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Decolonize To Liberate/Upcoming Events

2012-06-16T14:26:16Z

Radix optimystic:

go back to the [http://decolonizeboston.org Working Group page]
<div><span style="font-size:large;">'''Special Presentation on "Indigenous Justice: The Navajo Nation Situation"'''</span></div><div><span style="font-size:large;">'''With Featured Guest: Dr. James W. Zion'''</span></div><div><br/></div><div><font size="4">Monday, June 18th, 6p</font><br/></div><div><font size="4">Community Church of Boston, 565 Boylston St, Boston (across from Copley)</font></div><div><br/></div><div><font size="4">[http://whywalkabout.blogspot.com/2012/06/indigenous-justice.html http://whywalkabout.blogspot.com/2012/06/indigenous-justice.html]Event Details Here</font><br/></div>
<br/><span style="font-size:medium;">One of the positive hallmarks of the Occupy movement is recognition of the reality of indigenous peoples and indigenous rights. This talk will highlight the importance of indigenous rights in the United States, using the example of the Dine', the Navajo People of Arizona, New Mexico and Utah, in terms of both Dine' rights and the rights of all the 99%.</span>

<span style="font-size:medium;">The United Nations Indigenous Forum recently concluded discussions of the falsity of the "Discovery Doctrine," and discussions of the pretexts of Europe in the theft of lands and liberties in the Americas are relevant to the Occupy movement: How is it that the same discourses of conquest that were, and are, sued to dominate indigenous peoples are also being used to dominate and exclude the 99% from effective power?</span>

<span style="font-size:medium;">The situation of Navajos, who have treaties with Spain, Mexico and the United States but who have a dependent international state, is relevant to us all. We need to discuss their situation to better understand our own.</span>

<br/><span style="font-size:medium;">'''About Dr. James W. Zion'''</span>

<span style="font-size:medium;">James W. Zion is a public interest lawyer who lives in Albuquerque and practices law in the Navajo Nation and international fora- UN Indigenous Forum, UN Commission on the Elimination of Racial Discrimination, Geneva, etc. . His client base is primarily individual Navajos, Navajo nonprofit corporations and Navajo community organizations. He is the international counsel for the National Indian Youth Council. Zion has been in practice 43 years. His focus is public interest law in Indian Country.</span>

<span style="font-size:medium;">He is licensed to practice in the Navajo Nation, Connecticut and the United States Supreme Court. He has published in the fields of customary Indian law and international indigenous human rights, and his latest book is Marianne 0. Nielsen & James W. Zion, eds., Navajo Nation Peacemaking: Living Traditional Justice (U. of Arizona Press, 2005). He is a 2012 Givelber Distinguished Lecturer at Northeastern University School of Law in Boston, on the topic Ma 'ii Adil 'inigii? Indian Law for Coyotes.</span>

<span style="font-size:medium;">Zion's particular interests are traditional American Indian justice and customary law, international human rights law, poverty law and advocacy of the rights of the new poor, the 99%. He is a member of the board of directors of the National Coalition of Concerned Legal Professionals, and advocacy group for the rights of the victims of injustice and counsel to various Navajo public interest organizations, including the Shiprock Home for Women and Children, the Shiprock Community Development Corporation, The Forgotten People and Dine' bi Siihasin.</span>

<div><br/></div><div><br/></div><div><br/></div><div><br/></div><div><span style="font-size:medium;">'''Friday, June 29th''', the Faith and Spirituality Working Group will partner</span></div><div><span style="font-size:medium;">with the Decolonize to Liberate Working Group in showing and discussing the</span></div><div><span style="font-size:medium;">film "I AM."  We will examine the film specifically through a decolonization</span></div><div><span style="font-size:medium;">lens and the spiritual implications of such a lens as illustrated through</span></div><div><span style="font-size:medium;">the documentary.  [http://www.iamthedoc.com/ http://www.iamthedoc.com/]   </span></div><div><span style="font-size:medium;">Meetings of the Decolonize to Liberate Working Group are held at the First</span></div><div><span style="font-size:medium;">Parish in Cambridge, 6-8PM, easily accessible from the Harvard Square</span></div><div><span style="font-size:medium;">T-stop, on the corner of Mass Ave and Church St., enter through the far door</span></div><div><span style="font-size:medium;">on Church Street and ring the bell at the inner door for entrance.</span></div><div><br/></div><div><br/></div><div><br/></div><div><br/></div><div>
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<br/></div><div><span style="font-size:large;"></span><br/></div><div><span style="font-size:x-large;">'''Previous Events'''</span></div><div><br/></div><div><br/></div><div><span style="font-size:large;">'''Friday, May 18th, 6p'''</span></div><div><span style="font-size:large;">'''Special Film Screening and Discussion: 2012 La Palabra Maya (The Mayan Word) '''</span></div><div>'''<span style="font-size: 15px; font-family: Arial; background-color: transparent; font-weight: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">En español, abajo.</span>'''</div><div><br/></div><div>http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-czs7ifu3ImQ/TnEtlquqC-I/AAAAAAAAAAk/yK7gAwa34Tk/s1600/web%2Bbanner%2Bsept.%2Bflattened.jpg<br/></div><div><br/></div><div>'''''Everyone is talking about the Mayan Prophecies of 2012.'''''<br/></div><div>'''''But who is listening to the Maya?'''''</div>
Please join the “Decolonize to Liberate” Working Group of Occupy Boston for a special screening and discussion of a newly-released groundbreaking film, “2012: La Palabra Maya (the Mayan Word).” Hear the voices of the Mayan people as they share their perspectives on the prophecies of their ancestors and their fight to defend Mother Earth and their culture from destruction.

<div>'''Friday, May 18th, 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm '''<br/></div><div>'''First Parish (UU) Church in Harvard Sq. '''<br/></div><div>'''3 Church Street, Cambridge, MA 02138 '''<br/></div><div>'''As with all Decolonize/Occupy events, this is FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC!'''<br/></div><div>Please RSVP and share the facebook event''' '''[https://www.facebook.com/events/347798498617160/ https://www.facebook.com/events/347798498617160/]</div>
<br/>“2012: The Mayan Word” is both a message of hope and a call to action. Featuring testimonies from contemporary Mayans throughout Mesoamerica, from spiritual guides to activists, community leaders, farmers, artists, teachers, and children, this film is an extraordinary journey into the heart of Mayan struggle and spirituality.
<div><br/></div><div>Watch the Trailer, here [http://youtu.be/11KdG4z5FuY http://youtu.be/11KdG4z5FuY]<br/></div><div>You can also watch the entire film for free, here [http://youtu.be/UwvpsVsawMg http://youtu.be/UwvpsVsawMg]</div><div><br/></div><div>The film (64 Minutes) will be followed by discussion with special guests, including Carlos Aceves (via Skype), author of “Nine Seasons: Beyond 2012” and other in-person guests To Be Announced. Attendees will also learn how they can join with Cambridge-based non-profit Cultural Survival (cs.org) to help legalize community radio in Guatemala.</div><div><br/></div><div>Organizers are performing outreach to invite members from local Mayan and Mexican/Guatemalan communities, and are planning to arrange for adequate translation. If you can help with either of these efforts, please contact decolonizeboston[at]gmail.com.</div>
<br/><span style="font-size:large;">'''Presentación de la película especial y Discusión: 2012 La Palabra Maya'''</span>
<div>'''Todo el mundo habla de las Profecías Mayas sobre el 2012'''<br/></div><div>'''¿Pero quién está escuchando a los mayas?'''</div>
<br/>Por favor únase a la "Decolonizar para Liberar" a un grupo de “Occupy Boston” para una presentación y discusión especial de un innovador documental, “2012: La Palabra Maya (the Mayan Word).” Escucharemos las voces de la comunidad Maya que nos ofreceran Su cosmovision, la sabiduria de sus ancestr@s y Su Lucha por defender a la Madre Tierra y a Su cultura.
<div><br/></div><div>'''Viernes, 18 de Mayo, 6:00 p - 8:00 p'''<br/></div><div>'''First Parish Church in Harvard Sq.'''<br/></div><div>'''3 Church Street, Cambridge, MA 02138'''<br/></div><div>'''LIBRE Y ABIERTO AL PÚBLICO!'''<br/></div><div>'''''Habrá un traductor.'''''</div>
Por favor, RSVP y compartir Facebook evento [https://www.facebook.com/events/347798498617160/ https://www.facebook.com/events/347798498617160/]

<br/>2012 La Palabra Maya es un mensaje de esperanza y una llamada a la acción. A través de los testimonios de mayas contemporáneos de todo Mesoamérica, desde guías espirituales a activistas, líder@s comunitarios, campesin@s, artistas, maestr@s, niñas y niños, este documental nos lleva a un extraordinario viaje al corazón de la lucha y la espiritualidad Maya.
<div>Usted puede ver una versión corta de la película, aquí [http://youtu.be/11KdG4z5FuY http://youtu.be/11KdG4z5FuY]<br/></div><div>Toda la película está aquí [http://youtu.be/UwvpsVsawMg http://youtu.be/UwvpsVsawMg]</div>
Después de la película vamos a tener una discusión. L@s organizador@s están planeando proporcionar servicios de traducción. Si usted puede ayudar con esto, por favor póngase en contacto con decolonizeboston@gmail.com

'''Friday, June 8th: Decolonize Film Screening; "Two Spirits"'''
<div>Friday, June 8th we will be showing the film "Two Spirits" with Maria</div><div>Cristina facilitating.  Our showing this film on the night before the annual</div><div>Gay Pride march allows us to honor a young transgender American Indian whose</div><div>life was tragically lost and also to discuss the intersection of oppressions</div><div>in the context of colonialism.</div><div> [http://www.pbs.org/independentlens/two-spirits/film.html http://www.pbs.org/independentlens/two-spirits/film.html].  Meetings of the</div><div>Decolonize to Liberate Working Group are held at the First Parish in</div><div>Cambridge, 6-8PM, easily accessible from the Harvard Square T-stop, on the</div><div>corner of Mass Ave and Church St., enter through the far door on Church</div><div>Street and ring the bell at the inner door for entrance.</div><div><br/></div>

Decolonize To Liberate

2012-06-16T14:21:11Z

Radix optimystic:

'''A Working Group of Occupy/Decolonize Boston'''
<p style="text-align: center"><span style="font-size:medium"><span id="internal-source-marker_0.9645151262889148" style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); vertical-align: baseline">Decolonize</span><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif"> to Liberate seeks to shed the dominator ethos and systems of oppression </span><span id="internal-source-marker_0.9645151262889148" style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); vertical-align: baseline">that come from colonization, to stand in solidarity with indigenous </span><span id="internal-source-marker_0.9645151262889148" style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); vertical-align: baseline">resistance worldwide and to help restore our relationships to Mother Earth.</span></span></p><br/>
[[http://groups.google.com/group/decolonizeboston/subscribe?hl=en&note=1 To join the email discussion group]] To join the low-traffic "announcements only" list, send a request to: Decolonize-subscribe@lists.occupyboston.org

<br/>'''Regular IN-PERSON Working Group Meetings'''
<div style="text-align: center">'''<span style="font-size: large">Each Friday, 6:00 - 8:00 PM</span>'''<br/></div><div style="text-align: center"><span style="font-size:large">'''<span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif">First Parish (UU) Church in Harvard Sq.</span>'''</span></div><div style="text-align: center"><span style="font-size: large"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif">3 Church Street<br/>Cambridge, MA 02138</span></span><br/></div><div style="text-align: center">'''<span style="font-size: large">([http://maps.google.com/maps?q=3+Church+Street+Cambridge,+MA+02138&hl=en&ll=42.375241,-71.119483&spn=0.002001,0.003484&hnear=3+Church+St,+Mid-Cambridge,+Massachusetts+02138&t=h&z=19 map])</span>'''</div><p style="text-align: center"><span style="font-size:larger"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif">All are welcome to our regular weekly meetings.  In general, half of the meeting is discussion/self-education/to help us decolonize ourselves (see our </span>[http://wiki.occupyboston.org/wiki/Decolonize_To_Liberate/resources resources section]<span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif">).  Half of each meeting is for planning events and actions to help decolonize the movement.</span></span></p>
= <span style="font-size:large">Special Upcoming Events</span> =
<div><br/><span style="font-size:large;">'''POSTPONED to Monday, June 18th, 6p at Community Church of Boston'''</span></div><div><span style="font-size:large;">'''Indigenous Justice: Navajo Nation Situation'''</span><br/></div><div><span style="font-size:medium;">'''Special Presentation by '''</span><br/></div>
'''<span style="font-size: large;">Dr. James Zion</span>'''<span style="font-size: large;">,</span>'''<span style="font-size: large;">international lawyer for the National Indian Youth Council</span>'''
<div><span style="font-size:medium;">See [http://whywalkabout.blogspot.com/2012/06/indigenous-justice.html Ev][http://whywalkabout.blogspot.com/2012/06/indigenous-justice.html ent Page] for more details</span></div><div><br/></div>
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<span style="font-size:large;">'''Monday, June, 18th, 6PM - 9PM'''</span><br/>Eden of FSU and Rita of FAWG hosting Community Gathering on<br/><span style="font-size:large;">'''Restorative Justice---Community Justice'''</span>

<span style="font-size:medium;">at the Community Church 565 Boylston St 2nd floor,  Copley Square</span>

See [http://wiki.occupyboston.org/wiki/Decolonize_To_Liberate/Upcoming_Events Upcoming Events page] for more details
<div><br/></div>

= <span style="background-color:#ffff00">Calls to Action!</span> =

'''<span style="font-size: 15px; font-family: Arial; background-color: transparent; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap">5/7/12: “U.S. FOREST SERVICE, STOP ABUSING NATIVE WOMEN!”</span>'''
<div>
See [http://wiki.occupyboston.org/wiki/Decolonize_To_Liberate/Calls_to_Action Calls to Action] page for more details
</div>
= <span style="font-size:large">Getting Connected with the Working Group</span> =

<span style="font-size:medium">''To sign up on our new announcements-only (low traffic) list, please send an email to:                                                  ''Decolonize-subscribe[at]lists.occupyboston.org</span>
<div><div><span style="font-size:medium">''To sign up for the high-traffic, discussion-based working group google group, please sign into your google account and follow this [http://groups.google.com/group/decolonizeboston/subscribe?note=1 link], or email a request to join to'' decolonizeboston[at]gmail.com</span></div></div>
<br/><span style="font-size:medium">''Feel free to contact decolonizeboston[at]gmail.com with any questions or to get involved.''</span>
<div>
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">Please Follow us on Twitter!: [http://twitter.com/decolonizebos @DecolonizeBos]</span>

'''''<span style="font-size: large">And now we have a [https://www.facebook.com/pages/Decolonize-to-Liberate-Occupy-Boston/216397535110561 facebook page], too!</span>'''''
</div>

= <span style="font-size: large">Decolonize Resources</span> =

<span style="font-size:medium">''[http://wiki.occupyboston.org/wiki/Decolonize_To_Liberate/definitions What is "Decolonization"?]    ''A collection of definitions and explanations </span>

<span style="font-size:medium">''[http://wiki.occupyboston.org/wiki/Decolonize_To_Liberate/resources Decolonize To Liberate resource page]'' Links, articles, videos and 'zines!</span>

''<span style="font-size:medium">[http://wiki.occupyboston.org/wiki/Decolonize_To_Liberate/declarations Decolonizing Declarations from Occupies Across the Continent]</span>''
<div><br/></div><div><div style="text-align: center">''<span style="font-size: large"></span>''<br/></div><div style="text-align: center"><br/></div><div>
= <span style="font-size:large">Past Events</span> =
</div><div>
<br/><span style="font-size:medium">''<span style="font-weight: bold; text-align: center">Many thanks to everyone who joined us for the Decolonize to Liberate Occupy Boston Community Gathering.  Check out the recap of the event on OccupyBoston.org:</span>''</span>

<span style="font-size:medium">[http://www.occupyboston.org/2012/03/06/decoolonize-99-liberate-100/ http://www.occupyboston.org/2012/03/06/decoolonize-99-liberate-100/]</span>

'''<span style="font-size:medium"><span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif">Many thanks to all who were able to join us in Plymouth for the 42nd National Day of Mourning! </span></span>'''

<span style="font-size:medium">The Boston Globe produced an article and a video about our visit to Plymouth. </span>

<span style="font-size:medium">You can read the article,"[http://www.bostonglobe.com/metro/2011/11/25/solidarity-occupy-group-joins-with-native-americans/uGgtpNbhAaYmKRNmLvnmTK/story.html?s_campaign=8315 In Solidarity, Occupy Group Joins with Native Americans]"  also a video, "[http://www.boston.com/bostonglobe/video/?bctid=1293351417001&pconnect_name=501249 Occupy Boston Protesters in Plymouth]" </span>

<span style="font-size:medium">A member of the working group was also interviewed in a Democracy Now! special on the event:</span>
</div></div>
== <span style="font-size:medium">[http://www.democracynow.org/blog/2011/11/30/we_are_not_vanishing_we_are_not_conquered_native_americans_commemorate_day_of_mourning_on_thanksgiving Native Americans Mark Day of Mourning on Thanksgiving: 'We are not Vanishing, We Are Not Conquered']</span><br/> ==

== See Also ==

*[[Council of Elders]]
*[[People of Color]]

<br/><br/>

[[Category:Working groups|Decolonize to Liberate]] <br/>

Decolonize To Liberate

2012-06-16T14:20:34Z

Radix optimystic:

'''A Working Group of Occupy/Decolonize Boston'''
<p style="text-align: center"><span style="font-size:medium"><span id="internal-source-marker_0.9645151262889148" style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); vertical-align: baseline">Decolonize</span><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif"> to Liberate seeks to shed the dominator ethos and systems of oppression </span><span id="internal-source-marker_0.9645151262889148" style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); vertical-align: baseline">that come from colonization, to stand in solidarity with indigenous </span><span id="internal-source-marker_0.9645151262889148" style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); vertical-align: baseline">resistance worldwide and to help restore our relationships to Mother Earth.</span></span></p><br/>
[[http://groups.google.com/group/decolonizeboston/subscribe?hl=en&note=1 To join the email discussion group]] To join the low-traffic "announcements only" list, send a request to: Decolonize-subscribe@lists.occupyboston.org

<br/>'''Regular IN-PERSON Working Group Meetings'''
<div style="text-align: center">'''<span style="font-size: large">Each Friday, 6:00 - 8:00 PM</span>'''<br/></div><div style="text-align: center"><span style="font-size:large">'''<span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif">First Parish (UU) Church in Harvard Sq.</span>'''</span></div><div style="text-align: center"><span style="font-size: large"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif">3 Church Street<br/>Cambridge, MA 02138</span></span><br/></div><div style="text-align: center">'''<span style="font-size: large">([http://maps.google.com/maps?q=3+Church+Street+Cambridge,+MA+02138&hl=en&ll=42.375241,-71.119483&spn=0.002001,0.003484&hnear=3+Church+St,+Mid-Cambridge,+Massachusetts+02138&t=h&z=19 map])</span>'''</div><p style="text-align: center"><span style="font-size:larger"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif">All are welcome to our regular weekly meetings.  In general, half of the meeting is discussion/self-education/to help us decolonize ourselves (see our </span>[http://wiki.occupyboston.org/wiki/Decolonize_To_Liberate/resources resources section]<span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif">).  Half of each meeting is for planning events and actions to help decolonize the movement.</span></span></p>
= <span style="font-size:large">Special Upcoming Events</span> =
<div><br/><span style="font-size:large;">'''POSTPONED to Monday, June 18th, 6p at Community Church of Boston'''</span></div><div><span style="font-size:large;">'''Indigenous Justice: Navajo Nation Situation'''</span><br/></div><div><span style="font-size:medium;">'''Special Presentation by '''</span><br/></div>
'''<span style="font-size: large;">Dr. James Zion</span>'''<span style="font-size: large;">,</span>'''<span style="font-size: large;">international lawyer for the National Indian Youth Council</span>'''
<div><span style="font-size:medium;">See [http://wiki.occupyboston.org/wiki/Decolonize_To_Liberate/Upcoming_Events E][http://whywalkabout.blogspot.com/2012/06/indigenous-justice.html vent Page] for more details</span></div><div><br/></div>
----

<span style="font-size:large;">'''Monday, June, 18th, 6PM - 9PM'''</span><br/>Eden of FSU and Rita of FAWG hosting Community Gathering on<br/><span style="font-size:large;">'''Restorative Justice---Community Justice'''</span>

<span style="font-size:medium;">at the Community Church 565 Boylston St 2nd floor,  Copley Square</span>

See [http://wiki.occupyboston.org/wiki/Decolonize_To_Liberate/Upcoming_Events Upcoming Events page] for more details
<div><br/></div>
= <span style="background-color:#ffff00">Calls to Action!</span> =

'''<span style="font-size: 15px; font-family: Arial; background-color: transparent; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap">5/7/12: “U.S. FOREST SERVICE, STOP ABUSING NATIVE WOMEN!”</span>'''
<div>
See [http://wiki.occupyboston.org/wiki/Decolonize_To_Liberate/Calls_to_Action Calls to Action] page for more details
</div>
= <span style="font-size:large">Getting Connected with the Working Group</span> =

<span style="font-size:medium">''To sign up on our new announcements-only (low traffic) list, please send an email to:                                                  ''Decolonize-subscribe[at]lists.occupyboston.org</span>
<div><div><span style="font-size:medium">''To sign up for the high-traffic, discussion-based working group google group, please sign into your google account and follow this [http://groups.google.com/group/decolonizeboston/subscribe?note=1 link], or email a request to join to'' decolonizeboston[at]gmail.com</span></div></div>
<br/><span style="font-size:medium">''Feel free to contact decolonizeboston[at]gmail.com with any questions or to get involved.''</span>
<div>
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">Please Follow us on Twitter!: [http://twitter.com/decolonizebos @DecolonizeBos]</span>

'''''<span style="font-size: large">And now we have a [https://www.facebook.com/pages/Decolonize-to-Liberate-Occupy-Boston/216397535110561 facebook page], too!</span>'''''
</div>

= <span style="font-size: large">Decolonize Resources</span> =

<span style="font-size:medium">''[http://wiki.occupyboston.org/wiki/Decolonize_To_Liberate/definitions What is "Decolonization"?]    ''A collection of definitions and explanations </span>

<span style="font-size:medium">''[http://wiki.occupyboston.org/wiki/Decolonize_To_Liberate/resources Decolonize To Liberate resource page]'' Links, articles, videos and 'zines!</span>

''<span style="font-size:medium">[http://wiki.occupyboston.org/wiki/Decolonize_To_Liberate/declarations Decolonizing Declarations from Occupies Across the Continent]</span>''
<div><br/></div><div><div style="text-align: center">''<span style="font-size: large"></span>''<br/></div><div style="text-align: center"><br/></div><div>
= <span style="font-size:large">Past Events</span> =
</div><div>
<br/><span style="font-size:medium">''<span style="font-weight: bold; text-align: center">Many thanks to everyone who joined us for the Decolonize to Liberate Occupy Boston Community Gathering.  Check out the recap of the event on OccupyBoston.org:</span>''</span>

<span style="font-size:medium">[http://www.occupyboston.org/2012/03/06/decoolonize-99-liberate-100/ http://www.occupyboston.org/2012/03/06/decoolonize-99-liberate-100/]</span>

'''<span style="font-size:medium"><span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif">Many thanks to all who were able to join us in Plymouth for the 42nd National Day of Mourning! </span></span>'''

<span style="font-size:medium">The Boston Globe produced an article and a video about our visit to Plymouth. </span>

<span style="font-size:medium">You can read the article,"[http://www.bostonglobe.com/metro/2011/11/25/solidarity-occupy-group-joins-with-native-americans/uGgtpNbhAaYmKRNmLvnmTK/story.html?s_campaign=8315 In Solidarity, Occupy Group Joins with Native Americans]"  also a video, "[http://www.boston.com/bostonglobe/video/?bctid=1293351417001&pconnect_name=501249 Occupy Boston Protesters in Plymouth]" </span>

<span style="font-size:medium">A member of the working group was also interviewed in a Democracy Now! special on the event:</span>
</div></div>
== <span style="font-size:medium">[http://www.democracynow.org/blog/2011/11/30/we_are_not_vanishing_we_are_not_conquered_native_americans_commemorate_day_of_mourning_on_thanksgiving Native Americans Mark Day of Mourning on Thanksgiving: 'We are not Vanishing, We Are Not Conquered']</span><br/> ==

== See Also ==

*[[Council of Elders]]
*[[People of Color]]

<br/><br/>

[[Category:Working groups|Decolonize to Liberate]] <br/>

Decolonize To Liberate/Upcoming Events

2012-06-11T20:46:44Z

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go back to the [http://decolonizeboston.org Working Group page]
<div><br/></div><div><span style="font-size:large;">'''Friday, June 15th, 6p-8p'''</span></div><div><span style="font-size:large;">'''Special Presentation on "Indigenous Justice: The Navajo Nation Situation"'''</span></div><div><span style="font-size:large;">'''With Featured Guest: Dr. James W. Zion'''</span></div><div><span style="font-size:medium;">'''First Parish Church in Cambridge (regular meeting location for Decolonize to LIberate)'''</span><br/></div><div><span style="font-size: large;">Please RSVP/Share the Facebook event: [https://www.facebook.com/events/380294778700847/ https://www.facebook.com/events/380294778700847/]</span></div>
<span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51); font-family: 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11px; line-height: 14px; text-align: left; ">First Parish in Cambridge,</span><wbr style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51); font-family: 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11px; line-height: 14px; text-align: left; "><span class="word_break" style="display: inline-block; color: rgb(51, 51, 51); font-family: 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11px; line-height: 14px; text-align: left; "></span><span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51); font-family: 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11px; line-height: 14px; text-align: left; "> 3 Church Street Cambridge,</span><wbr style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51); font-family: 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11px; line-height: 14px; text-align: left; "><span class="word_break" style="display: inline-block; color: rgb(51, 51, 51); font-family: 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11px; line-height: 14px; text-align: left; "></span><span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51); font-family: 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11px; line-height: 14px; text-align: left; "> MA 02138 (across from Harvard T stop)</span></wbr></wbr>

Decolonize To Liberate/Upcoming Events

2012-06-11T20:46:16Z

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go back to the [http://decolonizeboston.org Working Group page]
<div><br/></div><div><span style="font-size:large;">'''Friday, June 15th, 6p-8p'''</span></div><div><span style="font-size:large;">'''Special Presentation on "Indigenous Justice: The Navajo Nation Situation"'''</span></div><div><span style="font-size:large;">'''With Featured Guest: Dr. James W. Zion'''</span></div>

<div><span style="font-size:medium;">'''First Parish Church in Cambridge (regular meeting location for Decolonize to LIberate)'''</span><br/></div><div><span style="font-size: large;">Please RSVP/Share the Facebook event: [https://www.facebook.com/events/380294778700847/ https://www.facebook.com/events/380294778700847/]</span></div>
[https://www.facebook.com/events/380294778700847/ https://www.facebook.com/events/380294778700847/]

<br/><span style="font-size:medium;">One of the positive hallmarks of the Occupy movement is recognition of the reality of indigenous peoples and indigenous rights. This talk will highlight the importance of indigenous rights in the United States, using the example of the Dine', the Navajo People of Arizona, New Mexico and Utah, in terms of both Dine' rights and the rights of all the 99%.</span>

<span style="font-size:medium;">The United Nations Indigenous Forum recently concluded discussions of the falsity of the "Discovery Doctrine," and discussions of the pretexts of Europe in the theft of lands and liberties in the Americas are relevant to the Occupy movement: How is it that the same discourses of conquest that were, and are, sued to dominate indigenous peoples are also being used to dominate and exclude the 99% from effective power?</span>

<span style="font-size:medium;">The situation of Navajos, who have treaties with Spain, Mexico and the United States but who have a dependent international state, is relevant to us all. We need to discuss their situation to better understand our own.</span>

<br/><span style="font-size:medium;">'''About Dr. James W. Zion'''</span>

<span style="font-size:medium;">James W. Zion is a public interest lawyer who lives in Albuquerque and practices law in the Navajo Nation and international fora- UN Indigenous Forum, UN Commission on the Elimination of Racial Discrimination, Geneva, etc. . His client base is primarily individual Navajos, Navajo nonprofit corporations and Navajo community organizations. He is the international counsel for the National Indian Youth Council. Zion has been in practice 43 years. His focus is public interest law in Indian Country.</span>

<span style="font-size:medium;">He is licensed to practice in the Navajo Nation, Connecticut and the United States Supreme Court. He has published in the fields of customary Indian law and international indigenous human rights, and his latest book is Marianne 0. Nielsen & James W. Zion, eds., Navajo Nation Peacemaking: Living Traditional Justice (U. of Arizona Press, 2005). He is a 2012 Givelber Distinguished Lecturer at Northeastern University School of Law in Boston, on the topic Ma 'ii Adil 'inigii? Indian Law for Coyotes.</span>

<span style="font-size:medium;">Zion's particular interests are traditional American Indian justice and customary law, international human rights law, poverty law and advocacy of the rights of the new poor, the 99%. He is a member of the board of directors of the National Coalition of Concerned Legal Professionals, and advocacy group for the rights of the victims of injustice and counsel to various Navajo public interest organizations, including the Shiprock Home for Women and Children, the Shiprock Community Development Corporation, The Forgotten People and Dine' bi Siihasin.</span>

<div><br/></div><div><br/></div><div><br/></div><div><br/></div><div><span style="font-size:medium;">'''Friday, June 29th''', the Faith and Spirituality Working Group will partner</span></div><div><span style="font-size:medium;">with the Decolonize to Liberate Working Group in showing and discussing the</span></div><div><span style="font-size:medium;">film "I AM."  We will examine the film specifically through a decolonization</span></div><div><span style="font-size:medium;">lens and the spiritual implications of such a lens as illustrated through</span></div><div><span style="font-size:medium;">the documentary.  [http://www.iamthedoc.com/ http://www.iamthedoc.com/]   </span></div><div><span style="font-size:medium;">Meetings of the Decolonize to Liberate Working Group are held at the First</span></div><div><span style="font-size:medium;">Parish in Cambridge, 6-8PM, easily accessible from the Harvard Square</span></div><div><span style="font-size:medium;">T-stop, on the corner of Mass Ave and Church St., enter through the far door</span></div><div><span style="font-size:medium;">on Church Street and ring the bell at the inner door for entrance.</span></div><div><br/></div><div><br/></div><div><br/></div><div><br/></div><div>
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<br/></div><div><span style="font-size:large;"></span><br/></div><div><span style="font-size:x-large;">'''Previous Events'''</span></div><div><br/></div><div><br/></div><div><span style="font-size:large;">'''Friday, May 18th, 6p'''</span></div><div><span style="font-size:large;">'''Special Film Screening and Discussion: 2012 La Palabra Maya (The Mayan Word) '''</span></div><div>'''<span style="font-size: 15px; font-family: Arial; background-color: transparent; font-weight: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">En español, abajo.</span>'''</div><div><br/></div><div>http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-czs7ifu3ImQ/TnEtlquqC-I/AAAAAAAAAAk/yK7gAwa34Tk/s1600/web%2Bbanner%2Bsept.%2Bflattened.jpg<br/></div><div><br/></div><div>'''''Everyone is talking about the Mayan Prophecies of 2012.'''''<br/></div><div>'''''But who is listening to the Maya?'''''</div>
Please join the “Decolonize to Liberate” Working Group of Occupy Boston for a special screening and discussion of a newly-released groundbreaking film, “2012: La Palabra Maya (the Mayan Word).” Hear the voices of the Mayan people as they share their perspectives on the prophecies of their ancestors and their fight to defend Mother Earth and their culture from destruction.

<div>'''Friday, May 18th, 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm '''<br/></div><div>'''First Parish (UU) Church in Harvard Sq. '''<br/></div><div>'''3 Church Street, Cambridge, MA 02138 '''<br/></div><div>'''As with all Decolonize/Occupy events, this is FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC!'''<br/></div><div>Please RSVP and share the facebook event''' '''[https://www.facebook.com/events/347798498617160/ https://www.facebook.com/events/347798498617160/]</div>
<br/>“2012: The Mayan Word” is both a message of hope and a call to action. Featuring testimonies from contemporary Mayans throughout Mesoamerica, from spiritual guides to activists, community leaders, farmers, artists, teachers, and children, this film is an extraordinary journey into the heart of Mayan struggle and spirituality.
<div><br/></div><div>Watch the Trailer, here [http://youtu.be/11KdG4z5FuY http://youtu.be/11KdG4z5FuY]<br/></div><div>You can also watch the entire film for free, here [http://youtu.be/UwvpsVsawMg http://youtu.be/UwvpsVsawMg]</div><div><br/></div><div>The film (64 Minutes) will be followed by discussion with special guests, including Carlos Aceves (via Skype), author of “Nine Seasons: Beyond 2012” and other in-person guests To Be Announced. Attendees will also learn how they can join with Cambridge-based non-profit Cultural Survival (cs.org) to help legalize community radio in Guatemala.</div><div><br/></div><div>Organizers are performing outreach to invite members from local Mayan and Mexican/Guatemalan communities, and are planning to arrange for adequate translation. If you can help with either of these efforts, please contact decolonizeboston[at]gmail.com.</div>
<br/><span style="font-size:large;">'''Presentación de la película especial y Discusión: 2012 La Palabra Maya'''</span>
<div>'''Todo el mundo habla de las Profecías Mayas sobre el 2012'''<br/></div><div>'''¿Pero quién está escuchando a los mayas?'''</div>
<br/>Por favor únase a la "Decolonizar para Liberar" a un grupo de “Occupy Boston” para una presentación y discusión especial de un innovador documental, “2012: La Palabra Maya (the Mayan Word).” Escucharemos las voces de la comunidad Maya que nos ofreceran Su cosmovision, la sabiduria de sus ancestr@s y Su Lucha por defender a la Madre Tierra y a Su cultura.
<div><br/></div><div>'''Viernes, 18 de Mayo, 6:00 p - 8:00 p'''<br/></div><div>'''First Parish Church in Harvard Sq.'''<br/></div><div>'''3 Church Street, Cambridge, MA 02138'''<br/></div><div>'''LIBRE Y ABIERTO AL PÚBLICO!'''<br/></div><div>'''''Habrá un traductor.'''''</div>
Por favor, RSVP y compartir Facebook evento [https://www.facebook.com/events/347798498617160/ https://www.facebook.com/events/347798498617160/]

<br/>2012 La Palabra Maya es un mensaje de esperanza y una llamada a la acción. A través de los testimonios de mayas contemporáneos de todo Mesoamérica, desde guías espirituales a activistas, líder@s comunitarios, campesin@s, artistas, maestr@s, niñas y niños, este documental nos lleva a un extraordinario viaje al corazón de la lucha y la espiritualidad Maya.
<div>Usted puede ver una versión corta de la película, aquí [http://youtu.be/11KdG4z5FuY http://youtu.be/11KdG4z5FuY]<br/></div><div>Toda la película está aquí [http://youtu.be/UwvpsVsawMg http://youtu.be/UwvpsVsawMg]</div>
Después de la película vamos a tener una discusión. L@s organizador@s están planeando proporcionar servicios de traducción. Si usted puede ayudar con esto, por favor póngase en contacto con decolonizeboston@gmail.com

'''Friday, June 8th: Decolonize Film Screening; "Two Spirits"'''
<div>Friday, June 8th we will be showing the film "Two Spirits" with Maria</div><div>Cristina facilitating.  Our showing this film on the night before the annual</div><div>Gay Pride march allows us to honor a young transgender American Indian whose</div><div>life was tragically lost and also to discuss the intersection of oppressions</div><div>in the context of colonialism.</div><div> [http://www.pbs.org/independentlens/two-spirits/film.html http://www.pbs.org/independentlens/two-spirits/film.html].  Meetings of the</div><div>Decolonize to Liberate Working Group are held at the First Parish in</div><div>Cambridge, 6-8PM, easily accessible from the Harvard Square T-stop, on the</div><div>corner of Mass Ave and Church St., enter through the far door on Church</div><div>Street and ring the bell at the inner door for entrance.</div><div><br/></div>

Decolonize To Liberate/Upcoming Events

2012-06-11T20:45:22Z

Radix optimystic:

go back to the [http://decolonizeboston.org Working Group page]
<div><div[http://wiki.occupyboston.org/index.php?title=Decolonize_To_Liberate/Upcoming_Events&action=edit http://wiki.occupyboston.org/index.php?title=Decolonize_To_Liberate/Upcoming_Events&action=edit]</div><div><br/></div><div><span style="font-size:large;">'''Friday, June 15th, 6p-8p'''</span></div><div><span style="font-size:large;">'''Special Presentation on "Indigenous Justice: The Navajo Nation Situation"'''</span></div><div><span style="font-size:large;">'''With Featured Guest: Dr. James W. Zion'''</span></div><br/></div><div><span style="font-size:medium;">'''First Parish Church in Cambridge (regular meeting location for Decolonize to LIberate)'''</span><br/></div><div><span style="font-size: large;">Please RSVP/Share the Facebook event: [https://www.facebook.com/events/380294778700847/ https://www.facebook.com/events/380294778700847/]</span></div>
<br/><span style="font-size:medium;">One of the positive hallmarks of the Occupy movement is recognition of the reality of indigenous peoples and indigenous rights. This talk will highlight the importance of indigenous rights in the United States, using the example of the Dine', the Navajo People of Arizona, New Mexico and Utah, in terms of both Dine' rights and the rights of all the 99%.</span>

<span style="font-size:medium;">The United Nations Indigenous Forum recently concluded discussions of the falsity of the "Discovery Doctrine," and discussions of the pretexts of Europe in the theft of lands and liberties in the Americas are relevant to the Occupy movement: How is it that the same discourses of conquest that were, and are, sued to dominate indigenous peoples are also being used to dominate and exclude the 99% from effective power?</span>

<span style="font-size:medium;">The situation of Navajos, who have treaties with Spain, Mexico and the United States but who have a dependent international state, is relevant to us all. We need to discuss their situation to better understand our own.</span>

<br/><span style="font-size:medium;">'''About Dr. James W. Zion'''</span>

<span style="font-size:medium;">James W. Zion is a public interest lawyer who lives in Albuquerque and practices law in the Navajo Nation and international fora- UN Indigenous Forum, UN Commission on the Elimination of Racial Discrimination, Geneva, etc. . His client base is primarily individual Navajos, Navajo nonprofit corporations and Navajo community organizations. He is the international counsel for the National Indian Youth Council. Zion has been in practice 43 years. His focus is public interest law in Indian Country.</span>

<span style="font-size:medium;">He is licensed to practice in the Navajo Nation, Connecticut and the United States Supreme Court. He has published in the fields of customary Indian law and international indigenous human rights, and his latest book is Marianne 0. Nielsen & James W. Zion, eds., Navajo Nation Peacemaking: Living Traditional Justice (U. of Arizona Press, 2005). He is a 2012 Givelber Distinguished Lecturer at Northeastern University School of Law in Boston, on the topic Ma 'ii Adil 'inigii? Indian Law for Coyotes.</span>

<span style="font-size:medium;">Zion's particular interests are traditional American Indian justice and customary law, international human rights law, poverty law and advocacy of the rights of the new poor, the 99%. He is a member of the board of directors of the National Coalition of Concerned Legal Professionals, and advocacy group for the rights of the victims of injustice and counsel to various Navajo public interest organizations, including the Shiprock Home for Women and Children, the Shiprock Community Development Corporation, The Forgotten People and Dine' bi Siihasin.</span>

<div><br/></div><div><br/></div><div><br/></div><div><br/></div><div><span style="font-size:medium;">'''Friday, June 29th''', the Faith and Spirituality Working Group will partner</span></div><div><span style="font-size:medium;">with the Decolonize to Liberate Working Group in showing and discussing the</span></div><div><span style="font-size:medium;">film "I AM."  We will examine the film specifically through a decolonization</span></div><div><span style="font-size:medium;">lens and the spiritual implications of such a lens as illustrated through</span></div><div><span style="font-size:medium;">the documentary.  [http://www.iamthedoc.com/ http://www.iamthedoc.com/]   </span></div><div><span style="font-size:medium;">Meetings of the Decolonize to Liberate Working Group are held at the First</span></div><div><span style="font-size:medium;">Parish in Cambridge, 6-8PM, easily accessible from the Harvard Square</span></div><div><span style="font-size:medium;">T-stop, on the corner of Mass Ave and Church St., enter through the far door</span></div><div><span style="font-size:medium;">on Church Street and ring the bell at the inner door for entrance.</span></div><div><br/></div><div><br/></div><div><br/></div><div><br/></div><div>
----
<br/></div><div><span style="font-size:large;"></span><br/></div><div><span style="font-size:x-large;">'''Previous Events'''</span></div><div><br/></div><div><br/></div><div><span style="font-size:large;">'''Friday, May 18th, 6p'''</span></div><div><span style="font-size:large;">'''Special Film Screening and Discussion: 2012 La Palabra Maya (The Mayan Word) '''</span></div><div>'''<span style="font-size: 15px; font-family: Arial; background-color: transparent; font-weight: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">En español, abajo.</span>'''</div><div><br/></div><div>http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-czs7ifu3ImQ/TnEtlquqC-I/AAAAAAAAAAk/yK7gAwa34Tk/s1600/web%2Bbanner%2Bsept.%2Bflattened.jpg<br/></div><div><br/></div><div>'''''Everyone is talking about the Mayan Prophecies of 2012.'''''<br/></div><div>'''''But who is listening to the Maya?'''''</div>
Please join the “Decolonize to Liberate” Working Group of Occupy Boston for a special screening and discussion of a newly-released groundbreaking film, “2012: La Palabra Maya (the Mayan Word).” Hear the voices of the Mayan people as they share their perspectives on the prophecies of their ancestors and their fight to defend Mother Earth and their culture from destruction.

