From: American Peace Test Date: 01 Oct 92 09:30 PDT Subject: Healing Global Wounds set to begin Message-ID: <1563600212@igc.apc.org> HEALING GLOBAL WOUNDS PO BOX 4082 Las Vegas,NV 89127 (702)386-8696 fax (702)386-9335 For Immediate Release September 30, 1992 Contact:Stephanie Fraser INTERNATIONAL WALKERS ARRIVE HEALING GLOBAL WOUNDS FORUM BEGINS Las Vegas,NV.-- On Friday October 2nd, two International walks will arrive in Las Vegas to participate in Healing Global Wounds, an 11 day event that begins with the walks arrival. About 150 people with the Walk Across America for Mother Earth, and 40 walkers from the European Peace Pilgrimage will enter Las Vegas together after traveling two separate transcontinental routes originating on the East coast. Healing Global Wounds first weekend of events will integrate two forums at UNLV. The Indigenous Peoples Forum and the Human and Environmental effects of Nuclear Testing Forum will be held Saturday and Sunday October 3rd & 4th. The forums will bring scientific experts together with people who have suffered the effects of the Nuclear cycle. Indigenous Leaders from around the world will give presentations and testimony on their current struggles for human rights, as well as their past 500 years of resistance and survival. Prominent medical and scientific experts from the US, Canada, Japan, and KAZAKHSTAN will present methods of diagnosing human and environmental effects of radiation exposure, including exposure to radiation from the Nevada Test Site. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - /** hgw.action: 1.0 **/ ** Topic: Purpose of This Conference ** ** Written 6:10 pm Aug 19, 1992 by support in cdp:hgw.action ** This Conference is designed to comunicate the latest information on the Healing Global Wounds events planned in October in Las Vegas and at the Nevada Test Site. This conference will serve both as a public conference getting the latest information out to anyone interested and as network for HGW organizers around the country. Healing Global Wounds is an unprecedented 10 days of events that will take place in Las Vegas and at the Nevada Test Site, October 2-12, 1992 to demand an end to the 500 years of injustice to Native Americans and an end to Nuclear Testing on native lands. Events include October 2nd welcoming of The Walk Across America for Mother Earth and The European Peace Pilgrimage for the conclusion of thier continental walks that began in New York and Georgia on February 1st. October 3-4 Indigenous Peoples Forum - Plenary sessions and Workshops will be held througout the weekend on issues that address the effect of the Nuclear industry on indigenous populations. There will also be a medical Forum that will adreess the human and environmental effects of exposure to nuclear radiation. October 5 Press Conference announcing results of Forum and announcing a set of demands that the Western Shoshone People are making on the DOE. Direct Action is also planned at the DOE. October 5-9 Walks continue to Test Site October 10 All Nations Indigenous Healing Cerimony - Nevada Test Site Corbin Harney the spirtual leader of the Western Shoshone Nation is inviting spiritual leaders of other Native Ameican Nations and International Indigenous Leaders to lead a Healing Cerimony. October 11 Multi-Cultural Rally and Direct Action at Nevada Site. October 12 commemoration of 500 years of resistance. /** hgw.action: 2.0 **/ ** Topic: Call To Action ** ** Written 6:45 pm Aug 19, 1992 by aptvegas in cdp:hgw.action ** The Western Shoshone National Council & the Global Anti-Nuclear Alliance call for Healing Global Wounds Indigenous Forum and Ceremony Nevada Test Site/Las Vegas * October 2-12, 1992 Stop Nuclear Testing * End 500 Years of Injustice Oct. 2-4: Indigenous Peoples Forum/Las Vegas Oct. 5: Demonstration at the Test Site Operations Office/Las Vegas Oct. 5-9: Join European Peace Pilgrimage & Walk Across America for Mother Earth for the 65 mile completion of their 3000+ mile. 8-month walks. Oct. 6-12: Nevada Test Site Encampment. Oct. 10: Native-led Healing Ceremony Oct. 11: Multi-cultural Rally & Mass Nonviolent Action Oct. 12: 500 Years Commemoration For more information contact: Healing Global Wounds 702-386-8696 fax 702-386-9335 PO BOX 4082 Las Vegas, NV 89127 HEALING GLOBAL WOUNDS Indigenous Forum and Ceremony Nevada