin          $100.00, $75, $50

Men’s Traditional         $100.00, $75, $50

Men’s Grass               $100.00, $75, $50

Men’s Straight            $100.00, $75, $50

Men’s Fancy Dance         $100.00, $75, $50

 SPECIAL CONTEST

Jr. Girls Jingle 6-12   $100.00, $75, $50.0 

Sponsored by – Friends & Family of Andi Parnacher

 Tiny Tots Boys & Girls Combined    

In Honor of 2007 HLB Tyler Thurman

 Co-Sponser – Western Heights Public Schools – 

Indian Education Programs

Cathy Parker M. Ed.   -   Executive Director

 Gourd Dance @ 6:00 p.m.     

 Grand Entry @ 7:45      

 Close @ 11:30 p.m. 

Princesses Welcome – Drums and Singers

Vendors Welcome – 10x10 space - $35.00 – 

Begin setting up at 4:00 p.m. (BYOT)

 For Information 

John Scruggins  (918) 207-3898   

(918) 822-7002  Day   

(918) 458-0940  Evening

PROTEST FEE $100.00 (NON REFUNDABLE)  

2008 Native American Youth Conference and Social Powwow

Chicago Public Schools, Title VII Indian Education Public Hearing

Theme:  "Native American Youth Leadership" 

Saturday, March 1, 2008

Location:  Wilber Wright College 

                  4300 N. Narragansett ∙ Chicago, IL

FREE PARKING and NO ADMISSION FREE REQUIRED

RSVP Jolene Aleck, Coordinator Title VII Indian Ed Program:

773/534-2874   jfaleck@cps.k12.il.us

Keynote Speaker:  

Ryan Wilson, NIEA Board Member 

John Dall (Ho-Chunk), Chairman, CPS Title VII, Citywide American Indian

Ed Council (CAIEC)

Youth Address: 

Lisa White (Ojibwe/ Ho-Chunk), CPS CAIEC Youth Ambassador   

Samantha Selby (Choctaw), President, CPS Title VII Choctaw Youth Club 

Ernesto Cueller (Choctaw), Co-President, CPS Title VII Choctaw Youth Club

Jaime Begay (Navajo), President, CPS Title VII Navajo Club  

Brandy Selby (Choctaw), President, American Indians Business Leaders Jr Chapter

Daniel Schexnider (Sac & Fox), CPS Title VII Artist  TBD, Anishnaabe Club 

Lynda White (Ojibwe/Ho-Chunk) Wright College Native American Student Social Powwow 

Master Ceremony:  Leonard Malatare (Salish)

Youth MC:  Michael Schexnider (Sac & Fox)

Arena Director:  Shann Maupin (Choctaw)

Apprentice Arena Director: Coty Selby (Choctaw)

Head Man:  Jaime Begay (Navajo) Navajo Club President

Head Woman: Lisa White (Ojibwe/Ho-Chunk) CAIEC Youth Ambassador’

Raffle:  Choctaw Club- Easter Basket Raffle

    Navajo Club- Native American items!

ALL drums and dancers welcome!

Featuring Native American Student Artist: Kanowan Kayotawape, artwork is featured on our event poster.  Many other Native American Students

Artists will be featured in publications!

Jolene Aleck

CPS/Office of Language & Cultural Education 

Title VII 

Indian Education Formula Grant Program

125 S Clark 11th Floor 

Chicago, IL 60641

Phone: 773/553-1972

Fax 773/553-1931

Native American Resource Center @

Stockton Elementary School 

Phone: 773-534-2874

Fax; 773-534-2417