<div>'''Friday, May 18th, 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm '''<br/></div><div>'''First Parish (UU) Church in Harvard Sq. '''<br/></div><div>'''3 Church Street, Cambridge, MA 02138 '''<br/></div><div>'''As with all Decolonize/Occupy events, this is FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC!'''<br/></div><div>Please RSVP and share the facebook event''' '''[https://www.facebook.com/events/347798498617160/ https://www.facebook.com/events/347798498617160/]</div>
<br/>“2012: The Mayan Word” is both a message of hope and a call to action. Featuring testimonies from contemporary Mayans throughout Mesoamerica, from spiritual guides to activists, community leaders, farmers, artists, teachers, and children, this film is an extraordinary journey into the heart of Mayan struggle and spirituality.
<div><br/></div><div>Watch the Trailer, here [http://youtu.be/11KdG4z5FuY http://youtu.be/11KdG4z5FuY]<br/></div><div>You can also watch the entire film for free, here [http://youtu.be/UwvpsVsawMg http://youtu.be/UwvpsVsawMg]</div><div><br/></div><div>The film (64 Minutes) will be followed by discussion with special guests, including Carlos Aceves (via Skype), author of “Nine Seasons: Beyond 2012” and other in-person guests To Be Announced. Attendees will also learn how they can join with Cambridge-based non-profit Cultural Survival (cs.org) to help legalize community radio in Guatemala.</div><div><br/></div><div>Organizers are performing outreach to invite members from local Mayan and Mexican/Guatemalan communities, and are planning to arrange for adequate translation. If you can help with either of these efforts, please contact decolonizeboston[at]gmail.com.</div>
<br/><span style="font-size:large;">'''Presentación de la película especial y Discusión: 2012 La Palabra Maya'''</span>
<div>'''Todo el mundo habla de las Profecías Mayas sobre el 2012'''<br/></div><div>'''¿Pero quién está escuchando a los mayas?'''</div>
<br/>Por favor únase a la "Decolonizar para Liberar" a un grupo de “Occupy Boston” para una presentación y discusión especial de un innovador documental, “2012: La Palabra Maya (the Mayan Word).” Escucharemos las voces de la comunidad Maya que nos ofreceran Su cosmovision, la sabiduria de sus ancestr@s y Su Lucha por defender a la Madre Tierra y a Su cultura.
<div><br/></div><div>'''Viernes, 18 de Mayo, 6:00 p - 8:00 p'''<br/></div><div>'''First Parish Church in Harvard Sq.'''<br/></div><div>'''3 Church Street, Cambridge, MA 02138'''<br/></div><div>'''LIBRE Y ABIERTO AL PÚBLICO!'''<br/></div><div>'''''Habrá un traductor.'''''</div>
Por favor, RSVP y compartir Facebook evento [https://www.facebook.com/events/347798498617160/ https://www.facebook.com/events/347798498617160/]

<br/>2012 La Palabra Maya es un mensaje de esperanza y una llamada a la acción. A través de los testimonios de mayas contemporáneos de todo Mesoamérica, desde guías espirituales a activistas, líder@s comunitarios, campesin@s, artistas, maestr@s, niñas y niños, este documental nos lleva a un extraordinario viaje al corazón de la lucha y la espiritualidad Maya.
<div>Usted puede ver una versión corta de la película, aquí [http://youtu.be/11KdG4z5FuY http://youtu.be/11KdG4z5FuY]<br/></div><div>Toda la película está aquí [http://youtu.be/UwvpsVsawMg http://youtu.be/UwvpsVsawMg]</div>
Después de la película vamos a tener una discusión. L@s organizador@s están planeando proporcionar servicios de traducción. Si usted puede ayudar con esto, por favor póngase en contacto con decolonizeboston@gmail.com

'''Friday, June 8th: Decolonize Film Screening; "Two Spirits"'''
<div>Friday, June 8th we will be showing the film "Two Spirits" with Maria</div><div>Cristina facilitating.  Our showing this film on the night before the annual</div><div>Gay Pride march allows us to honor a young transgender American Indian whose</div><div>life was tragically lost and also to discuss the intersection of oppressions</div><div>in the context of colonialism.</div><div> [http://www.pbs.org/independentlens/two-spirits/film.html http://www.pbs.org/independentlens/two-spirits/film.html].  Meetings of the</div><div>Decolonize to Liberate Working Group are held at the First Parish in</div><div>Cambridge, 6-8PM, easily accessible from the Harvard Square T-stop, on the</div><div>corner of Mass Ave and Church St., enter through the far door on Church</div><div>Street and ring the bell at the inner door for entrance.</div><div><br/></div>

Decolonize To Liberate/Upcoming Events

2012-06-11T19:31:04Z

Radix optimystic:

go back to the [http://decolonizeboston.org Working Group page]
<div><div><span style="font-size:large;">'''Friday, June 15th, 6p-8p'''</span></div><div><span style="font-size:large;">'''Special Presentation on "Indigenous Justice: The Navajo Nation Situation"'''</span></div><div><span style="font-size:large;">'''With Featured Guest: Dr. James W. Zion'''</span></div><br/></div><div><span style="font-size:medium;">'''First Parish Church in Cambridge (regular meeting location for Decolonize to LIberate)'''</span><br/></div><div><span style="font-size: large;">Please RSVP/Share the Facebook event: [https://www.facebook.com/events/380294778700847/ https://www.facebook.com/events/380294778700847/]</span></div>
<br/><span style="font-size:medium;">One of the positive hallmarks of the Occupy movement is recognition of the reality of indigenous peoples and indigenous rights. This talk will highlight the importance of indigenous rights in the United States, using the example of the Dine', the Navajo People of Arizona, New Mexico and Utah, in terms of both Dine' rights and the rights of all the 99%.</span>

<span style="font-size:medium;">The United Nations Indigenous Forum recently concluded discussions of the falsity of the "Discovery Doctrine," and discussions of the pretexts of Europe in the theft of lands and liberties in the Americas are relevant to the Occupy movement: How is it that the same discourses of conquest that were, and are, sued to dominate indigenous peoples are also being used to dominate and exclude the 99% from effective power?</span>

<span style="font-size:medium;">The situation of Navajos, who have treaties with Spain, Mexico and the United States but who have a dependent international state, is relevant to us all. We need to discuss their situation to better understand our own.</span>

<br/><span style="font-size:medium;">'''About Dr. James W. Zion'''</span>

<span style="font-size:medium;">James W. Zion is a public interest lawyer who lives in Albuquerque and practices law in the Navajo Nation and international fora- UN Indigenous Forum, UN Commission on the Elimination of Racial Discrimination, Geneva, etc. . His client base is primarily individual Navajos, Navajo nonprofit corporations and Navajo community organizations. He is the international counsel for the National Indian Youth Council. Zion has been in practice 43 years. His focus is public interest law in Indian Country.</span>

<span style="font-size:medium;">He is licensed to practice in the Navajo Nation, Connecticut and the United States Supreme Court. He has published in the fields of customary Indian law and international indigenous human rights, and his latest book is Marianne 0. Nielsen & James W. Zion, eds., Navajo Nation Peacemaking: Living Traditional Justice (U. of Arizona Press, 2005). He is a 2012 Givelber Distinguished Lecturer at Northeastern University School of Law in Boston, on the topic Ma 'ii Adil 'inigii? Indian Law for Coyotes.</span>

<span style="font-size:medium;">Zion's particular interests are traditional American Indian justice and customary law, international human rights law, poverty law and advocacy of the rights of the new poor, the 99%. He is a member of the board of directors of the National Coalition of Concerned Legal Professionals, and advocacy group for the rights of the victims of injustice and counsel to various Navajo public interest organizations, including the Shiprock Home for Women and Children, the Shiprock Community Development Corporation, The Forgotten People and Dine' bi Siihasin.</span>

<div><br/></div><div><br/></div><div><br/></div><div><br/></div><div><span style="font-size:medium;">'''Friday, June 29th''', the Faith and Spirituality Working Group will partner</span></div><div><span style="font-size:medium;">with the Decolonize to Liberate Working Group in showing and discussing the</span></div><div><span style="font-size:medium;">film "I AM."  We will examine the film specifically through a decolonization</span></div><div><span style="font-size:medium;">lens and the spiritual implications of such a lens as illustrated through</span></div><div><span style="font-size:medium;">the documentary.  [http://www.iamthedoc.com/ http://www.iamthedoc.com/]   </span></div><div><span style="font-size:medium;">Meetings of the Decolonize to Liberate Working Group are held at the First</span></div><div><span style="font-size:medium;">Parish in Cambridge, 6-8PM, easily accessible from the Harvard Square</span></div><div><span style="font-size:medium;">T-stop, on the corner of Mass Ave and Church St., enter through the far door</span></div><div><span style="font-size:medium;">on Church Street and ring the bell at the inner door for entrance.</span></div><div><br/></div><div><br/></div><div><br/></div><div><br/></div><div>
----
<br/></div><div><span style="font-size:large;"></span><br/></div><div><span style="font-size:x-large;">'''Previous Events'''</span></div><div><br/></div><div><br/></div><div><span style="font-size:large;">'''Friday, May 18th, 6p'''</span></div><div><span style="font-size:large;">'''Special Film Screening and Discussion: 2012 La Palabra Maya (The Mayan Word) '''</span></div><div>'''<span style="font-size: 15px; font-family: Arial; background-color: transparent; font-weight: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">En español, abajo.</span>'''</div><div><br/></div><div>http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-czs7ifu3ImQ/TnEtlquqC-I/AAAAAAAAAAk/yK7gAwa34Tk/s1600/web%2Bbanner%2Bsept.%2Bflattened.jpg<br/></div><div><br/></div><div>'''''Everyone is talking about the Mayan Prophecies of 2012.'''''<br/></div><div>'''''But who is listening to the Maya?'''''</div>
Please join the “Decolonize to Liberate” Working Group of Occupy Boston for a special screening and discussion of a newly-released groundbreaking film, “2012: La Palabra Maya (the Mayan Word).” Hear the voices of the Mayan people as they share their perspectives on the prophecies of their ancestors and their fight to defend Mother Earth and their culture from destruction.

<div>'''Friday, May 18th, 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm '''<br/></div><div>'''First Parish (UU) Church in Harvard Sq. '''<br/></div><div>'''3 Church Street, Cambridge, MA 02138 '''<br/></div><div>'''As with all Decolonize/Occupy events, this is FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC!'''<br/></div><div>Please RSVP and share the facebook event''' '''[https://www.facebook.com/events/347798498617160/ https://www.facebook.com/events/347798498617160/]</div>
<br/>“2012: The Mayan Word” is both a message of hope and a call to action. Featuring testimonies from contemporary Mayans throughout Mesoamerica, from spiritual guides to activists, community leaders, farmers, artists, teachers, and children, this film is an extraordinary journey into the heart of Mayan struggle and spirituality.
<div><br/></div><div>Watch the Trailer, here [http://youtu.be/11KdG4z5FuY http://youtu.be/11KdG4z5FuY]<br/></div><div>You can also watch the entire film for free, here [http://youtu.be/UwvpsVsawMg http://youtu.be/UwvpsVsawMg]</div><div><br/></div><div>The film (64 Minutes) will be followed by discussion with special guests, including Carlos Aceves (via Skype), author of “Nine Seasons: Beyond 2012” and other in-person guests To Be Announced. Attendees will also learn how they can join with Cambridge-based non-profit Cultural Survival (cs.org) to help legalize community radio in Guatemala.</div><div><br/></div><div>Organizers are performing outreach to invite members from local Mayan and Mexican/Guatemalan communities, and are planning to arrange for adequate translation. If you can help with either of these efforts, please contact decolonizeboston[at]gmail.com.</div>
<br/><span style="font-size:large;">'''Presentación de la película especial y Discusión: 2012 La Palabra Maya'''</span>
<div>'''Todo el mundo habla de las Profecías Mayas sobre el 2012'''<br/></div><div>'''¿Pero quién está escuchando a los mayas?'''</div>
<br/>Por favor únase a la "Decolonizar para Liberar" a un grupo de “Occupy Boston” para una presentación y discusión especial de un innovador documental, “2012: La Palabra Maya (the Mayan Word).” Escucharemos las voces de la comunidad Maya que nos ofreceran Su cosmovision, la sabiduria de sus ancestr@s y Su Lucha por defender a la Madre Tierra y a Su cultura.
<div><br/></div><div>'''Viernes, 18 de Mayo, 6:00 p - 8:00 p'''<br/></div><div>'''First Parish Church in Harvard Sq.'''<br/></div><div>'''3 Church Street, Cambridge, MA 02138'''<br/></div><div>'''LIBRE Y ABIERTO AL PÚBLICO!'''<br/></div><div>'''''Habrá un traductor.'''''</div>
Por favor, RSVP y compartir Facebook evento [https://www.facebook.com/events/347798498617160/ https://www.facebook.com/events/347798498617160/]

<br/>2012 La Palabra Maya es un mensaje de esperanza y una llamada a la acción. A través de los testimonios de mayas contemporáneos de todo Mesoamérica, desde guías espirituales a activistas, líder@s comunitarios, campesin@s, artistas, maestr@s, niñas y niños, este documental nos lleva a un extraordinario viaje al corazón de la lucha y la espiritualidad Maya.
<div>Usted puede ver una versión corta de la película, aquí [http://youtu.be/11KdG4z5FuY http://youtu.be/11KdG4z5FuY]<br/></div><div>Toda la película está aquí [http://youtu.be/UwvpsVsawMg http://youtu.be/UwvpsVsawMg]</div>
Después de la película vamos a tener una discusión. L@s organizador@s están planeando proporcionar servicios de traducción. Si usted puede ayudar con esto, por favor póngase en contacto con decolonizeboston@gmail.com

'''Friday, June 8th: Decolonize Film Screening; "Two Spirits"'''
<div>Friday, June 8th we will be showing the film "Two Spirits" with Maria</div><div>Cristina facilitating.  Our showing this film on the night before the annual</div><div>Gay Pride march allows us to honor a young transgender American Indian whose</div><div>life was tragically lost and also to discuss the intersection of oppressions</div><div>in the context of colonialism.</div><div> [http://www.pbs.org/independentlens/two-spirits/film.html http://www.pbs.org/independentlens/two-spirits/film.html].  Meetings of the</div><div>Decolonize to Liberate Working Group are held at the First Parish in</div><div>Cambridge, 6-8PM, easily accessible from the Harvard Square T-stop, on the</div><div>corner of Mass Ave and Church St., enter through the far door on Church</div><div>Street and ring the bell at the inner door for entrance.</div><div><br/></div>

Decolonize To Liberate/Upcoming Events

2012-06-11T19:29:58Z

Radix optimystic:

go back to the [http://decolonizeboston.org Working Group page]
<div><div><span style="font-size:large;">'''Friday, June 15th, 6p-8p'''</span></div><div><span style="font-size:large;">'''Special Presentation on "Indigenous Justice: The Navajo Nation Situation"'''</span></div><div><span style="font-size:large;">'''With Featured Guest: Dr. James W. Zion'''</span></div><br/></div><div><span style="font-size:medium;">'''First Parish Church in Cambridge (regular meeting location for Decolonize to LIberate)'''</span><br/></div><divhttps://www.facebook.com/events/380294778700847/</div>
<br/><span style="font-size:medium;">One of the positive hallmarks of the Occupy movement is recognition of the reality of indigenous peoples and indigenous rights. This talk will highlight the importance of indigenous rights in the United States, using the example of the Dine', the Navajo People of Arizona, New Mexico and Utah, in terms of both Dine' rights and the rights of all the 99%.</span>

<span style="font-size:medium;">The United Nations Indigenous Forum recently concluded discussions of the falsity of the "Discovery Doctrine," and discussions of the pretexts of Europe in the theft of lands and liberties in the Americas are relevant to the Occupy movement: How is it that the same discourses of conquest that were, and are, sued to dominate indigenous peoples are also being used to dominate and exclude the 99% from effective power?</span>

<span style="font-size:medium;">The situation of Navajos, who have treaties with Spain, Mexico and the United States but who have a dependent international state, is relevant to us all. We need to discuss their situation to better understand our own.</span>

<br/><span style="font-size:medium;">'''About Dr. James W. Zion'''</span>

<span style="font-size:medium;">James W. Zion is a public interest lawyer who lives in Albuquerque and practices law in the Navajo Nation and international fora- UN Indigenous Forum, UN Commission on the Elimination of Racial Discrimination, Geneva, etc. . His client base is primarily individual Navajos, Navajo nonprofit corporations and Navajo community organizations. He is the international counsel for the National Indian Youth Council. Zion has been in practice 43 years. His focus is public interest law in Indian Country.</span>

<span style="font-size:medium;">He is licensed to practice in the Navajo Nation, Connecticut and the United States Supreme Court. He has published in the fields of customary Indian law and international indigenous human rights, and his latest book is Marianne 0. Nielsen & James W. Zion, eds., Navajo Nation Peacemaking: Living Traditional Justice (U. of Arizona Press, 2005). He is a 2012 Givelber Distinguished Lecturer at Northeastern University School of Law in Boston, on the topic Ma 'ii Adil 'inigii? Indian Law for Coyotes.</span>

<span style="font-size:medium;">Zion's particular interests are traditional American Indian justice and customary law, international human rights law, poverty law and advocacy of the rights of the new poor, the 99%. He is a member of the board of directors of the National Coalition of Concerned Legal Professionals, and advocacy group for the rights of the victims of injustice and counsel to various Navajo public interest organizations, including the Shiprock Home for Women and Children, the Shiprock Community Development Corporation, The Forgotten People and Dine' bi Siihasin.</span>

<div><br/></div><div><br/></div><div><br/></div><div><br/></div><div><span style="font-size:medium;">'''Friday, June 29th''', the Faith and Spirituality Working Group will partner</span></div><div><span style="font-size:medium;">with the Decolonize to Liberate Working Group in showing and discussing the</span></div><div><span style="font-size:medium;">film "I AM."  We will examine the film specifically through a decolonization</span></div><div><span style="font-size:medium;">lens and the spiritual implications of such a lens as illustrated through</span></div><div><span style="font-size:medium;">the documentary.  [http://www.iamthedoc.com/ http://www.iamthedoc.com/]   </span></div><div><span style="font-size:medium;">Meetings of the Decolonize to Liberate Working Group are held at the First</span></div><div><span style="font-size:medium;">Parish in Cambridge, 6-8PM, easily accessible from the Harvard Square</span></div><div><span style="font-size:medium;">T-stop, on the corner of Mass Ave and Church St., enter through the far door</span></div><div><span style="font-size:medium;">on Church Street and ring the bell at the inner door for entrance.</span></div><div><br/></div><div><br/></div><div><br/></div><div><br/></div><div>
----
<br/></div><div><span style="font-size:large;"></span><br/></div><div><span style="font-size:x-large;">'''Previous Events'''</span></div><div><br/></div><div><br/></div><div><span style="font-size:large;">'''Friday, May 18th, 6p'''</span></div><div><span style="font-size:large;">'''Special Film Screening and Discussion: 2012 La Palabra Maya (The Mayan Word) '''</span></div><div>'''<span style="font-size: 15px; font-family: Arial; background-color: transparent; font-weight: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">En español, abajo.</span>'''</div><div><br/></div><div>http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-czs7ifu3ImQ/TnEtlquqC-I/AAAAAAAAAAk/yK7gAwa34Tk/s1600/web%2Bbanner%2Bsept.%2Bflattened.jpg<br/></div><div><br/></div><div>'''''Everyone is talking about the Mayan Prophecies of 2012.'''''<br/></div><div>'''''But who is listening to the Maya?'''''</div>
Please join the “Decolonize to Liberate” Working Group of Occupy Boston for a special screening and discussion of a newly-released groundbreaking film, “2012: La Palabra Maya (the Mayan Word).” Hear the voices of the Mayan people as they share their perspectives on the prophecies of their ancestors and their fight to defend Mother Earth and their culture from destruction.

<div>'''Friday, May 18th, 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm '''<br/></div><div>'''First Parish (UU) Church in Harvard Sq. '''<br/></div><div>'''3 Church Street, Cambridge, MA 02138 '''<br/></div><div>'''As with all Decolonize/Occupy events, this is FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC!'''<br/></div><div>Please RSVP and share the facebook event''' '''[https://www.facebook.com/events/347798498617160/ https://www.facebook.com/events/347798498617160/]</div>
<br/>“2012: The Mayan Word” is both a message of hope and a call to action. Featuring testimonies from contemporary Mayans throughout Mesoamerica, from spiritual guides to activists, community leaders, farmers, artists, teachers, and children, this film is an extraordinary journey into the heart of Mayan struggle and spirituality.
<div><br/></div><div>Watch the Trailer, here [http://youtu.be/11KdG4z5FuY http://youtu.be/11KdG4z5FuY]<br/></div><div>You can also watch the entire film for free, here [http://youtu.be/UwvpsVsawMg http://youtu.be/UwvpsVsawMg]</div><div><br/></div><div>The film (64 Minutes) will be followed by discussion with special guests, including Carlos Aceves (via Skype), author of “Nine Seasons: Beyond 2012” and other in-person guests To Be Announced. Attendees will also learn how they can join with Cambridge-based non-profit Cultural Survival (cs.org) to help legalize community radio in Guatemala.</div><div><br/></div><div>Organizers are performing outreach to invite members from local Mayan and Mexican/Guatemalan communities, and are planning to arrange for adequate translation. If you can help with either of these efforts, please contact decolonizeboston[at]gmail.com.</div>
<br/><span style="font-size:large;">'''Presentación de la película especial y Discusión: 2012 La Palabra Maya'''</span>
<div>'''Todo el mundo habla de las Profecías Mayas sobre el 2012'''<br/></div><div>'''¿Pero quién está escuchando a los mayas?'''</div>
<br/>Por favor únase a la "Decolonizar para Liberar" a un grupo de “Occupy Boston” para una presentación y discusión especial de un innovador documental, “2012: La Palabra Maya (the Mayan Word).” Escucharemos las voces de la comunidad Maya que nos ofreceran Su cosmovision, la sabiduria de sus ancestr@s y Su Lucha por defender a la Madre Tierra y a Su cultura.
<div><br/></div><div>'''Viernes, 18 de Mayo, 6:00 p - 8:00 p'''<br/></div><div>'''First Parish Church in Harvard Sq.'''<br/></div><div>'''3 Church Street, Cambridge, MA 02138'''<br/></div><div>'''LIBRE Y ABIERTO AL PÚBLICO!'''<br/></div><div>'''''Habrá un traductor.'''''</div>
Por favor, RSVP y compartir Facebook evento [https://www.facebook.com/events/347798498617160/ https://www.facebook.com/events/347798498617160/]

<br/>2012 La Palabra Maya es un mensaje de esperanza y una llamada a la acción. A través de los testimonios de mayas contemporáneos de todo Mesoamérica, desde guías espirituales a activistas, líder@s comunitarios, campesin@s, artistas, maestr@s, niñas y niños, este documental nos lleva a un extraordinario viaje al corazón de la lucha y la espiritualidad Maya.
<div>Usted puede ver una versión corta de la película, aquí [http://youtu.be/11KdG4z5FuY http://youtu.be/11KdG4z5FuY]<br/></div><div>Toda la película está aquí [http://youtu.be/UwvpsVsawMg http://youtu.be/UwvpsVsawMg]</div>
Después de la película vamos a tener una discusión. L@s organizador@s están planeando proporcionar servicios de traducción. Si usted puede ayudar con esto, por favor póngase en contacto con decolonizeboston@gmail.com

'''Friday, June 8th: Decolonize Film Screening; "Two Spirits"'''
<div>Friday, June 8th we will be showing the film "Two Spirits" with Maria</div><div>Cristina facilitating.  Our showing this film on the night before the annual</div><div>Gay Pride march allows us to honor a young transgender American Indian whose</div><div>life was tragically lost and also to discuss the intersection of oppressions</div><div>in the context of colonialism.</div><div> [http://www.pbs.org/independentlens/two-spirits/film.html http://www.pbs.org/independentlens/two-spirits/film.html].  Meetings of the</div><div>Decolonize to Liberate Working Group are held at the First Parish in</div><div>Cambridge, 6-8PM, easily accessible from the Harvard Square T-stop, on the</div><div>corner of Mass Ave and Church St., enter through the far door on Church</div><div>Street and ring the bell at the inner door for entrance.</div><div><br/></div>

Decolonize To Liberate/Upcoming Events

2012-06-11T19:27:53Z

Radix optimystic:

go back to the [http://decolonizeboston.org Working Group page]
<div><div><span style="font-size:large;">'''Friday, June 15th, 6p-8p'''</span></div><div><span style="font-size:large;">'''Special Presentation on "Indigenous Justice: The Navajo Nation Situation"'''</span></div><div><span style="font-size:large;">'''With Featured Guest: Dr. James W. Zion'''</span></div><br/></div><div><span style="font-size:medium;">'''First Parish Church in Cambridge (regular meeting location for Decolonize to LIberate)'''</span><br/></div><br/>

<span style="font-size:medium;">One of the positive hallmarks of the Occupy movement is recognition of the reality of indigenous peoples and indigenous rights. This talk will highlight the importance of indigenous rights in the United States, using the example of the Dine', the Navajo People of Arizona, New Mexico and Utah, in terms of both Dine' rights and the rights of all the 99%.</span>

<span style="font-size:medium;">The United Nations Indigenous Forum recently concluded discussions of the falsity of the "Discovery Doctrine," and discussions of the pretexts of Europe in the theft of lands and liberties in the Americas are relevant to the Occupy movement: How is it that the same discourses of conquest that were, and are, sued to dominate indigenous peoples are also being used to dominate and exclude the 99% from effective power?</span>

<span style="font-size:medium;">The situation of Navajos, who have treaties with Spain, Mexico and the United States but who have a dependent international state, is relevant to us all. We need to discuss their situation to better understand our own.</span>

<br/><span style="font-size:medium;">'''About Dr. James W. Zion'''</span>

<span style="font-size:medium;">James W. Zion is a public interest lawyer who lives in Albuquerque and practices law in the Navajo Nation and international fora- UN Indigenous Forum, UN Commission on the Elimination of Racial Discrimination, Geneva, etc. . His client base is primarily individual Navajos, Navajo nonprofit corporations and Navajo community organizations. He is the international counsel for the National Indian Youth Council. Zion has been in practice 43 years. His focus is public interest law in Indian Country.</span>

<span style="font-size:medium;">He is licensed to practice in the Navajo Nation, Connecticut and the United States Supreme Court. He has published in the fields of customary Indian law and international indigenous human rights, and his latest book is Marianne 0. Nielsen & James W. Zion, eds., Navajo Nation Peacemaking: Living Traditional Justice (U. of Arizona Press, 2005). He is a 2012 Givelber Distinguished Lecturer at Northeastern University School of Law in Boston, on the topic Ma 'ii Adil 'inigii? Indian Law for Coyotes.</span>

<span style="font-size:medium;">Zion's particular interests are traditional American Indian justice and customary law, international human rights law, poverty law and advocacy of the rights of the new poor, the 99%. He is a member of the board of directors of the National Coalition of Concerned Legal Professionals, and advocacy group for the rights of the victims of injustice and counsel to various Navajo public interest organizations, including the Shiprock Home for Women and Children, the Shiprock Community Development Corporation, The Forgotten People and Dine' bi Siihasin.</span>

<div><br/></div><div><br/></div><div><br/></div><div><br/></div><div><span style="font-size:medium;">'''Friday, June 29th''', the Faith and Spirituality Working Group will partner</span></div><div><span style="font-size:medium;">with the Decolonize to Liberate Working Group in showing and discussing the</span></div><div><span style="font-size:medium;">film "I AM."  We will examine the film specifically through a decolonization</span></div><div><span style="font-size:medium;">lens and the spiritual implications of such a lens as illustrated through</span></div><div><span style="font-size:medium;">the documentary.  [http://www.iamthedoc.com/ http://www.iamthedoc.com/]   </span></div><div><span style="font-size:medium;">Meetings of the Decolonize to Liberate Working Group are held at the First</span></div><div><span style="font-size:medium;">Parish in Cambridge, 6-8PM, easily accessible from the Harvard Square</span></div><div><span style="font-size:medium;">T-stop, on the corner of Mass Ave and Church St., enter through the far door</span></div><div><span style="font-size:medium;">on Church Street and ring the bell at the inner door for entrance.</span></div><div><br/></div><div><br/></div><div><br/></div><div><br/></div><div>
----
<br/></div><div><span style="font-size:large;"></span><br/></div><div><span style="font-size:x-large;">'''Previous Events'''</span></div><div><br/></div><div><br/></div><div><span style="font-size:large;">'''Friday, May 18th, 6p'''</span></div><div><span style="font-size:large;">'''Special Film Screening and Discussion: 2012 La Palabra Maya (The Mayan Word) '''</span></div><div>'''<span style="font-size: 15px; font-family: Arial; background-color: transparent; font-weight: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">En español, abajo.</span>'''</div><div><br/></div><div>http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-czs7ifu3ImQ/TnEtlquqC-I/AAAAAAAAAAk/yK7gAwa34Tk/s1600/web%2Bbanner%2Bsept.%2Bflattened.jpg<br/></div><div><br/></div><div>'''''Everyone is talking about the Mayan Prophecies of 2012.'''''<br/></div><div>'''''But who is listening to the Maya?'''''</div>
Please join the “Decolonize to Liberate” Working Group of Occupy Boston for a special screening and discussion of a newly-released groundbreaking film, “2012: La Palabra Maya (the Mayan Word).” Hear the voices of the Mayan people as they share their perspectives on the prophecies of their ancestors and their fight to defend Mother Earth and their culture from destruction.

<div>'''Friday, May 18th, 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm '''<br/></div><div>'''First Parish (UU) Church in Harvard Sq. '''<br/></div><div>'''3 Church Street, Cambridge, MA 02138 '''<br/></div><div>'''As with all Decolonize/Occupy events, this is FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC!'''<br/></div><div>Please RSVP and share the facebook event''' '''[https://www.facebook.com/events/347798498617160/ https://www.facebook.com/events/347798498617160/]</div>
<br/>“2012: The Mayan Word” is both a message of hope and a call to action. Featuring testimonies from contemporary Mayans throughout Mesoamerica, from spiritual guides to activists, community leaders, farmers, artists, teachers, and children, this film is an extraordinary journey into the heart of Mayan struggle and spirituality.
<div><br/></div><div>Watch the Trailer, here [http://youtu.be/11KdG4z5FuY http://youtu.be/11KdG4z5FuY]<br/></div><div>You can also watch the entire film for free, here [http://youtu.be/UwvpsVsawMg http://youtu.be/UwvpsVsawMg]</div><div><br/></div><div>The film (64 Minutes) will be followed by discussion with special guests, including Carlos Aceves (via Skype), author of “Nine Seasons: Beyond 2012” and other in-person guests To Be Announced. Attendees will also learn how they can join with Cambridge-based non-profit Cultural Survival (cs.org) to help legalize community radio in Guatemala.</div><div><br/></div><div>Organizers are performing outreach to invite members from local Mayan and Mexican/Guatemalan communities, and are planning to arrange for adequate translation. If you can help with either of these efforts, please contact decolonizeboston[at]gmail.com.</div>
<br/><span style="font-size:large;">'''Presentación de la película especial y Discusión: 2012 La Palabra Maya'''</span>
<div>'''Todo el mundo habla de las Profecías Mayas sobre el 2012'''<br/></div><div>'''¿Pero quién está escuchando a los mayas?'''</div>
<br/>Por favor únase a la "Decolonizar para Liberar" a un grupo de “Occupy Boston” para una presentación y discusión especial de un innovador documental, “2012: La Palabra Maya (the Mayan Word).” Escucharemos las voces de la comunidad Maya que nos ofreceran Su cosmovision, la sabiduria de sus ancestr@s y Su Lucha por defender a la Madre Tierra y a Su cultura.
<div><br/></div><div>'''Viernes, 18 de Mayo, 6:00 p - 8:00 p'''<br/></div><div>'''First Parish Church in Harvard Sq.'''<br/></div><div>'''3 Church Street, Cambridge, MA 02138'''<br/></div><div>'''LIBRE Y ABIERTO AL PÚBLICO!'''<br/></div><div>'''''Habrá un traductor.'''''</div>
Por favor, RSVP y compartir Facebook evento [https://www.facebook.com/events/347798498617160/ https://www.facebook.com/events/347798498617160/]

<br/>2012 La Palabra Maya es un mensaje de esperanza y una llamada a la acción. A través de los testimonios de mayas contemporáneos de todo Mesoamérica, desde guías espirituales a activistas, líder@s comunitarios, campesin@s, artistas, maestr@s, niñas y niños, este documental nos lleva a un extraordinario viaje al corazón de la lucha y la espiritualidad Maya.
<div>Usted puede ver una versión corta de la película, aquí [http://youtu.be/11KdG4z5FuY http://youtu.be/11KdG4z5FuY]<br/></div><div>Toda la película está aquí [http://youtu.be/UwvpsVsawMg http://youtu.be/UwvpsVsawMg]</div>
Después de la película vamos a tener una discusión. L@s organizador@s están planeando proporcionar servicios de traducción. Si usted puede ayudar con esto, por favor póngase en contacto con decolonizeboston@gmail.com

'''Friday, June 8th: Decolonize Film Screening; "Two Spirits"'''
<div>Friday, June 8th we will be showing the film "Two Spirits" with Maria</div><div>Cristina facilitating.  Our showing this film on the night before the annual</div><div>Gay Pride march allows us to honor a young transgender American Indian whose</div><div>life was tragically lost and also to discuss the intersection of oppressions</div><div>in the context of colonialism.</div><div> [http://www.pbs.org/independentlens/two-spirits/film.html http://www.pbs.org/independentlens/two-spirits/film.html].  Meetings of the</div><div>Decolonize to Liberate Working Group are held at the First Parish in</div><div>Cambridge, 6-8PM, easily accessible from the Harvard Square T-stop, on the</div><div>corner of Mass Ave and Church St., enter through the far door on Church</div><div>Street and ring the bell at the inner door for entrance.</div><div><br/></div>

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<div><div><span style="font-size:large;">'''Friday, June 15th, 6p-8p'''</span></div><div><span style="font-size:large;">'''Special Presentation on "Indigenous Justice: The Navajo Nation Situation"'''</span></div><div><span style="font-size:large;">'''With Featured Guest: Dr. James W. Zion'''</span></div><div<br/></div><div><span style="font-size:medium;">'''First Parish Church in Cambridge (regular meeting location for Decolonize to LIberate)'''</span><br/></div><br/></div>
<span style="font-size:medium;">One of the positive hallmarks of the Occupy movement is recognition of the reality of indigenous peoples and indigenous rights. This talk will highlight the importance of indigenous rights in the United States, using the example of the Dine', the Navajo People of Arizona, New Mexico and Utah, in terms of both Dine' rights and the rights of all the 99%.</span>

<span style="font-size:medium;">The United Nations Indigenous Forum recently concluded discussions of the falsity of the "Discovery Doctrine," and discussions of the pretexts of Europe in the theft of lands and liberties in the Americas are relevant to the Occupy movement: How is it that the same discourses of conquest that were, and are, sued to dominate indigenous peoples are also being used to dominate and exclude the 99% from effective power?</span>

<span style="font-size:medium;">The situation of Navajos, who have treaties with Spain, Mexico and the United States but who have a dependent international state, is relevant to us all. We need to discuss their situation to better understand our own.</span>

<br/><span style="font-size:medium;">'''About Dr. James W. Zion'''</span>

<span style="font-size:medium;">James W. Zion is a public interest lawyer who lives in Albuquerque and practices law in the Navajo Nation and international fora- UN Indigenous Forum, UN Commission on the Elimination of Racial Discrimination, Geneva, etc. . His client base is primarily individual Navajos, Navajo nonprofit corporations and Navajo community organizations. He is the international counsel for the National Indian Youth Council. Zion has been in practice 43 years. His focus is public interest law in Indian Country.</span>

<span style="font-size:medium;">He is licensed to practice in the Navajo Nation, Connecticut and the United States Supreme Court. He has published in the fields of customary Indian law and international indigenous human rights, and his latest book is Marianne 0. Nielsen & James W. Zion, eds., Navajo Nation Peacemaking: Living Traditional Justice (U. of Arizona Press, 2005). He is a 2012 Givelber Distinguished Lecturer at Northeastern University School of Law in Boston, on the topic Ma 'ii Adil 'inigii? Indian Law for Coyotes.</span>

<span style="font-size:medium;">Zion's particular interests are traditional American Indian justice and customary law, international human rights law, poverty law and advocacy of the rights of the new poor, the 99%. He is a member of the board of directors of the National Coalition of Concerned Legal Professionals, and advocacy group for the rights of the victims of injustice and counsel to various Navajo public interest organizations, including the Shiprock Home for Women and Children, the Shiprock Community Development Corporation, The Forgotten People and Dine' bi Siihasin.</span>

<div><br/></div><div><br/></div><div><br/></div><div><br/></div><div><span style="font-size:medium;">'''Friday, June 29th''', the Faith and Spirituality Working Group will partner</span></div><div><span style="font-size:medium;">with the Decolonize to Liberate Working Group in showing and discussing the</span></div><div><span style="font-size:medium;">film "I AM."  We will examine the film specifically through a decolonization</span></div><div><span style="font-size:medium;">lens and the spiritual implications of such a lens as illustrated through</span></div><div><span style="font-size:medium;">the documentary.  [http://www.iamthedoc.com/ http://www.iamthedoc.com/]   </span></div><div><span style="font-size:medium;">Meetings of the Decolonize to Liberate Working Group are held at the First</span></div><div><span style="font-size:medium;">Parish in Cambridge, 6-8PM, easily accessible from the Harvard Square</span></div><div><span style="font-size:medium;">T-stop, on the corner of Mass Ave and Church St., enter through the far door</span></div><div><span style="font-size:medium;">on Church Street and ring the bell at the inner door for entrance.</span></div><div><br/></div><div><br/></div><div><br/></div><div><br/></div><div>
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<br/></div><div><span style="font-size:large;"></span><br/></div><div><span style="font-size:x-large;">'''Previous Events'''</span></div><div><br/></div><div><br/></div><div><span style="font-size:large;">'''Friday, May 18th, 6p'''</span></div><div><span style="font-size:large;">'''Special Film Screening and Discussion: 2012 La Palabra Maya (The Mayan Word) '''</span></div><div>'''<span style="font-size: 15px; font-family: Arial; background-color: transparent; font-weight: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">En español, abajo.</span>'''</div><div><br/></div><div>http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-czs7ifu3ImQ/TnEtlquqC-I/AAAAAAAAAAk/yK7gAwa34Tk/s1600/web%2Bbanner%2Bsept.%2Bflattened.jpg<br/></div><div><br/></div><div>'''''Everyone is talking about the Mayan Prophecies of 2012.'''''<br/></div><div>'''''But who is listening to the Maya?'''''</div>
Please join the “Decolonize to Liberate” Working Group of Occupy Boston for a special screening and discussion of a newly-released groundbreaking film, “2012: La Palabra Maya (the Mayan Word).” Hear the voices of the Mayan people as they share their perspectives on the prophecies of their ancestors and their fight to defend Mother Earth and their culture from destruction.