Test Site/Las Vegas October 2-12, 1992 An unprecedented 10-days of events will take place in Las Vegas and at the Nevada Test Site, October 2-12, 1992 to demand an end to the 500 years of injustice to Native Americans and an end to nuclear testing on native lands. The events will include: an Indigenous Peoples Forum with indigenous testimony and presentations, indigenous and disarmament workshops, skills sharing, strategy discussions and multi-cultural celebration; a demonstration at the Nevada Test Site Operations Office in Las Vegas, the final 4-day, 65-mile completion of two, 3000 mile, continental Walks Across America to the Nevada Test Site, an encampment in the desert adjacent to the Nevada Test Site, a native-led Healing Ceremony, a Multi-cultural Rally, Mass Nonviolent Direct Action and more. The broadest alliance ever formed for a Nevada Test Site event has come together to plan and organize these activities. Columbus Day 1992 *Prior to colonization, which began in 1492, we *controlled* 100% of the land and gifts of creation (also known as natural resources). We were 100% of the population. We have been reduced by violence, genocide, ethnocide and attacks against our spiritual ways. Our population is now 1% in the US; less than .5% in Canada* -Pauline Esteves of the Western Shoshone Nation, Opening Speech from the Turtle Island Delegation to the Nuclear Free and Independent Pacific Movement Conference. 1990, Aotearoa (New Zealand). On October 12, 1992 many governments, educational and religious institutions are planning a -=+Columbus Quincentenial Jubilee+=- to celebrate the "discovery of America" by Christopher Columbus. When Columbus, looking for India, arrived in the Americas, a rich diversity of indigenous peoples lived in thousands of tribal nations and villages, spoke thousands of languages and dialects, had highly developed culture and spiritually and lived in delicate balance with the earth. The arrival of Columbus marked the beginning of 500 years of invasion, colonization, genocide, ecological destruction, and injustice, which continues today. Indigenous people are leading efforts in all sectors of society to speak the truth about what really took place 500 years ago, to promote respect for the cultures and contributions of those groups whom our history books have slandered or ignored, and to take action to end continuing injustices. Nuclear Weapons Testing "We cannot help but see that the United States and other nuclear powers are testing their most destructive weapons on other people's land. We have a map of the world showing how all atomic and nuclear tests have been conducted on the territory of native peoples. We don't need these tests to prepare for destruction that will annihilate the people of the world. We want it stopped. Nuclear oppression against any people cannot be tolerated. The healing must begin now!" -Western Shoshone National Council The US is planning to explode at least 7 nuclear weapons at the Nevada Test Site in 1992, despite Russian suspension of nuclear testing and the conversion the primary Soviet Test Site in Kazakhstan to peaceful purposes. Testing at the Nevada Test Site takes place on sacred Western Shoshone land in violation of the 1863 Treaty of Ruby Valley and ancestral land rights. Nuclear weapons testing, production and the mining of uranium has poisoned Americas air, groundwater, soil and people with the most deadly permanent toxins on earth. Ending nuclear testing is the single most important step towards genuine qualitative disarmament, non-proliferation and the prevention of future military intervention and war. Please join us in acting to stop 500 years of injustice and continued nuclear testing. For more information contact: Healing Global Wounds --- 702-386-8696 fax 702-386-9335 PO Box 4082 Las Vegas, NV 89127 /** hgw.action: 3.0 **/ ** Topic: Western Shoshone Invitiation ** ** Written 6:51 pm Aug 19, 1992 by aptvegas in cdp:hgw.action ** HEALING GLOBAL WOUNDS (702)386-9834, 648-8982, 646-4814 PO Box 4082, Las Vegas NV 89127 Dear Friends: Ever since the arrival of Columbus 500 years ago there has been a terrible contradiction in the Americas (and around the world) between the "discoverers" and the native peoples approach to the land and the preservation of life itself. Nowhere is that more obvious than the struggle