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Chief Phil Lane Jr – International Indigenous Leadership Gathering 2012

Posted on July 1, 2012 | Leave a comment

The Fulfillment of Indigenous Prophecies, Alberta Tar Sands, Rio+20, Unceded Territory, Broken Treaties,International Legal Order, Canadian Legal Order, International Legal Order and the upcoming “Avatar Moment” For more info, visit http://www.iilg.ca/

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Global Economic Challenges and Indigenous Prophecies with Chief Phil Lane Jr.

Posted on June 17, 2012 | 1 comment

Raven visits with Chief Phil Lane this Sunday, June 17th, 2012 at 4pm.

Phil Lane Jr. is an enrolled member of the Yankton Sioux and Chickasaw Nations and is an internationally recognized leader in human and community development. He was born at the Haskell Indian Residential School in Lawrence, Kansas in 1944, where his mother and father met and attended school. He is a citizen of both Canada and the USA.

During the past 44 years, he has worked with Indigenous peoples in North, Central and South America, Micronesia, South East Asia, India, Hawaii and Africa. He served 16 years as Associate Professor and Founder and Coordinator of the Four Worlds International Institute at the University of Lethbridge, Alberta, Canada. Four Worlds became an independent Institute in 1995. As well, Phil is Chairman of Four Directions International, an Aboriginal company, which was incorporated in 1996 as Four Worlds’ Economic Development Arm.

With Phil’s guidance and applied experience, Four Worlds has become an internationally recognized leader in human, community and organizational development because of the Institute’s unique focus on the importance of culture and spirituality in all elements of development. Four Directions International, the Institute’s economic development arm, is lead by its President Deloria Many Grey Horses, and is dedicated to the development of sustainable economic enterprises that support wholistic, political, social, cultural, environmental, spiritual and educational development.

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Indigenous People Light Sacred Fire Ahead of Rio+20

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Chief Arvol Looking Horse visits KAOS 89.3 FM In Olympia, on May 20th, 2012 at 5:30pm

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Billy Frank Jr Book Signing

Posted on June 11, 2012 | Leave a comment

Where the Salmon Run: The Life and Legacy of Billy Frank Jr.

I tell my people to get ready. Get your smokehouses back in shape. Don’t forget the ceremonies. That guy, the salmon, he’s coming back.
– Billy Frank Jr.
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Chief Arvol Looking Horse Returns for a visit to the Northwest 5-20-2012 7pm

Posted on April 27, 2012 | 2 comments

 

Chief Arvol Looking Returns for a visit to the Northwest. Chief Arvol Lookinghorse the Keeper of the Sacred White Buffalo Calf Pipe. Come share a moment with Chief Arvol Looking Horse and his message to Humanity.

Chief Arvol Looking Horse will be returning to Salish Country to share his message Peace, Love and our responsibility to Unci Maka (Mother Earth). Chief Looking Horse will be speaking at Native Quest this May 20th, Sunday at 7pm. The New Earth Agreements 2012 & Beyond. Come & learn how you can walk in love, peace & harmony.

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Kris Barney shares about the Navajo Hopi Little Colorado Water Settlement -4-29-2012 5pm

Posted on April 27, 2012 | Leave a comment

We will be visiting with Kris Barney as he shares about the Navajo Hopi Little Colorado Water Settlement and what we can do to help.

FROM KRIS:
““We want to see you have a voice in the settlement”– Ben Shelly….

IF WE HAVE A VOICE…then let people talk at the meetings!!! Where is our voice? If anyone talks against it, they are told to”respect”while our future is being destroyed by our corrupt leaders! If people get upset, that darn moderator says”respect!”She is a sell out!!!! She is probably paid off. But did our leader respect us in Tuba City? NO! HE YELLED! THEN HE LIED! He says he wants to listen, but WHEN is that going to happen???????? THEY ARE NOT LISTENING NOW….not at all. Listening is not happening in the Town-hall meetings — that’s for sure!!!!!! WHEN ARE THEY GOING TO HEAR US? WHEN CAN THE PEOPLE TALK? When are they going to allow FREE SPEECH?!?!?!?! Since when did the Navajo Nation government start to censor FREE SPEECH? Since when was that apart of Navajo custom is LIMIT FREE SPEECH? Since when is it apart of Navajo custom to minimize the young people and not let them talk? Since when it is apart of Navajo custom to ignore our elders pleas? BEN SHELLY IS A SELL OUT, he is not a LEADER, a real LEADER would never sell out his people, his own grandchildren, and our hope at moving forward towards progress. A real leader would have nothing to hide and would be encouraging his people to participate. TRULY participate, not just to tell people to come to meetings and then forced to be held silent for hours while propaganda is presented. This article makes the people in the audience sound disrespectful.. …but if you were really there, you would see the truth! The youth snickered because they are smart enough to see through this!!!!!!! They are appalled at what our leadership is doing, and they should be! The Navajo people need to start being SHEEPHERDERS… ..NOT SHEEP. We need not to follow blindly a corrupt leader, we need to lead!!!!!!!!!!! !! We need to know the ins and outs of our surroundings, we need to understand our environment, we need to know how to navigate through these issues!!!!!!! UNITY against SB 2109!!!!!!!!! Stand up and be heard!