<div>'''Friday, May 18th, 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm '''<br/></div><div>'''First Parish (UU) Church in Harvard Sq. '''<br/></div><div>'''3 Church Street, Cambridge, MA 02138 '''<br/></div><div>'''As with all Decolonize/Occupy events, this is FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC!'''<br/></div><div>Please RSVP and share the facebook event''' '''[https://www.facebook.com/events/347798498617160/ https://www.facebook.com/events/347798498617160/]</div>
<br/>“2012: The Mayan Word” is both a message of hope and a call to action. Featuring testimonies from contemporary Mayans throughout Mesoamerica, from spiritual guides to activists, community leaders, farmers, artists, teachers, and children, this film is an extraordinary journey into the heart of Mayan struggle and spirituality.
<div><br/></div><div>Watch the Trailer, here [http://youtu.be/11KdG4z5FuY http://youtu.be/11KdG4z5FuY]<br/></div><div>You can also watch the entire film for free, here [http://youtu.be/UwvpsVsawMg http://youtu.be/UwvpsVsawMg]</div><div><br/></div><div>The film (64 Minutes) will be followed by discussion with special guests, including Carlos Aceves (via Skype), author of “Nine Seasons: Beyond 2012” and other in-person guests To Be Announced. Attendees will also learn how they can join with Cambridge-based non-profit Cultural Survival (cs.org) to help legalize community radio in Guatemala.</div><div><br/></div><div>Organizers are performing outreach to invite members from local Mayan and Mexican/Guatemalan communities, and are planning to arrange for adequate translation. If you can help with either of these efforts, please contact decolonizeboston[at]gmail.com.</div>
<br/><span style="font-size:large;">'''Presentación de la película especial y Discusión: 2012 La Palabra Maya'''</span>
<div>'''Todo el mundo habla de las Profecías Mayas sobre el 2012'''<br/></div><div>'''¿Pero quién está escuchando a los mayas?'''</div>
<br/>Por favor únase a la "Decolonizar para Liberar" a un grupo de “Occupy Boston” para una presentación y discusión especial de un innovador documental, “2012: La Palabra Maya (the Mayan Word).” Escucharemos las voces de la comunidad Maya que nos ofreceran Su cosmovision, la sabiduria de sus ancestr@s y Su Lucha por defender a la Madre Tierra y a Su cultura.
<div><br/></div><div>'''Viernes, 18 de Mayo, 6:00 p - 8:00 p'''<br/></div><div>'''First Parish Church in Harvard Sq.'''<br/></div><div>'''3 Church Street, Cambridge, MA 02138'''<br/></div><div>'''LIBRE Y ABIERTO AL PÚBLICO!'''<br/></div><div>'''''Habrá un traductor.'''''</div>
Por favor, RSVP y compartir Facebook evento [https://www.facebook.com/events/347798498617160/ https://www.facebook.com/events/347798498617160/]

<br/>2012 La Palabra Maya es un mensaje de esperanza y una llamada a la acción. A través de los testimonios de mayas contemporáneos de todo Mesoamérica, desde guías espirituales a activistas, líder@s comunitarios, campesin@s, artistas, maestr@s, niñas y niños, este documental nos lleva a un extraordinario viaje al corazón de la lucha y la espiritualidad Maya.
<div>Usted puede ver una versión corta de la película, aquí [http://youtu.be/11KdG4z5FuY http://youtu.be/11KdG4z5FuY]<br/></div><div>Toda la película está aquí [http://youtu.be/UwvpsVsawMg http://youtu.be/UwvpsVsawMg]</div>
Después de la película vamos a tener una discusión. L@s organizador@s están planeando proporcionar servicios de traducción. Si usted puede ayudar con esto, por favor póngase en contacto con decolonizeboston@gmail.com

'''Friday, June 8th: Decolonize Film Screening; "Two Spirits"'''
<div>Friday, June 8th we will be showing the film "Two Spirits" with Maria</div><div>Cristina facilitating.  Our showing this film on the night before the annual</div><div>Gay Pride march allows us to honor a young transgender American Indian whose</div><div>life was tragically lost and also to discuss the intersection of oppressions</div><div>in the context of colonialism.</div><div> [http://www.pbs.org/independentlens/two-spirits/film.html http://www.pbs.org/independentlens/two-spirits/film.html].  Meetings of the</div><div>Decolonize to Liberate Working Group are held at the First Parish in</div><div>Cambridge, 6-8PM, easily accessible from the Harvard Square T-stop, on the</div><div>corner of Mass Ave and Church St., enter through the far door on Church</div><div>Street and ring the bell at the inner door for entrance.</div><div><br/></div>

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<div><div><span style="font-size:large;">'''Friday, June 15th, 6p-8p'''</span></div><div><span style="font-size:large;">'''Special Presentation on "Indigenous Justice: The Navajo Nation Situation"'''</span></div><div><span style="font-size:large;">'''With Featured Guest: Dr. James W. Zion'''</span></div><br/></div>
<span style="font-size:medium;">One of the positive hallmarks of the Occupy movement is recognition of the reality of indigenous peoples and indigenous rights. This talk will highlight the importance of indigenous rights in the United States, using the example of the Dine', the Navajo People of Arizona, New Mexico and Utah, in terms of both Dine' rights and the rights of all the 99%.</span>

<span style="font-size:medium;">The United Nations Indigenous Forum recently concluded discussions of the falsity of the "Discovery Doctrine," and discussions of the pretexts of Europe in the theft of lands and liberties in the Americas are relevant to the Occupy movement: How is it that the same discourses of conquest that were, and are, sued to dominate indigenous peoples are also being used to dominate and exclude the 99% from effective power?</span>

<span style="font-size:medium;">The situation of Navajos, who have treaties with Spain, Mexico and the United States but who have a dependent international state, is relevant to us all. We need to discuss their situation to better understand our own.</span>

<br/><span style="font-size:medium;">'''About Dr. James W. Zion'''</span>

<span style="font-size:medium;">James W. Zion is a public interest lawyer who lives in Albuquerque and practices law in the Navajo Nation and international fora- UN Indigenous Forum, UN Commission on the Elimination of Racial Discrimination, Geneva, etc. . His client base is primarily individual Navajos, Navajo nonprofit corporations and Navajo community organizations. He is the international counsel for the National Indian Youth Council. Zion has been in practice 43 years. His focus is public interest law in Indian Country.</span>

<span style="font-size:medium;">He is licensed to practice in the Navajo Nation, Connecticut and the United States Supreme Court. He has published in the fields of customary Indian law and international indigenous human rights, and his latest book is Marianne 0. Nielsen & James W. Zion, eds., Navajo Nation Peacemaking: Living Traditional Justice (U. of Arizona Press, 2005). He is a 2012 Givelber Distinguished Lecturer at Northeastern University School of Law in Boston, on the topic Ma 'ii Adil 'inigii? Indian Law for Coyotes.</span>

<span style="font-size:medium;">Zion's particular interests are traditional American Indian justice and customary law, international human rights law, poverty law and advocacy of the rights of the new poor, the 99%. He is a member of the board of directors of the National Coalition of Concerned Legal Professionals, and advocacy group for the rights of the victims of injustice and counsel to various Navajo public interest organizations, including the Shiprock Home for Women and Children, the Shiprock Community Development Corporation, The Forgotten People and Dine' bi Siihasin.</span>

<div><br/></div><div><br/></div><div><br/></div><div><br/></div><div><span style="font-size:medium;">'''Friday, June 29th''', the Faith and Spirituality Working Group will partner</span></div><div><span style="font-size:medium;">with the Decolonize to Liberate Working Group in showing and discussing the</span></div><div><span style="font-size:medium;">film "I AM."  We will examine the film specifically through a decolonization</span></div><div><span style="font-size:medium;">lens and the spiritual implications of such a lens as illustrated through</span></div><div><span style="font-size:medium;">the documentary.  [http://www.iamthedoc.com/ http://www.iamthedoc.com/]   </span></div><div><span style="font-size:medium;">Meetings of the Decolonize to Liberate Working Group are held at the First</span></div><div><span style="font-size:medium;">Parish in Cambridge, 6-8PM, easily accessible from the Harvard Square</span></div><div><span style="font-size:medium;">T-stop, on the corner of Mass Ave and Church St., enter through the far door</span></div><div><span style="font-size:medium;">on Church Street and ring the bell at the inner door for entrance.</span></div><div><br/></div><div><br/></div><div><br/></div><div><br/></div><div>
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<br/></div><div><span style="font-size:large;"></span><br/></div><div><span style="font-size:x-large;">'''Previous Events'''</span></div><div><br/></div><div><br/></div><div><span style="font-size:large;">'''Friday, May 18th, 6p'''</span></div><div><span style="font-size:large;">'''Special Film Screening and Discussion: 2012 La Palabra Maya (The Mayan Word) '''</span></div><div>'''<span style="font-size: 15px; font-family: Arial; background-color: transparent; font-weight: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">En español, abajo.</span>'''</div><div><br/></div><div>http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-czs7ifu3ImQ/TnEtlquqC-I/AAAAAAAAAAk/yK7gAwa34Tk/s1600/web%2Bbanner%2Bsept.%2Bflattened.jpg<br/></div><div><br/></div><div>'''''Everyone is talking about the Mayan Prophecies of 2012.'''''<br/></div><div>'''''But who is listening to the Maya?'''''</div>
Please join the “Decolonize to Liberate” Working Group of Occupy Boston for a special screening and discussion of a newly-released groundbreaking film, “2012: La Palabra Maya (the Mayan Word).” Hear the voices of the Mayan people as they share their perspectives on the prophecies of their ancestors and their fight to defend Mother Earth and their culture from destruction.

<div>'''Friday, May 18th, 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm '''<br/></div><div>'''First Parish (UU) Church in Harvard Sq. '''<br/></div><div>'''3 Church Street, Cambridge, MA 02138 '''<br/></div><div>'''As with all Decolonize/Occupy events, this is FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC!'''<br/></div><div>Please RSVP and share the facebook event''' '''[https://www.facebook.com/events/347798498617160/ https://www.facebook.com/events/347798498617160/]</div>
<br/>“2012: The Mayan Word” is both a message of hope and a call to action. Featuring testimonies from contemporary Mayans throughout Mesoamerica, from spiritual guides to activists, community leaders, farmers, artists, teachers, and children, this film is an extraordinary journey into the heart of Mayan struggle and spirituality.
<div><br/></div><div>Watch the Trailer, here [http://youtu.be/11KdG4z5FuY http://youtu.be/11KdG4z5FuY]<br/></div><div>You can also watch the entire film for free, here [http://youtu.be/UwvpsVsawMg http://youtu.be/UwvpsVsawMg]</div><div><br/></div><div>The film (64 Minutes) will be followed by discussion with special guests, including Carlos Aceves (via Skype), author of “Nine Seasons: Beyond 2012” and other in-person guests To Be Announced. Attendees will also learn how they can join with Cambridge-based non-profit Cultural Survival (cs.org) to help legalize community radio in Guatemala.</div><div><br/></div><div>Organizers are performing outreach to invite members from local Mayan and Mexican/Guatemalan communities, and are planning to arrange for adequate translation. If you can help with either of these efforts, please contact decolonizeboston[at]gmail.com.</div>
<br/><span style="font-size:large;">'''Presentación de la película especial y Discusión: 2012 La Palabra Maya'''</span>
<div>'''Todo el mundo habla de las Profecías Mayas sobre el 2012'''<br/></div><div>'''¿Pero quién está escuchando a los mayas?'''</div>
<br/>Por favor únase a la "Decolonizar para Liberar" a un grupo de “Occupy Boston” para una presentación y discusión especial de un innovador documental, “2012: La Palabra Maya (the Mayan Word).” Escucharemos las voces de la comunidad Maya que nos ofreceran Su cosmovision, la sabiduria de sus ancestr@s y Su Lucha por defender a la Madre Tierra y a Su cultura.
<div><br/></div><div>'''Viernes, 18 de Mayo, 6:00 p - 8:00 p'''<br/></div><div>'''First Parish Church in Harvard Sq.'''<br/></div><div>'''3 Church Street, Cambridge, MA 02138'''<br/></div><div>'''LIBRE Y ABIERTO AL PÚBLICO!'''<br/></div><div>'''''Habrá un traductor.'''''</div>
Por favor, RSVP y compartir Facebook evento [https://www.facebook.com/events/347798498617160/ https://www.facebook.com/events/347798498617160/]

<br/>2012 La Palabra Maya es un mensaje de esperanza y una llamada a la acción. A través de los testimonios de mayas contemporáneos de todo Mesoamérica, desde guías espirituales a activistas, líder@s comunitarios, campesin@s, artistas, maestr@s, niñas y niños, este documental nos lleva a un extraordinario viaje al corazón de la lucha y la espiritualidad Maya.
<div>Usted puede ver una versión corta de la película, aquí [http://youtu.be/11KdG4z5FuY http://youtu.be/11KdG4z5FuY]<br/></div><div>Toda la película está aquí [http://youtu.be/UwvpsVsawMg http://youtu.be/UwvpsVsawMg]</div>
Después de la película vamos a tener una discusión. L@s organizador@s están planeando proporcionar servicios de traducción. Si usted puede ayudar con esto, por favor póngase en contacto con decolonizeboston@gmail.com

'''Friday, June 8th: Decolonize Film Screening; "Two Spirits"'''
<div>Friday, June 8th we will be showing the film "Two Spirits" with Maria</div><div>Cristina facilitating.  Our showing this film on the night before the annual</div><div>Gay Pride march allows us to honor a young transgender American Indian whose</div><div>life was tragically lost and also to discuss the intersection of oppressions</div><div>in the context of colonialism.</div><div> [http://www.pbs.org/independentlens/two-spirits/film.html http://www.pbs.org/independentlens/two-spirits/film.html].  Meetings of the</div><div>Decolonize to Liberate Working Group are held at the First Parish in</div><div>Cambridge, 6-8PM, easily accessible from the Harvard Square T-stop, on the</div><div>corner of Mass Ave and Church St., enter through the far door on Church</div><div>Street and ring the bell at the inner door for entrance.</div><div><br/></div>

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<div><div><span style="font-size:large;">'''Friday, June 15th, 6p-8p'''</span></div><div><span style="font-size:large;">'''Special Presentation on "Indigenous Justice: The Navajo Nation Situation"'''</span></div><div><span style="font-size:large;">'''With Featured Guest: Dr. James W. Zion'''</span></div>
'''<span style="font-size:medium;"><span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51); font-family: 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; line-height: 14px; text-align: left; ">First Parish in Cambridge,</span></span>'''<wbr style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51); font-family: 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11px; line-height: 14px; text-align: left; ">'''<span style="font-size:medium;"><span class="word_break" style="display: inline-block; color: rgb(51, 51, 51); font-family: 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; line-height: 14px; text-align: left; "></span><span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51); font-family: 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; line-height: 14px; text-align: left; "> 3 Church Street Cambridge,</span></span>'''<wbr style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51); font-family: 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11px; line-height: 14px; text-align: left; ">'''<span style="font-size:medium;"><span class="word_break" style="display: inline-block; color: rgb(51, 51, 51); font-family: 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; line-height: 14px; text-align: left; "></span><span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51); font-family: 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; line-height: 14px; text-align: left; "> MA 02138 (across from Harvard T stop - regular meeting location)</span></span>'''</wbr></wbr>
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<div><div><span style="font-size:large;">'''Friday, June 15th, 6p-8p'''</span></div><div><span style="font-size:large;">'''Special Presentation on "Indigenous Justice: The Navajo Nation Situation"'''</span></div><div><span style="font-size:large;">'''With Featured Guest: Dr. James W. Zion'''</span></div><div<br/></div>
<span style="font-size:medium;">One of the positive hallmarks of the Occupy movement is recognition of the reality of indigenous peoples and indigenous rights. This talk will highlight the importance of indigenous rights in the United States, using the example of the Dine', the Navajo People of Arizona, New Mexico and Utah, in terms of both Dine' rights and the rights of all the 99%.</span>

<span style="font-size:medium;">The United Nations Indigenous Forum recently concluded discussions of the falsity of the "Discovery Doctrine," and discussions of the pretexts of Europe in the theft of lands and liberties in the Americas are relevant to the Occupy movement: How is it that the same discourses of conquest that were, and are, sued to dominate indigenous peoples are also being used to dominate and exclude the 99% from effective power?</span>

<span style="font-size:medium;">The situation of Navajos, who have treaties with Spain, Mexico and the United States but who have a dependent international state, is relevant to us all. We need to discuss their situation to better understand our own.</span>

<span style="font-size:medium;">'''About Dr. James W. Zion'''</span>

<span style="font-size:medium;">James W. Zion is a public interest lawyer who lives in Albuquerque and practices law in the Navajo Nation and international fora- UN Indigenous Forum, UN Commission on the Elimination of Racial Discrimination, Geneva, etc. . His client base is primarily individual Navajos, Navajo nonprofit corporations and Navajo community organizations. He is the international counsel for the National Indian Youth Council. Zion has been in practice 43 years. His focus is public interest law in Indian Country.</span>

<span style="font-size:medium;">He is licensed to practice in the Navajo Nation, Connecticut and the United States Supreme Court. He has published in the fields of customary Indian law and international indigenous human rights, and his latest book is Marianne 0. Nielsen & James W. Zion, eds., Navajo Nation Peacemaking: Living Traditional Justice (U. of Arizona Press, 2005). He is a 2012 Givelber Distinguished Lecturer at Northeastern University School of Law in Boston, on the topic Ma 'ii Adil 'inigii? Indian Law for Coyotes.</span>

<span style="font-size:medium;">Zion's particular interests are traditional American Indian justice and customary law, international human rights law, poverty law and advocacy of the rights of the new poor, the 99%. He is a member of the board of directors of the National Coalition of Concerned Legal Professionals, and advocacy group for the rights of the victims of injustice and counsel to various Navajo public interest organizations, including the Shiprock Home for Women and Children, the Shiprock Community Development Corporation, The Forgotten People and Dine' bi Siihasin.</span>
</div><div><br/></div><div><br/></div><div><br/></div><div><br/></div><div><br/></div><div><span style="font-size:medium;">'''Friday, June 29th''', the Faith and Spirituality Working Group will partner</span></div><div><span style="font-size:medium;">with the Decolonize to Liberate Working Group in showing and discussing the</span></div><div><span style="font-size:medium;">film "I AM."  We will examine the film specifically through a decolonization</span></div><div><span style="font-size:medium;">lens and the spiritual implications of such a lens as illustrated through</span></div><div><span style="font-size:medium;">the documentary.  [http://www.iamthedoc.com/ http://www.iamthedoc.com/]   </span></div><div><span style="font-size:medium;">Meetings of the Decolonize to Liberate Working Group are held at the First</span></div><div><span style="font-size:medium;">Parish in Cambridge, 6-8PM, easily accessible from the Harvard Square</span></div><div><span style="font-size:medium;">T-stop, on the corner of Mass Ave and Church St., enter through the far door</span></div><div><span style="font-size:medium;">on Church Street and ring the bell at the inner door for entrance.</span></div><div><br/></div><div><br/></div><div><br/></div><div><br/></div><div>
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<br/></div><div><span style="font-size:large;"></span><br/></div><div><span style="font-size:x-large;">'''Previous Events'''</span></div><div><br/></div><div><br/></div><div><span style="font-size:large;">'''Friday, May 18th, 6p'''</span></div><div><span style="font-size:large;">'''Special Film Screening and Discussion: 2012 La Palabra Maya (The Mayan Word) '''</span></div><div>'''<span style="font-size: 15px; font-family: Arial; background-color: transparent; font-weight: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">En español, abajo.</span>'''</div><div><br/></div><div>http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-czs7ifu3ImQ/TnEtlquqC-I/AAAAAAAAAAk/yK7gAwa34Tk/s1600/web%2Bbanner%2Bsept.%2Bflattened.jpg<br/></div><div><br/></div><div>'''''Everyone is talking about the Mayan Prophecies of 2012.'''''<br/></div><div>'''''But who is listening to the Maya?'''''</div>
Please join the “Decolonize to Liberate” Working Group of Occupy Boston for a special screening and discussion of a newly-released groundbreaking film, “2012: La Palabra Maya (the Mayan Word).” Hear the voices of the Mayan people as they share their perspectives on the prophecies of their ancestors and their fight to defend Mother Earth and their culture from destruction.

<div>'''Friday, May 18th, 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm '''<br/></div><div>'''First Parish (UU) Church in Harvard Sq. '''<br/></div><div>'''3 Church Street, Cambridge, MA 02138 '''<br/></div><div>'''As with all Decolonize/Occupy events, this is FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC!'''<br/></div><div>Please RSVP and share the facebook event''' '''[https://www.facebook.com/events/347798498617160/ https://www.facebook.com/events/347798498617160/]</div>
<br/>“2012: The Mayan Word” is both a message of hope and a call to action. Featuring testimonies from contemporary Mayans throughout Mesoamerica, from spiritual guides to activists, community leaders, farmers, artists, teachers, and children, this film is an extraordinary journey into the heart of Mayan struggle and spirituality.
<div><br/></div><div>Watch the Trailer, here [http://youtu.be/11KdG4z5FuY http://youtu.be/11KdG4z5FuY]<br/></div><div>You can also watch the entire film for free, here [http://youtu.be/UwvpsVsawMg http://youtu.be/UwvpsVsawMg]</div><div><br/></div><div>The film (64 Minutes) will be followed by discussion with special guests, including Carlos Aceves (via Skype), author of “Nine Seasons: Beyond 2012” and other in-person guests To Be Announced. Attendees will also learn how they can join with Cambridge-based non-profit Cultural Survival (cs.org) to help legalize community radio in Guatemala.</div><div><br/></div><div>Organizers are performing outreach to invite members from local Mayan and Mexican/Guatemalan communities, and are planning to arrange for adequate translation. If you can help with either of these efforts, please contact decolonizeboston[at]gmail.com.</div>
<br/><span style="font-size:large;">'''Presentación de la película especial y Discusión: 2012 La Palabra Maya'''</span>
<div>'''Todo el mundo habla de las Profecías Mayas sobre el 2012'''<br/></div><div>'''¿Pero quién está escuchando a los mayas?'''</div>
<br/>Por favor únase a la "Decolonizar para Liberar" a un grupo de “Occupy Boston” para una presentación y discusión especial de un innovador documental, “2012: La Palabra Maya (the Mayan Word).” Escucharemos las voces de la comunidad Maya que nos ofreceran Su cosmovision, la sabiduria de sus ancestr@s y Su Lucha por defender a la Madre Tierra y a Su cultura.
<div><br/></div><div>'''Viernes, 18 de Mayo, 6:00 p - 8:00 p'''<br/></div><div>'''First Parish Church in Harvard Sq.'''<br/></div><div>'''3 Church Street, Cambridge, MA 02138'''<br/></div><div>'''LIBRE Y ABIERTO AL PÚBLICO!'''<br/></div><div>'''''Habrá un traductor.'''''</div>
Por favor, RSVP y compartir Facebook evento [https://www.facebook.com/events/347798498617160/ https://www.facebook.com/events/347798498617160/]

<br/>2012 La Palabra Maya es un mensaje de esperanza y una llamada a la acción. A través de los testimonios de mayas contemporáneos de todo Mesoamérica, desde guías espirituales a activistas, líder@s comunitarios, campesin@s, artistas, maestr@s, niñas y niños, este documental nos lleva a un extraordinario viaje al corazón de la lucha y la espiritualidad Maya.
<div>Usted puede ver una versión corta de la película, aquí [http://youtu.be/11KdG4z5FuY http://youtu.be/11KdG4z5FuY]<br/></div><div>Toda la película está aquí [http://youtu.be/UwvpsVsawMg http://youtu.be/UwvpsVsawMg]</div>
Después de la película vamos a tener una discusión. L@s organizador@s están planeando proporcionar servicios de traducción. Si usted puede ayudar con esto, por favor póngase en contacto con decolonizeboston@gmail.com

'''Friday, June 8th: Decolonize Film Screening; "Two Spirits"'''
<div>Friday, June 8th we will be showing the film "Two Spirits" with Maria</div><div>Cristina facilitating.  Our showing this film on the night before the annual</div><div>Gay Pride march allows us to honor a young transgender American Indian whose</div><div>life was tragically lost and also to discuss the intersection of oppressions</div><div>in the context of colonialism.</div><div> [http://www.pbs.org/independentlens/two-spirits/film.html http://www.pbs.org/independentlens/two-spirits/film.html].  Meetings of the</div><div>Decolonize to Liberate Working Group are held at the First Parish in</div><div>Cambridge, 6-8PM, easily accessible from the Harvard Square T-stop, on the</div><div>corner of Mass Ave and Church St., enter through the far door on Church</div><div>Street and ring the bell at the inner door for entrance.</div><div><br/></div>

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<div><div><span style="font-size:large;">'''Friday, June 15th, 6p-8p'''</span></div><div><span style="font-size:large;">'''Special Presentation on "Indigenous Justice: The Navajo Nation Situation"'''</span></div><div><span style="font-size:large;">'''With Featured Guest: Dr. James W. Zion'''</span></div>
<span style="font-size:medium;">One of the positive hallmarks of the Occupy movement is recognition of the reality of indigenous peoples and indigenous rights. This talk will highlight the importance of indigenous rights in the United States, using the example of the Dine', the Navajo People of Arizona, New Mexico and Utah, in terms of both Dine' rights and the rights of all the 99%.</span>

<span style="font-size:medium;">The United Nations Indigenous Forum recently concluded discussions of the falsity of the "Discovery Doctrine," and discussions of the pretexts of Europe in the theft of lands and liberties in the Americas are relevant to the Occupy movement: How is it that the same discourses of conquest that were, and are, sued to dominate indigenous peoples are also being used to dominate and exclude the 99% from effective power?</span>

<span style="font-size:medium;">The situation of Navajos, who have treaties with Spain, Mexico and the United States but who have a dependent international state, is relevant to us all. We need to discuss their situation to better understand our own.</span>

<span style="font-size:medium;">'''About Dr. James W. Zion'''</span>

<span style="font-size:medium;">James W. Zion is a public interest lawyer who lives in Albuquerque and practices law in the Navajo Nation and international fora- UN Indigenous Forum, UN Commission on the Elimination of Racial Discrimination, Geneva, etc. . His client base is primarily individual Navajos, Navajo nonprofit corporations and Navajo community organizations. He is the international counsel for the National Indian Youth Council. Zion has been in practice 43 years. His focus is public interest law in Indian Country.</span>

<span style="font-size:medium;">He is licensed to practice in the Navajo Nation, Connecticut and the United States Supreme Court. He has published in the fields of customary Indian law and international indigenous human rights, and his latest book is Marianne 0. Nielsen & James W. Zion, eds., Navajo Nation Peacemaking: Living Traditional Justice (U. of Arizona Press, 2005). He is a 2012 Givelber Distinguished Lecturer at Northeastern University School of Law in Boston, on the topic Ma 'ii Adil 'inigii? Indian Law for Coyotes.</span>

<span style="font-size:medium;">Zion's particular interests are traditional American Indian justice and customary law, international human rights law, poverty law and advocacy of the rights of the new poor, the 99%. He is a member of the board of directors of the National Coalition of Concerned Legal Professionals, and advocacy group for the rights of the victims of injustice and counsel to various Navajo public interest organizations, including the Shiprock Home for Women and Children, the Shiprock Community Development Corporation, The Forgotten People and Dine' bi Siihasin.</span>
</div><div><br/></div><div><br/></div><div><br/></div><div><span style="font-size:medium;">'''Friday, June 29th''', the Faith and Spirituality Working Group will partner</span></div><div><span style="font-size:medium;">with the Decolonize to Liberate Working Group in showing and discussing the</span></div><div><span style="font-size:medium;">film "I AM."  We will examine the film specifically through a decolonization</span></div><div><span style="font-size:medium;">lens and the spiritual implications of such a lens as illustrated through</span></div><div><span style="font-size:medium;">the documentary.  [http://www.iamthedoc.com/ http://www.iamthedoc.com/]   </span></div><div><span style="font-size:medium;">Meetings of the Decolonize to Liberate Working Group are held at the First</span></div><div><span style="font-size:medium;">Parish in Cambridge, 6-8PM, easily accessible from the Harvard Square</span></div><div><span style="font-size:medium;">T-stop, on the corner of Mass Ave and Church St., enter through the far door</span></div><div><span style="font-size:medium;">on Church Street and ring the bell at the inner door for entrance.</span></div><div><br/></div><div><span style="font-size:large;"></span><br/></div><div><span style="font-size:large;">Previous Events</span></div><div><span style="font-size:large;">'''Friday, May 18th, 6p'''</span></div><div><span style="font-size:large;">'''Special Film Screening and Discussion: 2012 La Palabra Maya (The Mayan Word) '''</span></div><div>'''<span style="font-size: 15px; font-family: Arial; background-color: transparent; font-weight: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">En español, abajo.</span>'''</div><div><br/></div><div>http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-czs7ifu3ImQ/TnEtlquqC-I/AAAAAAAAAAk/yK7gAwa34Tk/s1600/web%2Bbanner%2Bsept.%2Bflattened.jpg<br/></div><div><br/></div><div>'''''Everyone is talking about the Mayan Prophecies of 2012.'''''<br/></div><div>'''''But who is listening to the Maya?'''''</div>
Please join the “Decolonize to Liberate” Working Group of Occupy Boston for a special screening and discussion of a newly-released groundbreaking film, “2012: La Palabra Maya (the Mayan Word).” Hear the voices of the Mayan people as they share their perspectives on the prophecies of their ancestors and their fight to defend Mother Earth and their culture from destruction.

<div>'''Friday, May 18th, 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm '''<br/></div><div>'''First Parish (UU) Church in Harvard Sq. '''<br/></div><div>'''3 Church Street, Cambridge, MA 02138 '''<br/></div><div>'''As with all Decolonize/Occupy events, this is FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC!'''<br/></div><div>Please RSVP and share the facebook event''' '''[https://www.facebook.com/events/347798498617160/ https://www.facebook.com/events/347798498617160/]</div>
<br/>“2012: The Mayan Word” is both a message of hope and a call to action. Featuring testimonies from contemporary Mayans throughout Mesoamerica, from spiritual guides to activists, community leaders, farmers, artists, teachers, and children, this film is an extraordinary journey into the heart of Mayan struggle and spirituality.
<div><br/></div><div>Watch the Trailer, here [http://youtu.be/11KdG4z5FuY http://youtu.be/11KdG4z5FuY]<br/></div><div>You can also watch the entire film for free, here [http://youtu.be/UwvpsVsawMg http://youtu.be/UwvpsVsawMg]</div><div><br/></div><div>The film (64 Minutes) will be followed by discussion with special guests, including Carlos Aceves (via Skype), author of “Nine Seasons: Beyond 2012” and other in-person guests To Be Announced. Attendees will also learn how they can join with Cambridge-based non-profit Cultural Survival (cs.org) to help legalize community radio in Guatemala.</div><div><br/></div><div>Organizers are performing outreach to invite members from local Mayan and Mexican/Guatemalan communities, and are planning to arrange for adequate translation. If you can help with either of these efforts, please contact decolonizeboston[at]gmail.com.</div>
<br/><span style="font-size:large;">'''Presentación de la película especial y Discusión: 2012 La Palabra Maya'''</span>
<div>'''Todo el mundo habla de las Profecías Mayas sobre el 2012'''<br/></div><div>'''¿Pero quién está escuchando a los mayas?'''</div>
<br/>Por favor únase a la "Decolonizar para Liberar" a un grupo de “Occupy Boston” para una presentación y discusión especial de un innovador documental, “2012: La Palabra Maya (the Mayan Word).” Escucharemos las voces de la comunidad Maya que nos ofreceran Su cosmovision, la sabiduria de sus ancestr@s y Su Lucha por defender a la Madre Tierra y a Su cultura.
<div><br/></div><div>'''Viernes, 18 de Mayo, 6:00 p - 8:00 p'''<br/></div><div>'''First Parish Church in Harvard Sq.'''<br/></div><div>'''3 Church Street, Cambridge, MA 02138'''<br/></div><div>'''LIBRE Y ABIERTO AL PÚBLICO!'''<br/></div><div>'''''Habrá un traductor.'''''</div>
Por favor, RSVP y compartir Facebook evento [https://www.facebook.com/events/347798498617160/ https://www.facebook.com/events/347798498617160/]

<br/>2012 La Palabra Maya es un mensaje de esperanza y una llamada a la acción. A través de los testimonios de mayas contemporáneos de todo Mesoamérica, desde guías espirituales a activistas, líder@s comunitarios, campesin@s, artistas, maestr@s, niñas y niños, este documental nos lleva a un extraordinario viaje al corazón de la lucha y la espiritualidad Maya.
<div>Usted puede ver una versión corta de la película, aquí [http://youtu.be/11KdG4z5FuY http://youtu.be/11KdG4z5FuY]<br/></div><div>Toda la película está aquí [http://youtu.be/UwvpsVsawMg http://youtu.be/UwvpsVsawMg]</div>
Después de la película vamos a tener una discusión. L@s organizador@s están planeando proporcionar servicios de traducción. Si usted puede ayudar con esto, por favor póngase en contacto con decolonizeboston@gmail.com

'''Friday, June 8th: Decolonize Film Screening; "Two Spirits"'''
<div>Friday, June 8th we will be showing the film "Two Spirits" with Maria</div><div>Cristina facilitating.  Our showing this film on the night before the annual</div><div>Gay Pride march allows us to honor a young transgender American Indian whose</div><div>life was tragically lost and also to discuss the intersection of oppressions</div><div>in the context of colonialism.</div><div> [http://www.pbs.org/independentlens/two-spirits/film.html http://www.pbs.org/independentlens/two-spirits/film.html].  Meetings of the</div><div>Decolonize to Liberate Working Group are held at the First Parish in</div><div>Cambridge, 6-8PM, easily accessible from the Harvard Square T-stop, on the</div><div>corner of Mass Ave and Church St., enter through the far door on Church</div><div>Street and ring the bell at the inner door for entrance.</div><div><br/></div>

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<div><div><span style="font-size:large;">'''Friday, June 15th, 6p-8p'''</span></div><div><span style="font-size:large;">'''Special Presentation on "Indigenous Justice: The Navajo Nation Situation"'''</span></div><div><span style="font-size:large;">'''With Featured Guest: Dr. James W. Zion'''</span></div><div><span style="font-size:medium;"<br/></span></div><div>'''<span style="font-size:medium;"><span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51); font-family: 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; line-height: 14px; text-align: left; ">First Parish in Cambridge,</span></span>'''<wbr style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51); font-family: 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11px; line-height: 14px; text-align: left; ">'''<span style="font-size:medium;"><span class="word_break" style="display: inline-block; color: rgb(51, 51, 51); font-family: 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; line-height: 14px; text-align: left; "></span><span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51); font-family: 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; line-height: 14px; text-align: left; "> 3 Church Street Cambridge,</span></span>'''<wbr style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51); font-family: 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11px; line-height: 14px; text-align: left; ">'''<span style="font-size:medium;"><span class="word_break" style="display: inline-block; color: rgb(51, 51, 51); font-family: 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; line-height: 14px; text-align: left; "></span><span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51); font-family: 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; line-height: 14px; text-align: left; "> MA 02138 (across from Harvard T stop)</span></span>'''</wbr></wbr></div></div>

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<div>

<div><span style="font-size:large;">'''Friday, June 15th, 6p-8p'''</span></div><div><span style="font-size:large;">'''Special Presentation on "Indigenous Justice: The Navajo Nation Situation"'''</span></div><div><span style="font-size:large;">'''With Featured Guest: Dr. James W. Zion'''</span></div>
<span style="font-size:medium;">One of the positive hallmarks of the Occupy movement is recognition of the reality of indigenous peoples and indigenous rights. This talk will highlight the importance of indigenous rights in the United States, using the example of the Dine', the Navajo People of Arizona, New Mexico and Utah, in terms of both Dine' rights and the rights of all the 99%.</span>

<span style="font-size:medium;">The United Nations Indigenous Forum recently concluded discussions of the falsity of the "Discovery Doctrine," and discussions of the pretexts of Europe in the theft of lands and liberties in the Americas are relevant to the Occupy movement: How is it that the same discourses of conquest that were, and are, sued to dominate indigenous peoples are also being used to dominate and exclude the 99% from effective power?</span>

<span style="font-size:medium;">The situation of Navajos, who have treaties with Spain, Mexico and the United States but who have a dependent international state, is relevant to us all. We need to discuss their situation to better understand our own.</span>

<span style="font-size:medium;">'''About Dr. James W. Zion'''</span>

<span style="font-size:medium;">James W. Zion is a public interest lawyer who lives in Albuquerque and practices law in the Navajo Nation and international fora- UN Indigenous Forum, UN Commission on the Elimination of Racial Discrimination, Geneva, etc. . His client base is primarily individual Navajos, Navajo nonprofit corporations and Navajo community organizations. He is the international counsel for the National Indian Youth Council. Zion has been in practice 43 years. His focus is public interest law in Indian Country.</span>

<span style="font-size:medium;">He is licensed to practice in the Navajo Nation, Connecticut and the United States Supreme Court. He has published in the fields of customary Indian law and international indigenous human rights, and his latest book is Marianne 0. Nielsen & James W. Zion, eds., Navajo Nation Peacemaking: Living Traditional Justice (U. of Arizona Press, 2005). He is a 2012 Givelber Distinguished Lecturer at Northeastern University School of Law in Boston, on the topic Ma 'ii Adil 'inigii? Indian Law for Coyotes.</span>

<span style="font-size:medium;">Zion's particular interests are traditional American Indian justice and customary law, international human rights law, poverty law and advocacy of the rights of the new poor, the 99%. He is a member of the board of directors of the National Coalition of Concerned Legal Professionals, and advocacy group for the rights of the victims of injustice and counsel to various Navajo public interest organizations, including the Shiprock Home for Women and Children, the Shiprock Community Development Corporation, The Forgotten People and Dine' bi Siihasin.</span>
</div><div><br/></div><div><br/></div><div><br/></div><div><span style="font-size:medium;">'''Friday, June 29th''', the Faith and Spirituality Working Group will partner</span></div><div><span style="font-size:medium;">with the Decolonize to Liberate Working Group in showing and discussing the</span></div><div><span style="font-size:medium;">film "I AM."  We will examine the film specifically through a decolonization</span></div><div><span style="font-size:medium;">lens and the spiritual implications of such a lens as illustrated through</span></div><div><span style="font-size:medium;">the documentary.  [http://www.iamthedoc.com/ http://www.iamthedoc.com/]   </span></div><div><span style="font-size:medium;">Meetings of the Decolonize to Liberate Working Group are held at the First</span></div><div><span style="font-size:medium;">Parish in Cambridge, 6-8PM, easily accessible from the Harvard Square</span></div><div><span style="font-size:medium;">T-stop, on the corner of Mass Ave and Church St., enter through the far door</span></div><div><span style="font-size:medium;">on Church Street and ring the bell at the inner door for entrance.</span></div><div><br/></div><div><span style="font-size:large;"></span><br/></div><div><span style="font-size:large;">Previous Events</span></div><div><span style="font-size:large;">'''Friday, May 18th, 6p'''</span></div><div><span style="font-size:large;">'''Special Film Screening and Discussion: 2012 La Palabra Maya (The Mayan Word) '''</span></div><div>'''<span style="font-size: 15px; font-family: Arial; background-color: transparent; font-weight: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">En español, abajo.</span>'''</div><div><br/></div><div>http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-czs7ifu3ImQ/TnEtlquqC-I/AAAAAAAAAAk/yK7gAwa34Tk/s1600/web%2Bbanner%2Bsept.%2Bflattened.jpg<br/></div><div><br/></div><div>'''''Everyone is talking about the Mayan Prophecies of 2012.'''''<br/></div><div>'''''But who is listening to the Maya?'''''</div>
Please join the “Decolonize to Liberate” Working Group of Occupy Boston for a special screening and discussion of a newly-released groundbreaking film, “2012: La Palabra Maya (the Mayan Word).” Hear the voices of the Mayan people as they share their perspectives on the prophecies of their ancestors and their fight to defend Mother Earth and their culture from destruction.

<div>'''Friday, May 18th, 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm '''<br/></div><div>'''First Parish (UU) Church in Harvard Sq. '''<br/></div><div>'''3 Church Street, Cambridge, MA 02138 '''<br/></div><div>'''As with all Decolonize/Occupy events, this is FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC!'''<br/></div><div>Please RSVP and share the facebook event''' '''[https://www.facebook.com/events/347798498617160/ https://www.facebook.com/events/347798498617160/]</div>
<br/>“2012: The Mayan Word” is both a message of hope and a call to action. Featuring testimonies from contemporary Mayans throughout Mesoamerica, from spiritual guides to activists, community leaders, farmers, artists, teachers, and children, this film is an extraordinary journey into the heart of Mayan struggle and spirituality.
<div><br/></div><div>Watch the Trailer, here [http://youtu.be/11KdG4z5FuY http://youtu.be/11KdG4z5FuY]<br/></div><div>You can also watch the entire film for free, here [http://youtu.be/UwvpsVsawMg http://youtu.be/UwvpsVsawMg]</div><div><br/></div><div>The film (64 Minutes) will be followed by discussion with special guests, including Carlos Aceves (via Skype), author of “Nine Seasons: Beyond 2012” and other in-person guests To Be Announced. Attendees will also learn how they can join with Cambridge-based non-profit Cultural Survival (cs.org) to help legalize community radio in Guatemala.</div><div><br/></div><div>Organizers are performing outreach to invite members from local Mayan and Mexican/Guatemalan communities, and are planning to arrange for adequate translation. If you can help with either of these efforts, please contact decolonizeboston[at]gmail.com.</div>
<br/><span style="font-size:large;">'''Presentación de la película especial y Discusión: 2012 La Palabra Maya'''</span>
<div>'''Todo el mundo habla de las Profecías Mayas sobre el 2012'''<br/></div><div>'''¿Pero quién está escuchando a los mayas?'''</div>
<br/>Por favor únase a la "Decolonizar para Liberar" a un grupo de “Occupy Boston” para una presentación y discusión especial de un innovador documental, “2012: La Palabra Maya (the Mayan Word).” Escucharemos las voces de la comunidad Maya que nos ofreceran Su cosmovision, la sabiduria de sus ancestr@s y Su Lucha por defender a la Madre Tierra y a Su cultura.
<div><br/></div><div>'''Viernes, 18 de Mayo, 6:00 p - 8:00 p'''<br/></div><div>'''First Parish Church in Harvard Sq.'''<br/></div><div>'''3 Church Street, Cambridge, MA 02138'''<br/></div><div>'''LIBRE Y ABIERTO AL PÚBLICO!'''<br/></div><div>'''''Habrá un traductor.'''''</div>
Por favor, RSVP y compartir Facebook evento [https://www.facebook.com/events/347798498617160/ https://www.facebook.com/events/347798498617160/]

<br/>2012 La Palabra Maya es un mensaje de esperanza y una llamada a la acción. A través de los testimonios de mayas contemporáneos de todo Mesoamérica, desde guías espirituales a activistas, líder@s comunitarios, campesin@s, artistas, maestr@s, niñas y niños, este documental nos lleva a un extraordinario viaje al corazón de la lucha y la espiritualidad Maya.
<div>Usted puede ver una versión corta de la película, aquí [http://youtu.be/11KdG4z5FuY http://youtu.be/11KdG4z5FuY]<br/></div><div>Toda la película está aquí [http://youtu.be/UwvpsVsawMg http://youtu.be/UwvpsVsawMg]</div>
Después de la película vamos a tener una discusión. L@s organizador@s están planeando proporcionar servicios de traducción. Si usted puede ayudar con esto, por favor póngase en contacto con decolonizeboston@gmail.com

'''Friday, June 8th: Decolonize Film Screening; "Two Spirits"'''
<div>Friday, June 8th we will be showing the film "Two Spirits" with Maria</div><div>Cristina facilitating.  Our showing this film on the night before the annual</div><div>Gay Pride march allows us to honor a young transgender American Indian whose</div><div>life was tragically lost and also to discuss the intersection of oppressions</div><div>in the context of colonialism.</div><div> [http://www.pbs.org/independentlens/two-spirits/film.html http://www.pbs.org/independentlens/two-spirits/film.html].  Meetings of the</div><div>Decolonize to Liberate Working Group are held at the First Parish in</div><div>Cambridge, 6-8PM, easily accessible from the Harvard Square T-stop, on the</div><div>corner of Mass Ave and Church St., enter through the far door on Church</div><div>Street and ring the bell at the inner door for entrance.</div><div><br/></div>

Decolonize To Liberate/Upcoming Events

2012-06-11T19:16:18Z

Radix optimystic:

go back to the [http://decolonizeboston.org Working Group page]
<div>
INDIGENOUS JUSTICE: THE NAVAJO NATION SITUATION

One of the positive hallmarks of the Occupy movement is recognition of the reality of indigenous peoples and indigenous rights. This talk will highlight the importance of indigenous rights in the United States, using the example of the Dine', the Navajo People of Arizona, New Mexico and Utah, in terms of both Dine' rights and the rights of all the 99%.

The United Nations Indigenous Forum recently concluded discussions of the falsity of the "Discovery Doctrine," and discussions of the pretexts of Europe in the theft of lands and liberties in the Americas are relevant to the Occupy movement: How is it that the same discourses of conquest that were, and are, sued to dominate indigenous peoples are also being used to dominate and exclude the 99% from effective power?