over nuclear weapons today. Although human life existed on this planet for about 2.4 million years, only in the last half century, has so-called "civilized man" made vast tracts of the Earth uninhabitable for untold generations to come. No developed nation tests its own weapons on its own lands. All nuclear testing is done on indigenous people's lands. Thousands of Marshal Islanders were radiated by U.S. testing in the 50's, and the French have tested both in Algeria and Tahiti. China tests on ugyur lands. In KAZAKHSTAN where the Soviets tested, one out of every four children is born with birth defects. The United States and Britain (who's tests affected 11 different indigenous nations in Australia) now test in Nevada. The Western Shoshone are the rightful custodians of this land, affirmed by the Treaty of Ruby Valley signed in 1863. With over 900 bombs exploded they are the most bombed nation on earth. Shoshone, Paiutes and other downwind communities suffer from cancer, leukemia, thyroid problems, and birth defects. In addition, in the U.S. 70% of all uranium reserves lie beneath Indian lands. Navaho, Havasupai, and others are poisoned by dust and waters from these mines. In Canada the Cree suffer the same fate. THE WESTERN SHOSHONE NATION ARE INVITING CONCERNED PEOPLE FROM AROUND THE WORLD TO JOIN THEM FOR 10 DAYS TO STOP NUCLEAR TESTING IN NEVADA IN OCTOBER OF 1992. A series of events entitled Healing Global Wounds is being planned for October 12th by the Global Anti-Nuclear Alliance, a worldwide network of anti-nuclear activists. We hope that you can join us all at this historic time. The attached response form outlines many ways for you to participate, from organizing a local caravan, to advertising the event in your groups publication. Future materials will be posted at a later date and sent to those who respond, including how to organize in your area, approach the media etc. In this year, 1992, the possibility of a nuclear testing moratorium and a comprehensive test ban is closer than ever before. The 500th anniversary of the invasion of the Americas is concentrating on the struggles of this countries native people, and the November elections are focusing the eyes of this nation on the bloated military and nuclear budget. We feel we can be no place else on October 12th. Please join us if you can! Raymond D. Yowell Chief, Western Shoshone Nation Participating groups to date: Abalone Alliance, Alliance of Atomic veterans, American Peace Test, Citizen Alert, Citizen Alert Native American Program, Citizens Call, Eugene Peaceworks, European Peace Pilgrimage, Food Not Bombs,Gensuikin(Japan), Global Anti-Nuclear Alliance, Grandmothers for Peace, Great Basin and Southern Nevada Green Alliance, 100th Monkey, Mobilization for Survival, National Association of Radiation Survivors, Nevada Desert Experience, Nevada - Semipalatinsk Movement (Kazakhstan), Oregon Peaceworks, Peace Test Campaign (Germany), Promoting Enduring Peace, Peoples Action for Clean Energy, Rocky Mountain Peace Center, Vets for Peace, New Mexico Alliance, Texas Campaign for Global Security, West Side Sane Freeze, Portland Ground Zero Flathead Peace Alliance, Southwest Network for Environmental and Economic Justice, SW Indigenous Peoples Uranium Forum, Nukewatch, WAMM, Utah Peace Test, Northern California Sane/Freeze, Seeds of Peace, Shivwits Paiutes, Snake river Alliance, Tri-Valley Cares, Walk Across America for Mother Earth, Western Shoshone National Council, Western States Legal Foundation. Lynchburg Peace Education Center, Florida Coalition for Peace and Justice, Catholic Peace Coalition, Vail Activist Network, Episcopal Peace Fellowship, Ohio Environmental Council, Ohio Coalition for a Test Ban, Nuke Watch, IWW, Alliance for Survival Syracuse Peace Council, San Diego Dessert Waves....and growing Note: This is not an empty endorsement, all groups listed are doing work! Most as regional or local organizing centers! Schedule of Events: October 2: Welcome European Peace Walkers Two different groups left the east coast on Feb. 1, and will be arriving for the events, 8 months later. A reception will be held to welcome them. October 3-4: INDIGENOUS PEOPLES FORUM ****Documentation and Testimony of human rights violations*****Self Determination and Land Rights resolutions****Medical effects of nuclear