Information on sites for 2010 National Sacred...

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Woodruff Butte âEURoeNative American people are heartened that President Obama is fulfilling his promise,âEUR said Ms. Harjo. âEURoeAnd we look forward to the day when the President calls on Congress to create a right of action so we can defend our holy places. Over 20 years have passed without Congress creating a door to the courthouse for Native Americans. Now, with the support of the President, we pray that this will be the last year we are denied justice.âEUR The program for Friday, June 18th, begins with Supper at 6:00 p.m., followed by Presentations and statements from TICAR and any other invited groups, a Cultural presentation and Open discussion. Prayers and diligence are needed now more than ever for Mount Graham. In Nashville, the gathering will take place at 2:30 p.m., at the Fewkes Mound Site, at Primm Park, Brentwood. Human remains and sacred objects taken from this Mound have yet to be reinterred. The ecosystem is under serious threat from climate change and other patterns of destruction; there is an opportunity for the Forest Service to deny a new permit for the telescopes and require they be removed; and there is a chance to protect the existing ecosystem and restore some of what has been lost. The Pinaleà ±o Mountains or Mount Graham is a unique ecological treasure. All who wish for the full clean up and healing of the Onondaga Lake are invited to attend and to bring friends and family. The University has asked the Coronado National Forest for a new permit, but, as of June of 2010, a decision on whether to grant the permit has not yet been made. The project would significantly and negatively alter over 100 acres of this natural region and include up to 49 turbines on steel towers with a height of up to 503 feet. North Dakota: Missouri River, Fort Berthold Reservation Directions to Baraga Powwow Grounds Pavilion: From L'Anse, Michigan, take US 41 North towards Houghton. Turn right at the Powwow Grounds sign. Turn left at the red building and follow the road to the first pavilion. Please join to show your support, ask questions and learn how you can help be a part of the movement to protect our sacred places, water and way of life for future generations. Massachusetts: Palmer - World Peace and Prayer Day, Monday, June 21, Ceremony at 7:00 p.m. The San Francisco Peaks are home to many sacred beings, medicine places and origin sites. Myriad ceremonies are conducted there for healing, well-being, balance, commemoration, passages and the worldâEUR(TM)s water and life cycles. In addition to those listed separately below, prayers will be offered for the following sacred places, among others: The ceremony will be led by Millie Pepion, President of WPO, and is open to all who wish to add


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