The situation of Navajos, who have treaties with Spain, Mexico and the United States but who have a dependent international state, is relevant to us all. We need to discuss their situation to better understand our own.

DR. JAMES W. ZION

James W. Zion is a public interest lawyer who lives in Albuquerque and practices law in the Navajo Nation and international fora- UN Indigenous Forum, UN Commission on the Elimination of Racial Discrimination, Geneva, etc. . His client base is primarily individual Navajos, Navajo nonprofit corporations and Navajo community organizations. He is the international counsel for the National Indian Youth Council. Zion has been in practice 43 years. His focus is public interest law in Indian Country.

He is licensed to practice in the Navajo Nation, Connecticut and the United States Supreme Court. He has published in the fields of customary Indian law and international indigenous human rights, and his latest book is Marianne 0. Nielsen & James W. Zion, eds., Navajo Nation Peacemaking: Living Traditional Justice (U. of Arizona Press, 2005). He is a 2012 Givelber Distinguished Lecturer at Northeastern University School of Law in Boston, on the topic Ma 'ii Adil 'inigii? Indian Law for Coyotes.

Zion's particular interests are traditional American Indian justice and customary law, international human rights law, poverty law and advocacy of the rights of the new poor, the 99%. He is a member of the board of directors of the National Coalition of Concerned Legal Professionals, and advocacy group for the rights of the victims of injustice and counsel to various Navajo public interest organizations, including the Shiprock Home for Women and Children, the Shiprock Community Development Corporation, The Forgotten People and Dine' bi Siihasin.
</div><div><br/></div><div><br/></div><div><br/></div><div><span style="font-size:medium;">'''Friday, June 29th''', the Faith and Spirituality Working Group will partner</span></div><div><span style="font-size:medium;">with the Decolonize to Liberate Working Group in showing and discussing the</span></div><div><span style="font-size:medium;">film "I AM."  We will examine the film specifically through a decolonization</span></div><div><span style="font-size:medium;">lens and the spiritual implications of such a lens as illustrated through</span></div><div><span style="font-size:medium;">the documentary.  [http://www.iamthedoc.com/ http://www.iamthedoc.com/]   </span></div><div><span style="font-size:medium;">Meetings of the Decolonize to Liberate Working Group are held at the First</span></div><div><span style="font-size:medium;">Parish in Cambridge, 6-8PM, easily accessible from the Harvard Square</span></div><div><span style="font-size:medium;">T-stop, on the corner of Mass Ave and Church St., enter through the far door</span></div><div><span style="font-size:medium;">on Church Street and ring the bell at the inner door for entrance.</span></div><div><br/></div><div><span style="font-size:large;"></span><br/></div><div><span style="font-size:large;">Previous Events</span></div><div><span style="font-size:large;">'''Friday, May 18th, 6p'''</span></div><div><span style="font-size:large;">'''Special Film Screening and Discussion: 2012 La Palabra Maya (The Mayan Word) '''</span></div><div>'''<span style="font-size: 15px; font-family: Arial; background-color: transparent; font-weight: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">En español, abajo.</span>'''</div><div><br/></div><div>http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-czs7ifu3ImQ/TnEtlquqC-I/AAAAAAAAAAk/yK7gAwa34Tk/s1600/web%2Bbanner%2Bsept.%2Bflattened.jpg<br/></div><div><br/></div><div>'''''Everyone is talking about the Mayan Prophecies of 2012.'''''<br/></div><div>'''''But who is listening to the Maya?'''''</div>
Please join the “Decolonize to Liberate” Working Group of Occupy Boston for a special screening and discussion of a newly-released groundbreaking film, “2012: La Palabra Maya (the Mayan Word).” Hear the voices of the Mayan people as they share their perspectives on the prophecies of their ancestors and their fight to defend Mother Earth and their culture from destruction.

<div>'''Friday, May 18th, 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm '''<br/></div><div>'''First Parish (UU) Church in Harvard Sq. '''<br/></div><div>'''3 Church Street, Cambridge, MA 02138 '''<br/></div><div>'''As with all Decolonize/Occupy events, this is FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC!'''<br/></div><div>Please RSVP and share the facebook event''' '''[https://www.facebook.com/events/347798498617160/ https://www.facebook.com/events/347798498617160/]</div>
<br/>“2012: The Mayan Word” is both a message of hope and a call to action. Featuring testimonies from contemporary Mayans throughout Mesoamerica, from spiritual guides to activists, community leaders, farmers, artists, teachers, and children, this film is an extraordinary journey into the heart of Mayan struggle and spirituality.
<div><br/></div><div>Watch the Trailer, here [http://youtu.be/11KdG4z5FuY http://youtu.be/11KdG4z5FuY]<br/></div><div>You can also watch the entire film for free, here [http://youtu.be/UwvpsVsawMg http://youtu.be/UwvpsVsawMg]</div><div><br/></div><div>The film (64 Minutes) will be followed by discussion with special guests, including Carlos Aceves (via Skype), author of “Nine Seasons: Beyond 2012” and other in-person guests To Be Announced. Attendees will also learn how they can join with Cambridge-based non-profit Cultural Survival (cs.org) to help legalize community radio in Guatemala.</div><div><br/></div><div>Organizers are performing outreach to invite members from local Mayan and Mexican/Guatemalan communities, and are planning to arrange for adequate translation. If you can help with either of these efforts, please contact decolonizeboston[at]gmail.com.</div>
<br/><span style="font-size:large;">'''Presentación de la película especial y Discusión: 2012 La Palabra Maya'''</span>
<div>'''Todo el mundo habla de las Profecías Mayas sobre el 2012'''<br/></div><div>'''¿Pero quién está escuchando a los mayas?'''</div>
<br/>Por favor únase a la "Decolonizar para Liberar" a un grupo de “Occupy Boston” para una presentación y discusión especial de un innovador documental, “2012: La Palabra Maya (the Mayan Word).” Escucharemos las voces de la comunidad Maya que nos ofreceran Su cosmovision, la sabiduria de sus ancestr@s y Su Lucha por defender a la Madre Tierra y a Su cultura.
<div><br/></div><div>'''Viernes, 18 de Mayo, 6:00 p - 8:00 p'''<br/></div><div>'''First Parish Church in Harvard Sq.'''<br/></div><div>'''3 Church Street, Cambridge, MA 02138'''<br/></div><div>'''LIBRE Y ABIERTO AL PÚBLICO!'''<br/></div><div>'''''Habrá un traductor.'''''</div>
Por favor, RSVP y compartir Facebook evento [https://www.facebook.com/events/347798498617160/ https://www.facebook.com/events/347798498617160/]

<br/>2012 La Palabra Maya es un mensaje de esperanza y una llamada a la acción. A través de los testimonios de mayas contemporáneos de todo Mesoamérica, desde guías espirituales a activistas, líder@s comunitarios, campesin@s, artistas, maestr@s, niñas y niños, este documental nos lleva a un extraordinario viaje al corazón de la lucha y la espiritualidad Maya.
<div>Usted puede ver una versión corta de la película, aquí [http://youtu.be/11KdG4z5FuY http://youtu.be/11KdG4z5FuY]<br/></div><div>Toda la película está aquí [http://youtu.be/UwvpsVsawMg http://youtu.be/UwvpsVsawMg]</div>
Después de la película vamos a tener una discusión. L@s organizador@s están planeando proporcionar servicios de traducción. Si usted puede ayudar con esto, por favor póngase en contacto con decolonizeboston@gmail.com

'''Friday, June 8th: Decolonize Film Screening; "Two Spirits"'''
<div>Friday, June 8th we will be showing the film "Two Spirits" with Maria</div><div>Cristina facilitating.  Our showing this film on the night before the annual</div><div>Gay Pride march allows us to honor a young transgender American Indian whose</div><div>life was tragically lost and also to discuss the intersection of oppressions</div><div>in the context of colonialism.</div><div> [http://www.pbs.org/independentlens/two-spirits/film.html http://www.pbs.org/independentlens/two-spirits/film.html].  Meetings of the</div><div>Decolonize to Liberate Working Group are held at the First Parish in</div><div>Cambridge, 6-8PM, easily accessible from the Harvard Square T-stop, on the</div><div>corner of Mass Ave and Church St., enter through the far door on Church</div><div>Street and ring the bell at the inner door for entrance.</div><div><br/></div>

Decolonize To Liberate/Upcoming Events

2012-06-11T19:15:35Z

Radix optimystic:

go back to the [http://decolonizeboston.org Working Group page]
<div><br/></div><div><br/></div><div><span style="font-size:medium;">'''Friday, June 29th''', the Faith and Spirituality Working Group will partner</span></div><div><span style="font-size:medium;">with the Decolonize to Liberate Working Group in showing and discussing the</span></div><div><span style="font-size:medium;">film "I AM."  We will examine the film specifically through a decolonization</span></div><div><span style="font-size:medium;">lens and the spiritual implications of such a lens as illustrated through</span></div><div><span style="font-size:medium;">the documentary.  [http://www.iamthedoc.com/ http://www.iamthedoc.com/]   </span></div><div><span style="font-size:medium;">Meetings of the Decolonize to Liberate Working Group are held at the First</span></div><div><span style="font-size:medium;">Parish in Cambridge, 6-8PM, easily accessible from the Harvard Square</span></div><div><span style="font-size:medium;">T-stop, on the corner of Mass Ave and Church St., enter through the far door</span></div><div><span style="font-size:medium;">on Church Street and ring the bell at the inner door for entrance.</span></div><div><br/></div><div><span style="font-size:large;"></span><br/></div><div><span style="font-size:large;">Previous Events</span></div><div><span style="font-size:large;">'''Friday, May 18th, 6p'''</span></div><div><span style="font-size:large;">'''Special Film Screening and Discussion: 2012 La Palabra Maya (The Mayan Word) '''</span></div><div>'''<span style="font-size: 15px; font-family: Arial; background-color: transparent; font-weight: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">En español, abajo.</span>'''</div><div><br/></div><div>http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-czs7ifu3ImQ/TnEtlquqC-I/AAAAAAAAAAk/yK7gAwa34Tk/s1600/web%2Bbanner%2Bsept.%2Bflattened.jpg<br/></div><div><br/></div><div>'''''Everyone is talking about the Mayan Prophecies of 2012.'''''<br/></div><div>'''''But who is listening to the Maya?'''''</div>
Please join the “Decolonize to Liberate” Working Group of Occupy Boston for a special screening and discussion of a newly-released groundbreaking film, “2012: La Palabra Maya (the Mayan Word).” Hear the voices of the Mayan people as they share their perspectives on the prophecies of their ancestors and their fight to defend Mother Earth and their culture from destruction.

<div>'''Friday, May 18th, 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm '''<br/></div><div>'''First Parish (UU) Church in Harvard Sq. '''<br/></div><div>'''3 Church Street, Cambridge, MA 02138 '''<br/></div><div>'''As with all Decolonize/Occupy events, this is FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC!'''<br/></div><div>Please RSVP and share the facebook event''' '''[https://www.facebook.com/events/347798498617160/ https://www.facebook.com/events/347798498617160/]</div>
<br/>“2012: The Mayan Word” is both a message of hope and a call to action. Featuring testimonies from contemporary Mayans throughout Mesoamerica, from spiritual guides to activists, community leaders, farmers, artists, teachers, and children, this film is an extraordinary journey into the heart of Mayan struggle and spirituality.
<div><br/></div><div>Watch the Trailer, here [http://youtu.be/11KdG4z5FuY http://youtu.be/11KdG4z5FuY]<br/></div><div>You can also watch the entire film for free, here [http://youtu.be/UwvpsVsawMg http://youtu.be/UwvpsVsawMg]</div><div><br/></div><div>The film (64 Minutes) will be followed by discussion with special guests, including Carlos Aceves (via Skype), author of “Nine Seasons: Beyond 2012” and other in-person guests To Be Announced. Attendees will also learn how they can join with Cambridge-based non-profit Cultural Survival (cs.org) to help legalize community radio in Guatemala.</div><div><br/></div><div>Organizers are performing outreach to invite members from local Mayan and Mexican/Guatemalan communities, and are planning to arrange for adequate translation. If you can help with either of these efforts, please contact decolonizeboston[at]gmail.com.</div>
<br/><span style="font-size:large;">'''Presentación de la película especial y Discusión: 2012 La Palabra Maya'''</span>
<div>'''Todo el mundo habla de las Profecías Mayas sobre el 2012'''<br/></div><div>'''¿Pero quién está escuchando a los mayas?'''</div>
<br/>Por favor únase a la "Decolonizar para Liberar" a un grupo de “Occupy Boston” para una presentación y discusión especial de un innovador documental, “2012: La Palabra Maya (the Mayan Word).” Escucharemos las voces de la comunidad Maya que nos ofreceran Su cosmovision, la sabiduria de sus ancestr@s y Su Lucha por defender a la Madre Tierra y a Su cultura.
<div><br/></div><div>'''Viernes, 18 de Mayo, 6:00 p - 8:00 p'''<br/></div><div>'''First Parish Church in Harvard Sq.'''<br/></div><div>'''3 Church Street, Cambridge, MA 02138'''<br/></div><div>'''LIBRE Y ABIERTO AL PÚBLICO!'''<br/></div><div>'''''Habrá un traductor.'''''</div>
Por favor, RSVP y compartir Facebook evento [https://www.facebook.com/events/347798498617160/ https://www.facebook.com/events/347798498617160/]

<br/>2012 La Palabra Maya es un mensaje de esperanza y una llamada a la acción. A través de los testimonios de mayas contemporáneos de todo Mesoamérica, desde guías espirituales a activistas, líder@s comunitarios, campesin@s, artistas, maestr@s, niñas y niños, este documental nos lleva a un extraordinario viaje al corazón de la lucha y la espiritualidad Maya.
<div>Usted puede ver una versión corta de la película, aquí [http://youtu.be/11KdG4z5FuY http://youtu.be/11KdG4z5FuY]<br/></div><div>Toda la película está aquí [http://youtu.be/UwvpsVsawMg http://youtu.be/UwvpsVsawMg]</div>
Después de la película vamos a tener una discusión. L@s organizador@s están planeando proporcionar servicios de traducción. Si usted puede ayudar con esto, por favor póngase en contacto con decolonizeboston@gmail.com

'''Friday, June 8th: Decolonize Film Screening; "Two Spirits"'''
<div>Friday, June 8th we will be showing the film "Two Spirits" with Maria</div><div>Cristina facilitating.  Our showing this film on the night before the annual</div><div>Gay Pride march allows us to honor a young transgender American Indian whose</div><div>life was tragically lost and also to discuss the intersection of oppressions</div><div>in the context of colonialism.</div><div> [http://www.pbs.org/independentlens/two-spirits/film.html http://www.pbs.org/independentlens/two-spirits/film.html].  Meetings of the</div><div>Decolonize to Liberate Working Group are held at the First Parish in</div><div>Cambridge, 6-8PM, easily accessible from the Harvard Square T-stop, on the</div><div>corner of Mass Ave and Church St., enter through the far door on Church</div><div>Street and ring the bell at the inner door for entrance.</div><div><br/></div>

Decolonize To Liberate/Upcoming Events

2012-06-11T19:14:42Z

Radix optimystic: Undo revision 14781 by Radix optimystic (talk)

go back to the [http://decolonizeboston.org Working Group page]
<div><br/></div><div><br/></div><div>Friday, June 29th, the Faith and Spirituality Working Group will partner</div><div>with the Decolonize to Liberate Working Group in showing and discussing the</div><div>film "I AM."  We will examine the film specifically through a decolonization</div><div>lens and the spiritual implications of such a lens as illustrated through</div><div>the documentary.  [http://www.iamthedoc.com/ http://www.iamthedoc.com/]   </div><div>Meetings of the Decolonize to Liberate Working Group are held at the First</div><div>Parish in Cambridge, 6-8PM, easily accessible from the Harvard Square</div><div>T-stop, on the corner of Mass Ave and Church St., enter through the far door</div><div>on Church Street and ring the bell at the inner door for entrance.</div><div><br/></div><div><span style="font-size:large;"></span><br/></div><div><span style="font-size:large;">Previous Events</span></div><div><span style="font-size:large;">'''Friday, May 18th, 6p'''</span></div><div><span style="font-size:large;">'''Special Film Screening and Discussion: 2012 La Palabra Maya (The Mayan Word) '''</span></div><div>'''<span style="font-size: 15px; font-family: Arial; background-color: transparent; font-weight: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">En español, abajo.</span>'''</div><div><br/></div><div>http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-czs7ifu3ImQ/TnEtlquqC-I/AAAAAAAAAAk/yK7gAwa34Tk/s1600/web%2Bbanner%2Bsept.%2Bflattened.jpg<br/></div><div><br/></div><div>'''''Everyone is talking about the Mayan Prophecies of 2012.'''''<br/></div><div>'''''But who is listening to the Maya?'''''</div>
Please join the “Decolonize to Liberate” Working Group of Occupy Boston for a special screening and discussion of a newly-released groundbreaking film, “2012: La Palabra Maya (the Mayan Word).” Hear the voices of the Mayan people as they share their perspectives on the prophecies of their ancestors and their fight to defend Mother Earth and their culture from destruction.

<div>'''Friday, May 18th, 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm '''<br/></div><div>'''First Parish (UU) Church in Harvard Sq. '''<br/></div><div>'''3 Church Street, Cambridge, MA 02138 '''<br/></div><div>'''As with all Decolonize/Occupy events, this is FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC!'''<br/></div><div>Please RSVP and share the facebook event''' '''[https://www.facebook.com/events/347798498617160/ https://www.facebook.com/events/347798498617160/]</div>
<br/>“2012: The Mayan Word” is both a message of hope and a call to action. Featuring testimonies from contemporary Mayans throughout Mesoamerica, from spiritual guides to activists, community leaders, farmers, artists, teachers, and children, this film is an extraordinary journey into the heart of Mayan struggle and spirituality.
<div><br/></div><div>Watch the Trailer, here [http://youtu.be/11KdG4z5FuY http://youtu.be/11KdG4z5FuY]<br/></div><div>You can also watch the entire film for free, here [http://youtu.be/UwvpsVsawMg http://youtu.be/UwvpsVsawMg]</div><div><br/></div><div>The film (64 Minutes) will be followed by discussion with special guests, including Carlos Aceves (via Skype), author of “Nine Seasons: Beyond 2012” and other in-person guests To Be Announced. Attendees will also learn how they can join with Cambridge-based non-profit Cultural Survival (cs.org) to help legalize community radio in Guatemala.</div><div><br/></div><div>Organizers are performing outreach to invite members from local Mayan and Mexican/Guatemalan communities, and are planning to arrange for adequate translation. If you can help with either of these efforts, please contact decolonizeboston[at]gmail.com.</div>
<br/><span style="font-size:large;">'''Presentación de la película especial y Discusión: 2012 La Palabra Maya'''</span>
<div>'''Todo el mundo habla de las Profecías Mayas sobre el 2012'''<br/></div><div>'''¿Pero quién está escuchando a los mayas?'''</div>
<br/>Por favor únase a la "Decolonizar para Liberar" a un grupo de “Occupy Boston” para una presentación y discusión especial de un innovador documental, “2012: La Palabra Maya (the Mayan Word).” Escucharemos las voces de la comunidad Maya que nos ofreceran Su cosmovision, la sabiduria de sus ancestr@s y Su Lucha por defender a la Madre Tierra y a Su cultura.
<div><br/></div><div>'''Viernes, 18 de Mayo, 6:00 p - 8:00 p'''<br/></div><div>'''First Parish Church in Harvard Sq.'''<br/></div><div>'''3 Church Street, Cambridge, MA 02138'''<br/></div><div>'''LIBRE Y ABIERTO AL PÚBLICO!'''<br/></div><div>'''''Habrá un traductor.'''''</div>
Por favor, RSVP y compartir Facebook evento [https://www.facebook.com/events/347798498617160/ https://www.facebook.com/events/347798498617160/]

<br/>2012 La Palabra Maya es un mensaje de esperanza y una llamada a la acción. A través de los testimonios de mayas contemporáneos de todo Mesoamérica, desde guías espirituales a activistas, líder@s comunitarios, campesin@s, artistas, maestr@s, niñas y niños, este documental nos lleva a un extraordinario viaje al corazón de la lucha y la espiritualidad Maya.
<div>Usted puede ver una versión corta de la película, aquí [http://youtu.be/11KdG4z5FuY http://youtu.be/11KdG4z5FuY]<br/></div><div>Toda la película está aquí [http://youtu.be/UwvpsVsawMg http://youtu.be/UwvpsVsawMg]</div>
Después de la película vamos a tener una discusión. L@s organizador@s están planeando proporcionar servicios de traducción. Si usted puede ayudar con esto, por favor póngase en contacto con decolonizeboston@gmail.com

'''Friday, June 8th: Decolonize Film Screening; "Two Spirits"'''
<div>Friday, June 8th we will be showing the film "Two Spirits" with Maria</div><div>Cristina facilitating.  Our showing this film on the night before the annual</div><div>Gay Pride march allows us to honor a young transgender American Indian whose</div><div>life was tragically lost and also to discuss the intersection of oppressions</div><div>in the context of colonialism.</div><div> [http://www.pbs.org/independentlens/two-spirits/film.html http://www.pbs.org/independentlens/two-spirits/film.html].  Meetings of the</div><div>Decolonize to Liberate Working Group are held at the First Parish in</div><div>Cambridge, 6-8PM, easily accessible from the Harvard Square T-stop, on the</div><div>corner of Mass Ave and Church St., enter through the far door on Church</div><div>Street and ring the bell at the inner door for entrance.</div><div><br/></div>

Decolonize To Liberate/Upcoming Events

2012-06-11T19:13:23Z

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go back to the [http://decolonizeboston.org Working Group page]
<div><br/></div><div>'''<span style="font-size:large;">Friday, June 15, 6p-8p</span>'''</div><div>'''<span style="font-size:large;">Special Presention on Indigenous Justice: The Navajo Nation Situation</span>'''</div><div><span style="font-size:medium;">'''<span style="font-size:large;">With Honored Guest: Dr. James W. Zion</span>'''<br/></span></div><div><span style="font-size:medium;"><br/></span></div><div><span style="font-size:medium;"><span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51); font-family: 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; line-height: 14px; text-align: left; ">First Parish in Cambridge,</span></span><wbr style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51); font-family: 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11px; line-height: 14px; text-align: left; "><span style="font-size:medium;"><span class="word_break" style="display: inline-block; color: rgb(51, 51, 51); font-family: 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; line-height: 14px; text-align: left; "></span><span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51); font-family: 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; line-height: 14px; text-align: left; "> 3 Church Street Cambridge,</span></span><wbr style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51); font-family: 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11px; line-height: 14px; text-align: left; "><span style="font-size:medium;"><span class="word_break" style="display: inline-block; color: rgb(51, 51, 51); font-family: 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; line-height: 14px; text-align: left; "></span><span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51); font-family: 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; line-height: 14px; text-align: left; "> MA 02138 (across from Harvard T stop)</span></span></wbr></wbr></div>

Decolonize To Liberate/Upcoming Events

2012-06-11T19:07:40Z

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go back to the [http://decolonizeboston.org Working Group page]
<div><br/></div><div><br/></div><div>Friday, June 29th, the Faith and Spirituality Working Group will partner</div><div>with the Decolonize to Liberate Working Group in showing and discussing the</div><div>film "I AM."  We will examine the film specifically through a decolonization</div><div>lens and the spiritual implications of such a lens as illustrated through</div><div>the documentary.  [http://www.iamthedoc.com/ http://www.iamthedoc.com/]   </div><div>Meetings of the Decolonize to Liberate Working Group are held at the First</div><div>Parish in Cambridge, 6-8PM, easily accessible from the Harvard Square</div><div>T-stop, on the corner of Mass Ave and Church St., enter through the far door</div><div>on Church Street and ring the bell at the inner door for entrance.</div><div><br/></div><div><span style="font-size:large;"></span><br/></div><div><span style="font-size:large;">Previous Events</span></div><div><span style="font-size:large;">'''Friday, May 18th, 6p'''</span></div><div><span style="font-size:large;">'''Special Film Screening and Discussion: 2012 La Palabra Maya (The Mayan Word) '''</span></div><div>'''<span style="font-size: 15px; font-family: Arial; background-color: transparent; font-weight: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">En español, abajo.</span>'''</div><div><br/></div><div>http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-czs7ifu3ImQ/TnEtlquqC-I/AAAAAAAAAAk/yK7gAwa34Tk/s1600/web%2Bbanner%2Bsept.%2Bflattened.jpg<br/></div><div><br/></div><div>'''''Everyone is talking about the Mayan Prophecies of 2012.'''''<br/></div><div>'''''But who is listening to the Maya?'''''</div>
Please join the “Decolonize to Liberate” Working Group of Occupy Boston for a special screening and discussion of a newly-released groundbreaking film, “2012: La Palabra Maya (the Mayan Word).” Hear the voices of the Mayan people as they share their perspectives on the prophecies of their ancestors and their fight to defend Mother Earth and their culture from destruction.

<div>'''Friday, May 18th, 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm '''<br/></div><div>'''First Parish (UU) Church in Harvard Sq. '''<br/></div><div>'''3 Church Street, Cambridge, MA 02138 '''<br/></div><div>'''As with all Decolonize/Occupy events, this is FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC!'''<br/></div><div>Please RSVP and share the facebook event''' '''[https://www.facebook.com/events/347798498617160/ https://www.facebook.com/events/347798498617160/]</div>
<br/>“2012: The Mayan Word” is both a message of hope and a call to action. Featuring testimonies from contemporary Mayans throughout Mesoamerica, from spiritual guides to activists, community leaders, farmers, artists, teachers, and children, this film is an extraordinary journey into the heart of Mayan struggle and spirituality.
<div><br/></div><div>Watch the Trailer, here [http://youtu.be/11KdG4z5FuY http://youtu.be/11KdG4z5FuY]<br/></div><div>You can also watch the entire film for free, here [http://youtu.be/UwvpsVsawMg http://youtu.be/UwvpsVsawMg]</div><div><br/></div><div>The film (64 Minutes) will be followed by discussion with special guests, including Carlos Aceves (via Skype), author of “Nine Seasons: Beyond 2012” and other in-person guests To Be Announced. Attendees will also learn how they can join with Cambridge-based non-profit Cultural Survival (cs.org) to help legalize community radio in Guatemala.</div><div><br/></div><div>Organizers are performing outreach to invite members from local Mayan and Mexican/Guatemalan communities, and are planning to arrange for adequate translation. If you can help with either of these efforts, please contact decolonizeboston[at]gmail.com.</div>
<br/><span style="font-size:large;">'''Presentación de la película especial y Discusión: 2012 La Palabra Maya'''</span>
<div>'''Todo el mundo habla de las Profecías Mayas sobre el 2012'''<br/></div><div>'''¿Pero quién está escuchando a los mayas?'''</div>
<br/>Por favor únase a la "Decolonizar para Liberar" a un grupo de “Occupy Boston” para una presentación y discusión especial de un innovador documental, “2012: La Palabra Maya (the Mayan Word).” Escucharemos las voces de la comunidad Maya que nos ofreceran Su cosmovision, la sabiduria de sus ancestr@s y Su Lucha por defender a la Madre Tierra y a Su cultura.
<div><br/></div><div>'''Viernes, 18 de Mayo, 6:00 p - 8:00 p'''<br/></div><div>'''First Parish Church in Harvard Sq.'''<br/></div><div>'''3 Church Street, Cambridge, MA 02138'''<br/></div><div>'''LIBRE Y ABIERTO AL PÚBLICO!'''<br/></div><div>'''''Habrá un traductor.'''''</div>
Por favor, RSVP y compartir Facebook evento [https://www.facebook.com/events/347798498617160/ https://www.facebook.com/events/347798498617160/]

<br/>2012 La Palabra Maya es un mensaje de esperanza y una llamada a la acción. A través de los testimonios de mayas contemporáneos de todo Mesoamérica, desde guías espirituales a activistas, líder@s comunitarios, campesin@s, artistas, maestr@s, niñas y niños, este documental nos lleva a un extraordinario viaje al corazón de la lucha y la espiritualidad Maya.
<div>Usted puede ver una versión corta de la película, aquí [http://youtu.be/11KdG4z5FuY http://youtu.be/11KdG4z5FuY]<br/></div><div>Toda la película está aquí [http://youtu.be/UwvpsVsawMg http://youtu.be/UwvpsVsawMg]</div>
Después de la película vamos a tener una discusión. L@s organizador@s están planeando proporcionar servicios de traducción. Si usted puede ayudar con esto, por favor póngase en contacto con decolonizeboston@gmail.com

'''Friday, June 8th: Decolonize Film Screening; "Two Spirits"'''

<div>Friday, June 8th we will be showing the film "Two Spirits" with Maria</div><div>Cristina facilitating.  Our showing this film on the night before the annual</div><div>Gay Pride march allows us to honor a young transgender American Indian whose</div><div>life was tragically lost and also to discuss the intersection of oppressions</div><div>in the context of colonialism.</div><div> [http://www.pbs.org/independentlens/two-spirits/film.html http://www.pbs.org/independentlens/two-spirits/film.html].  Meetings of the</div><div>Decolonize to Liberate Working Group are held at the First Parish in</div><div>Cambridge, 6-8PM, easily accessible from the Harvard Square T-stop, on the</div><div>corner of Mass Ave and Church St., enter through the far door on Church</div><div>Street and ring the bell at the inner door for entrance.</div><div><br/></div>

Decolonize To Liberate

2012-06-11T19:05:42Z

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'''A Working Group of Occupy/Decolonize Boston'''
<p style="text-align: center"><span style="font-size:medium"><span id="internal-source-marker_0.9645151262889148" style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); vertical-align: baseline">Decolonize</span><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif"> to Liberate seeks to shed the dominator ethos and systems of oppression </span><span id="internal-source-marker_0.9645151262889148" style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); vertical-align: baseline">that come from colonization, to stand in solidarity with indigenous </span><span id="internal-source-marker_0.9645151262889148" style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); vertical-align: baseline">resistance worldwide and to help restore our relationships to Mother Earth.</span></span></p><br/>
[[http://groups.google.com/group/decolonizeboston/subscribe?hl=en&note=1 To join the email discussion group]] To join the low-traffic "announcements only" list, send a request to: Decolonize-subscribe@lists.occupyboston.org

<br/>'''Regular IN-PERSON Working Group Meetings'''
<div style="text-align: center">'''<span style="font-size: large">Each Friday, 6:00 - 8:00 PM</span>'''<br/></div><div style="text-align: center"><span style="font-size:large">'''<span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif">First Parish (UU) Church in Harvard Sq.</span>'''</span></div><div style="text-align: center"><span style="font-size: large"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif">3 Church Street<br/>Cambridge, MA 02138</span></span><br/></div><div style="text-align: center">'''<span style="font-size: large">([http://maps.google.com/maps?q=3+Church+Street+Cambridge,+MA+02138&hl=en&ll=42.375241,-71.119483&spn=0.002001,0.003484&hnear=3+Church+St,+Mid-Cambridge,+Massachusetts+02138&t=h&z=19 map])</span>'''</div><p style="text-align: center"><span style="font-size:larger"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif">All are welcome to our regular weekly meetings.  In general, half of the meeting is discussion/self-education/to help us decolonize ourselves (see our </span>[http://wiki.occupyboston.org/wiki/Decolonize_To_Liberate/resources resources section]<span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif">).  Half of each meeting is for planning events and actions to help decolonize the movement.</span></span></p>
= <span style="font-size:large">Special Upcoming Events</span> =
<div><br/><span style="font-size:large;">'''Friday, June 15th, 6p at First Parish Cambridge (see above)'''</span></div><div><span style="font-size:large;">'''Indigenous Justice: Navajo Nation Situation'''</span><br/></div><div><span style="font-size:medium;">'''Special Presentation by '''</span><br/></div>
'''<span style="font-size: large;">Dr. James Zion</span>'''<span style="font-size: large;">,</span>'''<span style="font-size: large;">international lawyer for the National Indian Youth Council</span>'''
<div><span style="font-size:medium;">See [http://wiki.occupyboston.org/wiki/Decolonize_To_Liberate/Upcoming_Events Upcoming Events page] for more details</span></div><div><br/></div>
----

<span style="font-size:large;">'''Monday, June, 18th, 6PM - 9PM'''</span><br/>Eden of FSU and Rita of FAWG hosting Community Gathering on<br/><span style="font-size:large;">'''Restorative Justice---Community Justice'''</span>

<span style="font-size:medium;">at the Community Church 565 Boylston St 2nd floor,  Copley Square</span>

See [http://wiki.occupyboston.org/wiki/Decolonize_To_Liberate/Upcoming_Events Upcoming Events page] for more details
<div><br/></div>

= <span style="background-color:#ffff00">Calls to Action!</span> =

'''<span style="font-size: 15px; font-family: Arial; background-color: transparent; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap">5/7/12: “U.S. FOREST SERVICE, STOP ABUSING NATIVE WOMEN!”</span>'''
<div>
See [http://wiki.occupyboston.org/wiki/Decolonize_To_Liberate/Calls_to_Action Calls to Action] page for more details
</div>
= <span style="font-size:large">Getting Connected with the Working Group</span> =

<span style="font-size:medium">''To sign up on our new announcements-only (low traffic) list, please send an email to:                                                  ''Decolonize-subscribe[at]lists.occupyboston.org</span>
<div><div><span style="font-size:medium">''To sign up for the high-traffic, discussion-based working group google group, please sign into your google account and follow this [http://groups.google.com/group/decolonizeboston/subscribe?note=1 link], or email a request to join to'' decolonizeboston[at]gmail.com</span></div></div>
<br/><span style="font-size:medium">''Feel free to contact decolonizeboston[at]gmail.com with any questions or to get involved.''</span>
<div>
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large; ">Please Follow us on Twitter!: [http://twitter.com/decolonizebos @DecolonizeBos]</span>

'''''<span style="font-size: large">And now we have a [https://www.facebook.com/pages/Decolonize-to-Liberate-Occupy-Boston/216397535110561 facebook page], too!</span>'''''
</div>

= <span style="font-size: large">Decolonize Resources</span> =

<span style="font-size:medium">''[http://wiki.occupyboston.org/wiki/Decolonize_To_Liberate/definitions What is "Decolonization"?]    ''A collection of definitions and explanations </span>

<span style="font-size:medium">''[http://wiki.occupyboston.org/wiki/Decolonize_To_Liberate/resources Decolonize To Liberate resource page]'' Links, articles, videos and 'zines!</span>

''<span style="font-size:medium">[http://wiki.occupyboston.org/wiki/Decolonize_To_Liberate/declarations Decolonizing Declarations from Occupies Across the Continent]</span>''
<div><br/></div><div><div style="text-align: center">''<span style="font-size: large"></span>''<br/></div><div style="text-align: center"><br/></div><div>
= <span style="font-size:large">Past Events</span> =
</div><div>
<br/><span style="font-size:medium">''<span style="font-weight: bold; text-align: center">Many thanks to everyone who joined us for the Decolonize to Liberate Occupy Boston Community Gathering.  Check out the recap of the event on OccupyBoston.org:</span>''</span>

<span style="font-size:medium">[http://www.occupyboston.org/2012/03/06/decoolonize-99-liberate-100/ http://www.occupyboston.org/2012/03/06/decoolonize-99-liberate-100/]</span>

'''<span style="font-size:medium"><span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif">Many thanks to all who were able to join us in Plymouth for the 42nd National Day of Mourning! </span></span>'''

<span style="font-size:medium">The Boston Globe produced an article and a video about our visit to Plymouth. </span>

<span style="font-size:medium">You can read the article,"[http://www.bostonglobe.com/metro/2011/11/25/solidarity-occupy-group-joins-with-native-americans/uGgtpNbhAaYmKRNmLvnmTK/story.html?s_campaign=8315 In Solidarity, Occupy Group Joins with Native Americans]"  also a video, "[http://www.boston.com/bostonglobe/video/?bctid=1293351417001&pconnect_name=501249 Occupy Boston Protesters in Plymouth]" </span>

<span style="font-size:medium">A member of the working group was also interviewed in a Democracy Now! special on the event:</span>
</div></div>
== <span style="font-size:medium">[http://www.democracynow.org/blog/2011/11/30/we_are_not_vanishing_we_are_not_conquered_native_americans_commemorate_day_of_mourning_on_thanksgiving Native Americans Mark Day of Mourning on Thanksgiving: 'We are not Vanishing, We Are Not Conquered']</span><br/> ==

== See Also ==

*[[Council of Elders]]
*[[People of Color]]

<br/><br/>

[[Category:Working groups|Decolonize to Liberate]] <br/>

Decolonize To Liberate

2012-06-11T19:05:02Z

Radix optimystic: /* Special Upcoming Events */

'''A Working Group of Occupy/Decolonize Boston'''
<p style="text-align: center"><span style="font-size:medium"><span id="internal-source-marker_0.9645151262889148" style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); vertical-align: baseline">Decolonize</span><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif"> to Liberate seeks to shed the dominator ethos and systems of oppression </span><span id="internal-source-marker_0.9645151262889148" style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); vertical-align: baseline">that come from colonization, to stand in solidarity with indigenous </span><span id="internal-source-marker_0.9645151262889148" style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); vertical-align: baseline">resistance worldwide and to help restore our relationships to Mother Earth.</span></span></p><br/>
[[http://groups.google.com/group/decolonizeboston/subscribe?hl=en&note=1 To join the email discussion group]] To join the low-traffic "announcements only" list, send a request to: Decolonize-subscribe@lists.occupyboston.org

<br/>'''Regular IN-PERSON Working Group Meetings'''
<div style="text-align: center">'''<span style="font-size: large">Each Friday, 6:00 - 8:00 PM</span>'''<br/></div><div style="text-align: center"><span style="font-size:large">'''<span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif">First Parish (UU) Church in Harvard Sq.</span>'''</span></div><div style="text-align: center"><span style="font-size: large"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif">3 Church Street<br/>Cambridge, MA 02138</span></span><br/></div><div style="text-align: center">'''<span style="font-size: large">([http://maps.google.com/maps?q=3+Church+Street+Cambridge,+MA+02138&hl=en&ll=42.375241,-71.119483&spn=0.002001,0.003484&hnear=3+Church+St,+Mid-Cambridge,+Massachusetts+02138&t=h&z=19 map])</span>'''</div><p style="text-align: center"><span style="font-size:larger"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif">All are welcome to our regular weekly meetings.  In general, half of the meeting is discussion/self-education/to help us decolonize ourselves (see our </span>[http://wiki.occupyboston.org/wiki/Decolonize_To_Liberate/resources resources section]<span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif">).  Half of each meeting is for planning events and actions to help decolonize the movement.</span></span></p>
= <span style="font-size:large">Special Upcoming Events</span> =
<div><br/><span style="font-size:large;">'''Friday, June 15th, 6p at First Parish Cambridge (see above)'''</span></div><div><span style="font-size:large;">'''Indigenous Justice: Navajo Nation Situation'''</span><br/></div><div><span style="font-size:medium;">'''Special Presentation by '''</span><br/></div><div'''<span style="font-size: large;">Dr. James Zion</span>'''<span style="font-size: large; ">,</span>'''<span style="font-size: large;">international lawyer for the National Indian Youth Council</span>'''</div><div>at First Parish in Cambridge, 3 Church Street Cambridge, MA 02138 (across from Harvard T stop) Harvard Square</div><div><br/></div><div><span style="font-size:medium;">See [http://wiki.occupyboston.org/wiki/Decolonize_To_Liberate/Upcoming_Events Upcoming Events page] for more details</span></div><div><br/></div>
----

<span style="font-size:large;">'''Monday, June, 18th, 6PM - 9PM'''</span><br/>Eden of FSU and Rita of FAWG hosting Community Gathering on<br/><span style="font-size:large;">'''Restorative Justice---Community Justice'''</span>

<span style="font-size:medium;">at the Community Church 565 Boylston St 2nd floor,  Copley Square</span>

See [http://wiki.occupyboston.org/wiki/Decolonize_To_Liberate/Upcoming_Events Upcoming Events page] for more details
<div><br/></div>

= <span style="background-color:#ffff00">Calls to Action!</span> =

'''<span style="font-size: 15px; font-family: Arial; background-color: transparent; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap">5/7/12: “U.S. FOREST SERVICE, STOP ABUSING NATIVE WOMEN!”</span>'''
<div>
See [http://wiki.occupyboston.org/wiki/Decolonize_To_Liberate/Calls_to_Action Calls to Action] page for more details
</div>
= <span style="font-size:large">Getting Connected with the Working Group</span> =

<span style="font-size:medium">''To sign up on our new announcements-only (low traffic) list, please send an email to:                                                  ''Decolonize-subscribe[at]lists.occupyboston.org</span>
<div><div><span style="font-size:medium">''To sign up for the high-traffic, discussion-based working group google group, please sign into your google account and follow this [http://groups.google.com/group/decolonizeboston/subscribe?note=1 link], or email a request to join to'' decolonizeboston[at]gmail.com</span></div></div>
<br/><span style="font-size:medium">''Feel free to contact decolonizeboston[at]gmail.com with any questions or to get involved.''</span>
<div>
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large; ">Please Follow us on Twitter!: [http://twitter.com/decolonizebos @DecolonizeBos]</span>

'''''<span style="font-size: large">And now we have a [https://www.facebook.com/pages/Decolonize-to-Liberate-Occupy-Boston/216397535110561 facebook page], too!</span>'''''
</div>

= <span style="font-size: large">Decolonize Resources</span> =

<span style="font-size:medium">''[http://wiki.occupyboston.org/wiki/Decolonize_To_Liberate/definitions What is "Decolonization"?]    ''A collection of definitions and explanations </span>

<span style="font-size:medium">''[http://wiki.occupyboston.org/wiki/Decolonize_To_Liberate/resources Decolonize To Liberate resource page]'' Links, articles, videos and 'zines!</span>

