Friday, March 06, 2009

Re: [NetworkAztlan_News] Links: Video coverage of the February 28, 2009 Human Rights March - Phoenix, AZ

http://barriozona.com/immigrants_counterculture_groups_rally_against_sheriff_arpaio_VIDEO.html
 

Gracias Tupac ~ This is a great example of the beauty and strength of the people's unity and creative expression. Plus, it shows the Power of the Internet for sharing information and raising consciousness. I lived in Phoenix for a few years in the mid-80's and if I left Sacramento I would go there and look up Gustavo Gutierrez!


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From: Tupac Enrique <chantlaca@tonatierra.org>
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Sent: Tuesday, March 3, 2009 9:16:53 PM
Subject: [NetworkAztlan_News] Links: Video coverage of the February 28, 2009 Human Rights March - Phoenix, AZ

Video coverage of the February 28, 2009 Human Rights March - Phoenix, AZ

Over 5000 Peoples participating
 
www.Barriozona. com
video #1 shows the march and starts by showing day laborers at the street corner on the morning of Saturday February 28spporters clash around him at immigration's 'ground zero'
http://barriozona. com/immigrants_ counterculture_ groups_rally_ against_sheriff_ arpaio_VIDEO. html

and the photo gallery has 123 photos
http://www.photosho pshowcase. com/ViewFlashMed ia.aspx?AID= 209012&AT=3
 
And from Human League 002 (Dennis Gilman), especially good part with Akimel O'Otham member Shannon Rivers "welcoming all migrants"
http://www.youtube. com/watch? v=2PmhbUdGSvI
 
Huffington Post: 
http://www.huffingt onpost.com/ 2009/03/02/ protesters- take-on-americ_ n_171091. htm


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United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples

Adopted by the UN General Assembly on September 13th, 2007

Article 36

1. Indigenous peoples, in particular those divided by international borders, have the right to maintain and develop contacts, relations and cooperation, including activities for spiritual, cultural, political, economic and social purposes, with their own members as well as other peoples across borders.

2. States, in consultation and cooperation with indigenous peoples, shall take effective measures to facilitate the exercise and ensure the implementation of this right.

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Thursday, March 05, 2009

Check It Out: The Canary Effect!!!



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Monday, March 02, 2009

Activists protest immigration raids in Phoenix

http://www.reuters.com/article/domesticNews/idUSTRE5200L020090301

Activists protest immigration raids in Phoenix

Sun Mar 1, 2009 3:16am EST
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By Tim Gaynor

PHOENIX (Reuters) - Thousands of people protesting a sweeping crackdown on illegal immigrants by an Arizona sheriff marched through Phoenix on Saturday, toting placards reading "We Are Human" and "Stop the Raids."


Maricopa County Sheriff Joe Arpaio has dispatched deputies into Hispanic communities in the Phoenix area where they stop people and arrest anyone who cannot prove he or she is a legal U.S. resident.


Under a deal allowing them to enforce federal immigration laws, the deputies have arrested more than 1,500 people whom they determined were in Arizona illegally.


Latino activists and lawmakers call his program a clear case of racial profiling because only people who look Hispanic are targeted. Arpaio steadfastly denies the charge.


Earlier this month, he stirred more controversy when he marched 220 illegal immigrants in shackles and striped prison garb through Phoenix under armed guard.


"Walking people through the streets in chains, public shaming, it's medieval," said Veronica Perez, 32, an archeologist carrying signs reading "No Human Is Illegal" and "Stop the Raids."


"Isn't cruel and unusual punishment against the U.S. Constitution?" she asked.


The event was organized by activists from the National Day Laborer Organizing Network and a group called El Puente Arizona. Estimates of the number of participants ranged from 1,000 to 3,000.


Preparing for the march at a park in central Phoenix, school district coordinator Sylvia Airington, 47, slammed Arpaio's policies.


"Racial profiling, targeting the Hispanic community -- it's an embarrassment to America," she said.


What to do about an estimated 12 million illegal immigrants in the United States is an explosive political issue. But it has largely dropped out of the debate as concerns turn to the economic crisis.


A bid to push comprehensive immigration reform through Congress was rejected by Republican lawmakers two years ago. President Barack Obama, who supported the measure, has yet to address the matter.


"I voted for Obama for change," said welder Oscar Camacho, 45.. "But with respect to immigration, I see no change at all."


Around 100 counter-demonstrators waving American flags turned out to support Arpaio on Saturday. Some carried holstered pistols.


"He is the only one to uphold illegal immigration laws," said Dina Rose, 52, standing on sidewalk by the sheriff's office in downtown Phoenix. "The county sheriff is America's last hope of protecting our freedoms."

(Editing by Xavier Briand)

 

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Sunday, March 01, 2009

Remembering Geronimo 100 years after his death: Indian Country

http://www.indiancountrytoday.com/national/40419807.html

Remembering Geronimo 100 years after his death

Photo by Mary Kim Titla

Young Apache dancers from the San Carlos Apache Tribe entertain the crowd at the Geronimo Memorial.

