IdleNoMore Wisconsin

#IdleNoMore Wisconsin Sovereign Nations! for Mashkiziibii (Medicine Water) PROTECT & SERVE MOTHER EARTH - CLEAN LAND+AIR+WATER = LIFE ... STOP THE MINES ...
Mission
MISSION The, "Idle No More calls on all people to join in a revolution which honors and fulfills Indigenous sovereignty which protects the land and water." The movement wants to "stop the government from passing more laws and legislation that will further erode treaty and indigenous rights and the rights of all Indigenous people globally." - We are in Solidarity with Canada, Minnesota, Michigan and Wisconsin to Idle No More, Protect our Lands and Water.

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WE ARE NOT AN ORGANIZATION ... WE ARE GRASSROOTS TRIBAL INDIVIDUALS WORKING TOGETHER TO INITIATE #IDLENOMORE WISCONSIN IN SOLIDARITY WITH CANADA, INDIGENOUS PEOPLE AND COMMUNITIES.


#IDLE NO MORE WISCONSIN - A Peaceful Movement of Integrity and Honor with a concrete focus to protect our lands, water and the trust and agreement inclusions of sovereignty rights for a quality of life for our future generations. - "It's been said that "The only thing we learn from history is that we learn nothing from history" and the current mining bills before the Wisconsin state legislature would perpetuate a long, tragic, and shameful history of U.S. treaty violations with Indigenous Peoples. -- The 7th Generation has begun."

#IDLE NO MORE WISCONSIN - Grateful for the support and dedication of the Overpass Light Brigade illuminating #IdleNoMore with beautiful messages bringing the community together as ONE FIRE.

Sisters and Brothers leading Idle No More Wisconsin is:
* Rachel Byington, Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma
* Arvina Marin, Ho Chunk Nation Diana Miller, Menominee Nation
* Sarah LittlerRedfeather, decent of the Anishinaabe, MN Chippewa Band - White Earth
* Sanford LittleEagle, Ho Chunk Nation
* Chuck Davis, Sr.
* We are in FULL Solidarity and active with IdleNoMore Milwaukee.

* One Tribe One Nation One Fire Honoring Chief Theresa Spence, and the women who started the IdleNoMore Movement.

* VAWA Indigenous Women Issues Our congress refuses to sign the VAWA Law that has the protections and rights to prosecute non-natives who abuse our Women on Tribal Lands and more, this is important. Global awareness, to Stop the Violence Against Women, Sexual Assault, lack of support for justice departments from leaders of disappearing indigenous women, and children murdered and / or sold into human trafficking.

* NO MINE IN THE PENOKEE HILLS Bad River is under attack under Mining Special Interests in Legislature, the Treaties that Protects and Preserves our Cultural Environment, Lands and the Water, honor them.

* Stop the ma'iingan (Wolf) Hunt - Wolf Hunt Desecrates Anishinaabe Creation

* Colonialism changing to Cultural Awareness and Pride - Educate and collaborate to end stereotyping, and racism in our communities; creating a support system to create confidence and positive living in our communities.
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nativeamericannews: More Than 50 Dead as Tornado Decimates Moore, Oklahoma, Hometown of Rep. Tom Cole, and Levels School A massive tornado ripped through Moore, Oklahoma, the hometown of U.S. Representative Tom Cole, on Monday May 20, killing at least two people and decimating a school with children inside.

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More Than 50 Dead as Tornado Decimates Moore, Oklahoma, Hometown of Rep. Tom Cole, and Levels School

A massive tornado ripped through Moore, Oklahoma, the hometown of U.S. Representative Tom Cole, on Monday May 20, killing at least two people and decimating a school with children inside.

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nativeamericannews: Two-Spirit Leader To Represent International Indigenous HIV/AIDS Working Group The International Indigenous Working Group on HIV & AIDS (IIWGHA) has named Harlan Pruden as its new American representative.

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Two-Spirit Leader To Represent International Indigenous HIV/AIDS Working Group

The International Indigenous Working Group on HIV & AIDS (IIWGHA) has named Harlan Pruden as its new American representative.

