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So far we know that there will be protests in Western Massachusetts; Pontiac, Michigan; Portland, Maine; Tacoma, Washington: San Francisco, California; Cincinnati , Ohio; and Lawrence, Kansas. Please let us know your plans as soon as possible.

THE DETAILS

At this time we have confirmed that the NorthEast Woodlands chapter of the American Indian Movement is holding a protest at Monument Square in Portland, Maine on Saturday, February 6th from 1 to 4 PM. For more information contact David Spirit Bear Walton - PO Box 510, Limington, ME 04049. Phone: 207-637-3097.

In the North west there will be a protest called the INTERNATIONAL DAY IN SOLIDARITY WITH LEONARD PELTIER on FEBRUARY 6TH in TACOMA, WA. The march starts 12:00 NOON at PUYALLUP NATION TRIBAL GROUNDS (off I-5, exit 135 north, State Route 164 in Tacoma. The Tribal Grounds are about a 1/4 mile on the right hand side of the road). We will march from the Puyallup Nation Tribal Grounds to the Federal Court House in downtown Tacoma at 1717 Pacific, where we will have a rally.

The text from their announcement below.

NORTHWEST LEONARD PELTIER SUPPORT NETWORK
TACOMA OFFICE
P.O. BOX 5464
TACOMA, WA 98415-0464 USA
Email: bayou@blarg.net

INTERNATIONAL DAY IN SOLIDARITY WITH LEONARD PELTIER
FEBRUARY 6, 1999

Great momentum was created from the December 19th rallies across the U.S. and internationally for a mass mobilization to once and for all gain justice for Leonard Peltier. 23 years it has taken to get to this point. Upon what has been done we need to push ahead for even more. This campaign must continue to increase until the U.S. Government understands that the case of Leonard Peltier WILL NOT GO AWAY AND THAT THIS STRUGGLE WILL ONLY KEEP GROWING!

Leonard Peltier is an American Indian Movement (AIM) activist who was framed on the charge of killing two FBI agents on the Pine Ridge Lakota Reservation on June 26, 1975. There had been a large number of FBI agents at Pine Ridge for the purpose of defending multi-national energy company's attempt to take Lakota land for uranium mining. The FBI was a part of the oppression of the traditional Lakota People and AIM who were the resistance to the illegally taking of Lakota land. In the two years before the shootout over 60 resisters were murdered by a death squad that was armed, trained and directed by the FBI. On the day of the shootout two FBI agents came into an AIM camp in the same manner that the death squad had done all over Pine Ridge. There is much proof that this was a setup against AIM. Two FBI agents were killed and one AIM member. In the first trial two AIM members were found not guilty by reason of self-defense. Then the government illegally had Leonard extradited from Canada based upon false statements. They then moved his trial to a judge that had been cited for his anti- Indian attitude. Leonard's trial was a frame-up that included falsified evidence and the intimidation of witnesses.

Through the appeals process Leonard's defense has disproved the government's case to the point that the government prosecutor has come out and stated that they don't know who killed the agents and that if Leonard were to have a trial today they could not convict him. They say now that Leonard's crime was that he "aided and abetted" in the deaths because he was there that day. Since the first two AIM members were found not guilty for reason of self-defense, this means that Leonard has been locked-up for 23 years for aiding and abetting in an act of self- defense.

Leonard was arrested in Canada on Feb. 6, 1976, thus marking that day and the building of the international campaign for justice for Leonard Peltier, Feb. 6th of each year has become THE INTERNATIONAL DAY IN SOLIDARITY WITH LEONARD PELTIER. Leonard Peltier supporters have held marches and rallies on that day in many places internationally. It does not matter where in the world you maybe, it does not matter how small or how large of a city you live in, please join us in this day of solidarity. Even if it is but a small handful of people who will come out on that day in your location. Please contact LPDC, email: lpdc@idir.net if you are willing to help organize for Feb. 6th in your location.