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Protecting and Restoring the Sacred with Chief Phil Lane Jr 4pm 4-8-2012

Posted on April 8, 2012 | Leave a comment

Chief Phil Lane Jr. makes opening offering at First Nations solidarity event opposing tar sands mining and pipeline operations in Canada.

Members of the Canadian Protecting and Restoring the Sacred CC joined First Nations of that region in a standing-room-only event in Vancouver BC, calling for free, prior and informed consent regarding environmental protections of the fragile BC coastline, and in opposition to Alberta Tar Sands operations.

Noted author and XL Pipeline activist Naomi Klein (The Shock Doctrine) spoke, along with several Indigenous leaders, about the threat oil pipelines and supertankers pose in the waters and environment of British Columbia. Two major pipeline projects are proposed through the region that would bring tar sands oil through BC and to Canada’s west coast for export.

The diverse group attending the event included Chief Jackie Thomas of the Saik’uz First Nation (speaking on behalf of the Yinka Dene Alliance), who related her people’s fierce commitment to this struggle and opposition to the pipeline:

“Our five nations hold more than 25 percent of this proposed pipeline route in our territory, and we will never allow it to be built!”

ar Sands operations in Alberta, Canada – Before & After

The feeling in the room was one of “enthusiasm and unity”, according to the Vancouver Observer.

Over 130 signatories have now joined the “Save Fraser” declaration.

“The declaration says it upholds our ancestral laws, the title, rights and responsibilities that we hold. We will not allow the proposed Enbridge Northern Gateway pipeline, or any similar tar sands pipeline, to be built. This is our law,” said Chief Thomas.

Vauncouver Observer reports that

“(Along with) Thomas and Chief Phil Lane, a number of other Aboriginal leaders stood to address the crowd. Sundance Chief Reuben George of the Tsleil-Waututh Nation gave introductions and brought his entire family on stage to welcome guests to unceded territory. First Nations actor Adam Beach also brought his children on stage, tearing up during a song about ensuring their future. And later, 10-year-old Ta’Kaiya Blaney sang a heartfelt song urging citizens to join the “earth revolution”.”

Quoting from the Vancouver Observer:

“(Melina Laboucan-Massimo, a Greenpeace campaigner from the Lubacon Lake Cree Nation in Alberta) went on to describe a disastrous spill that occurred in May 2011, when 28,000 barrels of tar sands crude leaked all over the traditional territory. She said neither the company (Plains All American) nor the government had attempted to notify the community, despite the fact that residents and schoolchildren were getting sick from the effects. Fighting back tears, Laboucan-Massimo displayed a series of aerial photographs taken in the days following the spill.”

Commenting via email on the event, URI Global Council Trustee Rebecca Tobias went on to add:

“It was an uplifting and encouraging event. I believe that we will see more of these positive, future-focused gatherings all across the US and Canada as people begin to find their voice and renew their commitment to building communities of conscience. Members of URI’s Protecting and Restoring the Sacred CC, Chief Phil Lane Jr.and Sundance Chief Reuben George, took part in the planning and presentation of the evening’s program, keeping true to URI’s commitment to, ‘unite in responsible cooperative action to bring the wisdom and values of our religions, spiritual expressions and indigenous traditions to bear on the economic, environmental, political and social challenges facing our Earth community.'”

(Much of the above account is derived from a report in the Vancouver Observer. For the complete story, see: http://www.vancouverobserver.com/sustainability/2011/12/02/naomi-klein-and-first-nations-leaders-unite-anti-pipeline-forum?page=0%2C1 )

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Paul “Che oke ten” Wagner on Make No Bones About It-3-25-2012 5pm

Posted on March 21, 2012 | Leave a comment

Paul “Che oke ten” Wagner is an internationally-performing ambassador of the traditional songs & stories of his Coast Salish tribal ancestors. He enjoys sharing the warmth, humor & wisdom of these beautiful “teachings,” as they are know in the sacred tradition of his people, in an engaging & interactive way, interweaving his Spirit-gifted songs on Native American flute, along with traditional tribal drum songs. An award-winning Native American flutist, his instrumental songs have come to him with visions of healing & prayer for all relations (tree people, animal people, human people).