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Idle No More against the Tar Sands and Line 9 Reversal in Sarnia, ON!Rally and water ceremony beginning at 11 a.m at Sarnia City Hall (255 Christina N, Sarnia, ON N7T 5V4, Canada) March will end at the Best Western Guildwood Inn (1400 Venetian Blvd)Join us on Tuesday, May 21, for a family friendly rally and march through downtown Sarnia led by community members of Aamjiwnaang First Nation and ASAP (Aamjiwnaang + Sarnia Against Pipelines).Together we will demonstrate our opposition to Tar Sands development — including the Line 9 pipeline reversal — on the first day of an industry conference to be hosted here in Chemical Valley, called “Bitumen — Adding Value: Canada’s National Opportunity” (May 2122 at Sarnia’s Best Western Inn).Bringing together representatives from government, big oil, academia and co-opted labour unions, this conference aims to persuade its powerful attendees to invest in further developing the Tar Sands and turning the colonial state of Canada into a “sustainable energy superpower” (as boasted by the conference website,http://canadabitumen.com/ )We know their only “sustainable” goal is profit and we know what they will continue to sacrifice for this: the health of the land, water, and all life that gets in their way, from Alberta to Ontario and beyond. Facing even greater impact are the Indigenous communities living in close proximity to the Tar Sands, pipelines, and other industry sites.Aamjiwnaang is already affected by the processing plants currently operating in Chemical Valley, where the “Bitumen — Adding Value” conference will try to make its case for the necessity of increased Tar Sands production. But alternatives to this reliance on Tar Sands energy can and must be found.This conference is coming to Ontario amidst a rising tide of resistance to Tar Sands projects, particularly the reversal of Enbridge Inc.’s aging Line 9 pipeline. The plan to ship corrosive Tar Sands bitumen through Ontario, from Aamjiwnaang/Sarnia to Hamilton/Westover, will create the risk of catastrophic oil spills identical to the Enbridge pipeline rupture in 2010 which poisoned Michigan’s Kalamazoo River. We cannot let this happen again here!Join us in seizing this opportunity to demonstrate for these government and industry reps how we refuse to risk the health of our land, water, and lives for the sake of their profits.Bring your signs, banners, noisemakers, and more!Let this be a day they can’t ignore!

Idle No More against the Tar Sands and Line 9 Reversal in Sarnia, ON!

Rally and water ceremony beginning at 11 a.m at Sarnia City Hall (255 Christina N, Sarnia, ON N7T 5V4, Canada) March will end at the Best Western Guildwood Inn (1400 Venetian Blvd)

Join us on Tuesday, May 21, for a family friendly rally and march through downtown Sarnia led by community members of Aamjiwnaang First Nation and ASAP (Aamjiwnaang + Sarnia Against Pipelines).

Together we will demonstrate our opposition to Tar Sands development — including the Line 9 pipeline reversal — on the first day of an industry conference to be hosted here in Chemical Valley, called “Bitumen — Adding Value: Canada’s National Opportunity” (May 2122 at Sarnia’s Best Western Inn).

Bringing together representatives from government, big oil, academia and co-opted labour unions, this conference aims to persuade its powerful attendees to invest in further developing the Tar Sands and turning the colonial state of Canada into a “sustainable energy superpower” (as boasted by the conference website,http://canadabitumen.com/ )

We know their only “sustainable” goal is profit and we know what they will continue to sacrifice for this: the health of the land, water, and all life that gets in their way, from Alberta to Ontario and beyond. Facing even greater impact are the Indigenous communities living in close proximity to the Tar Sands, pipelines, and other industry sites.

Aamjiwnaang is already affected by the processing plants currently operating in Chemical Valley, where the “Bitumen — Adding Value” conference will try to make its case for the necessity of increased Tar Sands production. But alternatives to this reliance on Tar Sands energy can and must be found.

This conference is coming to Ontario amidst a rising tide of resistance to Tar Sands projects, particularly the reversal of Enbridge Inc.’s aging Line 9 pipeline. The plan to ship corrosive Tar Sands bitumen through Ontario, from Aamjiwnaang/Sarnia to Hamilton/Westover, will create the risk of catastrophic oil spills identical to the Enbridge pipeline rupture in 2010 which poisoned Michigan’s Kalamazoo River.


We cannot let this happen again here!

Join us in seizing this opportunity to demonstrate for these government and industry reps how we refuse to risk the health of our land, water, and lives for the sake of their profits.

Bring your signs, banners, noisemakers, and more!

Let this be a day they can’t ignore!

