The following DECLARATION OF A STATE OF EMERGENCY was received from the ELEM INDIAN COLONY with a request to post it on the Internet for all interested Natives and non-Natives. Assistance is requested from individuals and organizations that are concerned about Native Sovereignty and self-determination.

                                          ELEM INDIAN COLONY
                                          PO Box 1968
                                          Clearlake Oaks, CA. 95423
                                          Phone: (707) 998-3931 
                                                 (707) 998-4750

Elem Colony Band of Pomos, near Clearlake Oaks, California do hereby declare a STATE OF EMERGENCY due to the recent violence of shootings, vandalism, and houses being burned on the Elem Colony Tribal Land.

Since October, 1995, no health services, fire department services, food assistance services, transportation for education of our children, and no law enforcement protection.

Elem Indian Colony residents are requesting you emergency assistance to restore human rights and needs to the parents and children residing at the Elem Indian Colony.

Volunteers of all skills and abilities are welcome to join together with our residents and rebuild our destroyed community to enhance the betterment of our children.

The Elem Indian Colony residents are forced to take whatever precautions and steps to create a safe environment to the Elem Community, until professional services are restored.

Your assistance is needed with food, clothing, medical supplies, or any cash donations.

We welcome all agencies to provide any surplus of materials to rebuild the Elem Colony.

If you have any questions, please contact Jim Brown, Delbert Thomas Jr., Bonnie Moranda, or Cecil Brown at 707-998-3536, 998-1570, or 998-1976.

                                        May the Good Spirits be with you, 

                                        Tribal Chairman,
                                        Thomas L. Brown
                                        KatCalls 
                                        Giveaway Songs Productions
                                        P.O. Box 1656 
                                        Topanga, CA 90290

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