weapons, development, production, and testing****Economic Consequences and conversion of Nevada Test Site. October 5 PRESS CONFERENCE AND DIRECT ACTION AT THE DOE A press conference will be held at the DOE Las Vegas Operations Office, to announce the findings of the forum. Following the Press Conference, We will demand a response from the DOE and those who are moved will sit-in until a response is made or they are physically removed. October 5-9 PEACE WALKS CONTINUE The Walk Across America For Mother Earth, and European Peace Pilgrimage will be joined by others and finish walking to their destination, the Nevada Test Site. A 5 day 60 mile trek...all are invited to join... October 10 ALL NATIONS INDIGENOUS HEALING CEREMONY Spiritual leaders from many peoples are planning an all day ceremony, dedicated to the healing of the earth, and all life upon it. October 11-12 MULTI-CULTURAL EVENTS AT THE NEVADA TEST SITE Workshops, sweat lodges, cultural and musical events and direct action are planned during the encampment at the test site from October 8 - 12th. The main program event will be on October 11th. On the 12th a commemoration of 500 years of resistance. HEALING GLOBAL WOUNDS RESPONSE FORM Yes, We want to be a part of healing Global wounds! [ ] Regional Organizer: We would like to organize the groups in Region to participate, and function as a regional center. [ ] Area Organizer: I would like to organize people from our group and/or immediate area to come to the event. [ ] Information and Local Media Contact: We are able to organize for this event but would like to be the local contact for information and the media. [ ] We can Publicize in our newsletter & meeting place [ ] We want to endorse this project [ ] We want to attend International Organizing Meetings (Next Meeting Aug. 22 and 23 in Las Vegas, NV) Organization____________________________________________________ Contact Person__________________________________________________ Phone:_____________________Fax_________________ Peacenet_________ Address__________________________________________________________ City_______________________State______zip_______________________ Healing Global Wounds PO Box 4082, Las Vegas, NV 89127 Phone: 702-386-9834 fax: 702-386-9335 Peacenet: APTVEGAS /** hgw.action: 4.0 **/ ** Topic: Welcome! ** ** Written 8:47 pm Aug 19, 1992 by aptvegas in cdp:hgw.action ** Hello all and welcome to HEALING GLOBAL WOUNDS, I am working on getting are organizing kit converted from mac to IBM, or trying to find someone with the ability to upload it here for me...In the meantime If you have any questions just ask... E-mail should be sent to APTVEGAS Our Voice Phone # is 702-386-8696 fax 702-386-9335 Our address is PO BOX 4082 Las Vegas, NV 89127 /** hgw.action: 5.0 **/ ** Topic: Resource for HGW ** ** Written 6:10 am Aug 22, 1992 by fbp in cdp:hgw.action ** 1492-1992: NEW VISIONS, NEW ALLIANCES by Benito Torres, Warren Harry, and Jennifer Viereck While many in the United States see the issues of Columbus' invasion as 500 years in the past, there are about 1.4 million original North Americans among us today. They face a wide range of life and death issues to which newer Americans are often blind. The tenets of the Columbus-initiated invasion of North America are still firmly entrenched in U.S. foreign and domestic policy. Racism and economic exploitation are highly visible from Pine Ridge to Baghdad to South-Central Los Angeles. Like the policies of the European nations toward their colonies of old, current U.S. policies toward peoples of the global South and national minorities here are geared to secure control of peoples and resources. 1492-1992: NEW VISIONS, NEW ALLIANCES provides insights into the Europe from which Columbus launched his voyages, a more realistic portrayal of North American history following the European invasion, and some examples of the battles Native Americans must still fight today. 