Global Write-A- Thon for Leonard Peltier

Global Write-A-Thon for Leonard Peltier

Save the Date: December 1st-10th, 2007
December 10th is International Human Rights Day.

The date was chosen to honour the United Nations General Assembly's adoption and proclamation, on December 10, 1948, of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, the first global enunciation of human rights.
(See: http://users.skynet.be/kola/udhr.htm )

The commemoration was established in 1950, when the General Assembly invited all states and interested organisations to celebrate the day as they saw fit. The day is a high point in the calendar of U.N. headquarters in New York City, and is normally marked by both high-level political conferences and meetings and by cultural events and exhibitions dealing with human rights issues. In addition, it is traditionally on December 10th, that the five-yearly United Nations Prize in the Field of Human Rights is awarded.

Many governmental and nongovernmental organizations active in the human rights field also schedule special events to commemorate the day. We celebrate Human Rights day because there are many people who do not have the rights granted to them. This day was declared so that all of us can become aware of our rights and create an awareness among others, of people who are deprived of their rights.

To mark this day, join people all around the world and participate in our second Global Write-A-Thon for Leonard Peltier.

This year, we will concentrate on the release of the documents that the FBI are still withholding. Our Write-A-Thon is directed at Senator Patrick Leahy, the Chairman of the U.S. Senate Committee on the Judiciary.

What's a "Write-A-Thon"?Simply put: a "writing marathon". Or write a ton of letters... :-)

Each year, Amnesty International organizes a Write-A-Thon for December 10th. This is where we found our inspiration. Their slogan is "Write = Might". This is oh so very true! (Thank you Amnesty International) Your letters are the watchdogs, putting perpetrators of abuse on notice. Your letters are the light that shines through the despair prisoners of conscience & political prisoners face on a daily basis. Your letters are tools of freedom, paving the way for the abused and battered to finally find justice and freedom.

Participation is easy! You can either pledge to write a letter by yourself, or, you can plan a letter writing event, at your home, school, church or even at your local cafe. You can hold your event, and send your letter(s) anytime from December 1-10, 2007. To make it even easier, we are providing you with a sample letter that you can print out.

You can download the letter at:

the IPF website: http://users.skynet.be/kola/writeathon2007.pdf

the LPDC website: http://www.leonardpeltier.net/documents/writeathon2007.pdf

Senator Leahy's address is on the letter.

You can also fax your letter to Sen. Leahy at 202-224-3479
(for supporters outside the USA: 00-1-202-224-3479)

Please inform us how many letters you & your friends/family have sent.
(note: have sent, not will send).

Send a message to the IPF at ipforum@skynet.be or to the LPDC at info@leonardpeltier.net put "Peltier WriteAThon" as subject title tell us how many letters were sent as well as your city + state (for the USA) or city + province (for Canada) or city + country (outside USA & Canada)

Thank you for your support !
Let's write a ton of letters for Leonard.

Els Herten, International Peltier Forum

Toni Zeidan, Leonard Peltier Defense Committee

LPDC WEBSITE: http://www.leonardpeltier.net/

IPF WEBSITE: http://users.skynet.be/kola/index.htm and http://www.myspace.com/leonardpeltierisinnocent

e-mail LPDC:info@leonardpeltier.net
e-mail IPF:ipforum@skynet.be

ONLINE PETITION FOR EXECUTIVE CLEMENCY:
http://users.skynet.be/kola/lppet.htm

LEONARD PELTIER IS INNOCENT !

National Day of Mourning Statement, by Leonard Peltier November 22, 2007

The Leonard Peltier Defense Committee kindly requests that you please forward this announcement in its entirety, please do not modify, edit, remove or add to this announcement.
Respectfully,
Leonard Peltier Defense Committee

Thank You United American Indians of New England ( LPSG )

On behalf of Leonard Peltier and the Leonard Peltier Defense Committee, we would like to thank the United American Indians of New England, LPSG for their continued support and solidarity. This year's National Day of Mourning is dedicated to Leonard Peltier. Since 1970, hundreds of other Native Americans from across the country and their non-Native allies have been converging on Plymouth Harbor to let people know that Thanksgiving is a“ Day of Mourning” that marks the genocide of thousands of Native Americans, the theft of Native Lands and the assault on Native Cultures. Today, Thursday, November 22, 2007 hundreds of people will gather and march on Plymouth Harbor and join in solidarity as various tribal elders and members speak of the importance of Unity among all Indigenous Peoples. Elder Bert Waters will read the following statement from Leonard Peltier:

National Day of Mourning Statement from Leonard Peltier:

November 22, 2007

Greetings my Relations,
As I sit here in my cell, thinking about you, and gathering my thoughts, I can’t help but appreciate you remembering me.