By Mary Kim Titla, Today correspondent

Story Published: Mar 1, 2009

SAN CARLOS, Ariz. – One might say the winding, rocky dirt road leading to the Geronimo Monument on the San Carlos Apache Reservation parallels two things: Geronimo’s life, and the events leading up to the commemoration of the 100-year anniversary of his death which ended with a congressional resolution honoring the Apache warrior.

In mid-February about 300 people, including tribal leaders and members of five Apache Nations from Arizona and New Mexico, gathered to remember a man known to the Chiricahua Apaches as Goyathlay and to the rest of the world as Geronimo. He died of pneumonia Feb. 17, 1909 while a prisoner of war in Ft. Sill, Okla.

The unveiling of a monument in his honor took place on a cold, cloudy day at Old San Carlos, next to San Carlos Lake, about 120 miles east of Phoenix. Witnesses to this historic event diverted off a paved road and drove several miles on a dirt road to take part in the ceremony, which included prayers, speeches, gifting, singing, dancing and feasting.

The U.S. government created the San Carlos Apache reservation in 1872. It immediately became home to the Aravaipa and Pinal Apaches and later to other Apache bands including the Chiricahua. Those held captive considered reservation conditions to be unbearable, including Geronimo, who managed to escape a few times. After his small band of 35 warriors and 80 women and children eluded 5,000 troops for five months, he finally agreed to surrender in 1886. Geronimo and his band were taken by train to Florida and eventually to Oklahoma. Other Chiricahua Apaches, including the scouts who helped find him, had to go too.

Apache bands once camped at Old San Carlos before being relocated several miles north due to the building of Coolidge Dam on the Gila River. The site, along with its burial ground, became submerged underwater. The Geronimo monument now marks what is considered sacred ground.

Wendsler Nosie, chairman of the San Carlos Apache Tribe, organized the event. His goal was to bring the descendants of those torn apart to not only remember the extreme hardships their ancestors endured but to begin a healing and reconciliation process toward harmony and unity.

Photo by Mary Kim Titla

Members of the Jicarilla Apache Nation Tribal Council present gifts to members of the San Carlos Apache Tribal Council at a ceremony honoring the centennial anniversary of the death of Apache Chief Geronimo.
“It’s for the kids, [for them] to hold on to something, which is their identity. It’s up to all of us to step forward, for those yet to be born. Good things will come from it,” said Nosie.

Jerry Gloshay Jr. read a statement on behalf of Chairman Ronnie Lupe of the White Mountain Apache Tribe, who was unable to attend.

“He (Geronimo) rebelled against the intrusion of forts and foreign assimilation tactics in the 1800s,” read Gloshay. “His will for survival is something to behold.”

Planning for this day began months ago. While Nosie’s vision was met with support and enthusiasm by the separate Apache nations, at home he was harshly criticized. Some, like elder Reede Upshaw, wrote letters to the local newspaper claiming he grew up hearing stories about how Geronimo terrorized and murdered his own people. He compared the honoring of Geronimo to honoring Adolf Hitler.

Nosie says he understands why there are harsh words.

“This is the pain and suffering our people lived through. Many of our ancestors have never forgotten the sadness and unforgiving moments. It has been passed on to their children and generations thereafter.

“Is it any wonder that we are so deeply divided, not having dealt with the atrocities? We must cope with what actually happened to our ancestors, put it behind us, begin to heal, understand who we are and go forward together as a tribe and as Apaches.”

To the surprise of many, the four metal sculptures designed by Colville artist Virgil Marchand, did not include Geronimo, but rather a family of four facing the east with their hands extended upward as if to offer prayers.

Two days prior to the unveiling, Charlotte Titla, an elder, went to the site of the monument out of curiosity. During her visit with those camping nearby, the metal statutes were delivered and hoisted above a large concrete foundation. She reminisced about how everyone was joyfully taking part in a blessing ceremony.

Reynard Faber, the traditional Chief of the Jicarilla Apache, expected to see a monument portraying Geronimo, perhaps on a horse.

“Basically it’s very spiritual. It represents all Apaches. Even though it was Geronimo’s day, it wasn’t all about him. To bring all Apaches together, that was significant.” said Faber.

“It was like closing a wound to bring them back together.”

“I was caught by surprise,” said Jo Ann Williams, San Carlos Apache. “Oh God! They’re praying. I was happy to see they are praying.”

Naelyn Pike, 9, summed up the day by reading an essay she wrote for the occasion.

“I will no longer be a victim to the disaster that happened here. You must protect Usen’s (God’s) creation. Join us in the healing so we can change tomorrow. Usen, thank you for this day – for bringing us together.”

Arizona Representative Raul Grijalva and Michigan Representative Dale Kildee pushed for passage of House Resolution 132 recognizing the life and memory of Geronimo and the commencement of a healing process. “The Apache have overcome great adversity, but they are strong as a culture, as a people and in what their future holds,” Grijalva said.

According to Nosie, a ceremony will be held annually at the Geronimo Monument. The project will be expanded with input from tribal members.

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