30 pages. Copies are $4 each, $2.50 for 15 or more. Published by National Mobilization for Survival, Suite 155, 328 Flatbush Ave., Brooklyn, NY 11238; (718)788-6071; e-mail: fbp@igc.org. /** hgw.action: 6.0 **/ ** Topic: Partial list of endorders ** ** Written 1:12 pm Aug 24, 1992 by aptvegas in cdp:hgw.action ** HEALING GLOBAL WOUNDS PARTICIPATING GROUPS International Groups: European Peace Pilgrimage; Gensuiken (Japan); Global Anti-Nuclear Alliance; International Grandmothers for Peace; Nevada-Semipalatinsk Movement (Kazakhstan); Peace Test Campaign (Germany); Walk Across America for Mother Earth Eastern US: Beaver County Campaign for Nuclear Disarmament (New Brighton PA); European Peace Pilgrimage(Douglasville GA); Florida Coalition for Peace & Justice (Orlando FL); Lynchburg Peace Education Center (Lynchburg VA); People's Action for Clean Energy (Canton CT); Promoting Enduring Peace (Woodmont CT) Central US: Clinton Iowa Franciscans; Coalition for a Test Ban (Cleveland OH); Nukewatch (Madison WI); Rocky Mt. Peace Center (Boulder CO); Walk Across America for Mother Earth (Columbus OH); Women Against Military Madness (Minneapolis MN) Western US: Alliance of Atomic Veterans (Topock AZ); American Peace Test (Las Vegas NV); Citizen Alert (Las Vegas NV); Citizen Alert Native American Program (Reno NV); Citizens Call (Utah); Flathead Peace Alliance (Whitefish MT); National Association of Radiation Survivors (Utah); Nevada Desert Experience (Las Vegas NV); Nevada Greens (Reno NV); New Mexico Alliance (Albuquerque NM); New World Vision (Warroad MN); Nuclear Resister (Tuscon AZ); Shivwits Paiutes (Utah); Sierra Peace Test (Nevada City NV); Snake River Alliance (Idaho); Southwest Indigenous Uranium Forum (Gallup NM); Southwest Network for Environmental & Economic Justice (Carson City NV); Texas Sane/Freeze (Austin TX); Tuuwa- qatsi, Inc. (Clarksdale AZ); Utah Peace Test (Salt Lake City); University of AZ SEAC (Tuscon AZ); Western Shoshone National Council (Newe Segobia) West Coast US: Abalone Alliance (San Francisco CA); Alliance for Survival (Santa Ana CA); Bay Area Action (Palo Alto CA); Catholic Peace Coalition of Southern California; Critical Mass (Pasadena CA); Earth Circus (Pescadero CA); Eugene Peaceworks (Eugene OR); Northern CA Sane/Freeze (San Francisco CA); Oregon Peaceworks (Salem OR); Portland Ground Zero (Portland OR); Resource Center for Nonviolence (Santa Cruz CA); San Diego Desert Waves (San Diego CA); Seeds of Peace (Oakland, CA); Shaman's Drum (Willits CA); Tri-Valley CARES (Livermore CA); Western States Legal Foundation (Oakland CA); Westside Sane/Freeze (Santa Monica CA); 100th Monkey (Palo Alto CA) Other Endorsers: Colorado Peace Test; Grandmothers for Peace International; Earth Journal of the Central Coast; Ecology Center of Southern California; Episcopal Peace Fellowship; Industrial Workers of the World, Bay Area Branch; Ohio Environmental Coun- cil; Syracuse Peace Council; Vail Activist Network /** hgw.action: 7.0 **/ ** Topic: Schedule of events ** ** Written 2:26 pm Aug 24, 1992 by aptvegas in cdp:hgw.action ** HEALING GLOBAL WOUNDS SCHEDULE A much more detailed schedule will be available with registration packets. This schedule outlines general components. OCT. 2: 7:00 PM POWWOW, OPENING CEREMONY & PRAYER Traditional cultural events to open the Forum, and welcome 2 Peace Walks initiated in Europe that have been progressing across the U.S. since Feb. 1. Powwow will continue Saturday evening also. OCT. 3-4: PEOPLE'S INDIGENOUS FORUM/MEDICAL & SCIENTIFIC DIAG- NOSIS OF RADIATION EFFECTS Plenary sessions and workshops will be held throughout the weekend including both indigenous people's issues and profes- sional presentations on medical and scientific methods for diagnosing human and environmental effects of radiation exposure. Indigenous presentations will include: Cultural Awareness and 500 Years of Resistance Environmental Racism Uranium Mining and Radiation Effects Toxic Incinerators & Radioactive Waste Militarization of Native Lands & Airspace Medical presentations will include: History of the Victims of Nuclear Testing & the Political, Medical, Scientific, & Legal Response: Robert Alverez & Panel Theoretical Associations Between Radioactive Exposure & Health Effects: Dr. E.J. Sternglass & Fred Allingham Health Findings of the Japanese Medical Radiation Exposure Specialist Team: *Dr. Katsumi Furitsu, MD & *Dr. Chikako Ito, MD Epidemiology, Radiation Exposure conditions & Health Effects: Dr. Jim Ruttenber & Dr. Steve Wing The Nature of Low Level Radiation Exposure & Its Potential for Causing Health Effects: Dr. Rudi Nussbaum & *Dr. Abram Petkau, MD Biochemical & Cellular Tests for Radiation Exposure & Health Effects: Dr. Rosalie Bertell, *Dr. Jan Kirsch, MD, *Dr. Richard