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Water is Life #8 - Defending Clean Water in the Penokees (7:23) - Indian Country News #IdleNoMore #WATER
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Water is Life #8 - Defending Clean Water in the Penokees (7:23)

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Today we start on the Lac Courte Oreilles Ojibwe reservation with two young men who went out spearing with the grandfather the night before and brought in two large Muskies. One that they donated to the LCO Harvest Camp in the Penokee Hills National Heritage Park that some people had thought would become the world’s largest Open Pit mine. Since the spring of 2013 LCO members have established a base camp for resource gathering and historical study that is opened to the public to visit in Iron County, Wisconsin. With Paul DeMain in the Penokee Hills.


Sarah LittleRedfeather Kalmanson’s insight:

“…Paul DeMain — Please use your share button and reshare “Water is Life, Defending Clean Water in the Penokees” with your friends and relatives. We already know that trolls and others in favor of a proposed open pit mine here won’t do that, but you can help spread the word about establishing the Penokee Hills National Heritage Park only if you share the information to others. Miigwetch….” - Today we start on the Lac Courte Oreilles Ojibwe reservation with two young men who went out spearing with the grandfather the night before and brought in two large Muskies. One that they donated to the LCO Harvest Camp in the Penokee Hills National Heritage Park that some people had thought would become the world’s largest Open Pit mine. Since the spring of 2013 LCO members have established a base camp for resource gathering and historical study that is opened to the public to visit in Iron County, Wisconsin. With Paul DeMain in the Penokee Hills.


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Act Now: Tell Legislators to Budget for Clean Water! - #IdleNoMore Wisconsin for the #Water
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Governor Walker’s proposed budget slashes support for County Conservationists - the people working on the front lines to keep pollution out of our lakes, rivers, and streams.


Send your letter today! Your message will be delivered to each member of the powerful Joint Finance Committee as well as your own state Representative and Senator. Remember, edited letters often carry even more “water.” Then be sure to share the alert with your networks by using the “forward to a friend” button or sharing on your Facebook wall.
Sarah LittleRedfeather Kalmanson’s insight:

Wisconsin League of Conservation Voters - This is it, folks! The decision will be made *tomorrow* on whether Wisconsin will invest in the County Conservation staff who help implement our clean water laws. Send your letter today…and please share on your wall.


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Sovereign Nations Walk Out of Meeting With U.S. State Department Unanimously Rejecting Keystone XL Pipeline
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The State Department, still with “egg on its face” from its statement that Keystone XL would have little impact on climate change, sunk a little lower today as the most respected elders, and chiefs of 10 sovereign nations turned their backs on…

Sarah LittleRedfeather Kalmanson’s insight:

#IdleNoMore! No #Keystone #tarsands — ”I am asking ‘All Nations, All Faiths, One Prayer’ to help us during this time of this gathering by praying with us on this day wherever you are upon Mother Earth. We need to stop the desecration that is hurting Mother Earth and the communities. These recent spills of oil are affecting the blood of Mother Earth; Mni wic’oni (water of life).”


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Published on Feb 25, 2013

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Revolution is a film about changing the world. The true-life adventure of Rob Stewart, this follow-up to his acclaimed SHARKWATER documentary continues his remarkable journey; one that will take him through 15 countries over four years, and where he’ll discover that it’s not only sharks that are in grave danger — it’s humanity itself.

In an effort to uncover the truth and find the secret to saving the ecosystems we depend on for survival, Stewart embarks on a life-threatening adventure. From the coral reefs in Papua New Guinea and deforestation in Madagascar to the largest and most destructive environmental project in history in Alberta, Canada, he reveals that all of our actions are interconnected and that environmental degradation, species loss, ocean acidification, pollution and food/water scarcity are reducing the Earth’s ability to house humans. How did this happen, and what will it take to change the course that humanity has set itself on?

Travelling the globe to meet with the dedicated individuals and organizations working on a solution, Stewart finds encouragement and hope, pointing to the revolutions of the past and how we’ve evolved and changed our course in times of necessity. If people were informed about what was really going on, they would fight for their future — and the future of other generations. From the evolution of our species to the revolution to save it, Stewart and his team take viewers on a groundbreaking mission into the greatest war ever waged.

Startling, beautiful, and provocative, Revolution inspires audiences from across the globe to start a revolution and change the world forever.