I was told just the other day that people in Oklahoma protested Oklahoma’s 100 year celebration of its statehood. They protested or demonstrated and also celebrated their 100 years of survival of an adversed government that has violated all treaties and has gained control of most of their land. I support those Indian people. It also brings to mind those who- like Columbus came and did the same, take our lands, and also what has happened to all people all over the world- the Jews, the Palestians, as well as other indigenous countries and peoples. Yet I have to say that America shares most of the responsibility to do the right thing.

What happened to the teachings or commandments of:
Thou shall not lie
Thou shall not kill
Thou shall not steal

I can’t remember all the commandments but what I do know is :
They have lied
They have killed
They have stolen
They have mistreated our Mother- our Mother Earth, our rivers, our land, the air we breathe and the water we drink.

I consider global warming the wrong that has been done to our people. Even the Mexican people state in their own way, “We did not cross the border, the border crossed us”. The Mexican people are Indian people. I have no doubt the Indian people of South America, North America, Central American will join in unison to make all the America’s better.

A circle of Life is what dictates that the earth shall renew itself every spring. We have said this for generations. Go back and read our Elders sayings as we have been trying to tell Europeans that came here- to honor our traditional ways and to honor our Mother Earth and keep the Circle of Life.

Chief Seattle said:

“Humankind has not woven the web of life. We are but one thread within it. Whatever we do to the web, we do to ourselves. All things are bound together. All things connect."
Chief Seattle, 1855

This is just one of the many quotations from our ancestors.

Now today we have global warming. We take no pride or solace in saying, “ We told you so.” But we do hope that the people of Europe and all around the world will start looking at the Native way of life. Our Elders teach us that when we take from this earth, we must give back.


There is no greater resource on the face of this earth than our children. America is leading in the wrongful influence of our youth. Wrong medicine is being offered to our youth, commonly called alcohol and drugs. It is up to each one of us, to get involved and make a difference in a positive way. It is time to give back to our children. I encourage each of you to take it upon yourself to stand up and find someway to help our youth. The youth of the world are in jeopardy; let us not rob future generations of their future.

The greatest symbol of the Creator is the circle. I encourage each of you to make the circle complete- the sacred cycle of the family, the cycle of the seasons, your personal cycle of life make them as strong as possible spiritually, mentally and physically. Stay strong and never never give up.

I can not say it enough or express my appreciation to each of you and how much I appreciate those of you who came here today to remember me and to listen to what this prisoner has to say.

Again I simply say,

Thank you
In the Spirit of Crazy Horse,
Leonard Peltier

#89637-132

USP Lewisburg PA

PO BOX 1000

Lewisburg ,PA 17837

Leonard Peltier Defense Committee

Toni Zeidan-Co-director LPDC

Website: http://www.leonardpeltier.net/

email: info@leonardpeltier.net

A Message from the United American Indians of New England/LPSG

38th National Day Of Mourning

November 22, 2007

12 Noon

Coles Hill Plymouth, MA

Joins us as we dedicate the 38th National Day of Mourning to our brother, Native political prisoner, Leonard Peltier. Add your voice to the millions worldwide who demand his freedom. Help us in our struggle to create a true awareness of Native peoples and demonstrate the unity of Indigenous Peoples internationally.

For more information contact:

United American Indians of New England/LPSG

Phone: 617-522-6626

email: info@uaine.org

Website: http://www.uaine.org/

Respectfully,

Leonard Peltier Defense Committee

email: info@leonardpeltier.net

website: http://www.leonardpeltier.net/

A Message from Leonard Peltier and the LPDC

The Leonard Peltier Defense Committee kindly requests that you please, forward this announcement in its entirety, please do not modify,edit, remove or add to this announcement.
Respectfully,
Leonard Peltier Defense Committee

A Message from Leonard Peltier:

To LPDC Supporters,

Delaney Bruce, a former LPDC Committee member from 2003, and the website FreePeltierNow, ARE NOT affiliated with the LPDC, nor does she have the authority to represent me and /or the LPDC. I am requesting that Delaney Bruce, and the Friends of Peltier affiliated with the Free PeltierNow website, CEASE AND DESIST IMMEDIATELY in making unauthorized statements, decisions and unwarranted representation on my behalf.

