California Indian Nations take control of indigenous fishing and gathering rights

Photo: Tribal members, immigrant workers, fishermen and environmentalists marched side by side through the streets of Fort Bragg in defense of indigenous fishing and gathering rights and in opposition to the Governor's MLPA Initiative on July 21. Photo by Dan Bacher.

California Indian Nations defend Indigenous Fishing and Gathering Rights, Take Control of Governor's Ribbon Cutting

Photos and articles by Dan Bacher
FORT BRAGG, Calif. -- In a historic protest on July 21, over 300 members of California Indian Tribes and their allies peacefully took control of a Marine Life Protection Act (MLPA) Blue Ribbon Task Force meeting in Fort Bragg to protest the violation of indigenous gathering and fishing rights under Governor Arnold Schwarzeneggers controversial MLPA Initiative.
Over 60 immigrant workers from the sea urchin industry, many from indigenous communities in central and southern Mexico that were forced to come to the U.S. after they were driven off their land under NAFTA (the North American Free Trade Agreement), marched side by side with members of the Yurok, Tolowa, Cahto, Kashia Pomo, Karuk, Hoopa Valley, Maidu, Hopi, Navajo and other tribes. Besides them were recreational anglers, commercial fishermen, seaweed harvesters, environmentalists and sea urchin divers and local political candidates.

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http://censored-news.blogspot.com/2010/08/california-indian-tribes-take-control.html

Quanah Parker Brightman: Blood Quantum & Tribal Corruption in Indian Gaming

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United Native Americans Resolutions to The Bureau of Indian Affairs, the Blood Quantum & Tribal Corruption In Indian Gaming.
Quanah Parker Brightman- Vice President of United Native Americans -Testimony submitted to the Department of State, the Department of Justice, the Interior Department and the UN Human Rights Council, April 17th 2010.
The American Indian Rights and Resources Organization ("AIRRO"), hosted a listening session regarding human and civil rights violations in Indian Country. The listening session was held at the Sacramento Native American Health Center, California located at 2020 J Street.
United Native Americans, Inc

Native America Calling: Navajo photos from a year on the road

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Photo by Don James, 'One Nation, One Year
Listen at 1 pm Eastern/noon Central/11 am Mountain/10 am Pacific
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If you missed this year's excellent photo show, "Through Navajo Lens," featuring photos from outstanding Dine' photographers at the Navajo Nation Museum, you can still take a photo journey through the lives and land of Navajos.
This journey is by way of the book of photos of Navajo Don James.
Listen today to Native America Calling:
Thursday, August 5, 2010– One Nation, One Year of Photos:
In order to help break the stereotype of the “mystical Indian”, one photographer set out on a journey to spend 365 days to find the true spirit of what it means to be Navajo in this day and age. With only 100 bucks in his weekly budget, he took to the place where his people call home – Dinètah. What discoveries did he and his camera come across? How can this type of tribal introspection create understanding and perhaps even change? Why is it important to capture images of our modern tribal communities? Our guest is Don James (Navajo), photographer for the book “One Nation, One Year.” --Native America Calling
Listen at:
http://www.nativeamericacalling.com/m/
Dine' Photographers: Through Navajo Lens
Photo 'Main and Terminal' by Navajo photographer and filmmaker Arlene Bowman, now living in Vancouver

As for that great show, "Through Navajo Lens," at the Navajo Nation Museum, where the book 'One Nation, One Year,' is available, the quality of this show curated by Kenji Kawano makes it perfect for any museum in the world.
Here's what I wrote, when I saw it on its last day of the exhibit, a couple weeks ago:
The best thing that can be said about art is that is surprises. The photo exhibit at the Navajo Nation Museum does surprise, in a good way. With a wide range of color and light, this is what one always hopes a photo show will be. A photo show is even better when the names of old friends are listed as the photographers, and familiar faces grace the photos, like Navajo photographer Arlene Bowman and a portrait of Jones Benally.
A couple of my personal favorites are exact opposites, a very sophisticated looking photo of waterfalls shimmering off of mesas, and an almost blurry photo of a Navajo kitchen table and chairs. But if one were looking for excellence, it would be hard to choose just one, or just ten, or just 20. All are excellent and capture the broadest styles from traditional to a sort of science fiction.
Thanks to Kenji Kawano, Paul Notanabah and all the others who prepared this show. --Brenda Norrell, Censored News