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The Official #IdleNoMore Website - We Borrow From Our Children
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WE BORROW FROM OUR CHILDREN… 

Sarah LittleRedfeather Kalmanson’s insight:

WE BORROW FROM OUR CHILDREN…& They’re Taking It Back

They Have Spoken…


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#IDLENOMORE calls on all people to join in a revolution which honors and fulfills Indigenous sovereignty which protects the land and water.
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IDLE NO MORE CampaignMARCH 13, 2013 BY JTPROIMAGING

Idle No More calls on all people to join in a revolution which honors and fulfills Indigenous sovereignty which protects the land and water. Colonization continues through attacks to Indigenous rights and damage to the land and water. We must repair these violations, live the spirit and intent of the treaty relationship, work towards justice in action, and protect Mother Earth.


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IDLE NO MORE Campaign BY JTPROIMAGING

IDLE NO MORE Campaign

MARCH 13, 2013 BY 

Idle No More calls on all people to join in a revolution which honors and fulfills Indigenous sovereignty which protects the land and water. Colonization continues through attacks to Indigenous rights and damage to the land and water. We must repair these violations, live the spirit and intent of the treaty relationship, work towards justice in action, and protect Mother Earth.

On December 10th, Indigenous people and allies stood in solidarity across Canada to assert Indigenous sovereignty and begin the work towards sustainable, renewable development. All people will be affected by the continued damage to the land and water and we welcome Indigenous and non-Indigenous allies to join in creating healthy sustainable communities. We encourage youth to become engaged in this movement as you are the leaders of our future. There have always been individuals and groups who have been working towards these goals – Idle No More seeks to create solidarity and further support these goals. We recognize that there may be backlash, and encourage people to stay strong and united in spirit. This is the mission statement Idle No More. http://www.idlenomore.ca

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This movement started in Canada as a peaceful demonstration between tribes and government. It spread as people world wide stood in solidarity for the Canadian government to honor treaty rights. It has become bigger than that. These violations have direct bearing on the protection,or lack there of, of our waters and land. If we don’t stand up as one people and start protecting our earth’s greatest resources we are dooming our future generations. It is an important movement and it has been our honor to be a part of this important message. We hope you enjoy these photos and PSAs and encourage you all to do the following.

GET EDUCATED. This affects us all as human beings. It’s our future.

SHARE the photos and PSAs therefor spreading the word and educating others.

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DO YOUR PART in protecting mother Earth.

SUPPORT THE COMMUNITY. Everyone involved in this campaign volenteered their time and talent. Take time to support their efforts…find us all on social media…let them know you think it’s important too. It’s a far greater cause than any one person but we stand stronger together. Indiginous and not, this is a human issue. Thank you for taking the time to read this blog. I know  this post is not really about photography  but before photographers we are human beings and we think it’s important to stand together, be positive, and always work toward the greater good.

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Elijah Harper, Aboriginal man who famously said ‘No’ died at age 64 | Canada | News | National Post
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He became a symbol of power for Canadian aboriginals when he helped scuttle the Meech Lake constitutional accord

Sarah LittleRedfeather Kalmanson’s insight:

Rest in peace …Elijah Harper March 3, 1949 - May 17, 2013

 

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STOP THE GREAT LAKES NUCLEAR DUMP - #idlenomore for the #water #greatlakes #lakesuperior @idlenomorenews
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“We call on you to refuse Ontario Power Generation’s application to build an underground Deep Geological Repository for radioactive nuclear waste within the Municipality of Kincardine on the shores of Lake Huron that would threaten the drinking…
Stop The Great Lakes Nuclear DumpLike This Page · May 13  11 days left to submit comments to the Joint Review Panel…Voice Your Concerns


Please sign the petition.
http://www.gopetition.com/petitions/stopthegreatlakesnucleardump.html


Sarah LittleRedfeather Kalmanson’s insight:

SIGN AND SHARE THE PETITION - Protect our Lands, and Water #idlenomore “Tell Minister Kent and the Canadian federal government to stand up for the protection of the Great Lakes.”


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Join us! Celebrate the Penokees! May 24 - 26, 2013 - #NoPenokeeMine #BadRiver #idlenomore
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Join us in a celebration of the Penokees! Copper Falls State Park is full. Consider booking a room at the casino or camping at LCO Harvest Camp.