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INTERNATIONAL DAY IN SOLIDARITY WITH LEONARD PELTIER
FEBRUARY 6TH NWLPSN MARCH AND RALLY, TACOMA, WA

12:00 NOON MARCH GATHERING POINT, PUYALLUP NATION TRIBAL GROUNDS (off I-5, exit 135 north, State Route 164 in Tacoma. The Tribal Grounds are about a 1/4 mile on the right hand side of the road). We will march from the Puyallup Nation Tribal Grounds to the Federal Court House in downtown Tacoma at 1717 Pacific, where we will have a rally.

We hope that all people who believe in social justice will join in the campaign for justice for Leonard Peltier. The NWLPSN is a grassroots network and we get no funding beyond donations from people who support our work. We have had an ongoing campaign which has included 46 rallies within our region. The NWLPSN is made up of local support groups and individuals of the northwest that are committed to keep an active public campaign for justice for Leonard Peltier until he is free. Please help us with a donation if you are able. Please send donations to: NWLPSN-Olympia Office, 5201 Capitol Blvd, Suite 119, Olympia, WA 98501 USA. Also available from that office is a pamphlet on the background of Leonard's case called "The Case of Leonard Peltier" which the cost is $3.00 each, or $2.00 each for 6 or more.

I wish to personally thank all the people who have helped with this campaign.

In Solidarity,

Arthur J. Miller
Coordinator NWLPSN

Visit our web site;
http://members.aol.com/TurquoisWm/JusticeforLeonardPeltier.html

To join the NWLPSN email list send a message to bayou@blarg.net with subscribe in the body. If you wish to be removed from the NWLPSN email list please send us a message to bayou@blarg.net with REMOVE in the body of the message.

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Also Dale Pfeiffer, from the Pontiac Support Group and Arthur J. Miller, coordinator, Northwest Leonard Peltier Support Network are calling on a hunger strike to END THE TORTURE OF LEONARD PELTIER BEGINNING FEBRUARY 6, 1999.

END THE TORTURE OF LEONARD PELTIER HUNGER STRIKE
BEGINNING FEBRUARY 6, 1999

There comes a time when people must step forward and act directly upon the great injustices of the world. The case of Leonard Peltier is one such great injustice. February 6, 1999 marks the 23th year of Leonard's imprisonment. Leonard is in prison for standing up to the evil forces of the empire of greed. These forces framed Leonard and these forces continue to cover up their crimes against Leonard and against the people. Leonard has suffered greatly because of this oppression. They have harassed him at every point, they attempted to assassinate him, and now they are torturing him by refusing to allow medical treatment which he desperately needs as he is in continuous pain and cannot even take nourishment except through a straw.

Yet the people can end this injustice if they are just willing to act in unity. The call has gone out for a mobilization of all concerned people on February 6, 1999, THE INTERNATIONAL DAY IN SOLIDARITY WITH LEONARD PELTIER. It is very important to show solidarity with Leonard in public so that the forces of evil will know that Leonard's case will not ever go away, and--more importantly--that it will continue to grow until he is freed!

After much thought, it has been decided that some of us must push this struggle even further by going on a hunger strike to end the torture of Leonard Peltier. This hunger strike will begin on February 6th. We are calling upon those who are able and willing to join us in this hunger strike. We are also asking that people support this action and act to end the torture of Leonard Peltier. Please e-mail Clinton, the Bureau of Prisons and your congress people messages demanding the end of the torture.

In Solidarity,

Dale Pfeiffer, IWW Pontiac Delegate, novelist, dalealen@peoplelink.com

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Arthur J. Miller,
Coordinator Northwest Leonard Peltier Support Network,
IWW Tacoma Delegate, publisher of Bayou La Rose.
Email: bayou@blarg.net

Those who are wanting to join this hunger strike please send us a message that should include a short statement of your organizational background. Please send your message to:

Northwest Leonard Peltier Support Network
Tacoma Office
P.O. Box 5464
Tacoma, WA 98415-0464 USA
Email: bayou@blarg.net

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