Leonard Peltier


A message from LPDC Committee:

For quite some time there have been many messages, statements and news items circulated through a variety of sources pertaining to Leonard Peltier. While we feel that this is good for the most part, it has become necessary to issue this statement concerning unauthorized, misleading or unrepresentative statements on the web.

In February 2007, a website appeared called FreePeltierNow. This website is NOT affiliated or authorized by the LPDC, nor is it the official LPDC website. Our website address remains as http://www.leonardpeltier.net/.

This newly created website, FreePeltierNow has caused alot of confusion among the LPDC supporters. The person managing this site, Delaney Bruce appears to have the names and email addresses of our supporters from the LPDC list serve. They have been emailing the LPDC supporters, with their own website info and updates. The LPDC DID NOT release, authorize the use of, or sell the LPDC email addresses and/or listserv to anyone, at any time. Hundreds of our supporters suddenly starting receiving emails, from the FreePeltierNow listserv in February 2007, that have NEVER signed up for their updates or info.
How could they, it was a brand new website?

Many of the official emails that were generated from the LPDC, have been forwarded to their lists and have been edited or modified, prior to sending. Even Leonard's own words have been changed by them in these emails.

The person behind the FreePeltierNow website, Delaney Bruce is a former committee member for the LPDC and absolutely does not represent Leonard Peltier or the LPDC. She has no authorization to be continuing to represent Leonard Peltier in anyway. There are many reasons why Delaney Bruce no longer represents Leonard Peltier or the LPDC, her prior history has been that of creating dissention, miscommunication and alienating our supporters.

Delany Bruce is not familiar with our ongoing, day to day work for Leonard Peltier:

She has NO communication from Leonard and/or the LPDC

She is not familiar with the team players. At times she sends out statements that imply that Leonard and/or the LPDC endorse certain individuals, organizations or group affiliations. In most cases, the statements provided are inaccurate and the LPDC is not in any way affiliated with, support or endorse what is being implicated in her statements.

The website and her work are unsolicited by Leonard Peltier and the LPDC


We always appreciate your continued support for Leonard Peltier and the LPDC.

If you have any questions, please contact the LPDC at info@leonardpeltier.net

Thank you.
Leonard Peltier Defense Committee
website: http://www.leonardpeltier.net/
email: info@leonardpeltier.net
Phone: 570-524-0749

Note: Please see our previous statement issued in February 2007 at :
http://lpdctexas.blogspot.com/2007/02/message-from-leonard-peltier-defense.html

Online Toy and Clothing Registry Available for the Leonard Peltier Gift Drive!

Online Toy and Clothing Registry available for the Leonard Peltier Holiday Gift Drive!

Please click here for LPDC website page for information about the Leonard Peltier Holiday Gift Drive:

http://www.leonardpeltier.net/worldevents/toydrive2007.htm

Leonard Peltier Holiday Gift Drive
The Lakota People have four values to live by: bravery, wisdom, generosity, and fortitude. Generosity (Wacantognaka) is essential to a Lakota. It is better to give a lot than to have a lot. The best way to honor people is through giveaways (otuhan) where the givers share much of what they have with others, sometimes giving away everything in their possession. Leonard Peltier offers all his supporters an opportunity to give something back and honor the Lakota people. He respectfully requests your help making these holidays a little brighter and this winter a little warmer for the children at the Pine Ridge Indian Reservation.

Special Thanks to Daniel McGowan, his family and friends who have joined the LPDC in our efforts to make the holiday season brighter for the children of the Pine Ridge Reservation.There are many ways to participate! Please see below for the various ways and means you can show your support of this initiative from Leonard Peltier!

1. Buy something from our gift registry! Toys R US We have pre-selected many age-appropriate toys for your convenience.
Or go to http://www.toysrus.com/ and click on the "Baby Registry" link on the top right.
Then in "Find a Registry," search for:
Last Name: Toys
First Name: Peltier
or Registry #: 68170168

2. Buy something from our Amazon.com wishlist! Warm winter clothes are highly needed! Once again, we have pre-selected some clothes for your convenience. (http://tinyurl.com/2b7joa)

3. Or just do it yourself! Buy a gift and make sure to send it to the Leonard Peltier Defense Committee address below.
Some things to consider:

Please don't forget about the older children and teenagers as you make your selections.
Warm winter clothes are much needed! Gloves, Mittens, sweaters, winter caps are very much appreciated as winters on the Pine Ridge Reservation are severe. However, please be aware of larger sizing needs. We need clothes for children and teenagers, sizes Small to X-X-Large.
Make sure to ship your gifts before December 10th so that they will arrive in Texas in time for the LPDC and the New Mexico Leonard Peltier Support Group to transport them to the Pine Ridge reservation in South Dakota for the holidays.

