Six Nations Redstock Concert Features 'Native Unity'

MEDIA RELEASE
May 25th, 2006

We invite our Brothers, Sisters, Friends and Allies to a BENEFIT CONCERT FOR
”KANENHSTATON “- THE PROTECTED PLACE
FRIDAY, JUNE 16TH,
IN SIX NATIONS (Chiefswood Park) OHSWEKEN, ON
STARTING AT NOON - NO DRUGS, ALCOHOL OR VIOLENCE - ZERO TOLERANCE

As I am sure you are now all aware of the tense situation in Six Nations with regards to reclamation efforts, and that we are in the process of stopping the illegal construction of a housing project on Six Nations land. We need your continued help, solidarity and support to stand with us. Our talented and successful Indigenous performers and entertainers would be honored to perform for ALL our brothers, sisters, friends and allies.

We are inviting you ALL to a Benefit Concert in Support of Six Nations Reclamation Efforts, and bring peace to a difficult situation. Admittance to the concert will be by cash donation, and will be kept in trust for the Reclamation Efforts.

As the SPEARHEADER of this Concert, we want to say KHENORONHKWA, (we give you love medicine) as we appreciate all the Indigenous artists and musicians who have already confirmed and stand with us in support. It has been OVERWHELMING.

We have Keith Secola, Willie Dunn, The Shane Anthony Band, The Pappy Johns Band, Digging Roots, Howard Lyons and Joseph Fire Crow (just to name a few), confirmed for the big date. In total we have over 27 bands booked for this date, and they are coming from as far away as New Mexico to do this!!!!!!

Please note that All our First Nations performers are coming to do this Benefit Concert on their own dime, and out of the goodness of their hearts, to stand in solidarity with Six Nations and The People.

We also want to say a HUGE and heartfelt Nya:wen (thank you) to our Brothers at GRAND RIVER ENTERPRISES, who have stepped up to the plate and have sponsored a World Class Stage with all the bells and whistles. Only the BEST will do for our First Nations Artists and Entertainers!!!!

We have also been receiving donations of Artwork from Aboriginal Artists across Canada and the US, so that we may have an Art Auction with all the proceeds going to the Reclamation Efforts in Six Nations. The date of this Auction will be announced at the concert. KEEP IT COMING....A BIG THANK YOU TO OUR TALENTED FIRST NATIONS ARTISTS OUT THERE!!! NYA:WEN KOWA!!!

Well known First Nations Actor, Gary Farmer,(Pow Wow Highway, Smoke Signals) and First Nations Actress/Singer Cheri Maracle(Black Fly, Moccasin Flats) have confirmed their support as MC for this benefit. You are ALL welcome to come and support us, and enjoy some of the finest First Nations talent across Canada and the U.S. Indigenous artists CAN make a difference.

Let's all take a stand together.

IT'S FOR OUR CHILDREN AND THEIR FUTURE. WE NEED TO REMEMBER WHERE WE CAME FROM. We need to rally behind Six Nations and The People.

Please send this on to your fellow Indigenous Musicians, Artists, and Entertainers. We want to show the Unity among our Peoples and our supporters across Canada and the U.S.. LETS TURN THIS INTO AN INDIGENOUS ““WOODSTOCK FOR UNITY””

If you are NOT available to perform, then please feel free to send any donations; Art work, CDs, or anything you can, from your heart, to show your support.

Keep up the great work everyone!!!!!!
Please contact our events Coordinator, Tuesday Johnson-MacDonald, of TAP Resources (519-445-1794) on how YOU can help, and/ OR SEND MONETARY DONATIONS TO :
TAP Resources, Six Nations Reclamation Efforts
P.O. Box 669, Ohsweken, ON N0A 1M0

Performers and Artists: Contact David R. Maracle,
before May 31, 2006 to confirm your appearance as a performer, 613-396-2767; or email at davidrmaracle@aol.com.

PEACE AND FRIENDSHIP
David R. Maracle

THIS IS DAVID R. MARACLE – HERE ARE THE UPDATES:

PLEASE DONT FORGET...

BE SURE EVERYONE IS AWARE, DUE TO SAFETY, WE WILL BE CHECKING ALL BACKPACKS AT THE GATES....OR NO ENTRANCE WILL BE PERMITTED.

PLEASE NOTE, THAT BAYVIEW VARIETY OF TYENDINAGA MOHAWK TERRITORY HAS DONATED $1000.00

MOHAWKS OF THE BAY OF QUINTE ARE WINNING.....CAN YOU BEAT US!!!!HELP SUPPORT SIX NATIONS RECLAMATION SITE.....

LETS PUT THIS OUT THERE TO THE COMMUNITY.....NIA:WEN...

ALSO,
We will soon have an updated version of the flyer to send to you, as Adam Beach(Code Talkers) and Brandon Oak (spirit) Flint Eagle(Indian Summer) and Tom Clair (The New World) will be appearing at the concert, and helping with Emceeing the show...We have over 35 acts booked solid for this Historical Concert that the artists are calling "Redstock"...

Again, we are overwhelmed with over 30 acts, and unfortunately, we have now had to turn down people for the show, but PLEASE DO COME AND STAND WITH US IN SOLIDARITY. Campsites and food vendors are available. It will be a great opportunity for you to make contacts, mingle, and enjoy....

talk soon.
PEACE AND FRIENDSHIP TO ALL

David R. Maracle
NATIVE EXPRESSIONS http://www.davidrmaracle.com/

INDN's LIST WECOMES FIRST 'MAGGIE GLOVER FELLOW'

We at INDN’s List are excited to introduce our first Maggie Gover Fellow. Georgetown undergraduate Kody Looper will bring energy and creativity to the team this summer in Tulsa.

Kody Looper, originally of Sallisaw, OK, is a rising junior majoring in government and history. Formerly a student at the University of Tulsa, Kody moved to Washington this spring to work for the reelection campaign of Senator Hillary Rodham Clinton while attending Georgetown University, where he has recently transferred.

At TU, Kody served as president of the campus Young Democrats, opinion editor of the campus newspaper, and a student senator. Kody has also served as secretary of the GLBT caucus for the Young Democrats of America. A member of the Cherokee Nation, Kody’s embrace of unity through diversity and commitment to civic activism embody the tireless work of the late Maggie Gover, for whom the fellowship is named.

“Kody has already dedicated his education and a budding career to the causes for which Maggie stood firm: activism, awareness, justice, and fairness,” remarked Kalyn Free. “Maggie would be proud of this exceptional young Indian who has already been hard at work carrying on her huge legacy.”

As progressives, we must look always to the future, as we work to build a better America. The thoughtfulness, drive, and energy that young people bring to the civic space provide vision for that future and the will to get there. Young citizens are the future, and INDN’s List works hard to provide them the opportunities they need to succeed as public servants and civic leaders committed to progress.


Committee Overwhelmingly Approves VRA Extension

In a tremendous victory for voting rights advocates, the House Judiciary Committee overwhelmingly approved a 25-year extension of the expiring provisions of the Voting Rights Act (VRA) on May 10, 2006. The Committee cleared this bipartisan legislation, H.R. 9, by a 33-to-1 vote.

The Committee considered a number of amendments during the markup including an amendment offered by Rep. Steve King (R-Iowa) that would have eliminated voting assistance provided to citizens who don't speak English very well (Section 203). The proposal was defeated by a 26-to-9 margin with 11 Republicans joining all 15 Democrats in opposition.

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