From the open publishing newswire: Despite the rain on Wednesday morning, several intrepid activists picketed outside Halton Cat on Columbia Boulevard in Northeast Portland. The small, but spirited group of protesters held the action in solidarity with the national day of action against Caterpillar, timed to coincide with the company's annual shareholder meeting.

From the open publishing newswire: Presentation/discussion about the ongoing genocide & ecocide
carried out on unceeded, unsurrended Coast Salish territories and
intensified by the coming Olympics. We will look at how different
anti-Olympic communities lead lives of resistance and take
direct-action against capitalism, colonization & social control.

Sunday, May 24th
Red and Black Cafe
400 SE 12th ave at Oak
Portland, OR 97214
(503) 231-3899
7pm sharp!
By donation, no one turned away for lack of funds

From the open publishing newswire: An educational forum focused on the ongoing case of incarcerated American Indian activist Leonard Peltier will be held May 20, 2009, at 7 pm, at the Native American Student and Community Center at Portland State University.
Recently, Peltier was nominated for the Nobel Peace Prize for a sixth consecutive year, in honor of his remarkable success in furthering causes of peace and human rights from behind bars during his 33 years of incarceration.
On the campaign trail last fall, President Obama met with Native American leaders and indicated his willingness to consider clemency or to support parole for Peltier. The May 20th event is part of a nationwide effort to renew support for Peltier's release now that Obama is in office.

 http://www.whoisleonardpeltier.info.

From the open publishing newswire: I am writing from the Yakama Nation. And I want to say that I just saw the most shameful thing. It involves video taped footage of a press conference held by the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (and also ODFW) at the Bonneville dam. The press conference was to convince the public that these organizations need to, and can safely kill sea lions to protect salmon at that dam. And to make their point, they paraded out a woman presented as a Native grandmother. It was the most shameless display of tokenism I have yet seen, and went mostly unchallenged by the press who eagerly lapped it up and patted her on her head. It was disgusting.

From the open publishing newswire: Were you confused or upset by the recent Israeli invasion of Gaza? Not sure what to do next? Maybe you feel like you are missing information about the conflict, and want to find out more.

Come to a screening of Occupation 101, a thought-provoking and powerful documentary film on the current and historical root causes of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. This is an important and ground-breaking film that includes the voices of Jewish and Palestinian scholars, and background on the conflict that helps fill in the gaps. Unlike any other film ever produced on the conflict -- 'Occupation 101' presents a comprehensive analysis of the facts and hidden truths surrounding the never ending controversy and dispels many of its long-perceived myths and misconceptions. This screening will also include a question and answer session with Alison Weir, of 'If Americans Knew', who appears in the film.

Monday February 16th
Hollywood Theatre - 4122 NE Sandy Blvd, Portland OR
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
503-421-6845

From the open publishing newswire: Portland Community Media program featuring a live interview with Saed Bannoura of International Middle East Media Center and William Seaman of Portland Peaceful Response Coalition and American Jews for a Just Peace

A Growing Concern, Free Gaza

Related: Twenty-five practical actions you can take to help bring peace with justice in Palestine | Israel Unleashes Chemical Weapons in Gaza | Israel Using Depleted Uranium Against Gaza Victims

From the open publishing newswire: Around 250 people gathered Sunday afternoon at the corner of Pioneer Courthouse Square in downtown Portland (of course forbidden from using the square itself, because Portland's main public square is PRIVATELY owned....but that's another issue). The protesters, as in the Tuesday and Friday protests, were mainly from Portland's Arab-American community. Supporters from the peace and justice community were also present, and the protest lined the sidewalks on all four corners at SW 7th and Salmon.

Related: important analysis of the framing of the current attacks | Twenty-five practical actions you can take to help bring peace with justice in Palestine | international middle east media center

From the open publishing newswire: Please join us for a film screening to help raise funds for the NW Caravan To Support The Struggle For Survival On The Front Lines Of Resistance at Big Mountain, Black Mesa, AZ. November 22-29, 2008

Here, we will have literature and a film describing some of the elements of the struggle of resistance to brutal colonialism, coal mining, and environmental devastation from the indigenous residents on Big Mountain. We will also have applications available if you want to participate in this year's Caravan.

Saturday, November 8th, 7p, Red and Black Cafe , Corner of SE 12th & Oak, FREE, Donations greatly appreciated

From the open publishing newswire: **Join Us For The Caravan To Support The Struggle For Survival On The Front Lines Of Resistance at Big Mountain, Black Mesa, AZ. November 22-29, 2008**
IMPORTANT INFO ON NW CARAVAN TO BLACK MESA, AZ!!

**Join Us For The Caravan To Support The Struggle For Survival On The Front Lines Of
Resistance at Big Mountain, Black Mesa, AZ. November 22-29, 2008**

Please Come to the Upcoming NW Regional Planning Meetings!!

