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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