Friday, May 24, 2013
Benefit for The Penokee Hills Education Project
Bad River Casino Convention Center
73370 U.S. Highway 2
Odanah, WI 54861
Located 10 miles east of Ashland, Wisconsin on U.S. Highway 2

6 PM Food
7 PM Music
Silent Auction 6 – 10 PM
Performances by
Red Cliff Hoop Dancers
Thistle & The Thorns (from Madison!)
Skip Jones
Barbara With
Wade Fernandez

Copper Falls State Park

Saturday, May 25, 2013
Annishinabeg Nation Treaty RightsCelebration 
Copper Falls State Park
11AM  -  3 PM
Feasting, drumming, singing, hiking

Tours of Lac Courte Oreilles Harvest Campand Skulan University
3 – 6 PM

Please visit www.unitedindefenseofthewater.com


Sarah LittleRedfeather Kalmanson’s insight:

Join us in a celebration of the Penokees! Copper Falls State Park is full. Consider booking a room at the casino or camping at LCO Harvest Camp. - Please visit www.unitedindefenseofthewater.com


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Owe Aku International Justice Project - No! #Keystone @barackobama #IdleNoMore
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Owe Aku IJP takes its direction from Lakota leaders to preserve traditional protocol & stewardship on behalf of Mother Earth utilizing the legal basis established in our treaties. GUIDING…

“This morning at 9:00 a.m. the United States Department of State attempted to hold what they call a consultation with tribal representatives of the Great Plains Red Nations regarding the effects of the Keystone XL Pipeline on sacred sites. However, tribal, traditional and community members from the Lakota, Ponca, and Pawnee declared the meeting a sham. Oglala Sioux Tribal President Bryan Brewer made a statement dismissing the gathering as a sham because no leadership of the United States was present. Instead Obama’s administration sent low level clerks to meet with our tribal and treaty leaders. This disrespect to the provisions of the 1868 Ft. Laramie Treaty between the Lakota, Arapahoe, Cheyenne and the United States, as well as violations to international law and the Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples, will not be tolerated. We will not negotiate about our sacred sites or any assault on Unci Maca (Mother Earth) and Mni Wicozani (Sacred Water). As tribal officials left the room the grassroots people of Owe Aku’s Moccasins on the Ground began to chant “Sacred Sites, worth the fight, Territory by Treaty Right” until the U.S. functionaries were forced to shut down the meeting.”


Sarah LittleRedfeather Kalmanson’s insight:

“This morning at 9:00 a.m. the United States Department of State attempted to hold what they call a consultation with tribal representatives of the Great Plains Red Nations regarding the effects of the Keystone XL Pipeline on sacred sites. However, tribal, traditional and community members from the Lakota, Ponca, and Pawnee declared the meeting a sham. Oglala Sioux Tribal President Bryan Brewer made a statement dismissing the gathering as a sham because no leadership of the United States was present. Instead Obama’s administration sent low level clerks to meet with our tribal and treaty leaders. This disrespect to the provisions of the 1868 Ft. Laramie Treaty between the Lakota, Arapahoe, Cheyenne and the United States, as well as violations to international law and the Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples, will not be tolerated. We will not negotiate about our sacred sites or any assault on Unci Maca (Mother Earth) and Mni Wicozani (Sacred Water). As tribal officials left the room the grassroots people of Owe Aku’s Moccasins on the Ground began to chant “Sacred Sites, worth the fight, Territory by Treaty Right” until the U.S. functionaries were forced to shut down the meeting.”


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Enbridge: First Nations threaten legal battle over Northern Gateway | Energy | News | Financial Post
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Enbridge’s (ENB) plan to almost double capacity on an Alberta-to-Wisconsin pipeline could spark…

Wednesday, May 8, 5:47 PM ETEnbridge’s (ENB) plan to almost double capacity on an Alberta-to-Wisconsin pipeline could spark a new oil sands-fueled fight, but CEO Al Monaco says this expansion is different than the Keystone controversy: “The pipe is in the ground… From an environmental point of view and from an equipment point of view, it is quite limited in what we need to do.” (call transcript)

First Nations from British Columbia urged Enbridge Inc. Wednesday to start an exit strategy for its proposed Northern Gateway oil sands pipeline, or face lengthy legal action.

During a conference call earlier in the day, Mr. Monaco defended the Alberta-to-Wisconsin line, which has already begun to stoke oil sands-fuelled vitriol in the United States, saying the expansion is different than Keystone XL.

 
Sarah LittleRedfeather Kalmanson’s insight:

Get ready for the Enbridge (Dirty Tar Sand Oil) propaganda, “CEO Al Monaco says this expansion is different than the Keystone controversy: “The pipe is in the ground… From an environmental point of view and from an equipment point of view, it is quite limited in what we need to do.”


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