Copyright © 1999 NLThomas
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Black Mesa Support
Copyright 1999 BMS All Rights Reserved
As the Dineh Elders of the Black Mesa region face the February 2000 deadline, it is extremely crucial that people of conscience worldwide turn their prayers and support towards the final stand of these traditional people to remain on ancestral sacred lands.Please come to The Witness/Peace/Education Camp beginning June 1, 1999. The Dineh Grandmothers are looking forward to your help with planting corn, herding and shearing sheep, hauling water, chopping wood, repairing fences and other survival chores.
The programs included are as follows:
| Mondays & Tuesdays: | 10:30 - 12:30 |
Marylou Blackrocks and Lucy Woody Traditional Dineh Weaving |
| Mondays & Tuesdays: | 1:30 - 3:30 |
Roberta Blackgoat and Pauline Whitesinger Traditional Dineh Weaving |
| Wednesdays: | All Day |
Mary Katherine Smith Naturapathic Healing Remedies, Herbal Walks |
| Thursdays: | 10:30 -12:30 |
Silversmithing (Teacher to be announced) |
| Thursdays: | 1:30 - 3:30 |
Silversmithing (Teacher to be announced) |
| Fridays: | 1:30 - 3:30 | Dineh Language |
(Other classes are in the works, including pottery, and will be announced later.)Fridays are Honor the Elders Day. We will hear Dineh speakers and other special guests. There will be a weekly feast to honor the Elders followed by a giveaway to show our respect for them on Friday evenings.
WE HOPE TO SEE ALL OF YOU SOON!
THE CAMP IS NOW OPEN.
NO DRUGS, ALCOHOL OR WEAPONS ARE ALLOWED.
THIS IS A PEACEFUL, NONVIOLENT EVENT.
MAY SACRED LAND AND LIFE REMAIN INTACT.
With respect,Bonnie Whitesinger
Willie Lonewolf
Those who wish to go to the Witness Camp will have to drive to Tuba City and get on the highway going towards Hotevilla which is 264. Approximately 35 miles or so from Tuba will be the Dinnebito Wash sign which is a left turn onto the main dirt road going up to Big Mountain. Once people drive along that main road without taking any turns and keeping right when approaching the first major fork after the Rocky Ridge school, they will eventually (8 - 10 miles) come to a turn off marked by red and black cloth which will mark the entire way to the Witness/Peace Camp. People can also call the Black Mesa Support at 520-773-8086 to leave a message.
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