August 2010: A month of empowerment, a time of thunder

By Brenda Norrell
Censored News
http://www.bsnorrell.blogspot.com

Photo: Rain clouds in the Chuska Mountains by Brenda Norrell

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August 2010 is a month of empowerment, from the Bike4Peace ride across America with Cynthia McKinney, to the Think Outside the Bomb disarmament encampment now at Chimayo, N.M.
On Friday, August 6, Hopi and Navajo gather in Hotevilla on Hopiland to discuss the latest corporate attack on the earth beneath our feet. The Hopi Tribal Council approved a controversial plan to store toxic CO2 in the earth from coal-fired power plants, without consultation with the community.
In Washington State, activists from the past decades of struggle -- from the Occupation of Alcatraz to the Stronghold at Wounded Knee -- will gather at the Northwest Gathering of Frontline Movements, August 8 – 9, 2010, at Franks Landing, Olympia, Wash.
In Tucson, Acoma Pueblo Poet Simon Ortiz joins a panel of Indigenous Peoples for World Indigenous Peoples Day on August 9.
On Mount Rushmore, the 40th Anniversary of the Takeover of Mount Rushmore will be held on August 29.
In memorial, Censored News sends sincere condolences to the family of Anna Oakes, wife of Richard Oakes, and recognition of lives well lived with vision.
--Read more at Censored News:
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Chimayo, NM: Think Outside the Bomb summer encampment

CHIMAYO, NM—This week, young people from across the country are arrived at the Disarmament Summer Encampment to spend an exciting 10 days organizing for a nuclear-free world. Think Outside the Bomb (TOTB)—the nation’s largest youth-led network working for nuclear abolition—is hosting about 150 youth who have joined together to oppose the far reaching nuclear-industrial-complex.
Think Outside the Bomb is a cross-cultural alliance of youth working together to reignite hope from below and build a grassroots, consensus-based, nonviolent direct action movement. In partnership with the Tribal Environmental Watch Alliance, TEWA Women United, the Multicultural Alliance for a Safe Environment, Products of Atzlan youth group, and the Southwest Indigenous Uranium Forum, we are committed to collective liberation, a sustainable future, and an end to the cycle of nuclear violence.
Read more ...
http://censored-news.blogspot.com/2010/08/chimayo-nm-think-outside-bomb.html
Also watch video: Tewa Women United at US Social Forum in Detroit
Recorded by Earthcycles: www.earthcycles.net
http://www.ustream.tv/recorded/7887096

US violating NAGPRA laws

GAO Report on Federal Agencies' Non-Compliance With NAGPRA, Recommendations for the Obama Administration Among Topics at Tribal Historic Preservation Officers Meeting

WASHINGTON, Aug. 4 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Nearly two decades after the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA) was passed federal auditors say the Bureau of Indian Affairs, the U.S. Forest Service, the National Park Service and other key federal agencies that all have significant collections of Native American remains and cultural objects have not fully complied with NAGPRA. The results of the Government Accountability Office (GAO) report, "Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act: After Almost 20 Years, Key Federal Agencies Still Have Not Fully Complied with the Act," will be discussed at the 12th annual meeting of the National Association of Tribal Historic Preservation Officers or NATHPO hosted by the Oneida Tribe of Wisconsin Aug. 9-13 in Green Bay, Wis. After decades of desecration or sending Native American human remains to museums or anthropology labs for study, Congress enacted NAGPRA in 1990 to protect indigenous human remains and cultural objects. The law also requires federal agencies and institutions that receive federal funding to return Native American human remains and cultural items to their respective families and tribal homelands. The agencies and museums are required to take inventory and notify tribes about their collections and work in collaboration with tribes in determining a cultural link to the remains or objects. But some federal agencies have not identified or reported all the remains or cultural items in their possession, according to the GAO report.
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http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/gao-report-on-federal-agencies-non-compliance-with-nagpra-recommendations-for-the-obama-administration-among-topics-at-tribal-historic-preservation-officers-meeting-99925414.html

http://www.nathpo.org

Services for Anna Oakes, wife of Richard Oakes

http://www.pressdemocrat.com/article/20100804/ARTICLES/100809807?p=2&tc=pg

Dear Friends and Relations of Anna Oakes,

The Funeral Notice below was published in the Sonoma County Press Democrat today, except there was an error with the donation info. I just want to share more detail about the sequence of services which will take place beginning Saturday, August 7, and ending Monday August 9. Again, please share with or forward to other friends and relations of the Oakes Family.