The caravan is six weeks away and that time is going to go by fast!
We strongly urge ALL participants to attend ALL upcoming regional meetings
to ensure that people are really prepared.
*We are asking all interested participants to first pre-register to help
us estimate how many people to expect as well as to help us make necessary
accommodations.
To pre-register, please contact:  stephanie@RisingTideNorthAmerica.org


-- NW Regional Meetings: Sunday, 7 PM --
Oct. 19, Nov. 2nd, Nov. 9th, Nov. 16th
3 Friends Coffee House. 201 SE 12th Ave. Portland, OR 97214
Directions: link to maps.yahoo.com

From the open publishing newswire: This morning at 8:20 local activists hung a banner over Interstate-84 in solidarity with tribes of the Klamath River, who have called for a Day of Action against Pacificorp, which has stalled the removal of its four outmoded dams, which are choking life from the waters and communities of the Klamath Watershed.

Warren Buffet, the owner and wealthiest person on the planet, has repeatedly refused to remove the dams—disregarding indefensible costs to the environment, as well as the cultural, physical, and economic wellbeing of indigenous, agricultural, and other local communities in Southern Oregon and Northern California. Not only do the dams prevents salmon from spawning upriver, but they have also brought about large growths of algae toxic to fish, plants, and humans.

 http://www.klamathriver.org

From the open publishing newswire: Indigenous nations are disproportionately targeted by fossil fuel extraction & environmental devastation and Black Mesa is no exception. At this moment Peabody Coal Co. is planning to seize tribal lands and massively expand dirty coal strip-mining operations. In 30 years of controversial operation, Peabody's Black Mesa Mine has been the source of an estimated 325 million tons of CO2 that have been discharged into the atmosphere.* If expansion plans are permitted, ... Coal from the Black Mesa mine could contribute an additional 290 million tons of CO2 to the global warming crisis!*

Institutional racism has fueled neglect and abandonment of public needs such as water, maintenance of roads, health care, and schools. Daily life for Big Mountain residents hasn't changed too much over the years, except that more of them have become elderly and now struggle with daily chores. Due to lack of local job opportunities and federal strangulation on Indian self-sufficiency, extended families are forced to live many miles away to earn incomes and have all the social amenities which include choices in mandatory American education. On behalf of their peoples, their sacred ancestral lands, and future generations, residents of Black Mesa continue their staunch resistance to the efforts of the US Government, which is acting in the interests of the Peabody Coal Company to devastate whole communities & ecosystems, and de-stabilize our planet's climate for the profit of an elite few. We are at a critical juncture and must take a stand in support of communities on the front lines of resistance now! By assisting with direct, on-land projects with the Sovereign communities of Big Mountain, Black Mesa you are helping families resist an illegal occupation and to stay on their lands, who serve as the very blockade to coal mining! Projects include chopping wood, water catchment, health care, corral, roof, & home repairs.

** There is a caravan heading out from Portland. If you want to participate, we will be having weekly organizing meetings in October
For more information, or to help, please contact the Portland Coordinator at:  stephanie@risingtidenorthamerica.org

 http://www.blackmesais.org

From the open publishing newswire: - Portland, Or - September 18th, 2008

Come support the largest dam removal project in the history of the world alongside Klamath community members and Native people! We will assemble at Holladay Park at the corner of NE Multnomah and 11th Street in Portland at 12 noon.

From there we will march to PacifiCorp's headquarters for a press conference and rally featuring speakers from Tribal, fishing, and conservation communities. Please bring your Un-Dam the Klamath signs, salmon costumes, and lots of friends! There will be no business as usual for PacifiCorp as long as there is no business as usual on the Klamath River. Un-Dam the Klamath!

More info on Klamath dam removal:
klamathriver.org | salmonforsavings.com | berkshireshareholders.com

homepage: www.pacificorpdayofaction.org

Related Coverage: Public Access Coverage of the Issue Thursday evening, 9/18 from 6 - 7:00 pm on the Public Access program, "Native Nations," which will air live on channel 11

From the open publishing newswire: Video Entitled "This is Coast Salish Territory"

On Monday April 28th, 2008 Indigenous Warriors on Coast Salish Territory blocked a vital intersection used for commercial shipping to the United States. The action was done in solidarity with the Tyendinaga Mohawk community. Five Warriors from Tyendinaga had been arrested and attacked by the OPP days before. SWAT teams and paramilitary units were on Tyendinaga Territory surrounding dozens of other unarmed Warriors who were peacefully occupying a rock quarry claimed to be on their territory.

Solidarity actions also happened in Six Nations and Guelph. With the mounting pressure from coast to coast, and steadfast position of the Tyendinaga Mohawks the SWAT teams and paramilitary units left Tyendinaga Territory without additional attacks.

Since their arrest, three of the five Warriors have been released on strict bail conditions. Two Warriors, Clint Brant and Shawn Brant are still in state custody.

mostlywater.org | friendsofgrassynarrows.com | ottawa.indymedia.ca | news.infoshop.org

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