Blasband, MD. Legal Issues Related to Radiation Exposure & Health Effects: Tom Foulds Genetic Effects Caused From Past Radiation Exposure: *Dr. John Gofman, MD. Medical Imaging: New Methods of Detection: Las Vegas Diagnostics, *Anita Mullin *Denoted invited but unconfirmed speakers at time of printing. Other presentations include Conversion of U.S. Nuclear Weapons Facilities, by Marilia Kelley, display booths of scientific equipment for measuring radioactivity in human tissues and the environment, video showings, and more. Events will close Sunday with a plenary from 4:00-6:00 on determining where to go from here, and a special group dinner at 7:00 PM. A Spokescouncil meeting will be held simultaneously to plan the DOE event. OCT.5: PRESS CONFERENCE AT THE DEPT. OF ENERGY On Monday morning, a press conference will be held at DOE head- quarters in Las Vegas to present the findings of the forum, and to ask for a formal acknowledgement and apology from DOE offi- cials for the desecration and destruction of the land and its inhabitants, by nuclear testing. This will be a serious event; suggestions such as the ringing of hundreds of Japanese Peace Bells are still being worked out. Some may wish to further their witness by remaining until the DOE responds. OCT. 5-9: WALK TO THE TEST SITE; SENDOFF FROM DOE The Peace Walkers, and those who wish to join them, will leave on the final leg of the 65 mile journey to the Test Site. Once the Test Site Peace Camp is opened, workshops, nonviolence and peacekeeper trainings will be available. On Friday, the 9th, workshops at the Test Site camp will include: National Association of Radiation Survivors Teachin: Board members and activists will share personal testimony. Western Shoshone Land Rights: with Chief Raymond Yowell & others. Global Anti-Nuclear Alliance Teachin: Reports from activists from around the world on their struggles and successes. Nonviolence trainings for activists who may risk arrest. OCT. 10: ALL NATIONS INDIGENOUS HEALING CEREMONY On Saturday, an all day Healing Ceremony for Mother Earth will take place near the Test Site under the direction of Corbin Harney, the Western Shoshone spiritual leader. Spiritual leaders from many Native American nations and international indigenous delegations are being invited to participate. No other events will take place at this time. OCT. 11: MULTI-CULTURAL RALLY AND DIRECT ACTION, 8:30-NOON A multi-cultural event of music and traditional dance is being planned on Sunday morning at the main gate to the Test Site. The afternoon is left open as a time to further express your deter- mination to stop nuclear testing as individuals or groups, through theatre, art, prayer, direct action, etc. OCT 12: COMMEMORATION OF 500 YEARS OF RESISTANCE This day is for expressing solidarity and support for indigenous people who have survived 500 years of land theft, social, spirit- ual and cultural repression, and planned genocide, of which nuclear testing is just one aspect. . /** hgw.action: 8.0 **/ ** Topic: Registration Form ** ** Written 3:31 pm Aug 24, 1992 by aptvegas in cdp:hgw.action ** HEALING GLOBAL WOUNDS REGISTRATION FORM Please register in advance for these events, so we know how many to expect and can cover expenses. You will be asked to check in (or register if you have not already) when you arrive. Name_________________________ Organization_______________________ Address______________________________ City _____________________ State/Country___________ Zip__________ Phone_____________________ Contact in case of an emergency: Name__________________________________ Phone_____________________ ____ I will attend the Forum ($20-40) ____ Forum Dinner ($10-25) ____ Our group wants a table space ($20-40, if selling materials) ____ I will make hotel reservations ____ I will camp w/Walkers I can donate $________ to the Scholarship Fund so others may come ____ I need to apply for a scholarship to attend the Forum. ____ I wish to join the Walk to the Test Site ($25 enclosed) I have included Emergency contact person on Side 1. ____ I will join the Test Site Encampment ($25) ____ I will be camping ____ I will be staying at a hotel ____ I will need child care for the time of______________________ I enclose a total of $____________ as a registration contribution for Healing Global Wounds. (A discount of $40 