indigenous rights actions

[Doug Henwood]

[bounced bec of a taboo word]

From: Michael Hoover <hoov at freenet.tlh.fl.us>
Date: Tue, 1 Feb 2000 07:33:46 -0500 (EST)

forwarded by Michael Hoover

>  Hi,
>  This is LeeAnn McNabb from the Cincinnati Zapatista Coalition.  I'm writing
>  to ask a favor of all you Indigenous Rights Supporters Out there.  I'm going
>  to be listing a bunch of very important Indigenous Rights Issues that are
>  time sensitive, and then I'm going to request info on others I've heard
>  about, but don't have fliers or more info on.  Thank you!
>
>  1. URGENT - Leahy/Pelosi Resolutions on Human Rights in Mexico, this is
>  urgent.  The Congress will reconvene on January 24th, and will vote on this
>  resolution soon after.  The resolution states in brief that(this is a
>  summary) a)since Mexico is our neighbor to the south, it would be in the
>  interest of the US for Mexico to be democratic, peaceful, and prosperous.
>  b)since the US gives assistance and military equipment to fights the drug
>  war. c)since the US in it's own reports has found gross human rights abuses
>  in Mexico. d)expulsions of American citizens and human rights monitors from
>  Mexico are inconsistent with the freedom of movement, association, and
>  expression.  Congress thinks we should 1)make sure that military assistance
>  is being used for counter-narcotics purposes and not given to units with
>  high human rights violations records. 2)encourage the EZLN and the Gov. of
>  Mexico to take steps to create conditions for good faith negotiations that
>  ADDRESS THE SOCIAL, ECONOMIC, and POLITICAL CAUSES of the conflict in
>  Chiapas.   Ok, this is just the most important parts.  Please call your
>  House Rep and you Senator and let him know you support this Resolution.  In
>  the Senate it is Senate Congress Resolution 76, introduced by Senator Leahy,
>  in the House it is House Congress Resolution 238 introduced by Ms. Pelosi.
>  The Capitol Switchboard that will direct you to your rep is (202) 224-3121,
>  or visit http://www.senate.gov and http://www.house.gov.  Support Indigenous
>  Rights In Mexico!  For more information on this proposal you can call the
>  Mexico Solidarity Network at (202) 544-9355 and ask for Jessica Kipp.  Also,
>  the CZC has made a petition based on this resolution, if you want it send an
>  email with your address and name and I'll send you one in the mail.
>
>  2.  Big Mountain Protest - There will be protests against the forced
>  Relocation of Dineh from their lands in the beginning of February.  I've
>  heard requests for supplies made.  So, this is more of a question, is there
>  a flier for this issue?  Where can I get info to put out at my Peltier
>  Freedom Weekend about it?  If you know, please email me or the whole list
>  serv back with info on how those of us who can't make it out there, can
>  still help them! miriam24 at hotmail.com  Thanx.
>
>  3.  Feb. 3rd - National Day of Action for the U'wa tribe of Colombia.  Oxy
>  (an oil company) is drilling for oil on the traditional land of the U'wa
>  tribe without it's permission.  Of course, the Colombian government has
>  given Oxy permission, without taking into account the U'wa.  One way we can
>  help from here in the US to to hold Oxy's major shareholders accountable.
>  One of Oxy's largest shareholder is Boston-based financial giant Fidelity
>  Investments.  There are several ways you can help on this day, find the
>  nearest Fidelity and protest, if there is a Colombian consulate near you, go
>  and protest, OR you can fax/write a letter to the President of Fidelity or
>  even call!  The number to call is (800) 544-6666, fax is (617) 476-4164.
>  The address to write is Edward C. Johnson III, Chairman and CEO Fidelity
>  Investments, 82 Devonshire Street, Boston, MA 02109.  For a copy of a sample
>  letter please email me and I'll send it to you via email.  To find out more
>  about this issue please call the RAINFOREST ACTION NETWORK at
>  1-800-989-RAIN, or visit their website at http://www.ran.org.
>
>  4.  Feb. 6th, 24th Anniversary of Leonard Peltier's Arrest.  Organize a
>  protest, a teach-in, write a letter to the President or Parole Commission
>  (sample letters and petitions can be found at our website at
>  http://www.geocities.com/CapitolHill/1364/petitions.htm), educate your
>  neighbor!  To find out more about his case visit http://www.freepeltier.org.
>  Locally, the Cincinnati Zapatista Coalition will be having their Peltier
>  Freedom Weekend from February 5th - 7th.  On February 5th join us from
>  6:30pm-9pm at the Crazy Ladies Center at 4039 Hamilton Avenue
>  (Cincinnati-Northside), in the Maureen Woods Room.  We will have a speaker
>  on his case, a video showing, more information, petition and letter signing,
>  info about other issues listed in this email, a mini-potluck, Peltier
>  Merchandise (that you can proudly wear around town), and a discussion on how
>  we can organize better to help Peltier gain his freedom.  All are welcome, a
>  $1 donation is asked by Crazy Ladies for use of their space.  For more
>  information please call (513) 232-0362 or email us at miriam24 at hotmail.com.
>  On February 7th, we will have Our Campus Campaign.  We are setting up booths
>  with local student groups to get the information about Peltier's case to
>  students.  We already have students at U. of Cincinnati, Xavier University,
>  N. Kentucky U., and Miami University setting up booths.  Do you want to set
>  up a booth on your campus?  Let us know if you do!
>
>  5.  Feb. 7th, National Call-In Day to the White House asking President
>  Clinton to recommend to the Parole Commission that Peltier should recieve
>  Parole.  For more info visit http://www.freepeltier.org or call them at
>  (785) 842-5774.  The number for the White House Comment Line is
>  (202)456-1111, press 0 to bypass taped message.  Read sample letters on the
>  CZC petition site to find out info on why Peltier should be put on parole.
>  Visit http://wwww.geocities.com/CapitolHill/1364/P2518.htm.
>
>  The first week in February is obviously crucial for several different
>  Indigenous Rights Issues, please help in what way you can!
>
>  LeeAnn McNabb
>  Chairperson
>  Cincinnati Zapatista Coalition
>  PO Box 30401
>  Cincinnati, Ohio 45230
>  (513) 232-0362
>  http://www.geocities.com/CapitolHill/1364/
>
>  YA BASTA!
>  Free Peltier!
>  Autonomia Indigena Ahora!
>
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