SATURDAY, AUGUST 7: The Wake. Sat. 6:00 PM thru Sun 9:00 AM (all evening,15 hours), Fulton Pentacostal Church of God, 3380 Fulton Road, Fulton, California.
SUNDAY, AUGUST 8: Funeral Services. 12:00 Noon to 2:00 PM. Daniels Chapel of the Roses Funeral Home & Crematory, 1225 Sonoma Avenue, Santa Rosa, CA 95402, (707)525-3730, email: decroses@pacbell.net
SUNDAY, AUGUST 8: Gathering. 2:30 PM to 5:30 PM (or longer). Sonoma County Indian Health Project, 144 Stony Point Road, Santa Rosa, CA. (Food/Refreshments will be available.)
MONDAY, AUGUST 9: Burial. 1:00 PM. Sebastopol Memorial Lawn, 7951 Bodega Avenue, Sebastopol, CA.
If you wish, donations for funeral expenses can be sent to Anna Oakes Memorial Fund, c/o Redwood Credit Union, 8945 Brooks Road South, Windsor, CA 95492. Make checks payable to Yvonne A. Oakes. Or if you wish to wire money the Routing Number is 321177586 and the Account Number is 352373. If you are also a member of a Credit Union you can transfer money. Go to www.cuswirl.com or call toll free 888-287-9475.

Also, if you wish to send flowers, please send by Saturday, to Daniels Chapel of the Roses Funeral Home & Crematory, 1225 Sonoma Avenue, Santa Rosa, CA 95402, (707)525-3730, email: decroses@pacbell.net

AIM-West: Report back Winnemem Wintu mobilization

By Mark Anquoe, AIM-West
Photos by Marc Dadigan
Censored News
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Brothers and Sisters,

For those of you that did not join the caravan to the McCloud River, I'm pleased to report that the mobilization was a success. There were neither arrests nor injuries, and the Winnemem Wintu Balas Chonas ceremony was performed without significant disruption.

Originally, we intended to enforce a physical blockade across the McCloud River, taking a confrontational stance and risking arrest and injury. However, upon our arrival, we were asked by Headman Mark Franco to engage in different tactics than we had planned.

He informed us that this ceremony had actually been planned for the previous year, but had been postponed because the two young women undergoing the ceremony were afraid of a repeat of the intimidating and abusive behavior from the local non-Natives that the tribe experienced in 2006. Given this additional information, it was made clear to us that the confrontational tactics we had planned would interfere with the solemn and calm atmosphere that the young women needed to conduct the four-day Balas Chonas ceremony. Subsequently, we improvised a less confrontational, but still effective strategy of buffering the Winnemem Wintu people from any unnecessary interactions with the local non-Native population.

While we were asked to not physically immobilize any watercraft, we encountered very few boaters that would not turn back when asked. Those who refused to turn around were escorted on water by kayak and on foot on the riverbanks to ensure their respectful behavior and to prevent them from attempting to land at or near the ceremony site. Our team also secured a perimeter around the area to turn back hikers and campers using non-violent methods. We maintained the perimeter with 24hr/day watches for the entirety of the four-day ceremony.

While our AIM people did have to deal with a number of indignant and angry european americans, the Winnemem Wintu people were free to focus on their ceremony knowing that the situation was well-in-hand.

With temperatures climbing to 106 during the afternoons and a chronic lack of sleep, tensions and frustrations ran very high among all our crew. Nevertheless, it was worth every sacrifice made by our people. The Winnemem Wintu people continually expressed their gratitude to us and welcomed us into their circle to participate in prayer. Fred Short, one of the spiritual leaders of the American Indian Movement, joined us on Monday to encourage us and maintain morale.

Our 40 person team was composed of AIM members (as well as a few loyal supporters) from Los Angeles, Santa Barbara, Santa Cruz, San Francisco, Oakland, Davis, Pendleton and Portland. Everyone involved sacrificed their time, their sleep, and their sanity in addition to incurring significant financial expense.

We are all profoundly grateful to the Winnemem Wintu for inviting us onto their land and bringing us into their circle.

We are also grateful to Resist Inc (http://resistinc.org/), who supported our effort with a small grant to help defray travel expenses and to our generous donors in San Francisco, you know who you are. We are also grateful to our AIM members who supported us from home in all their various capacities. You are an integral part of our efforts.

