Hi Miriam, Carl, and all,
Thanks for sharing this and I have signed it and hope all of us will do
that. Native Americans have been poorly treated for much too long in this
land and it is time for us to say no more.
Charlie Crawford.
-----Original Message-----
From: blind-democracy-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
[mailto:blind-democracy-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of Miriam Vieni
Sent: 29 June 2015 16:58
To: blind-democracy@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
Subject: [blind-democracy] Re: Fwd: Apache betrayed
Thanks. I don't know why I haven't received this.
Miriam
-----Original Message-----
From: blind-democracy-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
[mailto:blind-democracy-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of Carl Jarvis
Sent: Monday, June 29, 2015 3:29 PM
To: blind-democracy
Subject: [blind-democracy] Fwd: Apache betrayed
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
---------- Forwarded message ----------
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 localcommunities protecting their natural and cultural heritage. Now we have a