''<span style="font-size:medium">[http://wiki.occupyboston.org/wiki/Decolonize_To_Liberate/declarations Decolonizing Declarations from Occupies Across the Continent]</span>''
<div><br/></div><div><div style="text-align: center">''<span style="font-size: large"></span>''<br/></div><div style="text-align: center"><br/></div><div>
= <span style="font-size:large">Past Events</span> =
</div><div>
<br/><span style="font-size:medium">''<span style="font-weight: bold; text-align: center">Many thanks to everyone who joined us for the Decolonize to Liberate Occupy Boston Community Gathering.  Check out the recap of the event on OccupyBoston.org:</span>''</span>

<span style="font-size:medium">[http://www.occupyboston.org/2012/03/06/decoolonize-99-liberate-100/ http://www.occupyboston.org/2012/03/06/decoolonize-99-liberate-100/]</span>

'''<span style="font-size:medium"><span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif">Many thanks to all who were able to join us in Plymouth for the 42nd National Day of Mourning! </span></span>'''

<span style="font-size:medium">The Boston Globe produced an article and a video about our visit to Plymouth. </span>

<span style="font-size:medium">You can read the article,"[http://www.bostonglobe.com/metro/2011/11/25/solidarity-occupy-group-joins-with-native-americans/uGgtpNbhAaYmKRNmLvnmTK/story.html?s_campaign=8315 In Solidarity, Occupy Group Joins with Native Americans]"  also a video, "[http://www.boston.com/bostonglobe/video/?bctid=1293351417001&pconnect_name=501249 Occupy Boston Protesters in Plymouth]" </span>

<span style="font-size:medium">A member of the working group was also interviewed in a Democracy Now! special on the event:</span>
</div></div>
== <span style="font-size:medium">[http://www.democracynow.org/blog/2011/11/30/we_are_not_vanishing_we_are_not_conquered_native_americans_commemorate_day_of_mourning_on_thanksgiving Native Americans Mark Day of Mourning on Thanksgiving: 'We are not Vanishing, We Are Not Conquered']</span><br/> ==

== See Also ==

*[[Council of Elders]]
*[[People of Color]]

<br/><br/>

[[Category:Working groups|Decolonize to Liberate]] <br/>

Decolonize To Liberate

2012-06-11T17:35:46Z

Radix optimystic:

'''A Working Group of Occupy/Decolonize Boston'''
<p style="text-align: center"><span style="font-size:medium"><span id="internal-source-marker_0.9645151262889148" style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); vertical-align: baseline">Decolonize</span><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif"> to Liberate seeks to shed the dominator ethos and systems of oppression </span><span id="internal-source-marker_0.9645151262889148" style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); vertical-align: baseline">that come from colonization, to stand in solidarity with indigenous </span><span id="internal-source-marker_0.9645151262889148" style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); vertical-align: baseline">resistance worldwide and to help restore our relationships to Mother Earth.</span></span></p><br/>
[[http://groups.google.com/group/decolonizeboston/subscribe?hl=en&note=1 To join the email discussion group]] To join the low-traffic "announcements only" list, send a request to: Decolonize-subscribe@lists.occupyboston.org

<br/>'''Regular IN-PERSON Working Group Meetings'''
<div style="text-align: center">'''<span style="font-size: large">Each Friday, 6:00 - 8:00 PM</span>'''<br/></div><div style="text-align: center"><span style="font-size:large">'''<span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif">First Parish (UU) Church in Harvard Sq.</span>'''</span></div><div style="text-align: center"><span style="font-size: large"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif">3 Church Street<br/>Cambridge, MA 02138</span></span><br/></div><div style="text-align: center">'''<span style="font-size: large">([http://maps.google.com/maps?q=3+Church+Street+Cambridge,+MA+02138&hl=en&ll=42.375241,-71.119483&spn=0.002001,0.003484&hnear=3+Church+St,+Mid-Cambridge,+Massachusetts+02138&t=h&z=19 map])</span>'''</div><p style="text-align: center"><span style="font-size:larger"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif">All are welcome to our regular weekly meetings.  In general, half of the meeting is discussion/self-education/to help us decolonize ourselves (see our </span>[http://wiki.occupyboston.org/wiki/Decolonize_To_Liberate/resources resources section]<span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif">).  Half of each meeting is for planning events and actions to help decolonize the movement.</span></span></p>
= <span style="font-size:large">Special Upcoming Events</span> =
<div><br/><span style="font-size:large;">'''Friday, June 15th, 6p at First Parish Cambridge (see above)'''</span></div><div><span style="font-size:large;">'''Indigenous Justice: Navajo Nation Situation'''</span><br/></div><div<br/></div><div><span style="font-size:large;">'''Special Presentation by '''</span></div><div><span style="font-size:medium"</span>'''<span style="font-size: large; ">Dr. James Zion</span>'''<span style="font-size: large; ">,</span>'''<span style="font-size: large; ">international lawyer for the National Indian Youth Council</span>'''<br/>at First Parish in Cambridge, 3 Church Street Cambridge, MA 02138 (across from Harvard T stop) Harvard Square</div><div><br/></div><div><span style="font-size:medium;">See [http://wiki.occupyboston.org/wiki/Decolonize_To_Liberate/Upcoming_Events Upcoming Events page] for more details</span></div><div><br/></div>
----

<span style="font-size:large;">'''Monday, June, 18th, 6PM - 9PM'''</span><br/>Eden of FSU and Rita of FAWG hosting Community Gathering on<br/><span style="font-size:large;">'''Restorative Justice---Community Justice'''</span>

<span style="font-size:large;"</span>at the Community Church 565 Boylston St 2nd floor,  Copley Square

See [http://wiki.occupyboston.org/wiki/Decolonize_To_Liberate/Upcoming_Events Upcoming Events page] for more details
<div><br/></div>
= <span style="background-color:#ffff00">Calls to Action!</span> =

'''<span style="font-size: 15px; font-family: Arial; background-color: transparent; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap">5/7/12: “U.S. FOREST SERVICE, STOP ABUSING NATIVE WOMEN!”</span>'''
<div>
See [http://wiki.occupyboston.org/wiki/Decolonize_To_Liberate/Calls_to_Action Calls to Action] page for more details
</div>
= <span style="font-size:large">Getting Connected with the Working Group</span> =

<span style="font-size:medium">''To sign up on our new announcements-only (low traffic) list, please send an email to:                                                  ''Decolonize-subscribe[at]lists.occupyboston.org</span>
<div><div><span style="font-size:medium">''To sign up for the high-traffic, discussion-based working group google group, please sign into your google account and follow this [http://groups.google.com/group/decolonizeboston/subscribe?note=1 link], or email a request to join to'' decolonizeboston[at]gmail.com</span></div></div>
<br/><span style="font-size:medium">''Feel free to contact decolonizeboston[at]gmail.com with any questions or to get involved.''</span>
<div>
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large; ">Please Follow us on Twitter!: [http://twitter.com/decolonizebos @DecolonizeBos]</span>

'''''<span style="font-size: large">And now we have a [https://www.facebook.com/pages/Decolonize-to-Liberate-Occupy-Boston/216397535110561 facebook page], too!</span>'''''
</div>

= <span style="font-size: large">Decolonize Resources</span> =

<span style="font-size:medium">''[http://wiki.occupyboston.org/wiki/Decolonize_To_Liberate/definitions What is "Decolonization"?]    ''A collection of definitions and explanations </span>

<span style="font-size:medium">''[http://wiki.occupyboston.org/wiki/Decolonize_To_Liberate/resources Decolonize To Liberate resource page]'' Links, articles, videos and 'zines!</span>

''<span style="font-size:medium">[http://wiki.occupyboston.org/wiki/Decolonize_To_Liberate/declarations Decolonizing Declarations from Occupies Across the Continent]</span>''
<div><br/></div><div><div style="text-align: center">''<span style="font-size: large"></span>''<br/></div><div style="text-align: center"><br/></div><div>
= <span style="font-size:large">Past Events</span> =
</div><div>
<br/><span style="font-size:medium">''<span style="font-weight: bold; text-align: center">Many thanks to everyone who joined us for the Decolonize to Liberate Occupy Boston Community Gathering.  Check out the recap of the event on OccupyBoston.org:</span>''</span>

<span style="font-size:medium">[http://www.occupyboston.org/2012/03/06/decoolonize-99-liberate-100/ http://www.occupyboston.org/2012/03/06/decoolonize-99-liberate-100/]</span>

'''<span style="font-size:medium"><span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif">Many thanks to all who were able to join us in Plymouth for the 42nd National Day of Mourning! </span></span>'''

<span style="font-size:medium">The Boston Globe produced an article and a video about our visit to Plymouth. </span>

<span style="font-size:medium">You can read the article,"[http://www.bostonglobe.com/metro/2011/11/25/solidarity-occupy-group-joins-with-native-americans/uGgtpNbhAaYmKRNmLvnmTK/story.html?s_campaign=8315 In Solidarity, Occupy Group Joins with Native Americans]"  also a video, "[http://www.boston.com/bostonglobe/video/?bctid=1293351417001&pconnect_name=501249 Occupy Boston Protesters in Plymouth]" </span>

<span style="font-size:medium">A member of the working group was also interviewed in a Democracy Now! special on the event:</span>
</div></div>
== <span style="font-size:medium">[http://www.democracynow.org/blog/2011/11/30/we_are_not_vanishing_we_are_not_conquered_native_americans_commemorate_day_of_mourning_on_thanksgiving Native Americans Mark Day of Mourning on Thanksgiving: 'We are not Vanishing, We Are Not Conquered']</span><br/> ==

== See Also ==

*[[Council of Elders]]
*[[People of Color]]

<br/><br/>

[[Category:Working groups|Decolonize to Liberate]] <br/>

Decolonize To Liberate

2012-06-04T16:12:55Z

Radix optimystic: /* Special Upcoming Events */

'''A Working Group of Occupy/Decolonize Boston'''
<p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size:medium;"><span id="internal-source-marker_0.9645151262889148" style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); vertical-align: baseline;">Decolonize</span><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"> to Liberate seeks to shed the dominator ethos and systems of oppression </span><span id="internal-source-marker_0.9645151262889148" style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); vertical-align: baseline;">that come from colonization, to stand in solidarity with indigenous </span><span id="internal-source-marker_0.9645151262889148" style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); vertical-align: baseline;">resistance worldwide and to help restore our relationships to Mother Earth.</span></span></p><br/>
[[http://groups.google.com/group/decolonizeboston/subscribe?hl=en&note=1 To join the email discussion group]] To join the low-traffic "announcements only" list, send a request to: Decolonize-subscribe@lists.occupyboston.org

<br/>'''Regular IN-PERSON Working Group Meetings'''

<span style="font-size:large;">'''<span style="background-color: rgb(255, 255, 0); ">PLEASE NOTE: This Friday's meeting (June 1) is CANCELLED  </span>so that members can attend the Occupy Boston planning meeting/ "Popular Assembly," 7p Friday at the Boston Common Bandstand.  Please make every effort to attend!  Decolonize to Liberate meetings will continue on Friday, June 8th, 6p, with a screening of the film "Two Spirits" (details to follow).'''</span>
<div style="text-align: center;">'''<span style="font-size: large;">Each Friday, 6:00 - 8:00 PM</span>'''<br/></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size:large;">'''<span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">First Parish (UU) Church in Harvard Sq.</span>'''</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">3 Church Street<br/>Cambridge, MA 02138</span></span><br/></div><div style="text-align: center;">'''<span style="font-size: large;">([http://maps.google.com/maps?q=3+Church+Street+Cambridge,+MA+02138&hl=en&ll=42.375241,-71.119483&spn=0.002001,0.003484&hnear=3+Church+St,+Mid-Cambridge,+Massachusetts+02138&t=h&z=19 map])</span>'''</div><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size:larger;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">All are welcome to our regular weekly meetings.  In general, half of the meeting is discussion/self-education/to help us decolonize ourselves (see our </span>[http://wiki.occupyboston.org/wiki/Decolonize_To_Liberate/resources resources section]<span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">).  Half of each meeting is for planning events and actions to help decolonize the movement.</span></span></p>
= <span style="font-size:large;">Special Upcoming Events</span> =
<div style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 19px;">''<span style="font-size: large;">'''Friday, June 8th, 6p'''</span>''</div><div style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 19px;">''<span style="font-size: large;">'''Special Film Screening and Discussion: Two Spirits'''</span>''</div><div style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 19px;"><span style="font-size:large;">'''''Please RSVP, Share on Facebook '''''[https://www.facebook.com/events/143673345767405/ https://www.facebook.com/events/143673345767405/]</span></div>
See [http://wiki.occupyboston.org/wiki/Decolonize_To_Liberate/Upcoming_Events Upcoming Events page] for more details
<div><br/></div>

= <span style="background-color:#ffff00">Calls to Action!</span> =

'''<span style="font-size: 15px; font-family: Arial; background-color: transparent; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap">5/7/12: “U.S. FOREST SERVICE, STOP ABUSING NATIVE WOMEN!”</span>'''
<div>
See [http://wiki.occupyboston.org/wiki/Decolonize_To_Liberate/Calls_to_Action Calls to Action] page for more details
</div>
= <span style="font-size:large;">Getting Connected with the Working Group</span> =

<span style="font-size:medium;">''To sign up on our new announcements-only (low traffic) list, please send an email to:                                                  ''Decolonize-subscribe[at]lists.occupyboston.org</span>
<div><div><span style="font-size:medium;">''To sign up for the high-traffic, discussion-based working group google group, please sign into your google account and follow this [http://groups.google.com/group/decolonizeboston/subscribe?note=1 link], or email a request to join to'' decolonizeboston[at]gmail.com</span></div></div>
<br/><span style="font-size:medium;">''Feel free to contact decolonizeboston[at]gmail.com with any questions or to get involved.''</span>
<div>
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">Please Follow us on Twitter!: [http://twitter.com/decolonizebos @DecolonizeBos]</span>

'''''<span style="font-size: large;">And now we have a [https://www.facebook.com/pages/Decolonize-to-Liberate-Occupy-Boston/216397535110561 facebook page], too!</span>'''''
</div>

= <span style="font-size: large;">Decolonize Resources</span> =

<span style="font-size:medium;">''[http://wiki.occupyboston.org/wiki/Decolonize_To_Liberate/definitions What is "Decolonization"?]    ''A collection of definitions and explanations </span>

<span style="font-size:medium;">''[http://wiki.occupyboston.org/wiki/Decolonize_To_Liberate/resources Decolonize To Liberate resource page]'' Links, articles, videos and 'zines!</span>

''<span style="font-size:medium;">[http://wiki.occupyboston.org/wiki/Decolonize_To_Liberate/declarations Decolonizing Declarations from Occupies Across the Continent]</span>''
<div><br/></div><div><div style="text-align: center">''<span style="font-size: large"></span>''<br/></div><div style="text-align: center"><br/></div><div>
= <span style="font-size:large;">Past Events</span> =
</div><div>
<br/><span style="font-size:medium;">''<span style="font-weight: bold; text-align: center;">Many thanks to everyone who joined us for the Decolonize to Liberate Occupy Boston Community Gathering.  Check out the recap of the event on OccupyBoston.org:</span>''</span>

<span style="font-size:medium;">[http://www.occupyboston.org/2012/03/06/decoolonize-99-liberate-100/ http://www.occupyboston.org/2012/03/06/decoolonize-99-liberate-100/]</span>

'''<span style="font-size:medium;"><span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif">Many thanks to all who were able to join us in Plymouth for the 42nd National Day of Mourning! </span></span>'''

<span style="font-size:medium;">The Boston Globe produced an article and a video about our visit to Plymouth. </span>

<span style="font-size:medium;">You can read the article,"[http://www.bostonglobe.com/metro/2011/11/25/solidarity-occupy-group-joins-with-native-americans/uGgtpNbhAaYmKRNmLvnmTK/story.html?s_campaign=8315 In Solidarity, Occupy Group Joins with Native Americans]"  also a video, "[http://www.boston.com/bostonglobe/video/?bctid=1293351417001&pconnect_name=501249 Occupy Boston Protesters in Plymouth]" </span>

<span style="font-size:medium;">A member of the working group was also interviewed in a Democracy Now! special on the event:</span>
</div></div>
== <span style="font-size:medium;">[http://www.democracynow.org/blog/2011/11/30/we_are_not_vanishing_we_are_not_conquered_native_americans_commemorate_day_of_mourning_on_thanksgiving Native Americans Mark Day of Mourning on Thanksgiving: 'We are not Vanishing, We Are Not Conquered']</span><br/> ==

== See Also ==

*[[Council of Elders]]
*[[People of Color]]

<br/><br/>

[[Category:Working groups|Decolonize to Liberate]] <br/>

Decolonize To Liberate/Upcoming Events

2012-05-29T23:48:18Z

Radix optimystic:

go back to the [http://decolonizeboston.org Working Group page]
<div>Reminder that there will be no formal meeting of the Decolonize to Liberate</div><div>Working Group this Friday, June 1st.  Instead, all group members are</div><div>strongly encouraged to attend the popular assembly about Occupy Boston that</div><div>night, meeting at 7PM at the bandstand on the Boston Common, and to bring</div><div>our commitment to implementing the decolonization analysis throughout the</div><div>Occupy movement (I'm sorry I won't be able to attend as I'm teaching that</div><div>particular Friday night).  See this Facebook event for more information:  </div><div>[https://www.facebook.com/events/109180519218744/121467444656718/?notif_t=group_comment https://www.facebook.com/events/109180519218744/121467444656718/?notif_t=group_comment]</div><div><br/></div><div>If you are not able or interested in going to the popular assembly, folks</div><div>may still choose to go to the Fred Small and Sol Y Canto concert at the</div><div>First Parish in Cambridge that night as a gesture of thank you for the</div><div>church's generosity to our group in sharing space with us weekly (Advance</div><div>tickets can be purchased at:</div><div> [http://events.boston.cbslocal.com/cambridge_ma/events/fred-small-concert-/E0-001-045381697-2 http://events.boston.cbslocal.com/cambridge_ma/events/fred-small-concert-/E0-001-045381697-2]).</div><div><br/></div><div>Friday, June 8th we will be showing the film "Two Spirits" with Maria</div><div>Cristina facilitating.  Our showing this film on the night before the annual</div><div>Gay Pride march allows us to honor a young transgender American Indian whose</div><div>life was tragically lost and also to discuss the intersection of oppressions</div><div>in the context of colonialism.</div><div> [http://www.pbs.org/independentlens/two-spirits/film.html http://www.pbs.org/independentlens/two-spirits/film.html].  Meetings of the</div><div>Decolonize to Liberate Working Group are held at the First Parish in</div><div>Cambridge, 6-8PM, easily accessible from the Harvard Square T-stop, on the</div><div>corner of Mass Ave and Church St., enter through the far door on Church</div><div>Street and ring the bell at the inner door for entrance.</div><div><br/></div><div>Friday, June 15th will be another discussion based meeting and we are</div><div>scheduled to continue to discuss the U.N. Declaration on the Rights of</div><div>Indigenous Peoples with Maura facilitating.  Download and read the PDF here:</div><div> [http://www.un.org/esa/socdev/unpfii/documents/DRIPS_en.pdf http://www.un.org/esa/socdev/unpfii/documents/DRIPS_en.pdf].  </div><div>Meetings of the Decolonize to Liberate Working Group are held at the First</div><div>Parish in Cambridge, 6-8PM, easily accessible from the Harvard Square</div><div>T-stop, on the corner of Mass Ave and Church St., enter through the far door</div><div>on Church Street and ring the bell at the inner door for entrance.</div><div><br/></div><div>Friday, June 22nd we need to discuss as the church will not be available to</div><div>us that night due to both of our volunteer sextons being absent that week.</div><div> Perhaps we should take a summer Friday break that night?  Or an option</div><div>would be for someone to host a meeting at their house?</div><div><br/></div><div>Friday, June 29th, the Faith and Spirituality Working Group will partner</div><div>with the Decolonize to Liberate Working Group in showing and discussing the</div><div>film "I AM."  We will examine the film specifically through a decolonization</div><div>lens and the spiritual implications of such a lens as illustrated through</div><div>the documentary.  [http://www.iamthedoc.com/ http://www.iamthedoc.com/]   </div><div>Meetings of the Decolonize to Liberate Working Group are held at the First</div><div>Parish in Cambridge, 6-8PM, easily accessible from the Harvard Square</div><div>T-stop, on the corner of Mass Ave and Church St., enter through the far door</div><div>on Church Street and ring the bell at the inner door for entrance.</div><div><br/></div><div><span style="font-size:large;"></span><br/></div><div><span style="font-size:large;">Previous Events</span></div><div><span style="font-size:large;">'''Friday, May 18th, 6p'''</span></div><div><span style="font-size:large;">'''Special Film Screening and Discussion: 2012 La Palabra Maya (The Mayan Word) '''</span></div><div>'''<span style="font-size: 15px; font-family: Arial; background-color: transparent; font-weight: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">En español, abajo.</span>'''</div><div><br/></div><div>http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-czs7ifu3ImQ/TnEtlquqC-I/AAAAAAAAAAk/yK7gAwa34Tk/s1600/web%2Bbanner%2Bsept.%2Bflattened.jpg<br/></div><div><br/></div><div>'''''Everyone is talking about the Mayan Prophecies of 2012.'''''<br/></div><div>'''''But who is listening to the Maya?'''''</div>
Please join the “Decolonize to Liberate” Working Group of Occupy Boston for a special screening and discussion of a newly-released groundbreaking film, “2012: La Palabra Maya (the Mayan Word).” Hear the voices of the Mayan people as they share their perspectives on the prophecies of their ancestors and their fight to defend Mother Earth and their culture from destruction.

<div>'''Friday, May 18th, 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm '''<br/></div><div>'''First Parish (UU) Church in Harvard Sq. '''<br/></div><div>'''3 Church Street, Cambridge, MA 02138 '''<br/></div><div>'''As with all Decolonize/Occupy events, this is FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC!'''<br/></div><div>Please RSVP and share the facebook event''' '''[https://www.facebook.com/events/347798498617160/ https://www.facebook.com/events/347798498617160/]</div>
<br/>“2012: The Mayan Word” is both a message of hope and a call to action. Featuring testimonies from contemporary Mayans throughout Mesoamerica, from spiritual guides to activists, community leaders, farmers, artists, teachers, and children, this film is an extraordinary journey into the heart of Mayan struggle and spirituality.
<div><br/></div><div>Watch the Trailer, here [http://youtu.be/11KdG4z5FuY http://youtu.be/11KdG4z5FuY]<br/></div><div>You can also watch the entire film for free, here [http://youtu.be/UwvpsVsawMg http://youtu.be/UwvpsVsawMg]</div><div><br/></div><div>The film (64 Minutes) will be followed by discussion with special guests, including Carlos Aceves (via Skype), author of “Nine Seasons: Beyond 2012” and other in-person guests To Be Announced. Attendees will also learn how they can join with Cambridge-based non-profit Cultural Survival (cs.org) to help legalize community radio in Guatemala.</div><div><br/></div><div>Organizers are performing outreach to invite members from local Mayan and Mexican/Guatemalan communities, and are planning to arrange for adequate translation. If you can help with either of these efforts, please contact decolonizeboston[at]gmail.com.</div>
<br/><span style="font-size:large;">'''Presentación de la película especial y Discusión: 2012 La Palabra Maya'''</span>
<div>'''Todo el mundo habla de las Profecías Mayas sobre el 2012'''<br/></div><div>'''¿Pero quién está escuchando a los mayas?'''</div>
<br/>Por favor únase a la "Decolonizar para Liberar" a un grupo de “Occupy Boston” para una presentación y discusión especial de un innovador documental, “2012: La Palabra Maya (the Mayan Word).” Escucharemos las voces de la comunidad Maya que nos ofreceran Su cosmovision, la sabiduria de sus ancestr@s y Su Lucha por defender a la Madre Tierra y a Su cultura.
<div><br/></div><div>'''Viernes, 18 de Mayo, 6:00 p - 8:00 p'''<br/></div><div>'''First Parish Church in Harvard Sq.'''<br/></div><div>'''3 Church Street, Cambridge, MA 02138'''<br/></div><div>'''LIBRE Y ABIERTO AL PÚBLICO!'''<br/></div><div>'''''Habrá un traductor.'''''</div>
Por favor, RSVP y compartir Facebook evento [https://www.facebook.com/events/347798498617160/ https://www.facebook.com/events/347798498617160/]

<br/>2012 La Palabra Maya es un mensaje de esperanza y una llamada a la acción. A través de los testimonios de mayas contemporáneos de todo Mesoamérica, desde guías espirituales a activistas, líder@s comunitarios, campesin@s, artistas, maestr@s, niñas y niños, este documental nos lleva a un extraordinario viaje al corazón de la lucha y la espiritualidad Maya.
<div>Usted puede ver una versión corta de la película, aquí [http://youtu.be/11KdG4z5FuY http://youtu.be/11KdG4z5FuY]<br/></div><div>Toda la película está aquí [http://youtu.be/UwvpsVsawMg http://youtu.be/UwvpsVsawMg]</div>
Después de la película vamos a tener una discusión. L@s organizador@s están planeando proporcionar servicios de traducción. Si usted puede ayudar con esto, por favor póngase en contacto con decolonizeboston@gmail.com

Decolonize To Liberate

2012-05-29T23:40:15Z

Radix optimystic:

'''A Working Group of Occupy/Decolonize Boston'''
<p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size:medium;"><span id="internal-source-marker_0.9645151262889148" style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); vertical-align: baseline;">Decolonize</span><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"> to Liberate seeks to shed the dominator ethos and systems of oppression </span><span id="internal-source-marker_0.9645151262889148" style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); vertical-align: baseline;">that come from colonization, to stand in solidarity with indigenous </span><span id="internal-source-marker_0.9645151262889148" style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); vertical-align: baseline;">resistance worldwide and to help restore our relationships to Mother Earth.</span></span></p><br/>
[[http://groups.google.com/group/decolonizeboston/subscribe?hl=en&note=1 To join the email discussion group]] To join the low-traffic "announcements only" list, send a request to: Decolonize-subscribe@lists.occupyboston.org

<br/>'''Regular IN-PERSON Working Group Meetings'''

<span style="font-size:large;">'''<span style="background-color: rgb(255, 255, 0); ">PLEASE NOTE: This Friday's meeting (June 1) is CANCELLED  </span>so that members can attend the Occupy Boston planning meeting/ "Popular Assembly," 7p Friday at the Boston Common Bandstand.  Please make every effort to attend!  Decolonize to Liberate meetings will continue on Friday, June 8th, 6p, with a screening of the film "Two Spirits" (details to follow).'''</span>
<div style="text-align: center;">'''<span style="font-size: large;">Each Friday, 6:00 - 8:00 PM</span>'''<br/></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size:large;">'''<span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">First Parish (UU) Church in Harvard Sq.</span>'''</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">3 Church Street<br/>Cambridge, MA 02138</span></span><br/></div><div style="text-align: center;">'''<span style="font-size: large;">([http://maps.google.com/maps?q=3+Church+Street+Cambridge,+MA+02138&hl=en&ll=42.375241,-71.119483&spn=0.002001,0.003484&hnear=3+Church+St,+Mid-Cambridge,+Massachusetts+02138&t=h&z=19 map])</span>'''</div><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size:larger;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">All are welcome to our regular weekly meetings.  In general, half of the meeting is discussion/self-education/to help us decolonize ourselves (see our </span>[http://wiki.occupyboston.org/wiki/Decolonize_To_Liberate/resources resources section]<span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">).  Half of each meeting is for planning events and actions to help decolonize the movement.</span></span></p>
= <span style="font-size:large;">Special Upcoming Events</span> =
<div style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 19px;">''<span style="font-size: large;">'''Friday, June 8th, 6p'''</span>''</div><div style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 19px;">''<span style="font-size: large;">'''Special Film Screening and Discussion: Two Spirits'''</span>''</div>
See [http://wiki.occupyboston.org/wiki/Decolonize_To_Liberate/Upcoming_Events Upcoming Events page] for more details
<div><br/></div>
= <span style="background-color:#ffff00">Calls to Action!</span> =

'''<span style="font-size: 15px; font-family: Arial; background-color: transparent; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap">5/7/12: “U.S. FOREST SERVICE, STOP ABUSING NATIVE WOMEN!”</span>'''
<div>
See [http://wiki.occupyboston.org/wiki/Decolonize_To_Liberate/Calls_to_Action Calls to Action] page for more details
</div>
= <span style="font-size:large;">Getting Connected with the Working Group</span> =

<span style="font-size:medium;">''To sign up on our new announcements-only (low traffic) list, please send an email to:                                                  ''Decolonize-subscribe[at]lists.occupyboston.org</span>
<div><div><span style="font-size:medium;">''To sign up for the high-traffic, discussion-based working group google group, please sign into your google account and follow this [http://groups.google.com/group/decolonizeboston/subscribe?note=1 link], or email a request to join to'' decolonizeboston[at]gmail.com</span></div></div>
<br/><span style="font-size:medium;">''Feel free to contact decolonizeboston[at]gmail.com with any questions or to get involved.''</span>
<div>
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">Please Follow us on Twitter!: [http://twitter.com/decolonizebos @DecolonizeBos]</span>

'''''<span style="font-size: large;">And now we have a [https://www.facebook.com/pages/Decolonize-to-Liberate-Occupy-Boston/216397535110561 facebook page], too!</span>'''''
</div>

= <span style="font-size: large;">Decolonize Resources</span> =

<span style="font-size:medium;">''[http://wiki.occupyboston.org/wiki/Decolonize_To_Liberate/definitions What is "Decolonization"?]    ''A collection of definitions and explanations </span>

<span style="font-size:medium;">''[http://wiki.occupyboston.org/wiki/Decolonize_To_Liberate/resources Decolonize To Liberate resource page]'' Links, articles, videos and 'zines!</span>

''<span style="font-size:medium;">[http://wiki.occupyboston.org/wiki/Decolonize_To_Liberate/declarations Decolonizing Declarations from Occupies Across the Continent]</span>''
<div><br/></div><div><div style="text-align: center">''<span style="font-size: large"></span>''<br/></div><div style="text-align: center"><br/></div><div>
= <span style="font-size:large;">Past Events</span> =
</div><div>
<br/><span style="font-size:medium;">''<span style="font-weight: bold; text-align: center;">Many thanks to everyone who joined us for the Decolonize to Liberate Occupy Boston Community Gathering.  Check out the recap of the event on OccupyBoston.org:</span>''</span>

<span style="font-size:medium;">[http://www.occupyboston.org/2012/03/06/decoolonize-99-liberate-100/ http://www.occupyboston.org/2012/03/06/decoolonize-99-liberate-100/]</span>

'''<span style="font-size:medium;"><span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif">Many thanks to all who were able to join us in Plymouth for the 42nd National Day of Mourning! </span></span>'''

<span style="font-size:medium;">The Boston Globe produced an article and a video about our visit to Plymouth. </span>

<span style="font-size:medium;">You can read the article,"[http://www.bostonglobe.com/metro/2011/11/25/solidarity-occupy-group-joins-with-native-americans/uGgtpNbhAaYmKRNmLvnmTK/story.html?s_campaign=8315 In Solidarity, Occupy Group Joins with Native Americans]"  also a video, "[http://www.boston.com/bostonglobe/video/?bctid=1293351417001&pconnect_name=501249 Occupy Boston Protesters in Plymouth]" </span>

<span style="font-size:medium;">A member of the working group was also interviewed in a Democracy Now! special on the event:</span>
</div></div>
== <span style="font-size:medium;">[http://www.democracynow.org/blog/2011/11/30/we_are_not_vanishing_we_are_not_conquered_native_americans_commemorate_day_of_mourning_on_thanksgiving Native Americans Mark Day of Mourning on Thanksgiving: 'We are not Vanishing, We Are Not Conquered']</span><br/> ==

== See Also ==

*[[Council of Elders]]
*[[People of Color]]

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[[Category:Working groups|Decolonize to Liberate]] <br/>

Decolonize To Liberate/Calls to Action

2012-05-09T14:26:19Z

Radix optimystic:

<div>[[http://decolonizeboston.org go back to Working Group page]]</div>
= <span style="font-size:large">5/8/12 '''<span style="background-color: transparent; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap">CALL TO ACTION: “U.S. FOREST SERVICE, STOP ABUSING NATIVE WOMEN!”</span>'''</span> =

https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-snc7/36560_10150887454855519_96167065518_12231891_1945459667_n.jpg

'''<span style="font-size: 15px; font-family: Arial; background-color: transparent; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap; background-color: transparent"></span><br/><span style="font-size:large"><span style="font-family: Arial; background-color: transparent; font-weight: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap">Excerpt from a May 4th </span>[http://www.winnememwintu.us/2012/05/04/forest-service-response/ <span style="font-family: Arial; color: rgb(17, 85, 204); background-color: transparent; font-weight: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap">Press Release</span>]<span style="font-family: Arial; background-color: transparent; font-weight: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap">from the office of the Winnemem Wintu Tribe</span><br/><span style="font-family: Arial; font-weight: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap; background-color: transparent"></span><br/><span style="font-family: Arial; background-color: transparent; font-style: italic; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap">Winnemem Wintu Tribe needs 4-day closure of 400-yard section of McCloud River to Perform Girls’ Traditional Coming of Age Ceremony</span><br/><span style="font-family: Arial; font-weight: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap; background-color: transparent"></span><br/><span style="font-family: Arial; background-color: transparent; font-weight: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap">U.S. Forest Service Region 5 Forester Randy Moore has missed his May 1 deadline to respond to the Winnemem Wintu’s request for a mandatory river closure to protect their Coming of Age ceremony this summer. The tribe has had not received any intention of Mr. Moore to respond in a timely fashion, and because the government’s legal process is clearly a dead end, the Winnemem will now hold a H’up Chonas, or War Dance, in the near future to defend their cultural rites in a traditional way.  Previous Coming of Age ceremonies have been disrupted by drunken recreational boaters motoring through the site and heckling the tribe with racial slurs.</span><br/><span style="font-family: Arial; font-weight: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap; background-color: transparent"></span><br/><span style="font-family: Arial; background-color: transparent; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap">Call to Action, from the Winnemem Wintu Tribe </span>[https://www.facebook.com/pages/Winnemem-Wintu-Tribe/96167065518 <span style="font-family: Arial; color: rgb(17, 85, 204); background-color: transparent; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap">Facebook Page</span>]<span style="font-family: Arial; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap; background-color: transparent"></span><br/>[https://www.facebook.com/pages/Winnemem-Wintu-Tribe/96167065518 <span style="font-family: Arial; color: rgb(17, 85, 204); background-color: transparent; font-weight: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap">https://www.facebook.com/pages/Winnemem-Wintu-Tribe/96167065518</span>]<span style="font-family: Arial; font-weight: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap; background-color: transparent"></span><br/><span style="font-family: Arial; font-weight: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap; background-color: transparent"></span><br/><span style="font-family: Arial; background-color: transparent; font-style: italic; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap">Chief Caleen Sisk:</span><span style="font-family: Arial; background-color: transparent; font-weight: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap">"Winnemem Wintu women are demanding fair and just treatment to hold our traditional BaLas Chonas (Coming of Age) ceremony in peace and dignity on our river on our sacred grounds! We are calling on all the California Indian women, Native women, and all women to voice your concerns about women's rights! We are asking all good men to stand by us and protect us. This is not asking too much!!! Our grandmothers have endured too much for this to be passed on to our little baby girls. We stand with our relations in Canada!!! No more will we put up with this kind of DISCRIMINATION! STOP DISCRIMINATION AGAINST NATIVE WOMEN NOW!"</span><br/><span style="font-family: Arial; font-weight: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap; background-color: transparent"></span><br/><span style="font-family: Arial; background-color: transparent; font-weight: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap">The women of the Winnemem Wintu Tribe have the right to a Coming of Age Ceremony held in an atmosphere of Peace and Dignity!  Regional Forester Randy Moore of the US Forest Service has chosen to subject young Native women to continued abuse by ignoring [their] request to close the river.</span></span>'''

'''<span style="font-size:x-large"><span style="font-family: Arial; background-color: transparent; font-weight: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap">***TAKE ACTION!: Call 707.562.8737 or email rmoore@fed.us to let Randy Moore know you support a river closure for Marisa's Coming of Age ceremony.  Let him know that ignoring [the Winnemem Wintu] is unacceptable, and he should have the courage to implement a mandatory closure.</span></span>'''<span style="font-size:large"><span style="font-size:x-large"><span style="font-size:large"><br/><span style="font-family: Arial; font-weight: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap; background-color: transparent"></span></span><br/>''<span style="font-size:large"><span style="font-family: Arial; background-color: transparent; font-weight: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap"></span></span>''</span></span>

<span style="font-size:large"><span style="font-size:x-large">''<span style="font-size:large"><span style="font-family: Arial; background-color: transparent; font-weight: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap">For more information:</span></span>''<span style="font-size:large"><br/><span style="font-family: Arial; font-weight: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap; background-color: transparent"></span><br/><span style="font-family: Arial; background-color: transparent; font-weight: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap">Read the full </span>[http://www.winnememwintu.us/2012/05/04/forest-service-response/ <span style="font-family: Arial; color: rgb(17, 85, 204); background-color: transparent; font-weight: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap">press release</span>]<span style="font-family: Arial; background-color: transparent; font-weight: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap">FOREST SERVICE IGNORES TRIBE’S REQUEST FOR PEACEFUL SACRED CEREMONY; TRIBE PLANS WAR DANCE TO PROTECT TRADITIONAL WOMEN’S RIGHTS </span>[http://www.winnememwintu.us/2012/05/04/forest-service-response/ <span style="font-family: Arial; color: rgb(17, 85, 204); background-color: transparent; font-weight: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap">http://www.winnememwintu.us/2012/05/04/forest-service-response/</span>]<span style="font-family: Arial; font-weight: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap; background-color: transparent"></span><br/><span style="font-family: Arial; font-weight: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap; background-color: transparent"></span><br/><span style="font-family: Arial; background-color: transparent; font-weight: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap">Video and Call to Action </span>[http://youtu.be/oglCy--o7oY <span style="font-family: Arial; color: rgb(17, 85, 204); background-color: transparent; font-weight: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap">http://youtu.be/oglCy--o7oY</span>]<span style="font-family: Arial; font-weight: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap; background-color: transparent"></span><br/><span style="font-family: Arial; font-weight: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap; background-color: transparent"></span><br/><span style="font-family: Arial; background-color: transparent; font-weight: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap">Radio interview with Chief Caleen Sisk on First Voices Indigenous Radio </span>[http://firstvoicesindigenousradio.org/node/298 <span style="font-family: Arial; color: rgb(17, 85, 204); background-color: transparent; font-weight: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap">http://firstvoicesindigenousradio.org/node/298</span>]</span></span></span>

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''<span style="font-size:x-large">Help spread this Call to Action using social media!</span>''

<span style="font-size:large">Like and share the '''<span style="font-family: Arial; background-color: transparent; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap">the Winnemem Wintu Tribe </span>[https://www.facebook.com/pages/Winnemem-Wintu-Tribe/96167065518 <span style="font-family: Arial; color: rgb(17, 85, 204); background-color: transparent; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap">Facebook Page</span>]<span style="font-family: Arial; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap; background-color: transparent"></span><br/>[https://www.facebook.com/pages/Winnemem-Wintu-Tribe/96167065518 <span style="font-family: Arial; color: rgb(17, 85, 204); background-color: transparent; font-weight: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap">https://www.facebook.com/pages/Winnemem-Wintu-Tribe/96167065518</span>]'''</span>

'''Sample Facebook Post:'''<br/><br/>This is terrible!  The Forest Service is ignoring a native tribe's request to close off a small part of the river for a traditional women's Coming of Age Ceremony.  Drunk boaters have been harrassing and flashing the poor young women!  I just called the Regional Forester Randy Moore's office to let him know that the whole world is watching!  Please join me in taking action.  Details at [[wiki/Decolonize_To_Liberate/Calls_to_Action|http://wiki.occupyboston.org/wiki/Decolonize_To_Liberate/Calls_to_Action]]<br/><br/><br/>'''Sample Tweets:'''<br/><br/>Forest Service Ignores Tribe's Req. 4 Peaceful Sacred Ceremony; Take Action 2 Protect Trad. Women's Rights [[wiki/Decolonize_To_Liberate/Calls_to_Action|http://wiki.occupyboston.org/wiki/Decolonize_To_Liberate/Calls_to_Action]] #decolonize<br/><br/>Call to Action! Tell the U.S. Forest Service to Stop Abusing Native Women! info: [[wiki/Decolonize_To_Liberate/Calls_to_Action|http://wiki.occupyboston.org/wiki/Decolonize_To_Liberate/Calls_to_Action]] #decolonize #occupyboston #OWS<br/>

Decolonize To Liberate/Calls to Action

2012-05-09T14:25:44Z

Radix optimystic:

Decolonize To Liberate/Calls to Action

2012-05-09T13:59:21Z

Radix optimystic:

<div>[[http://decolonizeboston.org go back to Working Group page]]</div>
= <span style="font-size:large">5/8/12 '''<span style="background-color: transparent; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap">CALL TO ACTION: “U.S. FOREST SERVICE, STOP ABUSING NATIVE WOMEN!”</span>'''</span> =

https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-snc7/36560_10150887454855519_96167065518_12231891_1945459667_n.jpg