I am personally humbled to be associated with a group of individuals that would choose to give of themselves so deeply for such a cause. Through this exhausting effort, old bonds were renewed and new alliances forged. I believe that the experience has inspired all of us to redouble our collective and individual efforts to defend our people, our beliefs and our land.
Mark Anquoe
AIM-West

Freedom Fighter Salvador Reza released from Arpaio's jail

EiHÉHE! (In Apache, THANK YOU!) - For helping toward the liberation of my brother, Salvador Reza, from Joe Arpaio’s jail early Saturday morning!!!!
Though you may have received my message requesting your help by signing the petition on the “Alto”Arizona” website after his release, I also recognize that your many years of contributing toward the full and complete liberation of Indigenous Peoples and others (consequently, toward that of all of humanity) with your caring, selfless efforts, offerings, sacrifices and prayers also contributed more than you may perceive at this time in your life toward creating the conditions that facilitated his release and regained freedom.
From the center of the heart of my spirit, once again, EiHÉHE, for contributing toward the release of my brother and the returning of this earth to full harmony and alignment with our Divine Creator, through whom everything is possible!!!!
I include below the links to “Alto Arizona,” “Puente,” “Tonatierra,” the “Coalición de Derechos Humanos,” and to Brenda Norrell’s Indigenous and Human Rights news site, where further details of his release can be found, and for continued updates on the critical struggles taking place in Arizona and throughout the continent, the painful effects of which are being felt primarily by Indigenous and impoverished people.
http://www.altoarizona.com/
http://www.puenteaz.org/
http://www.tonatierra.org/
http://www.derechoshumanosaz.net/
http://www.bsnorrell.blogspot.com/

May the greatest of blessings possible be showered upon you in overflowing abundance.
With sincere gratitude,
Juan N. Reza “Cheno”
P.S. Feel welcomed to forward this to those you may have forwarded my message to requesting your support by signing the petition on Alto Arizona’s website for my brother’s release, that they may know my gratitude extends to them also.

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Also see: Human rights protests interrupt first day of scheduled raids of SB 1070

http://censored-news.blogspot.com/2010/07/arizona-human-rights-protests-interrupt.html

Annie Oakes, wife of Richard Oakes, takes flight to Spirit World

Services for Anna Oakes:
http://bsnorrell.blogspot.com/2010/08/services-for-anna-oakes-wife-of-richard.html

To My Dear Friends and Relations,
On this day, August 1, 2010, Annie Oakes, late wife of Richard Oakes, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her family and close friends. Now she is with her soul mate, Richard, her "Knight in Shining Armor", who was her friend, protector, and the love of her life! She never stopped loving him, thinking of him, nor stopped talking of him.
For the past few months Annie has been battling cancer. Strong to the end she finally went home to be with her Maker.
Funeral services information is pending, but will be posted in the Sonoma County Press Democrat or please call, after Monday, Priscilla Muro-Southwick of the Kashaya Band of Pomo Indians at 707-490-6943 or Martina Morgan, niece, at 707-495-7964.
Thank you for all your support and prayers during this difficult time, and please feel free to forward this note to other friends and relations of the Oakes Family.
Sincerely,
Annie's Children:
Fawn, Leonard, Tanya, Joseph, William, Richard Jr., Willis, and Alex
(Sent by Mignon Geli on behalf of the Oakes Family)

