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DJ Tanya and Wanbli Watakpe
As the US government, and its neocon pundits spew their venomous rhetoric about their “nation of laws” demanding respect for its borders, its political and corporate agents continue to encroach upon indigenous territory in utter violation of their own laws and indigenous borders (2 hrs)
Danielle Shenandoah, of the Oneida Wolf Clan, has been sent by her community with the sacred wampum to take the message of what is happening in the Oneida Nation to all its people and allies to unify and ask for help. She has been disenrolled, (resulting in her loss of employment, health insurance, educational allowances, quarterly stipends and all other Oneida Nation services), kidnapped, imprisoned, her home demolished (she lost all her belongings due to this), and her children taken away, for standing up for her community. She tells the Tashunka Witko Brigade a first hand account of what is happening in her Nation under siege.
For the last 14 years the Oneidas have been enduring a federally imposed dictatorship put in place to facilitate a secret gaming compact set up by former New York Governor Mario Cuomo, Rep. Sherwood Boehlert (R-NY), and the Oneida traitor and federally appointed puppet for life Arthur Raymond Halbritter. Halbritter has disregarded all traditional Oneida laws/government, signed a tax agreement with the US government, established a non-native paramilitary force, closed down the long house (place of worship and formal community gatherings), disenrolled and punished traditional Oneida people who have dared to stand up to his abuses. The Oneidas have the largest lands claim case in the United States, their lands are very rich in resources and the US government wants to relocate them again. Halbritter has started to use the Oneida’s land claim as a gambling chip for more gaming.
In spite of all her losses (she regained her children but remains homeless), Danielle continues her work for her people and all indigenous peoples. She stands up for native populations rights to land, water, wellness in youth, traditional practice and language, native education, indigenous seed/plant preservation, native arts, and native medicine. She will be presenting the Oneida case at the United Nations Permanent Forum for Indigenous Issues in May and would appreciate sponsors. She does not receive any monies from government, corporate or tribal entities, but uses the earnings from selling her beadwork or speaking engagements. Oneidas for Democracy could use financial assistance for legal and travel costs (money orders only please). The following items are also needed for re-establishing their media center: laptops, digital cameras, still cameras, blank video tapes, dvd recordables, office equipment, and camcorder.
Send donations to:
Danielle Schenandoah
PO BOX 450
Onyota'a:ka Oneida Indian Territory
Oneida, NY 13421
For more information go to http://oneidasfordemocracy.org or e-mail Oneidairoquois@aol.com or Kahnahiyo@yahoo.com
NOTE: The music in this radio program is by Danielle's sister, Joanne Shenandoah.
After this interview was done we received the following alert regarding encroachment allowed by the Canadian government on Six Nations Territory in Ontario:
ALARM ONTARIO DECIDES MIGHT MAKES RIGHT AT SIX NATIONS “ OPP READY TO POUNCE “ TELL THEM CALL OFF YOUR DOGS!
MNN. April 11, 2006. 50 or 60 police cruisers have gathered at the abandoned school on Unity Road in Caledonia Ontario. Two paddy wagons are in view and others behind the school. Several vans carrying equipment.
We are very tense, said Dick Hill. This is the largest build up so far. People are asked to stand in solidarity with us, to get the word out. We don’t know what they are going to do. It’s not a birthday party for the chiefs, that’s for sure. They are getting ready for something big. Asked whether there would be any resistance, they replied, “Once they cross that line to break the peace, we will have to do what we have to do.”
This is an urgent request for all our brothers, sisters, friends and allies who support peace and democracy and law. Do whatever you can. Call whoever you can call. Get the colonizers to call off their dogs.
Contact: 519-865-7722; 519-445-1351; 519-717-4292; 519-445-1719; 905-765-9316;
613-575-1550; 518-236-7100;
Stephen Harper, Prime Minister, pm@pm.gc.ca Governor General of Canada info@gcc.ca OPP Brian Haggith 905-772-3322; OPP Indian Advisor Jim Potts 613-795-3907; RCMP London 519-640-7267, 519-756-7050; Brantford-Hamilton 905-572-2401; CKUT McGill Radio 514-690-8499; OPP Caledonia 905-765-2339; C. P. Wright 289-260-9345
Kahentinetha Horn
MNN Mohawk Nation News
The Tashunka Witko Brigade (TWB) focuses on indigenous liberation and gives voice to the indigenous people, the elders, grandmas and warriors on the ground in this our continent. TWB airs on Free Radio Olympia on Tuesdays 3-5 PM PST (with live webstream at www.frolympia.org) and on Red Voices Free Radio, and Berkeley Liberation Radio anytime without warning.
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