'''<span style="font-size: 15px; font-family: Arial; background-color: transparent; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap; background-color: transparent"></span><br/><span style="font-size:large"><span style="font-family: Arial; background-color: transparent; font-weight: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap">Excerpt from a May 4th </span>[http://www.winnememwintu.us/2012/05/04/forest-service-response/ <span style="font-family: Arial; color: rgb(17, 85, 204); background-color: transparent; font-weight: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap">Press Release</span>]<span style="font-family: Arial; background-color: transparent; font-weight: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap">from the office of the Winnemem Wintu Tribe</span><br/><span style="font-family: Arial; font-weight: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap; background-color: transparent"></span><br/><span style="font-family: Arial; background-color: transparent; font-style: italic; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap">Winnemem Wintu Tribe needs 4-day closure of 400-yard section of McCloud River to Perform Girls’ Traditional Coming of Age Ceremony</span><br/><span style="font-family: Arial; font-weight: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap; background-color: transparent"></span><br/><span style="font-family: Arial; background-color: transparent; font-weight: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap">U.S. Forest Service Region 5 Forester Randy Moore has missed his May 1 deadline to respond to the Winnemem Wintu’s request for a mandatory river closure to protect their Coming of Age ceremony this summer. The tribe has had not received any intention of Mr. Moore to respond in a timely fashion, and because the government’s legal process is clearly a dead end, the Winnemem will now hold a H’up Chonas, or War Dance, in the near future to defend their cultural rites in a traditional way.  Previous Coming of Age ceremonies have been disrupted by drunken recreational boaters motoring through the site and heckling the tribe with racial slurs.</span><br/><span style="font-family: Arial; font-weight: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap; background-color: transparent"></span><br/><span style="font-family: Arial; background-color: transparent; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap">Call to Action, from the Winnemem Wintu Tribe </span>[https://www.facebook.com/pages/Winnemem-Wintu-Tribe/96167065518 <span style="font-family: Arial; color: rgb(17, 85, 204); background-color: transparent; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap">Facebook Page</span>]<span style="font-family: Arial; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap; background-color: transparent"></span><br/>[https://www.facebook.com/pages/Winnemem-Wintu-Tribe/96167065518 <span style="font-family: Arial; color: rgb(17, 85, 204); background-color: transparent; font-weight: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap">https://www.facebook.com/pages/Winnemem-Wintu-Tribe/96167065518</span>]<span style="font-family: Arial; font-weight: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap; background-color: transparent"></span><br/><span style="font-family: Arial; font-weight: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap; background-color: transparent"></span><br/><span style="font-family: Arial; background-color: transparent; font-style: italic; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap">Chief Caleen Sisk:</span><span style="font-family: Arial; background-color: transparent; font-weight: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap">"Winnemem Wintu women are demanding fair and just treatment to hold our traditional BaLas Chonas (Coming of Age) ceremony in peace and dignity on our river on our sacred grounds! We are calling on all the California Indian women, Native women, and all women to voice your concerns about women's rights! We are asking all good men to stand by us and protect us. This is not asking too much!!! Our grandmothers have endured too much for this to be passed on to our little baby girls. We stand with our relations in Canada!!! No more will we put up with this kind of DISCRIMINATION! STOP DISCRIMINATION AGAINST NATIVE WOMEN NOW!"</span><br/><span style="font-family: Arial; font-weight: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap; background-color: transparent"></span><br/><span style="font-family: Arial; background-color: transparent; font-weight: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap">The women of the Winnemem Wintu Tribe have the right to a Coming of Age Ceremony held in an atmosphere of Peace and Dignity!  Regional Forester Randy Moore of the US Forest Service has chosen to subject young Native women to continued abuse by ignoring [their] request to close the river.</span></span>'''

'''<span style="font-size:x-large"><span style="font-family: Arial; background-color: transparent; font-weight: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap">Call 707.562.8737 or email rmoore@fed.us to let Randy Moore know you support a river closure for Marisa's Coming of Age ceremony.  Let him know that ignoring [the Winnemem Wintu] is unacceptable, and he should have the courage to implement a mandatory closure.</span></span>'''<span style="font-size:large"><span style="font-size:x-large"><span style="font-size:large"><br/><span style="font-family: Arial; font-weight: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap; background-color: transparent"></span></span><br/>''<span style="font-size:large"><span style="font-family: Arial; background-color: transparent; font-weight: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap"></span></span>''</span></span>

<span style="font-size:large"><span style="font-size:x-large">''<span style="font-size:large"><span style="font-family: Arial; background-color: transparent; font-weight: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap">For more information:</span></span>''<span style="font-size:large"><br/><span style="font-family: Arial; font-weight: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap; background-color: transparent"></span><br/><span style="font-family: Arial; background-color: transparent; font-weight: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap">Read the full </span>[http://www.winnememwintu.us/2012/05/04/forest-service-response/ <span style="font-family: Arial; color: rgb(17, 85, 204); background-color: transparent; font-weight: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap">press release</span>]<span style="font-family: Arial; background-color: transparent; font-weight: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap">FOREST SERVICE IGNORES TRIBE’S REQUEST FOR PEACEFUL SACRED CEREMONY; TRIBE PLANS WAR DANCE TO PROTECT TRADITIONAL WOMEN’S RIGHTS </span>[http://www.winnememwintu.us/2012/05/04/forest-service-response/ <span style="font-family: Arial; color: rgb(17, 85, 204); background-color: transparent; font-weight: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap">http://www.winnememwintu.us/2012/05/04/forest-service-response/</span>]<span style="font-family: Arial; font-weight: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap; background-color: transparent"></span><br/><span style="font-family: Arial; font-weight: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap; background-color: transparent"></span><br/><span style="font-family: Arial; background-color: transparent; font-weight: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap">Video and Call to Action </span>[http://youtu.be/oglCy--o7oY <span style="font-family: Arial; color: rgb(17, 85, 204); background-color: transparent; font-weight: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap">http://youtu.be/oglCy--o7oY</span>]<span style="font-family: Arial; font-weight: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap; background-color: transparent"></span><br/><span style="font-family: Arial; font-weight: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap; background-color: transparent"></span><br/><span style="font-family: Arial; background-color: transparent; font-weight: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap">Radio interview with Chief Caleen Sisk on First Voices Indigenous Radio </span>[http://firstvoicesindigenousradio.org/node/298 <span style="font-family: Arial; color: rgb(17, 85, 204); background-color: transparent; font-weight: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap">http://firstvoicesindigenousradio.org/node/298</span>]</span></span></span>

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''<span style="font-size:x-large">Help spread this Call to Action using social media!</span>''

<span style="font-size:large">Like and share the '''<span style="font-family: Arial; background-color: transparent; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap">the Winnemem Wintu Tribe </span>[https://www.facebook.com/pages/Winnemem-Wintu-Tribe/96167065518 <span style="font-family: Arial; color: rgb(17, 85, 204); background-color: transparent; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap">Facebook Page</span>]<span style="font-family: Arial; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap; background-color: transparent"></span><br/>[https://www.facebook.com/pages/Winnemem-Wintu-Tribe/96167065518 <span style="font-family: Arial; color: rgb(17, 85, 204); background-color: transparent; font-weight: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap">https://www.facebook.com/pages/Winnemem-Wintu-Tribe/96167065518</span>]'''</span>

Decolonize To Liberate

2012-05-09T13:48:25Z

Radix optimystic: /* Calls to Action! */

'''A Working Group of Occupy/Decolonize Boston'''
<p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size:medium;"><span id="internal-source-marker_0.9645151262889148" style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); vertical-align: baseline;">Decolonize</span><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"> to Liberate seeks to shed the dominator ethos and systems of oppression </span><span id="internal-source-marker_0.9645151262889148" style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); vertical-align: baseline;">that come from colonization, to stand in solidarity with indigenous </span><span id="internal-source-marker_0.9645151262889148" style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); vertical-align: baseline;">resistance worldwide and to help restore our relationships to Mother Earth.</span></span></p><br/>
[[http://groups.google.com/group/decolonizeboston/subscribe?hl=en&note=1 To join the email discussion group]] To join the low-traffic "announcements only" list, send a request to: Decolonize-subscribe@lists.occupyboston.org

<br/>'''Regular IN-PERSON Working Group Meetings'''
<div style="text-align: center;">'''<span style="font-size: large;">Each Friday, 6:00 - 8:00 PM</span>'''<br/></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size:large;">'''<span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">First Parish (UU) Church in Harvard Sq.</span>'''</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">3 Church Street<br/>Cambridge, MA 02138</span></span><br/></div><div style="text-align: center;">'''<span style="font-size: large;">([http://maps.google.com/maps?q=3+Church+Street+Cambridge,+MA+02138&hl=en&ll=42.375241,-71.119483&spn=0.002001,0.003484&hnear=3+Church+St,+Mid-Cambridge,+Massachusetts+02138&t=h&z=19 map])</span>'''</div><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size:larger;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">All are welcome to our regular weekly meetings.  In general, half of the meeting is discussion/self-education/to help us decolonize ourselves (see our </span>[http://wiki.occupyboston.org/wiki/Decolonize_To_Liberate/resources resources section]<span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">).  Half of each meeting is for planning events and actions to help decolonize the movement.</span></span></p>
= <span style="font-size:large;">Special Upcoming Events</span> =
<div style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 19px;">''<span style="font-size: large;">'''Friday, May 18th, 6p'''</span>''</div><div style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 19px;">''<span style="font-size: large;">'''Special Film Screening and Discussion: 2012 La Palabra Maya (The Mayan Word) '''</span>''</div>
See [http://wiki.occupyboston.org/wiki/Decolonize_To_Liberate/Upcoming_Events Upcoming Events page] for more details
<div><br/></div>
= <span style="background-color:#ffff00">Calls to Action!</span> =

'''<span style="font-size: 15px; font-family: Arial; background-color: transparent; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap">5/7/12: “U.S. FOREST SERVICE, STOP ABUSING NATIVE WOMEN!”</span>'''
<div>
See [http://wiki.occupyboston.org/wiki/Decolonize_To_Liberate/Calls_to_Action Calls to Action] page for more details
</div>

= <span style="font-size:large;">Getting Connected with the Working Group</span> =

<span style="font-size:medium;">''To sign up on our new announcements-only (low traffic) list, please send an email to:                                                  ''Decolonize-subscribe[at]lists.occupyboston.org</span>
<div><div><span style="font-size:medium;">''To sign up for the high-traffic, discussion-based working group google group, please sign into your google account and follow this [http://groups.google.com/group/decolonizeboston/subscribe?note=1 link], or email a request to join to'' decolonizeboston[at]gmail.com</span></div></div>
<br/><span style="font-size:medium;">''Feel free to contact decolonizeboston[at]gmail.com with any questions or to get involved.''</span>
<div>
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">Please Follow us on Twitter!: [http://twitter.com/decolonizebos @DecolonizeBos]</span>

'''''<span style="font-size: large;">And now we have a [https://www.facebook.com/pages/Decolonize-to-Liberate-Occupy-Boston/216397535110561 facebook page], too!</span>'''''
</div>

= <span style="font-size: large;">Decolonize Resources</span> =

<span style="font-size:medium;">''[http://wiki.occupyboston.org/wiki/Decolonize_To_Liberate/definitions What is "Decolonization"?]    ''A collection of definitions and explanations </span>

<span style="font-size:medium;">''[http://wiki.occupyboston.org/wiki/Decolonize_To_Liberate/resources Decolonize To Liberate resource page]'' Links, articles, videos and 'zines!</span>

''<span style="font-size:medium;">[http://wiki.occupyboston.org/wiki/Decolonize_To_Liberate/declarations Decolonizing Declarations from Occupies Across the Continent]</span>''
<div><br/></div><div><div style="text-align: center">''<span style="font-size: large"></span>''<br/></div><div style="text-align: center"><br/></div><div>
= <span style="font-size:large;">Past Events</span> =
</div><div>
<br/><span style="font-size:medium;">''<span style="font-weight: bold; text-align: center;">Many thanks to everyone who joined us for the Decolonize to Liberate Occupy Boston Community Gathering.  Check out the recap of the event on OccupyBoston.org:</span>''</span>

<span style="font-size:medium;">[http://www.occupyboston.org/2012/03/06/decoolonize-99-liberate-100/ http://www.occupyboston.org/2012/03/06/decoolonize-99-liberate-100/]</span>

'''<span style="font-size:medium;"><span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif">Many thanks to all who were able to join us in Plymouth for the 42nd National Day of Mourning! </span></span>'''

<span style="font-size:medium;">The Boston Globe produced an article and a video about our visit to Plymouth. </span>

<span style="font-size:medium;">You can read the article,"[http://www.bostonglobe.com/metro/2011/11/25/solidarity-occupy-group-joins-with-native-americans/uGgtpNbhAaYmKRNmLvnmTK/story.html?s_campaign=8315 In Solidarity, Occupy Group Joins with Native Americans]"  also a video, "[http://www.boston.com/bostonglobe/video/?bctid=1293351417001&pconnect_name=501249 Occupy Boston Protesters in Plymouth]" </span>

<span style="font-size:medium;">A member of the working group was also interviewed in a Democracy Now! special on the event:</span>
</div></div>
== <span style="font-size:medium;">[http://www.democracynow.org/blog/2011/11/30/we_are_not_vanishing_we_are_not_conquered_native_americans_commemorate_day_of_mourning_on_thanksgiving Native Americans Mark Day of Mourning on Thanksgiving: 'We are not Vanishing, We Are Not Conquered']</span><br/> ==

== See Also ==

*[[Council of Elders]]
*[[People of Color]]

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[[Category:Working groups|Decolonize to Liberate]] <br/>

Decolonize To Liberate/Calls to Action

2012-05-08T18:40:47Z

Radix optimystic:

<div>[[http://decolonizeboston.org go back to Working Group page]]</div>
= <span style="font-size:large;">5/8/12 '''<span style="background-color: transparent; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">CALL TO ACTION: “U.S. FOREST SERVICE, STOP ABUSING NATIVE WOMEN!”</span>'''</span> =

https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-snc7/36560_10150887454855519_96167065518_12231891_1945459667_n.jpg

'''<span style="font-size: 15px; font-family: Arial; background-color: transparent; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap; background-color: transparent;"></span><br/><span style="font-size:large;"><span style="font-family: Arial; background-color: transparent; font-weight: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Excerpt from a May 4th </span>[http://www.winnememwintu.us/2012/05/04/forest-service-response/ <span style="font-family: Arial; color: rgb(17, 85, 204); background-color: transparent; font-weight: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Press Release</span>]<span style="font-family: Arial; background-color: transparent; font-weight: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">from the office of the Winnemem Wintu Tribe</span><br/><span style="font-family: Arial; font-weight: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap; background-color: transparent;"></span><br/><span style="font-family: Arial; background-color: transparent; font-style: italic; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Winnemem Wintu Tribe needs 4-day closure of 400-yard section of McCloud River to Perform Girls’ Traditional Coming of Age Ceremony</span><br/><span style="font-family: Arial; font-weight: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap; background-color: transparent;"></span><br/><span style="font-family: Arial; background-color: transparent; font-weight: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">U.S. Forest Service Region 5 Forester Randy Moore has missed his May 1 deadline to respond to the Winnemem Wintu’s request for a mandatory river closure to protect their Coming of Age ceremony this summer. The tribe has had not received any intention of Mr. Moore to respond in a timely fashion, and because the government’s legal process is clearly a dead end, the Winnemem will now hold a H’up Chonas, or War Dance, in the near future to defend their cultural rites in a traditional way.  Previous Coming of Age ceremonies have been disrupted by drunken recreational boaters motoring through the site and heckling the tribe with racial slurs.</span><br/><span style="font-family: Arial; font-weight: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap; background-color: transparent;"></span><br/><span style="font-family: Arial; background-color: transparent; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Call to Action, from the Winnemem Wintu Tribe </span>[https://www.facebook.com/pages/Winnemem-Wintu-Tribe/96167065518 <span style="font-family: Arial; color: rgb(17, 85, 204); background-color: transparent; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Facebook Page</span>]<span style="font-family: Arial; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap; background-color: transparent;"></span><br/>[https://www.facebook.com/pages/Winnemem-Wintu-Tribe/96167065518 <span style="font-family: Arial; color: rgb(17, 85, 204); background-color: transparent; font-weight: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">https://www.facebook.com/pages/Winnemem-Wintu-Tribe/96167065518</span>]<span style="font-family: Arial; font-weight: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap; background-color: transparent;"></span><br/><span style="font-family: Arial; font-weight: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap; background-color: transparent;"></span><br/><span style="font-family: Arial; background-color: transparent; font-style: italic; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Chief Caleen Sisk:</span><span style="font-family: Arial; background-color: transparent; font-weight: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">"Winnemem Wintu women are demanding fair and just treatment to hold our traditional BaLas Chonas (Coming of Age) ceremony in peace and dignity on our river on our sacred grounds! We are calling on all the California Indian women, Native women, and all women to voice your concerns about women's rights! We are asking all good men to stand by us and protect us. This is not asking too much!!! Our grandmothers have endured too much for this to be passed on to our little baby girls. We stand with our relations in Canada!!! No more will we put up with this kind of DISCRIMINATION! STOP DISCRIMINATION AGAINST NATIVE WOMEN NOW!"</span><br/><span style="font-family: Arial; font-weight: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap; background-color: transparent;"></span><br/><span style="font-family: Arial; background-color: transparent; font-weight: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">The women of the Winnemem Wintu Tribe have the right to a Coming of Age Ceremony held in an atmosphere of Peace and Dignity!  Regional Forester Randy Moore of the US Forest Service has chosen to subject young Native women to continued abuse by ignoring [their] request to close the river.</span></span>'''

'''<span style="font-size:x-large;"><span style="font-family: Arial; background-color: transparent; font-weight: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Call 707.562.8737 or email rmoore@fed.us to let Randy Moore know you support a river closure for Marisa's Coming of Age ceremony.  Let him know that ignoring [the Winnemem Wintu] is unacceptable, and he should have the courage to implement a mandatory closure.</span></span>'''<span style="font-size:large;"><span style="font-size:x-large;"><span style="font-size:large;"><br/><span style="font-family: Arial; font-weight: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap; background-color: transparent;"></span></span><br/>''<span style="font-size:large;"><span style="font-family: Arial; background-color: transparent; font-weight: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"></span></span>''</span></span>

<span style="font-size:large;"><span style="font-size:x-large;">''<span style="font-size:large;"><span style="font-family: Arial; background-color: transparent; font-weight: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">For more information:</span></span>''<span style="font-size:large;"><br/><span style="font-family: Arial; font-weight: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap; background-color: transparent;"></span><br/><span style="font-family: Arial; background-color: transparent; font-weight: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Read the full </span>[http://www.winnememwintu.us/2012/05/04/forest-service-response/ <span style="font-family: Arial; color: rgb(17, 85, 204); background-color: transparent; font-weight: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">press release</span>]<span style="font-family: Arial; background-color: transparent; font-weight: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">FOREST SERVICE IGNORES TRIBE’S REQUEST FOR PEACEFUL SACRED CEREMONY; TRIBE PLANS WAR DANCE TO PROTECT TRADITIONAL WOMEN’S RIGHTS </span>[http://www.winnememwintu.us/2012/05/04/forest-service-response/ <span style="font-family: Arial; color: rgb(17, 85, 204); background-color: transparent; font-weight: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">http://www.winnememwintu.us/2012/05/04/forest-service-response/</span>]<span style="font-family: Arial; font-weight: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap; background-color: transparent;"></span><br/><span style="font-family: Arial; font-weight: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap; background-color: transparent;"></span><br/><span style="font-family: Arial; background-color: transparent; font-weight: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Video and Call to Action </span>[http://youtu.be/oglCy--o7oY <span style="font-family: Arial; color: rgb(17, 85, 204); background-color: transparent; font-weight: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">http://youtu.be/oglCy--o7oY</span>]<span style="font-family: Arial; font-weight: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap; background-color: transparent;"></span><br/><span style="font-family: Arial; font-weight: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap; background-color: transparent;"></span><br/><span style="font-family: Arial; background-color: transparent; font-weight: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Radio interview with Chief Caleen Sisk on First Voices Indigenous Radio </span>[http://firstvoicesindigenousradio.org/node/298 <span style="font-family: Arial; color: rgb(17, 85, 204); background-color: transparent; font-weight: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">http://firstvoicesindigenousradio.org/node/298</span>]</span></span></span>

Decolonize To Liberate/Calls to Action

2012-05-08T18:37:58Z

Radix optimystic:

<div>[[http://decolonizeboston.org go back to Working Group page]]</div>
= <span style="font-size:large;">5/8/12 '''<span style="background-color: transparent; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">CALL TO ACTION: “U.S. FOREST SERVICE, STOP ABUSING NATIVE WOMEN!”</span>'''</span> =

https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-snc7/36560_10150887454855519_96167065518_12231891_1945459667_n.jpg

'''<span style="font-size: 15px; font-family: Arial; background-color: transparent; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap; background-color: transparent;"></span><br/><span style="font-size:large;"><span style="font-family: Arial; background-color: transparent; font-weight: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Excerpt from a May 4th </span>[http://www.winnememwintu.us/2012/05/04/forest-service-response/ <span style="font-family: Arial; color: rgb(17, 85, 204); background-color: transparent; font-weight: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Press Release</span>]<span style="font-family: Arial; background-color: transparent; font-weight: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">from the office of the Winnemem Wintu Tribe</span><br/><span style="font-family: Arial; font-weight: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap; background-color: transparent;"></span><br/><span style="font-family: Arial; background-color: transparent; font-style: italic; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Winnemem Wintu Tribe needs 4-day closure of 400-yard section of McCloud River to Perform Girls’ Traditional Coming of Age Ceremony</span><br/><span style="font-family: Arial; font-weight: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap; background-color: transparent;"></span><br/><span style="font-family: Arial; background-color: transparent; font-weight: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">U.S. Forest Service Region 5 Forester Randy Moore has missed his May 1 deadline to respond to the Winnemem Wintu’s request for a mandatory river closure to protect their Coming of Age ceremony this summer. The tribe has had not received any intention of Mr. Moore to respond in a timely fashion, and because the government’s legal process is clearly a dead end, the Winnemem will now hold a H’up Chonas, or War Dance, in the near future to defend their cultural rites in a traditional way.  Previous Coming of Age ceremonies have been disrupted by drunken recreational boaters motoring through the site and heckling the tribe with racial slurs.</span><br/><span style="font-family: Arial; font-weight: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap; background-color: transparent;"></span><br/><span style="font-family: Arial; background-color: transparent; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Call to Action, from the Winnemem Wintu Tribe </span>[https://www.facebook.com/pages/Winnemem-Wintu-Tribe/96167065518 <span style="font-family: Arial; color: rgb(17, 85, 204); background-color: transparent; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Facebook Page</span>]<span style="font-family: Arial; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap; background-color: transparent;"></span><br/>[https://www.facebook.com/pages/Winnemem-Wintu-Tribe/96167065518 <span style="font-family: Arial; color: rgb(17, 85, 204); background-color: transparent; font-weight: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">https://www.facebook.com/pages/Winnemem-Wintu-Tribe/96167065518</span>]<span style="font-family: Arial; font-weight: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap; background-color: transparent;"></span><br/><span style="font-family: Arial; font-weight: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap; background-color: transparent;"></span><br/><span style="font-family: Arial; background-color: transparent; font-style: italic; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Chief Caleen Sisk:</span><span style="font-family: Arial; background-color: transparent; font-weight: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">"Winnemem Wintu women are demanding fair and just treatment to hold our traditional BaLas Chonas (Coming of Age) ceremony in peace and dignity on our river on our sacred grounds! We are calling on all the California Indian women, Native women, and all women to voice your concerns about women's rights! We are asking all good men to stand by us and protect us. This is not asking too much!!! Our grandmothers have endured too much for this to be passed on to our little baby girls. We stand with our relations in Canada!!! No more will we put up with this kind of DISCRIMINATION! STOP DISCRIMINATION AGAINST NATIVE WOMEN NOW!"</span><br/><span style="font-family: Arial; font-weight: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap; background-color: transparent;"></span><br/><span style="font-family: Arial; background-color: transparent; font-weight: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">The women of the Winnemem Wintu Tribe have the right to a Coming of Age Ceremony held in an atmosphere of Peace and Dignity!  Regional Forester Randy Moore of the US Forest Service has chosen to subject young Native women to continued abuse by ignoring [their] request to close the river.</span></span>'''

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'''<span style="font-size:x-large;"><span style="font-family: Arial; background-color: transparent; font-weight: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Call 707.562.8737 or email rmoore@fed.us to let Randy Moore know you support a river closure for Marisa's Coming of Age ceremony.  Let him know that ignoring [the Winnemem Wintu] is unacceptable, and he should have the courage to implement a mandatory closure.</span></span>'''<span style="font-size:large;"><span style="font-size:x-large;"><span style="font-size:large;"><br/><span style="font-family: Arial; font-weight: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap; background-color: transparent;"></span></span><br/>'''''<span style="font-size:large;"><span style="font-family: Arial; background-color: transparent; font-weight: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">For more information:</span></span>'''''<span style="font-size:large;"><br/><span style="font-family: Arial; font-weight: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap; background-color: transparent;"></span><br/><span style="font-family: Arial; background-color: transparent; font-weight: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Read the full </span>[http://www.winnememwintu.us/2012/05/04/forest-service-response/ <span style="font-family: Arial; color: rgb(17, 85, 204); background-color: transparent; font-weight: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">press release</span>]<span style="font-family: Arial; background-color: transparent; font-weight: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">FOREST SERVICE IGNORES TRIBE’S REQUEST FOR PEACEFUL SACRED CEREMONY; TRIBE PLANS WAR DANCE TO PROTECT TRADITIONAL WOMEN’S RIGHTS </span>[http://www.winnememwintu.us/2012/05/04/forest-service-response/ <span style="font-family: Arial; color: rgb(17, 85, 204); background-color: transparent; font-weight: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">http://www.winnememwintu.us/2012/05/04/forest-service-response/</span>]<span style="font-family: Arial; font-weight: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap; background-color: transparent;"></span><br/><span style="font-family: Arial; font-weight: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap; background-color: transparent;"></span><br/><span style="font-family: Arial; background-color: transparent; font-weight: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Video and Call to Action </span>[http://youtu.be/oglCy--o7oY <span style="font-family: Arial; color: rgb(17, 85, 204); background-color: transparent; font-weight: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">http://youtu.be/oglCy--o7oY</span>]<span style="font-family: Arial; font-weight: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap; background-color: transparent;"></span><br/><span style="font-family: Arial; font-weight: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap; background-color: transparent;"></span><br/><span style="font-family: Arial; background-color: transparent; font-weight: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Radio interview with Chief Caleen Sisk on First Voices Indigenous Radio </span>[http://firstvoicesindigenousradio.org/node/298 <span style="font-family: Arial; color: rgb(17, 85, 204); background-color: transparent; font-weight: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">http://firstvoicesindigenousradio.org/node/298</span>]</span></span></span>

Decolonize To Liberate/Calls to Action

2012-05-08T18:37:12Z

Radix optimystic:

<div>[[http://decolonizeboston.org go back to Working Group page]]</div>
= <span style="font-size:large;">5/8/12 '''<span style="background-color: transparent; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">CALL TO ACTION: “U.S. FOREST SERVICE, STOP ABUSING NATIVE WOMEN!”</span>'''</span> =

https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-snc7/36560_10150887454855519_96167065518_12231891_1945459667_n.jpg

'''<span style="font-size: 15px; font-family: Arial; background-color: transparent; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap; background-color: transparent;"></span><br/><span style="font-size:large;"><span style="font-family: Arial; background-color: transparent; font-weight: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Excerpt from a May 4th </span>[http://www.winnememwintu.us/2012/05/04/forest-service-response/ <span style="font-family: Arial; color: rgb(17, 85, 204); background-color: transparent; font-weight: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Press Release</span>]<span style="font-family: Arial; background-color: transparent; font-weight: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">from the office of the Winnemem Wintu Tribe</span><br/><span style="font-family: Arial; font-weight: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap; background-color: transparent;"></span><br/><span style="font-family: Arial; background-color: transparent; font-style: italic; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Winnemem Wintu Tribe needs 4-day closure of 400-yard section of McCloud River to Perform Girls’ Traditional Coming of Age Ceremony</span><br/><span style="font-family: Arial; font-weight: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap; background-color: transparent;"></span><br/><span style="font-family: Arial; background-color: transparent; font-weight: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">U.S. Forest Service Region 5 Forester Randy Moore has missed his May 1 deadline to respond to the Winnemem Wintu’s request for a mandatory river closure to protect their Coming of Age ceremony this summer. The tribe has had not received any intention of Mr. Moore to respond in a timely fashion, and because the government’s legal process is clearly a dead end, the Winnemem will now hold a H’up Chonas, or War Dance, in the near future to defend their cultural rites in a traditional way.  Previous Coming of Age ceremonies have been disrupted by drunken recreational boaters motoring through the site and heckling the tribe with racial slurs.</span><br/><span style="font-family: Arial; font-weight: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap; background-color: transparent;"></span><br/><span style="font-family: Arial; background-color: transparent; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Call to Action, from the Winnemem Wintu Tribe </span>[https://www.facebook.com/pages/Winnemem-Wintu-Tribe/96167065518 <span style="font-family: Arial; color: rgb(17, 85, 204); background-color: transparent; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Facebook Page</span>]<span style="font-family: Arial; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap; background-color: transparent;"></span><br/>[https://www.facebook.com/pages/Winnemem-Wintu-Tribe/96167065518 <span style="font-family: Arial; color: rgb(17, 85, 204); background-color: transparent; font-weight: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">https://www.facebook.com/pages/Winnemem-Wintu-Tribe/96167065518</span>]<span style="font-family: Arial; font-weight: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap; background-color: transparent;"></span><br/><span style="font-family: Arial; font-weight: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap; background-color: transparent;"></span><br/><span style="font-family: Arial; background-color: transparent; font-style: italic; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Chief Caleen Sisk:</span><span style="font-family: Arial; background-color: transparent; font-weight: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">"Winnemem Wintu women are demanding fair and just treatment to hold our traditional BaLas Chonas (Coming of Age) ceremony in peace and dignity on our river on our sacred grounds! We are calling on all the California Indian women, Native women, and all women to voice your concerns about women's rights! We are asking all good men to stand by us and protect us. This is not asking too much!!! Our grandmothers have endured too much for this to be passed on to our little baby girls. We stand with our relations in Canada!!! No more will we put up with this kind of DISCRIMINATION! STOP DISCRIMINATION AGAINST NATIVE WOMEN NOW!"</span><br/><span style="font-family: Arial; font-weight: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap; background-color: transparent;"></span><br/><span style="font-family: Arial; background-color: transparent; font-weight: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">The women of the Winnemem Wintu Tribe have the right to a Coming of Age Ceremony held in an atmosphere of Peace and Dignity!  Regional Forester Randy Moore of the US Forest Service has chosen to subject young Native women to continued abuse by ignoring [their] request to close the river.</span></span>'''

'''<span style="font-size:large;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-weight: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap; background-color: transparent;"></span></span>''<br/>'''''<span style="font-size:large;"><span style="font-size:x-large;"><span style="font-family: Arial; background-color: transparent; font-weight: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">'''Call 707.562.8737 or email rmoore@fed.us to let Randy Moore know you support a river closure for Marisa's Coming of Age ceremony.  Let him know that ignoring [the Winnemem Wintu] is unacceptable, and he should have the courage to implement a mandatory closure'''.</span></span></span><span style="font-size:large;"><span style="font-size:x-large;">''''''<span style="font-size:large;"><br/><span style="font-family: Arial; font-weight: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap; background-color: transparent;"></span><br/></span>''''''<span style="font-size:large;"><span style="font-family: Arial; background-color: transparent; font-weight: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">For more information:</span></span>''''''<span style="font-size:large;"><br/><span style="font-family: Arial; font-weight: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap; background-color: transparent;"></span><br/><span style="font-family: Arial; background-color: transparent; font-weight: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Read the full </span>[http://www.winnememwintu.us/2012/05/04/forest-service-response/ <span style="font-family: Arial; color: rgb(17, 85, 204); background-color: transparent; font-weight: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">press release</span>]<span style="font-family: Arial; background-color: transparent; font-weight: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">FOREST SERVICE IGNORES TRIBE’S REQUEST FOR PEACEFUL SACRED CEREMONY; TRIBE PLANS WAR DANCE TO PROTECT TRADITIONAL WOMEN’S RIGHTS </span>[http://www.winnememwintu.us/2012/05/04/forest-service-response/ <span style="font-family: Arial; color: rgb(17, 85, 204); background-color: transparent; font-weight: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">http://www.winnememwintu.us/2012/05/04/forest-service-response/</span>]<span style="font-family: Arial; font-weight: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap; background-color: transparent;"></span><br/><span style="font-family: Arial; font-weight: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap; background-color: transparent;"></span><br/><span style="font-family: Arial; background-color: transparent; font-weight: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Video and Call to Action </span>[http://youtu.be/oglCy--o7oY <span style="font-family: Arial; color: rgb(17, 85, 204); background-color: transparent; font-weight: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">http://youtu.be/oglCy--o7oY</span>]<span style="font-family: Arial; font-weight: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap; background-color: transparent;"></span><br/><span style="font-family: Arial; font-weight: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap; background-color: transparent;"></span><br/><span style="font-family: Arial; background-color: transparent; font-weight: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Radio interview with Chief Caleen Sisk on First Voices Indigenous Radio </span>[http://firstvoicesindigenousradio.org/node/298 <span style="font-family: Arial; color: rgb(17, 85, 204); background-color: transparent; font-weight: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">http://firstvoicesindigenousradio.org/node/298</span>]</span>''' ''' </span></span>

Decolonize To Liberate/Calls to Action

2012-05-08T18:36:16Z

Radix optimystic:

<div>[[http://decolonizeboston.org go back to Working Group page]]</div>
= <span style="font-size:large;">5/8/12 '''<span style="background-color: transparent; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">CALL TO ACTION: “U.S. FOREST SERVICE, STOP ABUSING NATIVE WOMEN!”</span>'''</span> =

https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-snc7/36560_10150887454855519_96167065518_12231891_1945459667_n.jpg

'''<span style="font-size: 15px; font-family: Arial; background-color: transparent; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap; background-color: transparent;"></span><br/><span style="font-size:large;"><span style="font-family: Arial; background-color: transparent; font-weight: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Excerpt from a May 4th </span>[http://www.winnememwintu.us/2012/05/04/forest-service-response/ <span style="font-family: Arial; color: rgb(17, 85, 204); background-color: transparent; font-weight: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Press Release</span>]<span style="font-family: Arial; background-color: transparent; font-weight: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">from the office of the Winnemem Wintu Tribe</span><br/><span style="font-family: Arial; font-weight: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap; background-color: transparent;"></span><br/><span style="font-family: Arial; background-color: transparent; font-style: italic; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Winnemem Wintu Tribe needs 4-day closure of 400-yard section of McCloud River to Perform Girls’ Traditional Coming of Age Ceremony</span><br/><span style="font-family: Arial; font-weight: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap; background-color: transparent;"></span><br/><span style="font-family: Arial; background-color: transparent; font-weight: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">U.S. Forest Service Region 5 Forester Randy Moore has missed his May 1 deadline to respond to the Winnemem Wintu’s request for a mandatory river closure to protect their Coming of Age ceremony this summer. The tribe has had not received any intention of Mr. Moore to respond in a timely fashion, and because the government’s legal process is clearly a dead end, the Winnemem will now hold a H’up Chonas, or War Dance, in the near future to defend their cultural rites in a traditional way.  Previous Coming of Age ceremonies have been disrupted by drunken recreational boaters motoring through the site and heckling the tribe with racial slurs.</span><br/><span style="font-family: Arial; font-weight: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap; background-color: transparent;"></span><br/><span style="font-family: Arial; background-color: transparent; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Call to Action, from the Winnemem Wintu Tribe </span>[https://www.facebook.com/pages/Winnemem-Wintu-Tribe/96167065518 <span style="font-family: Arial; color: rgb(17, 85, 204); background-color: transparent; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Facebook Page</span>]<span style="font-family: Arial; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap; background-color: transparent;"></span><br/>[https://www.facebook.com/pages/Winnemem-Wintu-Tribe/96167065518 <span style="font-family: Arial; color: rgb(17, 85, 204); background-color: transparent; font-weight: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">https://www.facebook.com/pages/Winnemem-Wintu-Tribe/96167065518</span>]<span style="font-family: Arial; font-weight: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap; background-color: transparent;"></span><br/><span style="font-family: Arial; font-weight: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap; background-color: transparent;"></span><br/><span style="font-family: Arial; background-color: transparent; font-style: italic; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Chief Caleen Sisk:</span><span style="font-family: Arial; background-color: transparent; font-weight: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">"Winnemem Wintu women are demanding fair and just treatment to hold our traditional BaLas Chonas (Coming of Age) ceremony in peace and dignity on our river on our sacred grounds! We are calling on all the California Indian women, Native women, and all women to voice your concerns about women's rights! We are asking all good men to stand by us and protect us. This is not asking too much!!! Our grandmothers have endured too much for this to be passed on to our little baby girls. We stand with our relations in Canada!!! No more will we put up with this kind of DISCRIMINATION! STOP DISCRIMINATION AGAINST NATIVE WOMEN NOW!"</span><br/><span style="font-family: Arial; font-weight: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap; background-color: transparent;"></span><br/><span style="font-family: Arial; background-color: transparent; font-weight: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">The women of the Winnemem Wintu Tribe have the right to a Coming of Age Ceremony held in an atmosphere of Peace and Dignity!  Regional Forester Randy Moore of the US Forest Service has chosen to subject young Native women to continued abuse by ignoring [their] request to close the river.</span><br/><span style="font-family: Arial; font-weight: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap; background-color: transparent;"></span><br/></span>''''''<span style="font-size:large;"><span style="font-size:x-large;"><b><span style="font-family: Arial; background-color: transparent; font-weight: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Call 707.562.8737 or email rmoore@fed.us to let Randy Moore know you support a river closure for Marisa's Coming of Age ceremony.  Let him know that ignoring [the Winnemem Wintu] is unacceptable, and he should have the courage to implement a mandatory closure.</b></span></span></span>''''''<span style="font-size:large;"><br/><span style="font-family: Arial; font-weight: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap; background-color: transparent;"></span><br/><span style="font-family: Arial; background-color: transparent; font-weight: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">For more information:</span><br/><span style="font-family: Arial; font-weight: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap; background-color: transparent;"></span><br/><span style="font-family: Arial; background-color: transparent; font-weight: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Read the full </span>[http://www.winnememwintu.us/2012/05/04/forest-service-response/ <span style="font-family: Arial; color: rgb(17, 85, 204); background-color: transparent; font-weight: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">press release</span>]<span style="font-family: Arial; background-color: transparent; font-weight: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">FOREST SERVICE IGNORES TRIBE’S REQUEST FOR PEACEFUL SACRED CEREMONY; TRIBE PLANS WAR DANCE TO PROTECT TRADITIONAL WOMEN’S RIGHTS </span>[http://www.winnememwintu.us/2012/05/04/forest-service-response/ <span style="font-family: Arial; color: rgb(17, 85, 204); background-color: transparent; font-weight: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">http://www.winnememwintu.us/2012/05/04/forest-service-response/</span>]<span style="font-family: Arial; font-weight: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap; background-color: transparent;"></span><br/><span style="font-family: Arial; font-weight: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap; background-color: transparent;"></span><br/><span style="font-family: Arial; background-color: transparent; font-weight: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Video and Call to Action </span>[http://youtu.be/oglCy--o7oY <span style="font-family: Arial; color: rgb(17, 85, 204); background-color: transparent; font-weight: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">http://youtu.be/oglCy--o7oY</span>]<span style="font-family: Arial; font-weight: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap; background-color: transparent;"></span><br/><span style="font-family: Arial; font-weight: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap; background-color: transparent;"></span><br/><span style="font-family: Arial; background-color: transparent; font-weight: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Radio interview with Chief Caleen Sisk on First Voices Indigenous Radio </span>[http://firstvoicesindigenousradio.org/node/298 <span style="font-family: Arial; color: rgb(17, 85, 204); background-color: transparent; font-weight: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">http://firstvoicesindigenousradio.org/node/298</span>]</span>'''

Decolonize To Liberate/Calls to Action

2012-05-08T18:34:44Z

Radix optimystic:

<div>[[http://decolonizeboston.org go back to Working Group page]]</div>
= <span style="font-size:large;">5/8/12 '''<span style="background-color: transparent; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">CALL TO ACTION: “U.S. FOREST SERVICE, STOP ABUSING NATIVE WOMEN!”</span>'''</span> =

https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-snc7/36560_10150887454855519_96167065518_12231891_1945459667_n.jpg