40th Anniversary Commemorating the Takeover of Mount Rushmore

40th Anniversary Commemorating The Takeover of Mount Rushmore
August 29, 2010

10 am to 6 pm

Location Mount Rushmore National Memorial
13000 Hwy 244 Bldg 31 Suite 1
Created By United Native Americans, Inc, A Gay Kingman
We Invite You To Both Attend and Participate In Our Upcoming Tribal Sovereignty Forum at Mount Rushmore.
This Coming August 29, 2010 will mark the 40th Anniversary of the historic Reclaiming of Our Sacred Paha Sapa (Black Hills of 1970). On this day, we will gather at the Amphitheater at Mount Rushmore National Memorial in Keystone, South Dakota to reflect upon the 1970 occupation in a spiritual way, to renewing friendships and... bonds formed at that time. We come to pray, to educate The Youth about the Importance of Protecting Our Sacred Sites, and to use this opportunity for our people to be near the place of our origin, the Paha Sapa.
Additionally, we hope to coordinate Tribal Leaders who will discuss the needs of our People and move forward with real resolutions to The Issues Each Reservation Has. Such as Better Health Care on Our Reservations, Schools and Colleges, Red Road Teachings, Language Preservation, Suicide Prevention, Treaty Rights, Tribal Police Force, Water Preservation, Better Housing, Renewable energy's. Traditional dancers and Drums are Welcome to participate.
Confirmed to speak:
*Lehman L. Brightman-President of UNA-Leader of The Take Over of Mount Rushmore 1970.
*A.Gay Kingman-Executive Director of The Great Plains Tribal Chairman's Association.
*Richie Richards-UC Berkeley
*Paul Robertson-Oglala Lakota College
*Barbara Elk-Writer, Poet
*Kiera-Dawn Kolson-singer,songwriter,motivational speaker
We are extending open invitations to the Inter-Tribal Community and their families to join us, in this historic and educational event. Please RSVP at (605) 484-3036 or (510)672-7187
Our Event Is 100% Free. But, Persons Driving to and from Our Event Must Pay For Parking. There will be a car pool from the Mother Butler Community Center to Mt.Rushmore. For those who wish to car pool you can contact:
Les Old Lodge: (605)491-0651 or lesoldlodge@gmail.com
Parking Fee:
$10.00 - Annual Pass (Cars,Motorcycles and RV's)
$50.00 Commercial Bus - Day
Also there will be a community feed, for those of you who would like to donate food please contact:
Christy Ryan:(605)431-6358 or Cjryan07@yahoo.com
For More Information On How To Donate, Sponsor, Present a Work Shop and or Be a Participate.
Please Contact:
A. Gay Kingman, M.Ed. Executive Director
Member, Cheyenne River Sioux Tribe
Great Plains Tribal Chairman's Association
1926 Stirling St., Rapid City, SD 57702
Cell: (605)-484-3036 Fax: (605)-343-3074
E-mail: KingmanWapato@rushmore.com
or
Quanah Parker Brightman
VP of United Native Americans, Inc., 2434 Faria Ave, Pinole, CA 94564, Cell: (510)-672-7187
qbrightman75@hotmail.com
Professor Lehman L. Brightman-National President of U.N.A. Speech on the Capital Steps in Washington D.C. at the conclusion of the Longest Walk 1978
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o86w-erjlgQ
Historical Overview & Resolutions
1978: Eleven legislative bills introduced in the 95th U.S. Congress would have abrogated Native Treaties that protect remaining Native sovereignty. The Longest Walk of 1978 was a peaceful, spiritual effort to educate the public about Native American rights and the Native way of life. Native American Treaty Rights under the U.S. Constitution are to be honored as the supreme law of the land. The 3,600 mile walk was successful in its purpose: to gather enough support to halt proposed legislation abrogating Indian treaties with the U.S. government. Shortly After, The American Indian Religious Freedom Act (AIRFA) of 1978 was passed. As a result of The 1978 Longest Walk, Indigenous people were granted the federal legislative right to freedom of religion, a fundamental right guaranteed to all Americans under the U.S. Constitution.

40-50% of All Indian Women have been Sterilized. Evidence of massive sterilization of American Indians has been revealed by the (GAO) General Accounting Office in a study for ex-Senator James Abourezk from South Dakota in 1976. Most of these women were sterilized without their informed consent. The Same GOA Report also revealed that Indian Children are being used as "human guinea pigs," by the Federal Government in 56 different medical experiments (in most cases without parental consent). The Abourezk Report found that approximately 3,406 Indian Women had been sterilized in a three year period between 1973 and 1976, in only four states. Lehman L. Brightman, President of United Native Americans,Inc. estimates that between 60,000 and 70,000 Indian Women have been sterilized in the last twelve years. Most of the Indian Women were sterilized "unknowingly." and without their informed consent, and in many cases by outright intimidation. In many cases women were told they were going to die if they had more children, that they had cysts on their ovaries, or that the operation was reversible. Voluntary sterilization among the general population of the U.S. of some 200 million people isn't going to wipe out the country, but in smaller groups like the American Indians, it could wipe them out forever, as an example: If Every white woman in the state of California was sterilized, the white race in North America would not be in danger, but if every California Indian Women was sterilized, the Genocide of California Indians would be Permanent. President Carter has Refused on 3 different occasions to stop the sterilization and to remove Dr. Emery Johnson, the Director of the Indian Health Service. . .The man most responsible for Indian Sterilization.
For More of The REAL History on the Longest Walk of 1978 Visit: http://www.myspace.com/thelongestwalk30yearanniv
United Native Americans, Inc.

