UPDATE LEONARD PELTIER ANNUAL HOLIDAY TOY DRIVE

To: Leonard Peltier Supporters
From: Leonard Peltier and the Leonard Peltier Defense Committee
Subject: Update on Leonard Peltier Annual Holiday Toy Drive

Dear Supporters,

On behalf of Leonard Peltier and the Leonard Peltier Defense Committee we would like to thank you for your ongoing support and donations to the Leonard Peltier Annual Holiday Toy Drive. Once again, Leonard Peltier and the Leonard Peltier Defense Committee respectfully request your help making these holidays a little brighter for the children at the Pine Ridge Indian Reservation.

We recently received the following update from Eileen Janis, volunteer forThe Leonard Peltier Annual Holiday Toy Drive/Pine Ridge:

Hello Everybody,
So far I have received many boxes of used clothing and four boxes of new clothing. The used clothing I can not use for Christmas, but what we did get, I gave to a family who lost their home to a fire. They lost everything and those clothes came in handy because they also had a nephew die in the fire. It was a lady who has one daughter but raises her six nephews and nieces. The new clothing will go to teenagers for Christmas, but I have not gotten any toys yet, Oh wait I did get an art kit from a four year old girl who said she really enjoyed a kit like that and wanted to help. This year is one of the hardest and it is like that all over I know, but with so many programs getting cut, the people will make choices of presents or food. As you know we have the highest unemployment rate of anywhere in the United States. After Thanksgiving this year, I have seen more people asking for food vouchers just to get to the end of the month. I looked everywhere and some got lucky others did not. It is very sad, I try to do what I can but the need is too great. I think the parents will think about what is needed the most this month and food and utilities will top the list. Presents will be last. I talked to Roslyn also and she said she did not get any toys yet either. I am just thinking about the little kids for toys anything for teenagers will help to but so far no toys have gotten here yet. The people on the Pine Ridge Indian Reservation appreciate the kindness that the Leonard Peltier Gift drive does for them every year. Even though Leonard is locked up unjustly, he should feel real good about the way his supporters give to his people every year. With the support you give him, he does more for the people than any politician, tribal, state, and federal. I want to thank all of you for the things already sent to us, and if anyone is going to send something please include a toy or two.
You are all in my prayers,
IN THE SPIRIT OF CRAZY HORSE.
Sincerely,
Eileen Janis



In a phone call conversation with Leonard, yesterday he expressed his appreciation to everyone for the ongoing work, effort, and donations to make this Holiday Season a happy occasion for the children at Pine Ridge.

Please send gifts, clothing, donations and/ or toys to the following
address:

We thank you and appreciate your continued support!

Leonard Peltier Holiday Gift Drive
C/O Eileen Janis
Po Box 525
Pine Ridge South Dakota 57770
(For FedEx or UPS please include Highway 18 Crazy Horse Drive)

Note: Due to the high volume of mail during the Holiday Season please send
your items before December 14, 2006 to ensure delivery in time for Christmas.



Thank you,

Leonard Peltier Defense Committee-

Robert Robideau, Co Director
Toni Zeidan, Co-Director