'''<span style="font-size: 15px; font-family: Arial; background-color: transparent; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap; background-color: transparent;"></span><br/><span style="font-size:large;"><span style="font-family: Arial; background-color: transparent; font-weight: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Excerpt from a May 4th </span>[http://www.winnememwintu.us/2012/05/04/forest-service-response/ <span style="font-family: Arial; color: rgb(17, 85, 204); background-color: transparent; font-weight: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Press Release</span>]<span style="font-family: Arial; background-color: transparent; font-weight: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">from the office of the Winnemem Wintu Tribe</span><br/><span style="font-family: Arial; font-weight: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap; background-color: transparent;"></span><br/><span style="font-family: Arial; background-color: transparent; font-style: italic; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Winnemem Wintu Tribe needs 4-day closure of 400-yard section of McCloud River to Perform Girls’ Traditional Coming of Age Ceremony</span><br/><span style="font-family: Arial; font-weight: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap; background-color: transparent;"></span><br/><span style="font-family: Arial; background-color: transparent; font-weight: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">U.S. Forest Service Region 5 Forester Randy Moore has missed his May 1 deadline to respond to the Winnemem Wintu’s request for a mandatory river closure to protect their Coming of Age ceremony this summer. The tribe has had not received any intention of Mr. Moore to respond in a timely fashion, and because the government’s legal process is clearly a dead end, the Winnemem will now hold a H’up Chonas, or War Dance, in the near future to defend their cultural rites in a traditional way.  Previous Coming of Age ceremonies have been disrupted by drunken recreational boaters motoring through the site and heckling the tribe with racial slurs.</span><br/><span style="font-family: Arial; font-weight: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap; background-color: transparent;"></span><br/><span style="font-family: Arial; background-color: transparent; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Call to Action, from the Winnemem Wintu Tribe </span>[https://www.facebook.com/pages/Winnemem-Wintu-Tribe/96167065518 <span style="font-family: Arial; color: rgb(17, 85, 204); background-color: transparent; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Facebook Page</span>]<span style="font-family: Arial; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap; background-color: transparent;"></span><br/>[https://www.facebook.com/pages/Winnemem-Wintu-Tribe/96167065518 <span style="font-family: Arial; color: rgb(17, 85, 204); background-color: transparent; font-weight: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">https://www.facebook.com/pages/Winnemem-Wintu-Tribe/96167065518</span>]<span style="font-family: Arial; font-weight: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap; background-color: transparent;"></span><br/><span style="font-family: Arial; font-weight: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap; background-color: transparent;"></span><br/><span style="font-family: Arial; background-color: transparent; font-style: italic; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Chief Caleen Sisk:</span><span style="font-family: Arial; background-color: transparent; font-weight: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">"Winnemem Wintu women are demanding fair and just treatment to hold our traditional BaLas Chonas (Coming of Age) ceremony in peace and dignity on our river on our sacred grounds! We are calling on all the California Indian women, Native women, and all women to voice your concerns about women's rights! We are asking all good men to stand by us and protect us. This is not asking too much!!! Our grandmothers have endured too much for this to be passed on to our little baby girls. We stand with our relations in Canada!!! No more will we put up with this kind of DISCRIMINATION! STOP DISCRIMINATION AGAINST NATIVE WOMEN NOW!"</span><br/><span style="font-family: Arial; font-weight: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap; background-color: transparent;"></span><br/><span style="font-family: Arial; background-color: transparent; font-weight: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">The women of the Winnemem Wintu Tribe have the right to a Coming of Age Ceremony held in an atmosphere of Peace and Dignity!  Regional Forester Randy Moore of the US Forest Service has chosen to subject young Native women to continued abuse by ignoring [their] request to close the river.</span><br/><span style="font-family: Arial; font-weight: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap; background-color: transparent;"></span><br/><span style="font-family: Arial; background-color: transparent; font-weight: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Call 707.562.8737 or email rmoore@fed.us to let Randy Moore know you support a river closure for Marisa's Coming of Age ceremony.  Let him know that ignoring [the Winnemem Wintu] is unacceptable, and he should have the courage to implement a mandatory closure.</span><br/><span style="font-family: Arial; font-weight: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap; background-color: transparent;"></span><br/><span style="font-family: Arial; background-color: transparent; font-weight: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">For more information:</span><br/><span style="font-family: Arial; font-weight: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap; background-color: transparent;"></span><br/><span style="font-family: Arial; background-color: transparent; font-weight: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Read the full </span>[http://www.winnememwintu.us/2012/05/04/forest-service-response/ <span style="font-family: Arial; color: rgb(17, 85, 204); background-color: transparent; font-weight: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">press release</span>]<span style="font-family: Arial; background-color: transparent; font-weight: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">FOREST SERVICE IGNORES TRIBE’S REQUEST FOR PEACEFUL SACRED CEREMONY; TRIBE PLANS WAR DANCE TO PROTECT TRADITIONAL WOMEN’S RIGHTS </span>[http://www.winnememwintu.us/2012/05/04/forest-service-response/ <span style="font-family: Arial; color: rgb(17, 85, 204); background-color: transparent; font-weight: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">http://www.winnememwintu.us/2012/05/04/forest-service-response/</span>]<span style="font-family: Arial; font-weight: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap; background-color: transparent;"></span><br/><span style="font-family: Arial; font-weight: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap; background-color: transparent;"></span><br/><span style="font-family: Arial; background-color: transparent; font-weight: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Video and Call to Action </span>[http://youtu.be/oglCy--o7oY <span style="font-family: Arial; color: rgb(17, 85, 204); background-color: transparent; font-weight: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">http://youtu.be/oglCy--o7oY</span>]<span style="font-family: Arial; font-weight: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap; background-color: transparent;"></span><br/><span style="font-family: Arial; font-weight: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap; background-color: transparent;"></span><br/><span style="font-family: Arial; background-color: transparent; font-weight: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Radio interview with Chief Caleen Sisk on First Voices Indigenous Radio </span>[http://firstvoicesindigenousradio.org/node/298 <span style="font-family: Arial; color: rgb(17, 85, 204); background-color: transparent; font-weight: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">http://firstvoicesindigenousradio.org/node/298</span>]</span>'''

Decolonize To Liberate/Calls to Action

2012-05-08T18:33:50Z

Radix optimystic:

= <span style="font-size:large;">5/8/12 '''<span style="background-color: transparent; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">CALL TO ACTION: “U.S. FOREST SERVICE, STOP ABUSING NATIVE WOMEN!”</span>'''</span> =

https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-snc7/36560_10150887454855519_96167065518_12231891_1945459667_n.jpg

'''<span style="font-size: 15px; font-family: Arial; background-color: transparent; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap; background-color: transparent;"></span><br/><span style="font-size:large;"><span style="font-family: Arial; background-color: transparent; font-weight: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap; ">Excerpt from a May 4th </span>[http://www.winnememwintu.us/2012/05/04/forest-service-response/ <span style="font-family: Arial; color: rgb(17, 85, 204); background-color: transparent; font-weight: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap; ">Press Release</span>]<span style="font-family: Arial; background-color: transparent; font-weight: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap; ">from the office of the Winnemem Wintu Tribe</span><br/><span style="font-family: Arial; font-weight: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap; background-color: transparent; "></span><br/><span style="font-family: Arial; background-color: transparent; font-style: italic; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap; ">Winnemem Wintu Tribe needs 4-day closure of 400-yard section of McCloud River to Perform Girls’ Traditional Coming of Age Ceremony</span><br/><span style="font-family: Arial; font-weight: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap; background-color: transparent; "></span><br/><span style="font-family: Arial; background-color: transparent; font-weight: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap; ">U.S. Forest Service Region 5 Forester Randy Moore has missed his May 1 deadline to respond to the Winnemem Wintu’s request for a mandatory river closure to protect their Coming of Age ceremony this summer. The tribe has had not received any intention of Mr. Moore to respond in a timely fashion, and because the government’s legal process is clearly a dead end, the Winnemem will now hold a H’up Chonas, or War Dance, in the near future to defend their cultural rites in a traditional way.  Previous Coming of Age ceremonies have been disrupted by drunken recreational boaters motoring through the site and heckling the tribe with racial slurs.</span><br/><span style="font-family: Arial; font-weight: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap; background-color: transparent; "></span><br/><span style="font-family: Arial; background-color: transparent; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap; ">Call to Action, from the Winnemem Wintu Tribe </span>[https://www.facebook.com/pages/Winnemem-Wintu-Tribe/96167065518 <span style="font-family: Arial; color: rgb(17, 85, 204); background-color: transparent; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap; ">Facebook Page</span>]<span style="font-family: Arial; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap; background-color: transparent; "></span><br/>[https://www.facebook.com/pages/Winnemem-Wintu-Tribe/96167065518 <span style="font-family: Arial; color: rgb(17, 85, 204); background-color: transparent; font-weight: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap; ">https://www.facebook.com/pages/Winnemem-Wintu-Tribe/96167065518</span>]<span style="font-family: Arial; font-weight: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap; background-color: transparent; "></span><br/><span style="font-family: Arial; font-weight: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap; background-color: transparent; "></span><br/><span style="font-family: Arial; background-color: transparent; font-style: italic; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap; ">Chief Caleen Sisk:</span><span style="font-family: Arial; background-color: transparent; font-weight: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap; ">"Winnemem Wintu women are demanding fair and just treatment to hold our traditional BaLas Chonas (Coming of Age) ceremony in peace and dignity on our river on our sacred grounds! We are calling on all the California Indian women, Native women, and all women to voice your concerns about women's rights! We are asking all good men to stand by us and protect us. This is not asking too much!!! Our grandmothers have endured too much for this to be passed on to our little baby girls. We stand with our relations in Canada!!! No more will we put up with this kind of DISCRIMINATION! STOP DISCRIMINATION AGAINST NATIVE WOMEN NOW!"</span><br/><span style="font-family: Arial; font-weight: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap; background-color: transparent; "></span><br/><span style="font-family: Arial; background-color: transparent; font-weight: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap; ">The women of the Winnemem Wintu Tribe have the right to a Coming of Age Ceremony held in an atmosphere of Peace and Dignity!  Regional Forester Randy Moore of the US Forest Service has chosen to subject young Native women to continued abuse by ignoring [their] request to close the river.</span><br/><span style="font-family: Arial; font-weight: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap; background-color: transparent; "></span><br/><span style="font-family: Arial; background-color: transparent; font-weight: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap; ">Call 707.562.8737 or email rmoore@fed.us to let Randy Moore know you support a river closure for Marisa's Coming of Age ceremony.  Let him know that ignoring [the Winnemem Wintu] is unacceptable, and he should have the courage to implement a mandatory closure.</span><br/><span style="font-family: Arial; font-weight: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap; background-color: transparent; "></span><br/><span style="font-family: Arial; background-color: transparent; font-weight: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap; ">For more information:</span><br/><span style="font-family: Arial; font-weight: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap; background-color: transparent; "></span><br/><span style="font-family: Arial; background-color: transparent; font-weight: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap; ">Read the full </span>[http://www.winnememwintu.us/2012/05/04/forest-service-response/ <span style="font-family: Arial; color: rgb(17, 85, 204); background-color: transparent; font-weight: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap; ">press release</span>]<span style="font-family: Arial; background-color: transparent; font-weight: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap; ">FOREST SERVICE IGNORES TRIBE’S REQUEST FOR PEACEFUL SACRED CEREMONY; TRIBE PLANS WAR DANCE TO PROTECT TRADITIONAL WOMEN’S RIGHTS </span>[http://www.winnememwintu.us/2012/05/04/forest-service-response/ <span style="font-family: Arial; color: rgb(17, 85, 204); background-color: transparent; font-weight: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap; ">http://www.winnememwintu.us/2012/05/04/forest-service-response/</span>]<span style="font-family: Arial; font-weight: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap; background-color: transparent; "></span><br/><span style="font-family: Arial; font-weight: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap; background-color: transparent; "></span><br/><span style="font-family: Arial; background-color: transparent; font-weight: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap; ">Video and Call to Action </span>[http://youtu.be/oglCy--o7oY <span style="font-family: Arial; color: rgb(17, 85, 204); background-color: transparent; font-weight: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap; ">http://youtu.be/oglCy--o7oY</span>]<span style="font-family: Arial; font-weight: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap; background-color: transparent; "></span><br/><span style="font-family: Arial; font-weight: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap; background-color: transparent; "></span><br/><span style="font-family: Arial; background-color: transparent; font-weight: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap; ">Radio interview with Chief Caleen Sisk on First Voices Indigenous Radio </span>[http://firstvoicesindigenousradio.org/node/298 <span style="font-family: Arial; color: rgb(17, 85, 204); background-color: transparent; font-weight: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap; ">http://firstvoicesindigenousradio.org/node/298</span>]</span>'''

Decolonize To Liberate/Calls to Action

2012-05-08T18:32:35Z

Radix optimystic:

= <span style="font-size:large;">5/8/12 '''<span style="background-color: transparent; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">CALL TO ACTION: “U.S. FOREST SERVICE, STOP ABUSING NATIVE WOMEN!”</span>'''</span> =
https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-snc7/36560_10150887454855519_96167065518_12231891_1945459667_n.jpg

'''<span style="font-size: 15px; font-family: Arial; background-color: transparent; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap; background-color: transparent;"></span><br/><span style="font-size: 15px; font-family: Arial; background-color: transparent; font-weight: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Excerpt from a May 4th </span>[http://www.winnememwintu.us/2012/05/04/forest-service-response/ <span style="font-size: 15px; font-family: Arial; color: rgb(17, 85, 204); background-color: transparent; font-weight: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Press Release</span>]<span style="font-size: 15px; font-family: Arial; background-color: transparent; font-weight: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">from the office of the Winnemem Wintu Tribe</span><br/><span style="font-size: 15px; font-family: Arial; background-color: transparent; font-weight: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap; background-color: transparent;"></span><br/><span style="font-size: 15px; font-family: Arial; background-color: transparent; font-style: italic; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Winnemem Wintu Tribe needs 4-day closure of 400-yard section of McCloud River to Perform Girls’ Traditional Coming of Age Ceremony</span><br/><span style="font-size: 15px; font-family: Arial; background-color: transparent; font-weight: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap; background-color: transparent;"></span><br/><span style="font-size: 15px; font-family: Arial; background-color: transparent; font-weight: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">U.S. Forest Service Region 5 Forester Randy Moore has missed his May 1 deadline to respond to the Winnemem Wintu’s request for a mandatory river closure to protect their Coming of Age ceremony this summer. The tribe has had not received any intention of Mr. Moore to respond in a timely fashion, and because the government’s legal process is clearly a dead end, the Winnemem will now hold a H’up Chonas, or War Dance, in the near future to defend their cultural rites in a traditional way.  Previous Coming of Age ceremonies have been disrupted by drunken recreational boaters motoring through the site and heckling the tribe with racial slurs.</span><br/><span style="font-size: 15px; font-family: Arial; background-color: transparent; font-weight: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap; background-color: transparent;"></span><br/><span style="font-size: 15px; font-family: Arial; background-color: transparent; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Call to Action, from the Winnemem Wintu Tribe </span>[https://www.facebook.com/pages/Winnemem-Wintu-Tribe/96167065518 <span style="font-size: 15px; font-family: Arial; color: rgb(17, 85, 204); background-color: transparent; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Facebook Page</span>]<span style="font-size: 15px; font-family: Arial; background-color: transparent; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap; background-color: transparent;"></span><br/>[https://www.facebook.com/pages/Winnemem-Wintu-Tribe/96167065518 <span style="font-size: 15px; font-family: Arial; color: rgb(17, 85, 204); background-color: transparent; font-weight: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">https://www.facebook.com/pages/Winnemem-Wintu-Tribe/96167065518</span>]<span style="font-size: 15px; font-family: Arial; background-color: transparent; font-weight: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap; background-color: transparent;"></span><br/><span style="font-size: 15px; font-family: Arial; background-color: transparent; font-weight: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap; background-color: transparent;"></span><br/><span style="font-size: 15px; font-family: Arial; background-color: transparent; font-style: italic; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Chief Caleen Sisk:</span><span style="font-size: 15px; font-family: Arial; background-color: transparent; font-weight: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">"Winnemem Wintu women are demanding fair and just treatment to hold our traditional BaLas Chonas (Coming of Age) ceremony in peace and dignity on our river on our sacred grounds! We are calling on all the California Indian women, Native women, and all women to voice your concerns about women's rights! We are asking all good men to stand by us and protect us. This is not asking too much!!! Our grandmothers have endured too much for this to be passed on to our little baby girls. We stand with our relations in Canada!!! No more will we put up with this kind of DISCRIMINATION! STOP DISCRIMINATION AGAINST NATIVE WOMEN NOW!"</span><br/><span style="font-size: 15px; font-family: Arial; background-color: transparent; font-weight: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap; background-color: transparent;"></span><br/><span style="font-size: 15px; font-family: Arial; background-color: transparent; font-weight: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">The women of the Winnemem Wintu Tribe have the right to a Coming of Age Ceremony held in an atmosphere of Peace and Dignity!  Regional Forester Randy Moore of the US Forest Service has chosen to subject young Native women to continued abuse by ignoring [their] request to close the river.</span><br/><span style="font-size: 15px; font-family: Arial; background-color: transparent; font-weight: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap; background-color: transparent;"></span><br/><span style="font-size: 15px; font-family: Arial; background-color: transparent; font-weight: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Call 707.562.8737 or email rmoore@fed.us to let Randy Moore know you support a river closure for Marisa's Coming of Age ceremony.  Let him know that ignoring [the Winnemem Wintu] is unacceptable, and he should have the courage to implement a mandatory closure.</span><br/><span style="font-size: 15px; font-family: Arial; background-color: transparent; font-weight: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap; background-color: transparent;"></span><br/><span style="font-size: 15px; font-family: Arial; background-color: transparent; font-weight: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">For more information:</span><br/><span style="font-size: 15px; font-family: Arial; background-color: transparent; font-weight: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap; background-color: transparent;"></span><br/><span style="font-size: 15px; font-family: Arial; background-color: transparent; font-weight: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Read the full </span>[http://www.winnememwintu.us/2012/05/04/forest-service-response/ <span style="font-size: 15px; font-family: Arial; color: rgb(17, 85, 204); background-color: transparent; font-weight: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">press release</span>]<span style="font-size: 15px; font-family: Arial; background-color: transparent; font-weight: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">FOREST SERVICE IGNORES TRIBE’S REQUEST FOR PEACEFUL SACRED CEREMONY; TRIBE PLANS WAR DANCE TO PROTECT TRADITIONAL WOMEN’S RIGHTS </span>[http://www.winnememwintu.us/2012/05/04/forest-service-response/ <span style="font-size: 15px; font-family: Arial; color: rgb(17, 85, 204); background-color: transparent; font-weight: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">http://www.winnememwintu.us/2012/05/04/forest-service-response/</span>]<span style="font-size: 15px; font-family: Arial; background-color: transparent; font-weight: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap; background-color: transparent;"></span><br/><span style="font-size: 15px; font-family: Arial; background-color: transparent; font-weight: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap; background-color: transparent;"></span><br/><span style="font-size: 15px; font-family: Arial; background-color: transparent; font-weight: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Video and Call to Action </span>[http://youtu.be/oglCy--o7oY <span style="font-size: 15px; font-family: Arial; color: rgb(17, 85, 204); background-color: transparent; font-weight: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">http://youtu.be/oglCy--o7oY</span>]<span style="font-size: 15px; font-family: Arial; background-color: transparent; font-weight: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap; background-color: transparent;"></span><br/><span style="font-size: 15px; font-family: Arial; background-color: transparent; font-weight: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap; background-color: transparent;"></span><br/><span style="font-size: 15px; font-family: Arial; background-color: transparent; font-weight: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Radio interview with Chief Caleen Sisk on First Voices Indigenous Radio </span>[http://firstvoicesindigenousradio.org/node/298 <span style="font-size: 15px; font-family: Arial; color: rgb(17, 85, 204); background-color: transparent; font-weight: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">http://firstvoicesindigenousradio.org/node/298</span>]'''

Decolonize To Liberate/Calls to Action

2012-05-08T18:31:09Z

Radix optimystic:

= <span style="font-size:large;">5/8/12 '''<span style="background-color: transparent; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">CALL TO ACTION: “U.S. FOREST SERVICE, STOP ABUSING NATIVE WOMEN!”</span>'''</span> =

'''<span style="font-size: 15px; font-family: Arial; background-color: transparent; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap; background-color: transparent;"></span><br/><span style="font-size: 15px; font-family: Arial; background-color: transparent; font-weight: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Excerpt from a May 4th </span>[http://www.winnememwintu.us/2012/05/04/forest-service-response/ <span style="font-size: 15px; font-family: Arial; color: rgb(17, 85, 204); background-color: transparent; font-weight: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Press Release</span>]<span style="font-size: 15px; font-family: Arial; background-color: transparent; font-weight: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">from the office of the Winnemem Wintu Tribe</span><br/><span style="font-size: 15px; font-family: Arial; background-color: transparent; font-weight: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap; background-color: transparent;"></span><br/><span style="font-size: 15px; font-family: Arial; background-color: transparent; font-style: italic; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Winnemem Wintu Tribe needs 4-day closure of 400-yard section of McCloud River to Perform Girls’ Traditional Coming of Age Ceremony</span><br/><span style="font-size: 15px; font-family: Arial; background-color: transparent; font-weight: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap; background-color: transparent;"></span><br/><span style="font-size: 15px; font-family: Arial; background-color: transparent; font-weight: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">U.S. Forest Service Region 5 Forester Randy Moore has missed his May 1 deadline to respond to the Winnemem Wintu’s request for a mandatory river closure to protect their Coming of Age ceremony this summer. The tribe has had not received any intention of Mr. Moore to respond in a timely fashion, and because the government’s legal process is clearly a dead end, the Winnemem will now hold a H’up Chonas, or War Dance, in the near future to defend their cultural rites in a traditional way.  Previous Coming of Age ceremonies have been disrupted by drunken recreational boaters motoring through the site and heckling the tribe with racial slurs.</span><br/><span style="font-size: 15px; font-family: Arial; background-color: transparent; font-weight: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap; background-color: transparent;"></span><br/><span style="font-size: 15px; font-family: Arial; background-color: transparent; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Call to Action, from the Winnemem Wintu Tribe </span>[https://www.facebook.com/pages/Winnemem-Wintu-Tribe/96167065518 <span style="font-size: 15px; font-family: Arial; color: rgb(17, 85, 204); background-color: transparent; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Facebook Page</span>]<span style="font-size: 15px; font-family: Arial; background-color: transparent; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap; background-color: transparent;"></span><br/>[https://www.facebook.com/pages/Winnemem-Wintu-Tribe/96167065518 <span style="font-size: 15px; font-family: Arial; color: rgb(17, 85, 204); background-color: transparent; font-weight: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">https://www.facebook.com/pages/Winnemem-Wintu-Tribe/96167065518</span>]<span style="font-size: 15px; font-family: Arial; background-color: transparent; font-weight: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap; background-color: transparent;"></span><br/><span style="font-size: 15px; font-family: Arial; background-color: transparent; font-weight: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap; background-color: transparent;"></span><br/><span style="font-size: 15px; font-family: Arial; background-color: transparent; font-style: italic; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Chief Caleen Sisk:</span><span style="font-size: 15px; font-family: Arial; background-color: transparent; font-weight: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">"Winnemem Wintu women are demanding fair and just treatment to hold our traditional BaLas Chonas (Coming of Age) ceremony in peace and dignity on our river on our sacred grounds! We are calling on all the California Indian women, Native women, and all women to voice your concerns about women's rights! We are asking all good men to stand by us and protect us. This is not asking too much!!! Our grandmothers have endured too much for this to be passed on to our little baby girls. We stand with our relations in Canada!!! No more will we put up with this kind of DISCRIMINATION! STOP DISCRIMINATION AGAINST NATIVE WOMEN NOW!"</span><br/><span style="font-size: 15px; font-family: Arial; background-color: transparent; font-weight: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap; background-color: transparent;"></span><br/><span style="font-size: 15px; font-family: Arial; background-color: transparent; font-weight: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">The women of the Winnemem Wintu Tribe have the right to a Coming of Age Ceremony held in an atmosphere of Peace and Dignity!  Regional Forester Randy Moore of the US Forest Service has chosen to subject young Native women to continued abuse by ignoring [their] request to close the river.</span><br/><span style="font-size: 15px; font-family: Arial; background-color: transparent; font-weight: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap; background-color: transparent;"></span><br/><span style="font-size: 15px; font-family: Arial; background-color: transparent; font-weight: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Call 707.562.8737 or email rmoore@fed.us to let Randy Moore know you support a river closure for Marisa's Coming of Age ceremony.  Let him know that ignoring [the Winnemem Wintu] is unacceptable, and he should have the courage to implement a mandatory closure.</span><br/><span style="font-size: 15px; font-family: Arial; background-color: transparent; font-weight: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap; background-color: transparent;"></span><br/><span style="font-size: 15px; font-family: Arial; background-color: transparent; font-weight: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">For more information:</span><br/><span style="font-size: 15px; font-family: Arial; background-color: transparent; font-weight: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap; background-color: transparent;"></span><br/><span style="font-size: 15px; font-family: Arial; background-color: transparent; font-weight: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Read the full </span>[http://www.winnememwintu.us/2012/05/04/forest-service-response/ <span style="font-size: 15px; font-family: Arial; color: rgb(17, 85, 204); background-color: transparent; font-weight: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">press release</span>]<span style="font-size: 15px; font-family: Arial; background-color: transparent; font-weight: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">FOREST SERVICE IGNORES TRIBE’S REQUEST FOR PEACEFUL SACRED CEREMONY; TRIBE PLANS WAR DANCE TO PROTECT TRADITIONAL WOMEN’S RIGHTS </span>[http://www.winnememwintu.us/2012/05/04/forest-service-response/ <span style="font-size: 15px; font-family: Arial; color: rgb(17, 85, 204); background-color: transparent; font-weight: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">http://www.winnememwintu.us/2012/05/04/forest-service-response/</span>]<span style="font-size: 15px; font-family: Arial; background-color: transparent; font-weight: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap; background-color: transparent;"></span><br/><span style="font-size: 15px; font-family: Arial; background-color: transparent; font-weight: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap; background-color: transparent;"></span><br/><span style="font-size: 15px; font-family: Arial; background-color: transparent; font-weight: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Video and Call to Action </span>[http://youtu.be/oglCy--o7oY <span style="font-size: 15px; font-family: Arial; color: rgb(17, 85, 204); background-color: transparent; font-weight: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">http://youtu.be/oglCy--o7oY</span>]<span style="font-size: 15px; font-family: Arial; background-color: transparent; font-weight: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap; background-color: transparent;"></span><br/><span style="font-size: 15px; font-family: Arial; background-color: transparent; font-weight: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap; background-color: transparent;"></span><br/><span style="font-size: 15px; font-family: Arial; background-color: transparent; font-weight: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Radio interview with Chief Caleen Sisk on First Voices Indigenous Radio </span>[http://firstvoicesindigenousradio.org/node/298 <span style="font-size: 15px; font-family: Arial; color: rgb(17, 85, 204); background-color: transparent; font-weight: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">http://firstvoicesindigenousradio.org/node/298</span>]'''

Decolonize To Liberate/Calls to Action

2012-05-08T18:30:33Z

Radix optimystic: Created page with "= <span style="font-size:large;"><span style="font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif;"5/8/12 '''<span style="background-color: transparent; vertical-align: baseline; white-s..."

= <span style="font-size:large;"><span style="font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif;"5/8/12 '''<span style="background-color: transparent; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">CALL TO ACTION: “U.S. FOREST SERVICE, STOP ABUSING NATIVE WOMEN!”</span>'''</span></span> =

'''<span style="font-size: 15px; font-family: Arial; background-color: transparent; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap; background-color: transparent;"></span><br/><span style="font-size: 15px; font-family: Arial; background-color: transparent; font-weight: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Excerpt from a May 4th </span>[http://www.winnememwintu.us/2012/05/04/forest-service-response/ <span style="font-size: 15px; font-family: Arial; color: rgb(17, 85, 204); background-color: transparent; font-weight: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Press Release</span>]<span style="font-size: 15px; font-family: Arial; background-color: transparent; font-weight: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">from the office of the Winnemem Wintu Tribe</span><br/><span style="font-size: 15px; font-family: Arial; background-color: transparent; font-weight: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap; background-color: transparent;"></span><br/><span style="font-size: 15px; font-family: Arial; background-color: transparent; font-style: italic; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Winnemem Wintu Tribe needs 4-day closure of 400-yard section of McCloud River to Perform Girls’ Traditional Coming of Age Ceremony</span><br/><span style="font-size: 15px; font-family: Arial; background-color: transparent; font-weight: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap; background-color: transparent;"></span><br/><span style="font-size: 15px; font-family: Arial; background-color: transparent; font-weight: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">U.S. Forest Service Region 5 Forester Randy Moore has missed his May 1 deadline to respond to the Winnemem Wintu’s request for a mandatory river closure to protect their Coming of Age ceremony this summer. The tribe has had not received any intention of Mr. Moore to respond in a timely fashion, and because the government’s legal process is clearly a dead end, the Winnemem will now hold a H’up Chonas, or War Dance, in the near future to defend their cultural rites in a traditional way.  Previous Coming of Age ceremonies have been disrupted by drunken recreational boaters motoring through the site and heckling the tribe with racial slurs.</span><br/><span style="font-size: 15px; font-family: Arial; background-color: transparent; font-weight: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap; background-color: transparent;"></span><br/><span style="font-size: 15px; font-family: Arial; background-color: transparent; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Call to Action, from the Winnemem Wintu Tribe </span>[https://www.facebook.com/pages/Winnemem-Wintu-Tribe/96167065518 <span style="font-size: 15px; font-family: Arial; color: rgb(17, 85, 204); background-color: transparent; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Facebook Page</span>]<span style="font-size: 15px; font-family: Arial; background-color: transparent; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap; background-color: transparent;"></span><br/>[https://www.facebook.com/pages/Winnemem-Wintu-Tribe/96167065518 <span style="font-size: 15px; font-family: Arial; color: rgb(17, 85, 204); background-color: transparent; font-weight: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">https://www.facebook.com/pages/Winnemem-Wintu-Tribe/96167065518</span>]<span style="font-size: 15px; font-family: Arial; background-color: transparent; font-weight: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap; background-color: transparent;"></span><br/><span style="font-size: 15px; font-family: Arial; background-color: transparent; font-weight: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap; background-color: transparent;"></span><br/><span style="font-size: 15px; font-family: Arial; background-color: transparent; font-style: italic; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Chief Caleen Sisk:</span><span style="font-size: 15px; font-family: Arial; background-color: transparent; font-weight: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">"Winnemem Wintu women are demanding fair and just treatment to hold our traditional BaLas Chonas (Coming of Age) ceremony in peace and dignity on our river on our sacred grounds! We are calling on all the California Indian women, Native women, and all women to voice your concerns about women's rights! We are asking all good men to stand by us and protect us. This is not asking too much!!! Our grandmothers have endured too much for this to be passed on to our little baby girls. We stand with our relations in Canada!!! No more will we put up with this kind of DISCRIMINATION! STOP DISCRIMINATION AGAINST NATIVE WOMEN NOW!"</span><br/><span style="font-size: 15px; font-family: Arial; background-color: transparent; font-weight: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap; background-color: transparent;"></span><br/><span style="font-size: 15px; font-family: Arial; background-color: transparent; font-weight: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">The women of the Winnemem Wintu Tribe have the right to a Coming of Age Ceremony held in an atmosphere of Peace and Dignity!  Regional Forester Randy Moore of the US Forest Service has chosen to subject young Native women to continued abuse by ignoring [their] request to close the river.</span><br/><span style="font-size: 15px; font-family: Arial; background-color: transparent; font-weight: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap; background-color: transparent;"></span><br/><span style="font-size: 15px; font-family: Arial; background-color: transparent; font-weight: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Call 707.562.8737 or email rmoore@fed.us to let Randy Moore know you support a river closure for Marisa's Coming of Age ceremony.  Let him know that ignoring [the Winnemem Wintu] is unacceptable, and he should have the courage to implement a mandatory closure.</span><br/><span style="font-size: 15px; font-family: Arial; background-color: transparent; font-weight: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap; background-color: transparent;"></span><br/><span style="font-size: 15px; font-family: Arial; background-color: transparent; font-weight: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">For more information:</span><br/><span style="font-size: 15px; font-family: Arial; background-color: transparent; font-weight: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap; background-color: transparent;"></span><br/><span style="font-size: 15px; font-family: Arial; background-color: transparent; font-weight: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Read the full </span>[http://www.winnememwintu.us/2012/05/04/forest-service-response/ <span style="font-size: 15px; font-family: Arial; color: rgb(17, 85, 204); background-color: transparent; font-weight: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">press release</span>]<span style="font-size: 15px; font-family: Arial; background-color: transparent; font-weight: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">FOREST SERVICE IGNORES TRIBE’S REQUEST FOR PEACEFUL SACRED CEREMONY; TRIBE PLANS WAR DANCE TO PROTECT TRADITIONAL WOMEN’S RIGHTS </span>[http://www.winnememwintu.us/2012/05/04/forest-service-response/ <span style="font-size: 15px; font-family: Arial; color: rgb(17, 85, 204); background-color: transparent; font-weight: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">http://www.winnememwintu.us/2012/05/04/forest-service-response/</span>]<span style="font-size: 15px; font-family: Arial; background-color: transparent; font-weight: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap; background-color: transparent;"></span><br/><span style="font-size: 15px; font-family: Arial; background-color: transparent; font-weight: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap; background-color: transparent;"></span><br/><span style="font-size: 15px; font-family: Arial; background-color: transparent; font-weight: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Video and Call to Action </span>[http://youtu.be/oglCy--o7oY <span style="font-size: 15px; font-family: Arial; color: rgb(17, 85, 204); background-color: transparent; font-weight: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">http://youtu.be/oglCy--o7oY</span>]<span style="font-size: 15px; font-family: Arial; background-color: transparent; font-weight: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap; background-color: transparent;"></span><br/><span style="font-size: 15px; font-family: Arial; background-color: transparent; font-weight: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap; background-color: transparent;"></span><br/><span style="font-size: 15px; font-family: Arial; background-color: transparent; font-weight: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Radio interview with Chief Caleen Sisk on First Voices Indigenous Radio </span>[http://firstvoicesindigenousradio.org/node/298 <span style="font-size: 15px; font-family: Arial; color: rgb(17, 85, 204); background-color: transparent; font-weight: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">http://firstvoicesindigenousradio.org/node/298</span>]'''

Decolonize To Liberate

2012-05-08T18:28:44Z

Radix optimystic:

'''A Working Group of Occupy/Decolonize Boston'''
<p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size:medium;"><span id="internal-source-marker_0.9645151262889148" style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); vertical-align: baseline;">Decolonize</span><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"> to Liberate seeks to shed the dominator ethos and systems of oppression </span><span id="internal-source-marker_0.9645151262889148" style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); vertical-align: baseline;">that come from colonization, to stand in solidarity with indigenous </span><span id="internal-source-marker_0.9645151262889148" style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); vertical-align: baseline;">resistance worldwide and to help restore our relationships to Mother Earth.</span></span></p><br/>
[[http://groups.google.com/group/decolonizeboston/subscribe?hl=en&note=1 To join the email discussion group]] To join the low-traffic "announcements only" list, send a request to: Decolonize-subscribe@lists.occupyboston.org

<br/>'''Regular IN-PERSON Working Group Meetings'''
<div style="text-align: center;">'''<span style="font-size: large;">Each Friday, 6:00 - 8:00 PM</span>'''<br/></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size:large;">'''<span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">First Parish (UU) Church in Harvard Sq.</span>'''</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">3 Church Street<br/>Cambridge, MA 02138</span></span><br/></div><div style="text-align: center;">'''<span style="font-size: large;">([http://maps.google.com/maps?q=3+Church+Street+Cambridge,+MA+02138&hl=en&ll=42.375241,-71.119483&spn=0.002001,0.003484&hnear=3+Church+St,+Mid-Cambridge,+Massachusetts+02138&t=h&z=19 map])</span>'''</div><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size:larger;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">All are welcome to our regular weekly meetings.  In general, half of the meeting is discussion/self-education/to help us decolonize ourselves (see our </span>[http://wiki.occupyboston.org/wiki/Decolonize_To_Liberate/resources resources section]<span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">).  Half of each meeting is for planning events and actions to help decolonize the movement.</span></span></p>
= <span style="font-size:large;">Special Upcoming Events</span> =
<div style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 19px;">''<span style="font-size: large;">'''Friday, May 18th, 6p'''</span>''</div><div style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 19px;">''<span style="font-size: large;">'''Special Film Screening and Discussion: 2012 La Palabra Maya (The Mayan Word) '''</span>''</div>
See [http://wiki.occupyboston.org/wiki/Decolonize_To_Liberate/Upcoming_Events Upcoming Events page] for more details
<div><br/></div>
= <span style="background-color:#ffff00;">Calls to Action!</span> =

'''<span style="font-size: 15px; font-family: Arial; background-color: transparent; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">5/7/12: “U.S. FOREST SERVICE, STOP ABUSING NATIVE WOMEN!”</span>'''
<div>
See Calls to Action page for more details
</div>

= <span style="font-size:large;">Getting Connected with the Working Group</span> =

<span style="font-size:medium;">''To sign up on our new announcements-only (low traffic) list, please send an email to:                                                  ''Decolonize-subscribe[at]lists.occupyboston.org</span>
<div><div><span style="font-size:medium;">''To sign up for the high-traffic, discussion-based working group google group, please sign into your google account and follow this [http://groups.google.com/group/decolonizeboston/subscribe?note=1 link], or email a request to join to'' decolonizeboston[at]gmail.com</span></div></div>
<br/><span style="font-size:medium;">''Feel free to contact decolonizeboston[at]gmail.com with any questions or to get involved.''</span>
<div>
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">Please Follow us on Twitter!: [http://twitter.com/decolonizebos @DecolonizeBos]</span>

'''''<span style="font-size: large;">And now we have a [https://www.facebook.com/pages/Decolonize-to-Liberate-Occupy-Boston/216397535110561 facebook page], too!</span>'''''
</div>

= <span style="font-size: large;">Decolonize Resources</span> =

<span style="font-size:medium;">''[http://wiki.occupyboston.org/wiki/Decolonize_To_Liberate/definitions What is "Decolonization"?]    ''A collection of definitions and explanations </span>

<span style="font-size:medium;">''[http://wiki.occupyboston.org/wiki/Decolonize_To_Liberate/resources Decolonize To Liberate resource page]'' Links, articles, videos and 'zines!</span>

''<span style="font-size:medium;">[http://wiki.occupyboston.org/wiki/Decolonize_To_Liberate/declarations Decolonizing Declarations from Occupies Across the Continent]</span>''
<div><br/></div><div><div style="text-align: center">''<span style="font-size: large"></span>''<br/></div><div style="text-align: center"><br/></div><div>
= <span style="font-size:large;">Past Events</span> =
</div><div>
<br/><span style="font-size:medium;">''<span style="font-weight: bold; text-align: center;">Many thanks to everyone who joined us for the Decolonize to Liberate Occupy Boston Community Gathering.  Check out the recap of the event on OccupyBoston.org:</span>''</span>

<span style="font-size:medium;">[http://www.occupyboston.org/2012/03/06/decoolonize-99-liberate-100/ http://www.occupyboston.org/2012/03/06/decoolonize-99-liberate-100/]</span>

'''<span style="font-size:medium;"><span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif">Many thanks to all who were able to join us in Plymouth for the 42nd National Day of Mourning! </span></span>'''

<span style="font-size:medium;">The Boston Globe produced an article and a video about our visit to Plymouth. </span>

<span style="font-size:medium;">You can read the article,"[http://www.bostonglobe.com/metro/2011/11/25/solidarity-occupy-group-joins-with-native-americans/uGgtpNbhAaYmKRNmLvnmTK/story.html?s_campaign=8315 In Solidarity, Occupy Group Joins with Native Americans]"  also a video, "[http://www.boston.com/bostonglobe/video/?bctid=1293351417001&pconnect_name=501249 Occupy Boston Protesters in Plymouth]" </span>

<span style="font-size:medium;">A member of the working group was also interviewed in a Democracy Now! special on the event:</span>
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== <span style="font-size:medium;">[http://www.democracynow.org/blog/2011/11/30/we_are_not_vanishing_we_are_not_conquered_native_americans_commemorate_day_of_mourning_on_thanksgiving Native Americans Mark Day of Mourning on Thanksgiving: 'We are not Vanishing, We Are Not Conquered']</span><br/> ==

== See Also ==

*[[Council of Elders]]
*[[People of Color]]

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[[Category:Working groups|Decolonize to Liberate]] <br/>

Decolonize To Liberate

2012-05-08T18:28:13Z

Radix optimystic:

'''A Working Group of Occupy/Decolonize Boston'''
<p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size:medium;"><span id="internal-source-marker_0.9645151262889148" style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); vertical-align: baseline;">Decolonize</span><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"> to Liberate seeks to shed the dominator ethos and systems of oppression </span><span id="internal-source-marker_0.9645151262889148" style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); vertical-align: baseline;">that come from colonization, to stand in solidarity with indigenous </span><span id="internal-source-marker_0.9645151262889148" style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); vertical-align: baseline;">resistance worldwide and to help restore our relationships to Mother Earth.</span></span></p><br/>
[[http://groups.google.com/group/decolonizeboston/subscribe?hl=en&note=1 To join the email discussion group]] To join the low-traffic "announcements only" list, send a request to: Decolonize-subscribe@lists.occupyboston.org

<br/>'''Regular IN-PERSON Working Group Meetings'''
<div style="text-align: center;">'''<span style="font-size: large;">Each Friday, 6:00 - 8:00 PM</span>'''<br/></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size:large;">'''<span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">First Parish (UU) Church in Harvard Sq.</span>'''</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">3 Church Street<br/>Cambridge, MA 02138</span></span><br/></div><div style="text-align: center;">'''<span style="font-size: large;">([http://maps.google.com/maps?q=3+Church+Street+Cambridge,+MA+02138&hl=en&ll=42.375241,-71.119483&spn=0.002001,0.003484&hnear=3+Church+St,+Mid-Cambridge,+Massachusetts+02138&t=h&z=19 map])</span>'''</div><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size:larger;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">All are welcome to our regular weekly meetings.  In general, half of the meeting is discussion/self-education/to help us decolonize ourselves (see our </span>[http://wiki.occupyboston.org/wiki/Decolonize_To_Liberate/resources resources section]<span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">).  Half of each meeting is for planning events and actions to help decolonize the movement.</span></span></p>
= <span style="font-size:large;">Special Upcoming Events</span> =
<div style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 19px;">''<span style="font-size: large;">'''Friday, May 18th, 6p'''</span>''</div><div style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 19px;">''<span style="font-size: large;">'''Special Film Screening and Discussion: 2012 La Palabra Maya (The Mayan Word) '''</span>''</div>
See [http://wiki.occupyboston.org/wiki/Decolonize_To_Liberate/Upcoming_Events Upcoming Events page] for more details
<div><br/></div>
= <span style="background-color:#ffff00;">Calls to Action!</span> =

'''<span style="font-size: 15px; font-family: Arial; background-color: transparent; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">5/7/12: “U.S. FOREST SERVICE, STOP ABUSING NATIVE WOMEN!”</span>'''
<div>
See Calls to Action page for more details
</div>
= <br/> =

= <span style="font-size:large;">Getting Connected with the Working Group</span> =

<span style="font-size:medium;">''To sign up on our new announcements-only (low traffic) list, please send an email to:                                                  ''Decolonize-subscribe[at]lists.occupyboston.org</span>
<div><div><span style="font-size:medium;">''To sign up for the high-traffic, discussion-based working group google group, please sign into your google account and follow this [http://groups.google.com/group/decolonizeboston/subscribe?note=1 link], or email a request to join to'' decolonizeboston[at]gmail.com</span></div></div>
<br/><span style="font-size:medium;">''Feel free to contact decolonizeboston[at]gmail.com with any questions or to get involved.''</span>
<div>
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">Please Follow us on Twitter!: [http://twitter.com/decolonizebos @DecolonizeBos]</span>