Hopi Tribal Council approves controversial carbon sequestration without community consultation

Hopiland: Public Forum on Carbon Sequestration and Snowbowl
The Hopi Tribal Council recently approved an experimental Carbon Capture Sequestration (CO2 Sequestration) project on Hopi lands without consultation with tribal members. This project will also impact Navajo lands. The U. S. Department of Agriculture, Forest Service recentlyapproved the use of affluent water to make artificial snow at the Snow Bowl Ski Resort on the San Francisco Peaks in Flagstaff, AZ. The COALition invites everyone to come learn about these issues and how our lands and environment may be affected by these projects. This is an opportunity for everyone to share their comments that we can take to our tribal councils.
Topics will include:
What is Carbon Capture Sequestration?
What is the project that Hopi Tribal Council approved?
If allowed to proceed, what are the potential impacts on our lands and our water?
What is the effect of artificial snow making on the San Francisco Peaks?
Discussions on Environmental Effects, Cultural Effects & Economic ImpactsWhat options are available to Hopi and Navajo Nations to address these issues?
Open Microphone – All Public Testimonials Welcome.
Everyone is Welcome!

AGENDA
Public Forum on Carbon Capture Sequestration & Snow Bowl
Sponsored by Inter-Tribal COALition
August 6, 2010 – 9:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Hotevilla Youth & Elderly Center
Hopi Indian Reservation
9:30 a.m. Registration
10:00 a.m. Purpose of Public Forum Ben Nuvamsa & Milton
 Introduction of Inter-Tribal COALition Bluehouse (COALition
 Goals for the Public Forum Members)
10:15 a.m. Carbon Sequestration: What is it? Ben Nuvamsa, Vernon
 Review of Hopi Tribal Council Action to Approve Masayesva, Tulley Haswood,
Carbon Sequestration Ed Becenti, Other Presenters
 What is the Proposal? How will it work?
 How does this affect Hopi and Navajo People?
 What are Environmental, Cultural and Economic Impacts?
 Explanation and Justification by Nada Talayumptewa
of the Hopi Water & Energy Team (invited)
 Reaction from Hopi & Dine’ Elders
(Presentations will be videotaped and recorded)
12:00 p.m. Lunch
1:30 p.m. People’s Action Item and Mandates to Tribal Councils Forum Facilitator:
 Open Microphone for People’s Comments Various Presenters
(Presentations will be videotaped and recorded)
 Presentation of Tribal Council Action Item
and Draft Council Resolution
3:00 p.m. Artificial Snow Making at Snow Bowl: Forum Facilitator:
 What is the Snow Bowl Operators Plan? Howard Shanker, Esq (Invited)
 Status of Litigation Various Presenters
 What options are available to tribes?
 Explanation and Justification by Nada Talayumptewa
of the Hopi Water & Energy Team (Invited) for
signing the letter to Secretary, Department of
Agriculture supporting use of groundwater for
artificial snow making
 Open Microphone for People’s Comments
(Presentations will be videotaped and recorded)
 Presentation of Tribal Council Action Item
4:30 p.m. Adjourn

Navajo Hopi Observer: Hopi Council approves carbon capture storage project
Rosanda Suetopka Thayer/The Observer
Excerpt:
KYKOTSMOVI, Ariz. - In a surprise move, the Hopi Tribal Council approved a controversial project with an 8 to 4 vote, giving four western energy companies (WEC Consortium) and the Hopi Tribe the go-ahead to evaluate geologic characteristics of the Black Mesa Basin for potential commercial storage of carbon dioxide (CO2) in a new method known as carbon capture sequestration (CCS).
The proposed project seeks to drill a series of exploration wells on Hopi land for the purpose of collecting and analyzing detailed geological, geophysical and water quality data. Wells will be drilled to a depth of approximately 9,000 feet to determine if the rock strata is hospitable enough to store toxic CO2 extracted from coal plant emissions underground on Hopi and near Navajo reservation communities.
Read article:
http://www.navajohopiobserver.com/main.asp?SectionID=1&SubSectionID=1&ArticleID=12711

Photo: Rain clouds over Navajoland

Photo: Rain clouds over Navajoland. Photo by Brenda Norrell.