From: rich@pencil.cs.missouri.edu (Rich Winkel)
Subject: Demo at UN For Native Rights Oct 12
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Date: Sat, 12 Sep 1992 01:08:47 GMT

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From: James Binder <jbinder>
Subject: Demo at UN For Native Rights

         *    DEMONSTRATION AT UNITED NATIONS, NEW YORK CITY   *
         *     --------------------------------------------    *
         *  DEMAND VOTING SEAT AT U.N. FOR INDIGENOUS NATIONS  *
         * SOVEREIGNTY & SELF-DETERMINATION FOR NATIVE PEOPLES *
         *               FREE LEONARD PELTIER                  *
         *     --------------------------------------------    *
         *           OCTOBER 12, 1992  12 - 5:00 p.m.          *
         *******************************************************

On October 12, 1992, Native American Solidarity Day, Indian People from
throughout the Western Hemisphere and their supporters will assemble at
noon in Dag Hammersjold Plaza at the United Nations Building to condemn
500 years of genocide, and to demand a voting seat for Indian People in
the United Nations General Assembly.

The League of Indigenous Sovereign Nations of the Western Hemisphere
(LISN) is raising long overdue demands of sovereignty and self-
determination for millions of Indian People threatened by the wanton
theft of the sacred lands by resouce hungry multinational corporations.
Only the complete unification of all Indian Nations into one great
alliance can prevent the ongoing rape of native land.  Indian People
from Tierra del Fuego to the Arctic Circle are standing together to
say "NO" to genocide and exploitation, and to demand an independent
voice in the international community.

LISN was established May 24-27, 1991, on Piscataway Nation Land, when
native peoples came from throughout the Western Hemisphere to draft
a preliminary Declaration of Principles.  Since then there have been
additional LISN gatherings at Rosebud, Lakota Nation, and Kahnewake
Mohawk Nationa, generating great enthusiasm.  A week-long gathering
is planned in New York City to coincide with the October rally.

LISN is a political organization of allied Indian Nations.  It has
facilitated forums for nation building by creating a Treaty Alliance
Conference among native nations.  To date, it has lobbied many Indian
nations and the idea of a "United Nations of Indian People" is blazing
like of forest fire in the wind.  LISN's efforts will ultimately
expose the 500 years of genocide, and establish an international
alliance of Warrior Societies to resist the continuing plundering of
Mother Earth and the brutal disregard for the lives of the elders,
women and children.

Non-native sisters and brothers are encouraged to show support for
Native American self-determination by assisting LISN in organizing
the October 12, 1992 Demonstration.

Contributions can be made to:

     LISN c/o Piscataway Indian Nation, Inc.
     Washington Peace Center
     2111 Florida Avenue, N.W.
     Washington D.C. 20008
     (202) 234-2000

     Leonard Peltier Support Committee (to work for his release)
     P.O. Box 583
     Lawrence, Kansas  66044

The Washington Peace Center will provide Bus transportation
from Wash, D.C. to New York for the October 12 Demonstration.
Cost: $25 round trip   Info: (202)234-2000  (or above address)

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