'''''<span style="font-size: large;">And now we have a [https://www.facebook.com/pages/Decolonize-to-Liberate-Occupy-Boston/216397535110561 facebook page], too!</span>'''''
</div>

= <span style="font-size: large;">Decolonize Resources</span> =

<span style="font-size:medium;">''[http://wiki.occupyboston.org/wiki/Decolonize_To_Liberate/definitions What is "Decolonization"?]    ''A collection of definitions and explanations </span>

<span style="font-size:medium;">''[http://wiki.occupyboston.org/wiki/Decolonize_To_Liberate/resources Decolonize To Liberate resource page]'' Links, articles, videos and 'zines!</span>

''<span style="font-size:medium;">[http://wiki.occupyboston.org/wiki/Decolonize_To_Liberate/declarations Decolonizing Declarations from Occupies Across the Continent]</span>''
<div><br/></div><div><div style="text-align: center">''<span style="font-size: large"></span>''<br/></div><div style="text-align: center"><br/></div><div>
= <span style="font-size:large;">Past Events</span> =
</div><div>
<br/><span style="font-size:medium;">''<span style="font-weight: bold; text-align: center;">Many thanks to everyone who joined us for the Decolonize to Liberate Occupy Boston Community Gathering.  Check out the recap of the event on OccupyBoston.org:</span>''</span>

<span style="font-size:medium;">[http://www.occupyboston.org/2012/03/06/decoolonize-99-liberate-100/ http://www.occupyboston.org/2012/03/06/decoolonize-99-liberate-100/]</span>

'''<span style="font-size:medium;"><span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif">Many thanks to all who were able to join us in Plymouth for the 42nd National Day of Mourning! </span></span>'''

<span style="font-size:medium;">The Boston Globe produced an article and a video about our visit to Plymouth. </span>

<span style="font-size:medium;">You can read the article,"[http://www.bostonglobe.com/metro/2011/11/25/solidarity-occupy-group-joins-with-native-americans/uGgtpNbhAaYmKRNmLvnmTK/story.html?s_campaign=8315 In Solidarity, Occupy Group Joins with Native Americans]"  also a video, "[http://www.boston.com/bostonglobe/video/?bctid=1293351417001&pconnect_name=501249 Occupy Boston Protesters in Plymouth]" </span>

<span style="font-size:medium;">A member of the working group was also interviewed in a Democracy Now! special on the event:</span>
</div></div>
== <span style="font-size:medium;">[http://www.democracynow.org/blog/2011/11/30/we_are_not_vanishing_we_are_not_conquered_native_americans_commemorate_day_of_mourning_on_thanksgiving Native Americans Mark Day of Mourning on Thanksgiving: 'We are not Vanishing, We Are Not Conquered']</span><br/> ==

== See Also ==

*[[Council of Elders]]
*[[People of Color]]

<br/><br/>

[[Category:Working groups|Decolonize to Liberate]] <br/>

Decolonize To Liberate

2012-05-08T18:27:40Z

Radix optimystic:

'''A Working Group of Occupy/Decolonize Boston'''
<p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size:medium;"><span id="internal-source-marker_0.9645151262889148" style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); vertical-align: baseline;">Decolonize</span><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"> to Liberate seeks to shed the dominator ethos and systems of oppression </span><span id="internal-source-marker_0.9645151262889148" style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); vertical-align: baseline;">that come from colonization, to stand in solidarity with indigenous </span><span id="internal-source-marker_0.9645151262889148" style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); vertical-align: baseline;">resistance worldwide and to help restore our relationships to Mother Earth.</span></span></p><br/>
[[http://groups.google.com/group/decolonizeboston/subscribe?hl=en&note=1 To join the email discussion group]] To join the low-traffic "announcements only" list, send a request to: Decolonize-subscribe@lists.occupyboston.org

<br/>'''Regular IN-PERSON Working Group Meetings'''
<div style="text-align: center;">'''<span style="font-size: large;">Each Friday, 6:00 - 8:00 PM</span>'''<br/></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size:large;">'''<span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">First Parish (UU) Church in Harvard Sq.</span>'''</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">3 Church Street<br/>Cambridge, MA 02138</span></span><br/></div><div style="text-align: center;">'''<span style="font-size: large;">([http://maps.google.com/maps?q=3+Church+Street+Cambridge,+MA+02138&hl=en&ll=42.375241,-71.119483&spn=0.002001,0.003484&hnear=3+Church+St,+Mid-Cambridge,+Massachusetts+02138&t=h&z=19 map])</span>'''</div><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size:larger;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">All are welcome to our regular weekly meetings.  In general, half of the meeting is discussion/self-education/to help us decolonize ourselves (see our </span>[http://wiki.occupyboston.org/wiki/Decolonize_To_Liberate/resources resources section]<span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">).  Half of each meeting is for planning events and actions to help decolonize the movement.</span></span></p>
= <span style="font-size:large;">Special Upcoming Events</span> =
<div style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 19px;">''<span style="font-size: large;">'''Friday, May 18th, 6p'''</span>''</div><div style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 19px;">''<span style="font-size: large;">'''Special Film Screening and Discussion: 2012 La Palabra Maya (The Mayan Word) '''</span>''</div>
See [http://wiki.occupyboston.org/wiki/Decolonize_To_Liberate/Upcoming_Events Upcoming Events page] for more details
<div><br/></div>
= <span style="background-color:#ffff00;">Calls to Action!</span> =

= '''<span style="font-size: 15px; font-family: Arial; background-color: transparent; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap; ">5/7/12: “U.S. FOREST SERVICE, STOP ABUSING NATIVE WOMEN!”</span>'''<br/> =
<div>
See Calls to Action page for more details
</div>

= <span style="font-size:large;">Getting Connected with the Working Group</span> =

<span style="font-size:medium;">''To sign up on our new announcements-only (low traffic) list, please send an email to:                                                  ''Decolonize-subscribe[at]lists.occupyboston.org</span>
<div><div><span style="font-size:medium;">''To sign up for the high-traffic, discussion-based working group google group, please sign into your google account and follow this [http://groups.google.com/group/decolonizeboston/subscribe?note=1 link], or email a request to join to'' decolonizeboston[at]gmail.com</span></div></div>
<br/><span style="font-size:medium;">''Feel free to contact decolonizeboston[at]gmail.com with any questions or to get involved.''</span>
<div>
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large; ">Please Follow us on Twitter!: [http://twitter.com/decolonizebos @DecolonizeBos]</span>

'''''<span style="font-size: large;">And now we have a [https://www.facebook.com/pages/Decolonize-to-Liberate-Occupy-Boston/216397535110561 facebook page], too!</span>'''''
</div>

= <span style="font-size: large;">Decolonize Resources</span> =

<span style="font-size:medium;">''[http://wiki.occupyboston.org/wiki/Decolonize_To_Liberate/definitions What is "Decolonization"?]    ''A collection of definitions and explanations </span>

<span style="font-size:medium;">''[http://wiki.occupyboston.org/wiki/Decolonize_To_Liberate/resources Decolonize To Liberate resource page]'' Links, articles, videos and 'zines!</span>

''<span style="font-size:medium;">[http://wiki.occupyboston.org/wiki/Decolonize_To_Liberate/declarations Decolonizing Declarations from Occupies Across the Continent]</span>''
<div><br/></div><div><div style="text-align: center">''<span style="font-size: large"></span>''<br/></div><div style="text-align: center"><br/></div><div>
= <span style="font-size:large;">Past Events</span> =
</div><div>
<br/><span style="font-size:medium;">''<span style="font-weight: bold; text-align: center;">Many thanks to everyone who joined us for the Decolonize to Liberate Occupy Boston Community Gathering.  Check out the recap of the event on OccupyBoston.org:</span>''</span>

<span style="font-size:medium;">[http://www.occupyboston.org/2012/03/06/decoolonize-99-liberate-100/ http://www.occupyboston.org/2012/03/06/decoolonize-99-liberate-100/]</span>

'''<span style="font-size:medium;"><span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif">Many thanks to all who were able to join us in Plymouth for the 42nd National Day of Mourning! </span></span>'''

<span style="font-size:medium;">The Boston Globe produced an article and a video about our visit to Plymouth. </span>

<span style="font-size:medium;">You can read the article,"[http://www.bostonglobe.com/metro/2011/11/25/solidarity-occupy-group-joins-with-native-americans/uGgtpNbhAaYmKRNmLvnmTK/story.html?s_campaign=8315 In Solidarity, Occupy Group Joins with Native Americans]"  also a video, "[http://www.boston.com/bostonglobe/video/?bctid=1293351417001&pconnect_name=501249 Occupy Boston Protesters in Plymouth]" </span>

<span style="font-size:medium;">A member of the working group was also interviewed in a Democracy Now! special on the event:</span>
</div></div>
== <span style="font-size:medium;">[http://www.democracynow.org/blog/2011/11/30/we_are_not_vanishing_we_are_not_conquered_native_americans_commemorate_day_of_mourning_on_thanksgiving Native Americans Mark Day of Mourning on Thanksgiving: 'We are not Vanishing, We Are Not Conquered']</span><br/> ==

== See Also ==

*[[Council of Elders]]
*[[People of Color]]

<br/><br/>

[[Category:Working groups|Decolonize to Liberate]] <br/>

Decolonize To Liberate/Upcoming Events

2012-05-07T18:53:38Z

Radix optimystic:

go back to the [http://decolonizeboston.org Working Group page]

<div><span style="font-size:large;">'''Friday, May 18th, 6p'''</span></div><div><span style="font-size:large;">'''Special Film Screening and Discussion: 2012 La Palabra Maya (The Mayan Word) '''</span></div><div>'''<span style="font-size: 15px; font-family: Arial; background-color: transparent; font-weight: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">En español, abajo.</span>'''</div><div><br/></div><div>http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-czs7ifu3ImQ/TnEtlquqC-I/AAAAAAAAAAk/yK7gAwa34Tk/s1600/web%2Bbanner%2Bsept.%2Bflattened.jpg<br/></div><div><br/></div><div>'''''Everyone is talking about the Mayan Prophecies of 2012.'''''<br/></div><div>'''''But who is listening to the Maya?'''''</div>
Please join the “Decolonize to Liberate” Working Group of Occupy Boston for a special screening and discussion of a newly-released groundbreaking film, “2012: La Palabra Maya (the Mayan Word).” Hear the voices of the Mayan people as they share their perspectives on the prophecies of their ancestors and their fight to defend Mother Earth and their culture from destruction.

<div>'''Friday, May 18th, 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm '''<br/></div><div>'''First Parish (UU) Church in Harvard Sq. '''<br/></div><div>'''3 Church Street, Cambridge, MA 02138 '''<br/></div><div>'''As with all Decolonize/Occupy events, this is FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC!'''<br/></div><div>Please RSVP and share the facebook event''' '''[https://www.facebook.com/events/347798498617160/ https://www.facebook.com/events/347798498617160/]</div>
<br/>“2012: The Mayan Word” is both a message of hope and a call to action. Featuring testimonies from contemporary Mayans throughout Mesoamerica, from spiritual guides to activists, community leaders, farmers, artists, teachers, and children, this film is an extraordinary journey into the heart of Mayan struggle and spirituality.
<div><br/></div><div>Watch the Trailer, here [http://youtu.be/11KdG4z5FuY http://youtu.be/11KdG4z5FuY]<br/></div><div>You can also watch the entire film for free, here [http://youtu.be/UwvpsVsawMg http://youtu.be/UwvpsVsawMg]</div><div><br/></div><div>The film (64 Minutes) will be followed by discussion with special guests, including Carlos Aceves (via Skype), author of “Nine Seasons: Beyond 2012” and other in-person guests To Be Announced. Attendees will also learn how they can join with Cambridge-based non-profit Cultural Survival (cs.org) to help legalize community radio in Guatemala.</div><div><br/></div><div>Organizers are performing outreach to invite members from local Mayan and Mexican/Guatemalan communities, and are planning to arrange for adequate translation. If you can help with either of these efforts, please contact decolonizeboston[at]gmail.com.</div>
<br/><span style="font-size:large;">'''Presentación de la película especial y Discusión: 2012 La Palabra Maya'''</span>
<div>'''Todo el mundo habla de las Profecías Mayas sobre el 2012'''<br/></div><div>'''¿Pero quién está escuchando a los mayas?'''</div>
<br/>Por favor únase a la "Decolonizar para Liberar" a un grupo de “Occupy Boston” para una presentación y discusión especial de un innovador documental, “2012: La Palabra Maya (the Mayan Word).” Escucharemos las voces de la comunidad Maya que nos ofreceran Su cosmovision, la sabiduria de sus ancestr@s y Su Lucha por defender a la Madre Tierra y a Su cultura.
<div><br/></div><div>'''Viernes, 18 de Mayo, 6:00 p - 8:00 p'''<br/></div><div>'''First Parish Church in Harvard Sq.'''<br/></div><div>'''3 Church Street, Cambridge, MA 02138'''<br/></div><div>'''LIBRE Y ABIERTO AL PÚBLICO!'''<br/></div><div>'''''Habrá un traductor.'''''</div>
Por favor, RSVP y compartir Facebook evento [https://www.facebook.com/events/347798498617160/ https://www.facebook.com/events/347798498617160/]

<br/>2012 La Palabra Maya es un mensaje de esperanza y una llamada a la acción. A través de los testimonios de mayas contemporáneos de todo Mesoamérica, desde guías espirituales a activistas, líder@s comunitarios, campesin@s, artistas, maestr@s, niñas y niños, este documental nos lleva a un extraordinario viaje al corazón de la lucha y la espiritualidad Maya.
<div>Usted puede ver una versión corta de la película, aquí [http://youtu.be/11KdG4z5FuY http://youtu.be/11KdG4z5FuY]<br/></div><div>Toda la película está aquí [http://youtu.be/UwvpsVsawMg http://youtu.be/UwvpsVsawMg]</div>
Después de la película vamos a tener una discusión. L@s organizador@s están planeando proporcionar servicios de traducción. Si usted puede ayudar con esto, por favor póngase en contacto con decolonizeboston@gmail.com

Decolonize To Liberate/Upcoming Events

2012-05-07T18:53:18Z

Radix optimystic:

go back to the [http://decolonizeboston.org Working Group page]

<div><span style="font-size:large;">'''Friday, May 18th, 6p'''</span></div><div><span style="font-size:large;">'''Special Film Screening and Discussion: 2012 La Palabra Maya (The Mayan Word) '''</span></div><div>'''<span style="font-size: 15px; font-family: Arial; background-color: transparent; font-weight: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">En español, abajo.</span>'''</div><div><br/></div><div>http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-czs7ifu3ImQ/TnEtlquqC-I/AAAAAAAAAAk/yK7gAwa34Tk/s1600/web%2Bbanner%2Bsept.%2Bflattened.jpg<br/></div><div><br/></div><div>'''''Everyone is talking about the Mayan Prophecies of 2012.'''''<br/></div><div>'''''But who is listening to the Maya?'''''</div>
Please join the “Decolonize to Liberate” Working Group of Occupy Boston for a special screening and discussion of a newly-released groundbreaking film, “2012: La Palabra Maya (the Mayan Word).” Hear the voices of the Mayan people as they share their perspectives on the prophecies of their ancestors and their fight to defend Mother Earth and their culture from destruction.
<div<br/></div><div>'''Friday, May 18th, 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm '''<br/></div><div>'''First Parish (UU) Church in Harvard Sq. '''<br/></div><div>'''3 Church Street, Cambridge, MA 02138 '''<br/></div><div>'''As with all Decolonize/Occupy events, this is FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC!'''<br/></div><div>Please RSVP and share the facebook event''' '''[https://www.facebook.com/events/347798498617160/ https://www.facebook.com/events/347798498617160/]</div>
<br/>“2012: The Mayan Word” is both a message of hope and a call to action. Featuring testimonies from contemporary Mayans throughout Mesoamerica, from spiritual guides to activists, community leaders, farmers, artists, teachers, and children, this film is an extraordinary journey into the heart of Mayan struggle and spirituality.
<div><br/></div><div>Watch the Trailer, here [http://youtu.be/11KdG4z5FuY http://youtu.be/11KdG4z5FuY]<br/></div><div>You can also watch the entire film for free, here [http://youtu.be/UwvpsVsawMg http://youtu.be/UwvpsVsawMg]</div><div><br/></div><div>The film (64 Minutes) will be followed by discussion with special guests, including Carlos Aceves (via Skype), author of “Nine Seasons: Beyond 2012” and other in-person guests To Be Announced. Attendees will also learn how they can join with Cambridge-based non-profit Cultural Survival (cs.org) to help legalize community radio in Guatemala.</div><div><br/></div><div>Organizers are performing outreach to invite members from local Mayan and Mexican/Guatemalan communities, and are planning to arrange for adequate translation. If you can help with either of these efforts, please contact decolonizeboston[at]gmail.com.</div>
<br/><span style="font-size:large;">'''Presentación de la película especial y Discusión: 2012 La Palabra Maya'''</span>
<div>'''Todo el mundo habla de las Profecías Mayas sobre el 2012'''<br/></div><div>'''¿Pero quién está escuchando a los mayas?'''</div>
<br/>Por favor únase a la "Decolonizar para Liberar" a un grupo de “Occupy Boston” para una presentación y discusión especial de un innovador documental, “2012: La Palabra Maya (the Mayan Word).” Escucharemos las voces de la comunidad Maya que nos ofreceran Su cosmovision, la sabiduria de sus ancestr@s y Su Lucha por defender a la Madre Tierra y a Su cultura.
<div><br/></div><div>'''Viernes, 18 de Mayo, 6:00 p - 8:00 p'''<br/></div><div>'''First Parish Church in Harvard Sq.'''<br/></div><div>'''3 Church Street, Cambridge, MA 02138'''<br/></div><div>'''LIBRE Y ABIERTO AL PÚBLICO!'''<br/></div><div>'''''Habrá un traductor.'''''</div>
Por favor, RSVP y compartir Facebook evento [https://www.facebook.com/events/347798498617160/ https://www.facebook.com/events/347798498617160/]

<br/>2012 La Palabra Maya es un mensaje de esperanza y una llamada a la acción. A través de los testimonios de mayas contemporáneos de todo Mesoamérica, desde guías espirituales a activistas, líder@s comunitarios, campesin@s, artistas, maestr@s, niñas y niños, este documental nos lleva a un extraordinario viaje al corazón de la lucha y la espiritualidad Maya.
<div>Usted puede ver una versión corta de la película, aquí [http://youtu.be/11KdG4z5FuY http://youtu.be/11KdG4z5FuY]<br/></div><div>Toda la película está aquí [http://youtu.be/UwvpsVsawMg http://youtu.be/UwvpsVsawMg]</div>
Después de la película vamos a tener una discusión. L@s organizador@s están planeando proporcionar servicios de traducción. Si usted puede ayudar con esto, por favor póngase en contacto con decolonizeboston@gmail.com

Decolonize To Liberate

2012-05-07T18:52:00Z

Radix optimystic:

'''A Working Group of Occupy/Decolonize Boston'''
<p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size:medium;"><span id="internal-source-marker_0.9645151262889148" style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); vertical-align: baseline;">Decolonize</span><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"> to Liberate seeks to shed the dominator ethos and systems of oppression </span><span id="internal-source-marker_0.9645151262889148" style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); vertical-align: baseline;">that come from colonization, to stand in solidarity with indigenous </span><span id="internal-source-marker_0.9645151262889148" style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); vertical-align: baseline;">resistance worldwide and to help restore our relationships to Mother Earth.</span></span></p><br/>
[[http://groups.google.com/group/decolonizeboston/subscribe?hl=en&note=1 To join the email discussion group]] To join the low-traffic "announcements only" list, send a request to: Decolonize-subscribe@lists.occupyboston.org

<br/>'''Regular IN-PERSON Working Group Meetings'''
<div style="text-align: center;">'''<span style="font-size: large;">Each Friday, 6:00 - 8:00 PM</span>'''<br/></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size:large;">'''<span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">First Parish (UU) Church in Harvard Sq.</span>'''</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">3 Church Street<br/>Cambridge, MA 02138</span></span><br/></div><div style="text-align: center;">'''<span style="font-size: large;">([http://maps.google.com/maps?q=3+Church+Street+Cambridge,+MA+02138&hl=en&ll=42.375241,-71.119483&spn=0.002001,0.003484&hnear=3+Church+St,+Mid-Cambridge,+Massachusetts+02138&t=h&z=19 map])</span>'''</div><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size:larger;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">All are welcome to our regular weekly meetings.  In general, half of the meeting is discussion/self-education/to help us decolonize ourselves (see our </span>[http://wiki.occupyboston.org/wiki/Decolonize_To_Liberate/resources resources section]<span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">).  Half of each meeting is for planning events and actions to help decolonize the movement.</span></span></p>
= <span style="font-size:large;">Special Upcoming Events</span> =

<div style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 19px; ">''<span style="font-size: large; ">'''Friday, May 18th, 6p'''</span>''</div><div style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 19px; ">''<span style="font-size: large; ">'''Special Film Screening and Discussion: 2012 La Palabra Maya (The Mayan Word) '''</span>''</div>

See [http://wiki.occupyboston.org/wiki/Decolonize_To_Liberate/Upcoming_Events Upcoming Events page] for more details

= <span style="font-size:large;">Getting Connected with the Working Group</span> =

<span style="font-size:medium;">''To sign up on our new announcements-only (low traffic) list, please send an email to:                                                  ''Decolonize-subscribe[at]lists.occupyboston.org</span>
<div><div><span style="font-size:medium;">''To sign up for the high-traffic, discussion-based working group google group, please sign into your google account and follow this [http://groups.google.com/group/decolonizeboston/subscribe?note=1 link], or email a request to join to'' decolonizeboston[at]gmail.com</span></div></div>
<br/><span style="font-size:medium;">''Feel free to contact decolonizeboston[at]gmail.com with any questions or to get involved.''</span>
<div>
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large; ">Please Follow us on Twitter!: [http://twitter.com/decolonizebos @DecolonizeBos]</span>

'''''<span style="font-size: large;">And now we have a [https://www.facebook.com/pages/Decolonize-to-Liberate-Occupy-Boston/216397535110561 facebook page], too!</span>'''''
</div>

= <span style="font-size: large;">Decolonize Resources</span> =

<span style="font-size:medium;">''[http://wiki.occupyboston.org/wiki/Decolonize_To_Liberate/definitions What is "Decolonization"?]    ''A collection of definitions and explanations </span>

<span style="font-size:medium;">''[http://wiki.occupyboston.org/wiki/Decolonize_To_Liberate/resources Decolonize To Liberate resource page]'' Links, articles, videos and 'zines!</span>

''<span style="font-size:medium;">[http://wiki.occupyboston.org/wiki/Decolonize_To_Liberate/declarations Decolonizing Declarations from Occupies Across the Continent]</span>''
<div><br/></div><div><div style="text-align: center">''<span style="font-size: large"></span>''<br/></div><div style="text-align: center"><br/></div><div>
= <span style="font-size:large;">Past Events</span> =
</div><div>
<br/><span style="font-size:medium;">''<span style="font-weight: bold; text-align: center;">Many thanks to everyone who joined us for the Decolonize to Liberate Occupy Boston Community Gathering.  Check out the recap of the event on OccupyBoston.org:</span>''</span>

<span style="font-size:medium;">[http://www.occupyboston.org/2012/03/06/decoolonize-99-liberate-100/ http://www.occupyboston.org/2012/03/06/decoolonize-99-liberate-100/]</span>

'''<span style="font-size:medium;"><span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif">Many thanks to all who were able to join us in Plymouth for the 42nd National Day of Mourning! </span></span>'''

<span style="font-size:medium;">The Boston Globe produced an article and a video about our visit to Plymouth. </span>

<span style="font-size:medium;">You can read the article,"[http://www.bostonglobe.com/metro/2011/11/25/solidarity-occupy-group-joins-with-native-americans/uGgtpNbhAaYmKRNmLvnmTK/story.html?s_campaign=8315 In Solidarity, Occupy Group Joins with Native Americans]"  also a video, "[http://www.boston.com/bostonglobe/video/?bctid=1293351417001&pconnect_name=501249 Occupy Boston Protesters in Plymouth]" </span>

<span style="font-size:medium;">A member of the working group was also interviewed in a Democracy Now! special on the event:</span>
</div></div>
== <span style="font-size:medium;">[http://www.democracynow.org/blog/2011/11/30/we_are_not_vanishing_we_are_not_conquered_native_americans_commemorate_day_of_mourning_on_thanksgiving Native Americans Mark Day of Mourning on Thanksgiving: 'We are not Vanishing, We Are Not Conquered']</span><br/> ==

== See Also ==

*[[Council of Elders]]
*[[People of Color]]

<br/>[[Category:Working groups|Decolonize to Liberate]] <br/> <br/>

Decolonize To Liberate/Upcoming Events

2012-05-07T18:50:56Z

Radix optimystic:

go back to the [http://decolonizeboston.org Working Group page]

<div><span style="font-size:large;">'''Friday, May 18th, 6p'''</span></div><div><span style="font-size:large;">'''Special Film Screening and Discussion: 2012 La Palabra Maya (The Mayan Word) '''</span></div><div>'''<span style="font-size: 15px; font-family: Arial; background-color: transparent; font-weight: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">En español, abajo.</span>'''</div><div><br/></div><div>'''''Everyone is talking about the Mayan Prophecies of 2012.'''''<br/></div><div>'''''But who is listening to the Maya?'''''</div>
Please join the “Decolonize to Liberate” Working Group of Occupy Boston for a special screening and discussion of a newly-released groundbreaking film, “2012: La Palabra Maya (the Mayan Word).” Hear the voices of the Mayan people as they share their perspectives on the prophecies of their ancestors and their fight to defend Mother Earth and their culture from destruction.
<div>'''Friday, May 18th, 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm '''<br/></div><div>'''First Parish (UU) Church in Harvard Sq. '''<br/></div><div>'''3 Church Street, Cambridge, MA 02138 '''<br/></div><div>'''As with all Decolonize/Occupy events, this is FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC!'''<br/></div>

<div>Please RSVP and share the facebook event''' '''[https://www.facebook.com/events/347798498617160/ https://www.facebook.com/events/347798498617160/]</div>
<br/>“2012: The Mayan Word” is both a message of hope and a call to action. Featuring testimonies from contemporary Mayans throughout Mesoamerica, from spiritual guides to activists, community leaders, farmers, artists, teachers, and children, this film is an extraordinary journey into the heart of Mayan struggle and spirituality.
<div><br/></div><div>Watch the Trailer, here [http://youtu.be/11KdG4z5FuY http://youtu.be/11KdG4z5FuY]<br/></div><div>You can also watch the entire film for free, here [http://youtu.be/UwvpsVsawMg http://youtu.be/UwvpsVsawMg]</div><div><br/></div><div>The film (64 Minutes) will be followed by discussion with special guests, including Carlos Aceves (via Skype), author of “Nine Seasons: Beyond 2012” and other in-person guests To Be Announced. Attendees will also learn how they can join with Cambridge-based non-profit Cultural Survival (cs.org) to help legalize community radio in Guatemala.</div><div><br/></div><div>Organizers are performing outreach to invite members from local Mayan and Mexican/Guatemalan communities, and are planning to arrange for adequate translation. If you can help with either of these efforts, please contact decolonizeboston[at]gmail.com.</div>
<br/><span style="font-size:large;">'''Presentación de la película especial y Discusión: 2012 La Palabra Maya'''</span>
<div>'''Todo el mundo habla de las Profecías Mayas sobre el 2012'''<br/></div><div>'''¿Pero quién está escuchando a los mayas?'''</div>
<br/>Por favor únase a la "Decolonizar para Liberar" a un grupo de “Occupy Boston” para una presentación y discusión especial de un innovador documental, “2012: La Palabra Maya (the Mayan Word).” Escucharemos las voces de la comunidad Maya que nos ofreceran Su cosmovision, la sabiduria de sus ancestr@s y Su Lucha por defender a la Madre Tierra y a Su cultura.
<div><br/></div><div>'''Viernes, 18 de Mayo, 6:00 p - 8:00 p'''<br/></div><div>'''First Parish Church in Harvard Sq.'''<br/></div><div>'''3 Church Street, Cambridge, MA 02138'''<br/></div><div>'''LIBRE Y ABIERTO AL PÚBLICO!'''<br/></div><div>'''''Habrá un traductor.'''''</div>
Por favor, RSVP y compartir Facebook evento [https://www.facebook.com/events/347798498617160/ https://www.facebook.com/events/347798498617160/]

<br/>2012 La Palabra Maya es un mensaje de esperanza y una llamada a la acción. A través de los testimonios de mayas contemporáneos de todo Mesoamérica, desde guías espirituales a activistas, líder@s comunitarios, campesin@s, artistas, maestr@s, niñas y niños, este documental nos lleva a un extraordinario viaje al corazón de la lucha y la espiritualidad Maya.
<div>Usted puede ver una versión corta de la película, aquí [http://youtu.be/11KdG4z5FuY http://youtu.be/11KdG4z5FuY]<br/></div><div>Toda la película está aquí [http://youtu.be/UwvpsVsawMg http://youtu.be/UwvpsVsawMg]</div>
Después de la película vamos a tener una discusión. L@s organizador@s están planeando proporcionar servicios de traducción. Si usted puede ayudar con esto, por favor póngase en contacto con decolonizeboston@gmail.com

Decolonize To Liberate/Upcoming Events

2012-05-07T18:45:13Z

Radix optimystic:

go back to the [http://decolonizeboston.org Working Group page]

<div><span style="font-size:large;">'''Friday, May 18th, 6p'''</span></div><div><span style="font-size:large;">'''Special Film Screening and Discussion: 2012 La Palabra Maya (The Mayan Word) '''</span></div><div>'''<span style="font-size: 15px; font-family: Arial; background-color: transparent; font-weight: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">En español, abajo.</span>'''</div><div><br/></div><div>'''''Everyone is talking about the Mayan Prophecies of 2012.'''''<br/></div><div>'''''But who is listening to the Maya?'''''</div>
Please join the “Decolonize to Liberate” Working Group of Occupy Boston for a special screening and discussion of a newly-released groundbreaking film, “2012: La Palabra Maya (the Mayan Word).” Hear the voices of the Mayan people as they share their perspectives on the prophecies of their ancestors and their fight to defend Mother Earth and their culture from destruction.
<div>'''Friday, May 18th, 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm '''<br/></div><div>'''First Parish (UU) Church in Harvard Sq. '''<br/></div><div>'''3 Church Street, Cambridge, MA 02138 '''<br/></div><div>'''As with all Decolonize/Occupy events, this is FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC!'''</div>
<br/>“2012: The Mayan Word” is both a message of hope and a call to action. Featuring testimonies from contemporary Mayans throughout Mesoamerica, from spiritual guides to activists, community leaders, farmers, artists, teachers, and children, this film is an extraordinary journey into the heart of Mayan struggle and spirituality.
<div><br/></div><div>Watch the Trailer, here [http://youtu.be/11KdG4z5FuY http://youtu.be/11KdG4z5FuY]<br/></div><div>You can also watch the entire film for free, here [http://youtu.be/UwvpsVsawMg http://youtu.be/UwvpsVsawMg]</div><div><br/></div><div>The film (64 Minutes) will be followed by discussion with special guests, including Carlos Aceves (via Skype), author of “Nine Seasons: Beyond 2012” and other in-person guests To Be Announced. Attendees will also learn how they can join with Cambridge-based non-profit Cultural Survival (cs.org) to help legalize community radio in Guatemala.</div><div><br/></div><div>Organizers are performing outreach to invite members from local Mayan and Mexican/Guatemalan communities, and are planning to arrange for adequate translation. If you can help with either of these efforts, please contact decolonizeboston[at]gmail.com.</div>
<br/><span style="font-size:large;">'''Presentación de la película especial y Discusión: 2012 La Palabra Maya'''</span>
<div>'''Todo el mundo habla de las Profecías Mayas sobre el 2012'''<br/></div><div>'''¿Pero quién está escuchando a los mayas?'''</div>
<br/>Por favor únase a la "Decolonizar para Liberar" a un grupo de “Occupy Boston” para una presentación y discusión especial de un innovador documental, “2012: La Palabra Maya (the Mayan Word).” Escucharemos las voces de la comunidad Maya que nos ofreceran Su cosmovision, la sabiduria de sus ancestr@s y Su Lucha por defender a la Madre Tierra y a Su cultura.
<div><br/></div><div>'''Viernes, 18 de Mayo, 6:00 p - 8:00 p'''<br/></div><div>'''First Parish Church in Harvard Sq.'''<br/></div><div>'''3 Church Street, Cambridge, MA 02138'''<br/></div><div>'''LIBRE Y ABIERTO AL PÚBLICO!'''<br/></div><div>'''''Habrá un traductor.'''''</div>
<br/>2012 La Palabra Maya es un mensaje de esperanza y una llamada a la acción. A través de los testimonios de mayas contemporáneos de todo Mesoamérica, desde guías espirituales a activistas, líder@s comunitarios, campesin@s, artistas, maestr@s, niñas y niños, este documental nos lleva a un extraordinario viaje al corazón de la lucha y la espiritualidad Maya.
<div>Usted puede ver una versión corta de la película, aquí [http://youtu.be/11KdG4z5FuY http://youtu.be/11KdG4z5FuY] <br/></div><div>Toda la película está aquí [http://youtu.be/UwvpsVsawMg http://youtu.be/UwvpsVsawMg]</div>
Después de la película vamos a tener una discusión. L@s organizador@s están planeando proporcionar servicios de traducción. Si usted puede ayudar con esto, por favor póngase en contacto con decolonizeboston@gmail.com

Decolonize To Liberate/Upcoming Events

2012-05-07T18:43:20Z

Radix optimystic:

go back to the [http://decolonizeboston.org Working Group page]

<div><span style="font-size:large;">'''Friday, May 18th, 6p'''</span></div><div><span style="font-size:large;">'''Special Film Screening and Discussion: 2012 La Palabra Maya (The Mayan Word) '''</span></div><div>'''<span style="font-size: 15px; font-family: Arial; background-color: transparent; font-weight: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">En español, abajo.</span>'''</div><div><br/></div><div>'''''Everyone is talking about the Mayan Prophecies of 2012.'''''<br/></div><div>'''''But who is listening to the Maya?'''''</div>
Please join the “Decolonize to Liberate” Working Group of Occupy Boston for a special screening and discussion of a newly-released groundbreaking film, “2012: La Palabra Maya (the Mayan Word).” Hear the voices of the Mayan people as they share their perspectives on the prophecies of their ancestors and their fight to defend Mother Earth and their culture from destruction.
<div>'''Friday, May 18th, 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm '''<br/></div><div>'''First Parish (UU) Church in Harvard Sq. '''<br/></div><div>'''3 Church Street, Cambridge, MA 02138 '''<br/></div><div>'''As with all Decolonize/Occupy events, this is FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC!'''</div>

“2012: The Mayan Word” is both a message of hope and a call to action. Featuring testimonies from contemporary Mayans throughout Mesoamerica, from spiritual guides to activists, community leaders, farmers, artists, teachers, and children, this film is an extraordinary journey into the heart of Mayan struggle and spirituality.
<div><br/></div><div>Watch the Trailer, here [http://youtu.be/11KdG4z5FuY http://youtu.be/11KdG4z5FuY]<br/></div><div>You can also watch the entire film for free, here [http://youtu.be/UwvpsVsawMg http://youtu.be/UwvpsVsawMg]</div><div><br/></div><div>The film (64 Minutes) will be followed by discussion with special guests, including Carlos Aceves (via Skype), author of “Nine Seasons: Beyond 2012” and other in-person guests To Be Announced. Attendees will also learn how they can join with Cambridge-based non-profit Cultural Survival (cs.org) to help legalize community radio in Guatemala.</div><div><br/></div><div>Organizers are performing outreach to invite members from local Mayan and Mexican/Guatemalan communities, and are planning to arrange for adequate translation. If you can help with either of these efforts, please contact decolonizeboston[at]gmail.com.</div>
<br/><span style="font-size:large;">'''Presentación de la película especial y Discusión: 2012 La Palabra Maya'''</span>
<div>'''Todo el mundo habla de las Profecías Mayas sobre el 2012'''<br/></div><div>'''¿Pero quién está escuchando a los mayas?'''</div>
<br/>Por favor únase a la "Decolonizar para Liberar" a un grupo de “Occupy Boston” para una presentación y discusión especial de un innovador documental, “2012: La Palabra Maya (the Mayan Word).” Escucharemos las voces de la comunidad Maya que nos ofreceran Su cosmovision, la sabiduria de sus ancestr@s y Su Lucha por defender a la Madre Tierra y a Su cultura.
<div><br/></div><div>'''Viernes, 18 de Mayo, 6:00 p - 8:00 p'''<br/></div><div>'''First Parish Church in Harvard Sq.'''<br/></div><div>'''3 Church Street, Cambridge, MA 02138'''<br/></div><div>'''LIBRE Y ABIERTO AL PÚBLICO!'''<br/></div><div>'''''Habrá un traductor.'''''</div>
<br/>2012 La Palabra Maya es un mensaje de esperanza y una llamada a la acción. A través de los testimonios de mayas contemporáneos de todo Mesoamérica, desde guías espirituales a activistas, líder@s comunitarios, campesin@s, artistas, maestr@s, niñas y niños, este documental nos lleva a un extraordinario viaje al corazón de la lucha y la espiritualidad Maya.

Usted puede ver una versión corta de la película, aquí [http://youtu.be/UwvpsVsawMg http://youtu.be/UwvpsVsawMg]

Después de la película vamos a tener una discusión. L@s organizador@s están planeando proporcionar servicios de traducción. Si usted puede ayudar con esto, por favor póngase en contacto con decolonizeboston@gmail.com

Decolonize To Liberate/Upcoming Events

2012-05-07T18:42:50Z

Radix optimystic:

go back to the [http://decolonizeboston.org Working Group page]

<div><span style="font-size:large;">'''Friday, May 18th, 6p'''</span></div><div><span style="font-size:large;">'''Special Film Screening and Discussion: 2012 La Palabra Maya (The Mayan Word) '''</span></div><div>'''<span style="font-size: 15px; font-family: Arial; background-color: transparent; font-weight: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">En español, abajo.</span>'''</div><div><br/></div><div>'''''Everyone is talking about the Mayan Prophecies of 2012.'''''<br/></div><div>'''''But who is listening to the Maya?'''''</div>
Please join the “Decolonize to Liberate” Working Group of Occupy Boston for a special screening and discussion of a newly-released groundbreaking film, “2012: La Palabra Maya (the Mayan Word).” Hear the voices of the Mayan people as they share their perspectives on the prophecies of their ancestors and their fight to defend Mother Earth and their culture from destruction.
<div>'''Friday, May 18th, 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm '''<br/></div><div>'''First Parish (UU) Church in Harvard Sq. '''<br/></div><div>'''3 Church Street, Cambridge, MA 02138 '''<br/></div><div>'''As with all Decolonize/Occupy events, this is FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC!'''</div><div<br/></div>
“2012: The Mayan Word” is both a message of hope and a call to action. Featuring testimonies from contemporary Mayans throughout Mesoamerica, from spiritual guides to activists, community leaders, farmers, artists, teachers, and children, this film is an extraordinary journey into the heart of Mayan struggle and spirituality.
<div><br/></div><div>Watch the Trailer, here [http://youtu.be/11KdG4z5FuY http://youtu.be/11KdG4z5FuY]<br/></div><div>You can also watch the entire film for free, here [http://youtu.be/UwvpsVsawMg http://youtu.be/UwvpsVsawMg]</div><div><br/></div><div>The film (64 Minutes) will be followed by discussion with special guests, including Carlos Aceves (via Skype), author of “Nine Seasons: Beyond 2012” and other in-person guests To Be Announced. Attendees will also learn how they can join with Cambridge-based non-profit Cultural Survival (cs.org) to help legalize community radio in Guatemala.</div><div><br/></div><div>Organizers are performing outreach to invite members from local Mayan and Mexican/Guatemalan communities, and are planning to arrange for adequate translation. If you can help with either of these efforts, please contact decolonizeboston[at]gmail.com.</div>

'''Presentación de la película especial y Discusión: 2012 La Palabra Maya'''
<div>'''Todo el mundo habla de las Profecías Mayas sobre el 2012'''<br/></div><div>'''¿Pero quién está escuchando a los mayas?'''</div>
<br/>Por favor únase a la "Decolonizar para Liberar" a un grupo de “Occupy Boston” para una presentación y discusión especial de un innovador documental, “2012: La Palabra Maya (the Mayan Word).” Escucharemos las voces de la comunidad Maya que nos ofreceran Su cosmovision, la sabiduria de sus ancestr@s y Su Lucha por defender a la Madre Tierra y a Su cultura.
<div><br/></div><div>'''Viernes, 18 de Mayo, 6:00 p - 8:00 p'''<br/></div><div>'''First Parish Church in Harvard Sq.'''<br/></div><div>'''3 Church Street, Cambridge, MA 02138'''<br/></div><div>'''LIBRE Y ABIERTO AL PÚBLICO!'''<br/></div><div>'''''Habrá un traductor.'''''</div>
<br/>2012 La Palabra Maya es un mensaje de esperanza y una llamada a la acción. A través de los testimonios de mayas contemporáneos de todo Mesoamérica, desde guías espirituales a activistas, líder@s comunitarios, campesin@s, artistas, maestr@s, niñas y niños, este documental nos lleva a un extraordinario viaje al corazón de la lucha y la espiritualidad Maya.

Usted puede ver una versión corta de la película, aquí [http://youtu.be/UwvpsVsawMg http://youtu.be/UwvpsVsawMg]

Después de la película vamos a tener una discusión. L@s organizador@s están planeando proporcionar servicios de traducción. Si usted puede ayudar con esto, por favor póngase en contacto con decolonizeboston@gmail.com