Whether you utilize our online gift registries and wish lists, or choose to send a gift on your own, please make sure that your new toys, coats, socks, shoes or clothing is sent to the following address Before December 10th

Leonard Peltier Holiday Gift Drive
C/O LPDC
3800 N. Mesa # A2
El Paso, Texas 79902 United States

Note: The Leonard Peltier Support Group of New Mexico (LPSG) and the Leonard Peltier Defense Committee will be delivering the gifts to the Pine Ridge Indian Reservation by December 24, 2007.


Please click here for Leonard Peltier Holiday Gift Drive Flyer:
http://www.leonardpeltier.net/documents/giftdrive2007.pdf

Respectfully,
Leonard Peltier Defense Committee
Leonard Peltier New Mexico Support Group ( LPSG)
Email: info@leonardpeltier.net
Phone: 570-524-0749
For more information on Leonard Peltier, please check http://www.leonardpeltier.net/
For more information on Daniel McGowan please check: http://www.supportdaniel.org/

Online Toy and Clothing Registry available for the Leonard Peltier Holiday Gift Drive!

Leonard Peltier Holiday Gift Drive

The Lakota People have four values to live by: bravery, wisdom, generosity, and fortitude. Generosity (Wacantognaka) is essential to a Lakota. It is better to give a lot than to have a lot. The best way to honor people is through giveaways (otuhan) where the givers share much of what they have with others, sometimes giving away everything in their possession. Leonard Peltier offers all his supporters an opportunity to give something back and honor the Lakota people. He respectfully requests your help making these holidays a little brighter and this winter a little warmer for the children at the Pine Ridge Indian Reservation.

Special Thanks to Daniel McGowan, his family and friends who have joined the LPDC in our efforts to make the holiday season brighter for the children of the Pine Ridge Reservation.

There are many ways to participate! Please see below for the various ways and means you can show your support of this initiative from Leonard Peltier!

1. Buy something from our Toys R Us gift registry! We have pre-selected many age-appropriate toys for your convenience. Or go to http://www.toysrus.com/ and click on the "Baby Registry" link on the top right. Then in "Find a Registry," search for:

Last Name: Toys

First Name: Peltier

or Registry #: 68170168

2. Buy something from our Amazon.com wishlist! Warm winter clothes are highly needed! Once again, we have pre-selected some clothes for your convenience. (http://tinyurl.com/2b7joa)

3. Or just do it yourself! Buy a gift and make sure to send it to the Leonard Peltier Defense Committee address below.

Some things to consider:

Please don't forget about the older children and teenagers as you make your selections. Warm winter clothes are much needed! Gloves, Mittens, sweaters, winter caps are very much appreciated as winters on the Pine Ridge Reservation are severe. However, please be aware of larger sizing needs. We need clothes for children and teenagers, sizes Small to X-X-Large.

Make sure to ship your gifts before December 10th so that they will arrive in Texas in time for the LPDC and the New Mexico Leonard Peltier Support Group to transport them to the Pine Ridge reservation in South Dakota for the holidays. Whether you utilize our online gift registries and wish lists, or choose to send a gift on your own, please make sure that your new toys, coats, socks, shoes or clothing is sent to the following address Before December 10th

Leonard Peltier Holiday Gift Drive

C/O LPDC

3800 N. Mesa # A2

El Paso, Texas 79902 United States


Note: The Leonard Peltier Support Group of New Mexico (LPSG) and the Leonard Peltier Defense Committee will be delivering the gifts to the Pine Ridge Indian Reservation by December 24, 2007.

Please click here for Leonard Peltier Holiday Gift Drive Flyer:

http://www.leonardpeltier.net/documents/giftdrive2007.pdf

Respectfully,

Leonard Peltier Defense Committee

Leonard Peltier New Mexico Support Group ( LPSG)

Email: info@leonardpeltier.net

Phone: 570-524-0749

For more information on Leonard Peltier, please check http://www.leonardpeltier.net/
For more information on Daniel McGowan please check: http://www.supportdaniel.org/