Action Alert: Western Shoshone are asking for help to establish an encampment to stop mining on Mt. Tenabo
Carrie Dann, a world renowned Western Shoshone elder and recipient of the Right Livelihood Award (also known as the "alternative Nobel Peace Prize"), has been among those to lead the fight to protect Mount Tenabo from mining for over 15 years.
"Mount Tenabo should be left alone – no further disturbance. This mine will drain the water from Mount Tenabo. They will be sucking the water out of the mountain forever. The destruction of the water is like the destruction of the blood of the earth; you are destroying life of the earth and the people and wildlife that depend on it. Dewatering is taking the life of future generations. Water is sacred, all life depends on it," Dann said.
The Western Shoshone protested Barrick Gold's destruction on sacred Mount Tenabo on Wednesday and are calling for help to establish an encampment.
Several Shoshone men began building a permanent arbor on the southern flank of Mt. Tenabo. (This is the same location where the WSDP Spring Gathering has been held previously.) They will be camping there to monitor the area and they need your help.
This message sent by Peter Bergel, representing the Board of the Shundahai Network, at the request of Gregor Gable.
They need financial and other donations. Please contact Joyce McDade for additional information, e-mail: EJMcDade20@wmconnect.com.
Also see:
http://bsnorrell.blogspot.com/2008/11/western-shoshone-protest-barrick-golds.html
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http://omega.twoday.net/search?q=Shoshone
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