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Camp Justice sends greetings to all and we wish to tell our many supporters throughout the world, that we are very grateful for your friendship and support during a most crucial time for our people.

November 6th will mark the 21st weekend of "March for Justice" to White Clay, Nebraska. World attention is drawn to the unsolved murders of Wally Black Elk and Ronnie Hard Heart. These two Lakota men were found dead, brutally beaten and mutilated a few feet from the Nebraska/South Dakota border. It was in their honor, that Camp Justice was established.

Camp Justice is sponsoring an Honoring and Gathering Rally of Concerned Oglala for Accountability and Justice being held on Saturday, November 6th. A march to White Clay will start at the Billy Mills Hall in Pine Ridge at 10:00 am. The Rally will start at 1:00 pm when marchers return to the hall. All supporters are invited and welcome. There is lots of room to camp and volunteers have gathered plenty of food. A traditional meal of buffalo, wojapi and fry bread will be served after the rally.

Upon request of Elders, special invitations have been extended to; Lakota Spiritual Leaders, Oceti Sakowin Camp on La Framboise Island, Justice for Boo Camp, Camp Strong Hold, all Camps for Justice, all Lakota people, OST Council Members, OST Executive Committee, Veterans, Clyde & Vernon Bellecourt, Dennis Banks and the American Indian Movement. Clyde and Dennis will arrive by Friday.

Elders have asked that Camp Justice help unite our people so that we can stand together to accomplish the many tasks that lay ahead for Lakota. For the sake of our children and their future they ask us to continue to stay standing strong against the many injustices occurring today. We thank everyone who has helped us as we defend the rights of the people of our Nation.

The World is still watching as Nebraska, South Dakota, FBI, BIA, Federal and Tribal Officials are attempting to apprehend a murderer(s), people who are freely walking among us today. Camp Justice organizer, Tom Poor Bear states that the Tribal Officials are working full time on the investigation, with little to no help or communications from the other agencies involved.

Tom Poor Bear reports families and friends have still not heard from the Federal or State officials, and that they seem to be covering up important information. He states that there is still no proof or explanation as to why the suspects have been cleared, nor have they received answers regarding pervious leads from the community.

Poor Bear and supporters have still been meeting daily with people and organizations in districts throughout the Pine Ridge homelands. The Wounded Knee District Council has written a resolution in full support for the agenda of Camp Justice and the White Clay issue. The (resolution) has been signed and was passed by the Oglala Tribal Council on October 25th, 1999.

Last month, Oglala Tribal President, Harold Salway met for fifteen minutes with Attorney General Janet Reno in Washington. We understand that Janet Reno seemed more concerned about Waco and the Clinton scandals then addressing the investigations of our unsolved murders and the White Clay issue. She had no answers or input.

We understand that Ms. Reno has been under a lot of stress and has had to defend herself and her actions of the past. Again our people are put on the "back burner" in hopes that we will go away. Our people throughout the United States and the world are coming together for Justice and Unity. We, along with our supporters, will not go away.

If Ms. Reno doesn't want another Waco incident, she better look and see...the racial tensions around our boarders and the anger within our communities is clear to see. We ask all supporters to write to her to let her know that you want her to take Lakota issues seriously. Tell her the people of the United States expect Lakota Human, Civil and Treaty rights be upheld and protected and that our issues should be addressed immediately.

Attorney General Janet Reno,
United States Department of Justice,
950 Pennsylvania Ave
N.W. Washington, D.C. 20530
Phone: 202-514-2001

Mr. Myron Marlin
Director of Public Affairs of
Attorney General Janet Reno
Phone: 202-616-2777
URL: http://www.usdoj.gov

Meanwhile, the Tribal Council has said that this month, they will file an injunction in Federal court against the town of White Clay, Nebraska. White Clay is part of the Oglala Lakota Homelands according to Lakota Treaties of 1851 and 1868, the 1889 Dawes Act, and the 1904 presidential order. The Oglala Lakota people want this land back. Camp Justice will issue a press release when the injunction is filed.

Warriors still plan to stay at Camp Justice and continue our weekly marches through the winter months. Warm clothes, comforters, wood stoves, tents, batteries, camping equipment and miscellaneous items are still desperately needed.

Again, Wopila to the many individuals and organizations who have helped us and have shown us respect and confidence for the Lakota during our struggles to seek Justice and Accountability.

In the Spirit of Justice, CAMP JUSTICE,

Camp Justice Organizers: Tom Poor Bear, Loren Black Elk, Tom Clifford, Dave Clifford, June Little, Alberta Black Bear, Faye Cedar Face, Dale Looks Twice, Tony Brave, Sandra Matchen

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To Supporters:

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It is in honor of the Spirits of two Oglala Pine Ridge men; Wilson "Wally" Black Elk, Jr. and Ronald Hard Heart and their brave family and friends, that Camp Justice was established. During Leonard Peltier Month, we ask that you give honor to all those who have, and are, giving their life to see justice prevail for Native American people.

Worldwide, Native American advocates, human and civil rights supporters, are pulling together, to see justice prevail in the investigation of unsolved murders and other injustices as well. Native American people have many issues with America, that we need to address now before anyone else is hurt, or there are no more of us left. Help stop Lakota Ethnic Cleansing. Supporters continue the struggle to make things right, anyway we can.

Please fax, e-mail, mail and talk this message to many people. Please get out the word to your friends and co-workers, the media, elected representatives, Church, Veterans, Political, Youth, Educational, College, Environmental, and Minority groups. Some will help us. This is most important! We need to get the word out! Track your efforts! Very important. Keep a file on your efforts, who you have contacted and talked with. We may need it later. Mail a statement of efforts and copies of your letters to Camp Justice address listed below. Good Luck finding good people! All of us in this struggle really appreciate all efforts toward helping us. Wopila! Many special Thanks to you!