Che oke ten hails from the Wsaanich (Saanich) tribe of southern Vancouver Island, British Columbia, whose spirit helpers are the Thunderbird & the Whale. His ancestral name, “Che oke ten” carries the meaning of a feeling of “watching over & caring for the people & things you love for a thousand seasons.”

Che oke ten’s performing art has evolved into a feast for the senses, incorporating live sampling sound equipment to interlace Native flute, drum, voice & other musical instruments into a mesmerizing backdrop to the traditional spoken-word stories… accompanied by visual high-resolution projection of his stunning & surreal nature photography & videography work, which encapsulates the incredible beauty of the natural world so important to his culture.

Che oke ten’s traditional training & immersion in his tribal language enable him to share the teachings & Sacred Breath tradition of many generations of previous storytellers. He has a deep connection with the stories & ancient ways, understanding the profound life-changing effects they can have on people of all ages & cultures. He feels it is important to keep the indigenous teachings alive in the hearts of the people of today’s world & to honor the original ancestors of the place in which any gathering of peoples occurs.

Che oke ten’s debut Native flute CD “Journey of the Spirit” has been honored by the “Best Native American Album of 2009” JPF Award, a CD-Baby-affiliated international award involving both people’s choice voting & industry critic panel selection & judging. It has currently sold more than 1,000 copies. His available recordings also include “Prophecy Teachings of the First Peoples of the Northwest Coast” (a collaboration with his cousin, Johnny Moses), & a limited-edition solo storytelling CD entitled, “Creation Stories.”

Che oke ten’s current projects include a DVD featuring his breathtaking high-resolution nature videography & photography work to be accompanied by his original Native flute music (plus other instruments); a new Native flute CD; and plans for a second tour of Japan.

Che oke ten has shared the stage & collaborated with many prominent artists such as Eyvind Kang, Gina Sala, Bill Frisell, Andre Feriante & Charlie Hill. His international performances have included the Mongolian Peoples Federation for World Peace Conference in Seoul, Korea, a recent successful six-city tour of Japan, & many venues in British Columbia. Currently in residence in the Seattle, WA area, he also performs extensively throughout the Pacific Northwest region of the United States.

His recent performances include:

  • Mongolian People’s Federation for World Peace; Seoul, South Korea
  • CSL Sacred Music Festival; Seattle, WA
  • Pakistan Earthquake Relief Benefit; Redmond, WA
  • Olympic College; Bremerton, WA
  • Opening Ceremony for Fibers of Life Exhibit; Skagit County Historical Museum, La Conner, WA
  • Oregon Country Fair; Eugene, OR
  • Seattle Folklife Festival; Seattle, WA
  • Women of Wisdom Conference; Seattle, WA
  • World Rhythm Festival; Seattle, WA
  • World Sacred Music Festival; Olympia, WA
  • Faerieworlds Festival; Eugene, OR
  • King County Library System’s ‘Many Voices, One Land’ Children’s Program
  • Native Arts & Music Festival; Tacoma, WA
  • Redmond City Hall Opening Ceremony; Redmond, WA
  • Spokane Fall Folk Festival; Spokane

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Raven visits with Stephany Seay from Buffalo Field Campaign (BFC). 3-18-2012 at 4:30 pm

Posted on March 17, 2012 | Leave a comment

The Buffalo Field Campaign (BFC) is the only group working in the field, everyday, to stop the slaughter and harassment of Yellowstone’s wild buffalo. Volunteers from around the world defend buffalo on their traditional winter habitat and advocate for their protection. Our daily patrols stand with the buffalo on the ground they choose to be on, and document every move made against them.

Volunteers spend all day, from sunrise until sunset, watching and documenting actions taken against the buffalo. We run patrols from cars, skis and snowshoes to protect buffalo outside the park. Tactics range from video documentation to nonviolent civil disobedience.

BFC enjoys incredible support and participation from the local community. Residents allow us to post signs on their property designating them as “Buffalo Safe Zones.” We offer a fence repair service to mitigate damage caused by wildlife. Locals join us on our daily rounds, and many support our patrols with hot drinks and food.

All of our work happens because people are willing to take a break from their usual schedules and come help. Over 3000 people from all over the country and around the world have joined us in our log cabin on Hebgen Lake to help stop the buffalo slaughter. We feed and house all our volunteers in our cabin and Gardner satellite camp. (See news article- 4/24/03- Earth Day heroes: Amani Hays). Volunteers patrol for buffalo by skis, snowshoes, or cars. Everyone communicates by a network of hand-held radios, and also carries a video camera.

Our office runs outreach programs, including slide and video presentations, summer tabling in Yellowstone Park, website and e-mail updates, and national media coverage through press releases and video.

http://www.buffalofieldcampaign.org/

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Wiping the Tears Seven Generations

Posted on February 25, 2012 | 1 comment

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