I sent the following message, along with signing this request:
Carl Jarvis
Talk about a Terrorist Organization, the BIA has been all of that, and
more, to the American Indian. Do not allow the Precious and Sacred
Land be taken from those who have cared for it for generations. There
must be some sanity in our Federal Government that will not allow this
land to be taken and abused. Have we really come to a place where
nothing has any value unless it can be sold?
Carl Jarvis
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From: Nick Kimbrell - Avaaz <avaaz@xxxxxxxxx>
Date: Mon, 29 Jun 2015 13:08:05 -0400
Subject: Apache betrayed
To: "carjar82@xxxxxxxxx" <carjar82@xxxxxxxxx>
Dear friends,
The US government is about to handover a beautiful stretch of national
forest held sacred by the local Apache tribe -- to a giant foreign
mining company. It’s a national disgrace, but if we come together now
we have a real chance to block the mine.
Our country’s shameful, criminal mistreatment of Native Americans is
no secret. And when Arizona lawmakers snuck this mining proposal into
a critical national defense bill last year, Apache leaders and
activists vowed to fight back. That pressure is working and right now
Congress is considering whether to stop the mining project. If we back
the Apache’s call with tens of thousands of voices nationwide, we can
help protect this land for good.
Next month, tribal leaders are planning a cross-country trip to DC to
defend the land that's hosted important ceremonies for generations. If
enough of us stand with the Apache, we can meet them on arrival and
build a huge groundswell of support for their courageous fight on
Capitol Hill. Sign now:
https://secure.avaaz.org/en/stand_with_the_apache_loc/?blJLibb&v=61248
The Oak Flat area of the Tonto National Forest in Arizona has had
protected status since the Eisenhower Administration, out of
recognition of its natural beauty and cultural significance. The local
San Carlos Apache use if for coming of age ceremonies and other
rituals. And repeated attempts to open the land up to mining have
failed to pass Congress. That’s why Arizona’s Senators John McCain and
Jeff Flake’s decision to tie the provision to a critical national
defense vote last year was so cynical.
Supporters of the mining plan say it will bring jobs to the area, but
local leaders question the benefits and highlight the cost. And that
cost is clear: A massive 2 mile-long copper mine at Oak Flat would
destroy a holy site that Apache have used since time immemorial. It
boggles the mind that in 2015 the US government is still stomping on
Native American rights like this, at the behest of foreign mining
interests to boot.
Let’s join the fight to protect this sacred land. When enough of us
have signed to get Congress’s attention, we’ll deliver our call to
leaders in Congress and stand shoulder to shoulder with the Apache to
defend against this attack on their heritage. Sign now and spread the
word:
https://secure.avaaz.org/en/stand_with_the_apache_loc/?blJLibb&v=61248
From the Brazil to Tanzania, our community has stood behind local communities
protecting their natural and cultural heritage. Now we have a critical
opportunity to make sure our own government honors its commitments and moral
responsibility to the Apache.
