Leonard Peltier Gathering
An announcement of an "International Leonard Peltier March" has been made.
I prefer to refer this “march” as a gathering. A gathering is a term frequently used by Native peoples to describe a meeting, a coming together of people, a celebration, a happening. When I think of “march”, I think of a massive movement of people such as THE MARCH ON WASHINGTON,1963: “WE STOOD ON A HEIGHT” when Dr. Martin Luther King delivered his famous “I Have a Dream” address.
This “gathering” will take place on May 9, 2005, in front of the U.S. Supreme Court Building, in Washington D.C. A number of key figures in the United States will be invited to address the gathering. There will also be a number of activities that participants will be able to take part in, all of which are being arranged.
The gathering will focus on the topics of peace and “freedom” and what it means in its many dimensions, in particular to Leonard Peltier who has been in prison for 10, 598 days, for a crime that many believe was never committed. Thirty years ago, two FBI agents were shot and Leonard was charged with the crime. Fearing that he would not receive a fair trial, he fled to Canada. It is believed that illegal and false affidavits were used to have him extradited from Canada.
Many individuals and organizations have sought a new trial or a pardon for Mr. Peltier. It had been hoped that President Bill Clinton would have issued a pardon before he left office. Might there be hope for a pardon before George Bush leaves office?
If Mr. Peltier’s “consecutive” life sentences were made “concurrent” he would be able to apply for parole.
The gathering will demonstrate that many individuals continue to support the freeing of Mr. Peltier. Many articles and letters have been written, many phone calls have been made now there will be a physical coming together in the name of peace and freedom for Leonard Peltier.
Note: A new website for the International Leonard Peltier Gathering can be found at:
http://washingtongathering.croweagle.com
This website has been developed to provide up-to-date information on the gathering.
It should include:
A listing of sites that can be visited in Washington.
Maps of Washington and area.
Articles and poetry.
An opportunity for individuals to provide ideas and information.
I prefer to refer this “march” as a gathering. A gathering is a term frequently used by Native peoples to describe a meeting, a coming together of people, a celebration, a happening. When I think of “march”, I think of a massive movement of people such as THE MARCH ON WASHINGTON,1963: “WE STOOD ON A HEIGHT” when Dr. Martin Luther King delivered his famous “I Have a Dream” address.
This “gathering” will take place on May 9, 2005, in front of the U.S. Supreme Court Building, in Washington D.C. A number of key figures in the United States will be invited to address the gathering. There will also be a number of activities that participants will be able to take part in, all of which are being arranged.
The gathering will focus on the topics of peace and “freedom” and what it means in its many dimensions, in particular to Leonard Peltier who has been in prison for 10, 598 days, for a crime that many believe was never committed. Thirty years ago, two FBI agents were shot and Leonard was charged with the crime. Fearing that he would not receive a fair trial, he fled to Canada. It is believed that illegal and false affidavits were used to have him extradited from Canada.
Many individuals and organizations have sought a new trial or a pardon for Mr. Peltier. It had been hoped that President Bill Clinton would have issued a pardon before he left office. Might there be hope for a pardon before George Bush leaves office?
If Mr. Peltier’s “consecutive” life sentences were made “concurrent” he would be able to apply for parole.
The gathering will demonstrate that many individuals continue to support the freeing of Mr. Peltier. Many articles and letters have been written, many phone calls have been made now there will be a physical coming together in the name of peace and freedom for Leonard Peltier.
Note: A new website for the International Leonard Peltier Gathering can be found at:
http://washingtongathering.croweagle.com
This website has been developed to provide up-to-date information on the gathering.
It should include:
A listing of sites that can be visited in Washington.
Maps of Washington and area.
Articles and poetry.
An opportunity for individuals to provide ideas and information.
posted by croweagle at
3:32 AM
1 Comments:
When I think of "March" I think of military.
Gathering sounds good. A spiritual, peaceful gathering.
By the way, nice website.
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