for 2 events and $55 for 3 events is available for those who need it. No one will be turned away for lack of funds.) HEALING GLOBAL WOUNDS MATERIALS Our group would like to distribute ________ HGW Handbooks We want to order ______ HGW Posters at $15/100 post paid. Return to HEALING GLOBAL WOUNDS Po Box 4082 Las Vegas 89127 or send to aptvegas via Peacenet... /** hgw.action: 9.0 **/ ** Topic: Forum logistics ** ** Written 3:33 pm Aug 24, 1992 by aptvegas in cdp:hgw.action ** THE FORUM TRAVELING TO LAS VEGAS: Events from Oct. 2-5 will take place in Las Vegas. Las Vegas can be approached from all directions by major highways (15 from the east and west, 95 from the north and south) and also has a major airport with easy transportation to town. The Forum events will take place at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, and the Monday Press conference at the DOE headquarters. (See enclosed maps.) See ARRANGING FOR BUSES & VANS for tips on how to make rental arrangements for your group. Carlson Travel Network, the world's largest travel agency with over 2,100 offices in 21 countries, is supportive of the peace, environmental and social justice movements. They are prepared to help you with all travel needs. Call Carol Anne Silverwatch at 1- 800-922-7576 or FAX 203-568-8013. Tell her you are part of the Healing Global Wounds delegation. REGISTRATION: All participants in all three components of Healing Global Wounds, the Forum, the Walk, and the Peace Camp, are urged to register in advance so we know how many to expect and can provide the necessary logistical support. Registration will also be available upon arrival. Registration for the Forum is $20-40 (a dinner event will be separate, at $10-25); for the Walk, $25; and for the encampment, $25. A reduced fee of $40 for two com- ponents, and $55 for all three is offered for those who need it. Scholarships will be available for the Forum, for partici- pants who are unable to pay. Written requests for scholarships must be received in advance. If you are able, please contribute extra funds toward scholarships for Native Americans or others unable to pay the full fee. ACCOMMODATIONS & MEALS: A block of 150 rooms is being held until Sept. 10th at the Continental Hotel near the Forum site at 4100 Paradise Rd., Las Vegas. Rates are $22 a night for single or double rooms, $27 for 3, and $32 for four persons per room. Please reserve your rooms as early as possible, by calling 800- 634-6641 and identifying yourself with Healing Global Wounds. Meals are not provided, other than the dinner specified under Registration. A campsite will be set up for the Peace Walkers in the Las Vegas area. If you wish to join them and camp during the Forum, please let us know on your registration form. Some food support will be provided, but additional bulk food contributions for the kitchen are needed. The Western Shoshone National Council will be issuing land use permits for your use throughout your stay. Please be sure you apply for and receive this permit. The Western Shoshone, initia- tors of Healing Global Wounds, are the historic and legal cus- todians of most of Nevada, according to the Treaty of Ruby Valley, signed with the U.S. government in 1863. /** hgw.action: 10.0 **/ ** Topic: Walk Logistics ** ** Written 3:35 pm Aug 24, 1992 by aptvegas in cdp:hgw.action ** THE WALK All participants will need to be pre-registered for the Walk. We must have your emergency information on file. WHAT YOU WILL NEED: The desert climate is unpredictable, so come prepared for extreme daytime heat and sun, cold nights, and some possibility of rain. Bring sturdy shoes with ankle support, socks that fit well to prevent blisters, sunscreen, a shade hat, a flashlight and a water container you can carry with you. Dress in layers, and have a warm windproof jacket. Have sufficient bedding for cold nights on rocky ground. Tents need extra sturdy stakes for rocky, sandy soil and high winds. Try to consolidate your belongings into one bag or pack, for easy identification and transport in group vehicles. Bring a day pack for sunscreen, water, etc. AVAILABLE SUPPORT: Food and water will be provided in quantity, but try to be as self-sufficient as possible. Bring your own plate, cup, and silverware. Be prepared to take shifts with cooking and cleanup. A medical support vehicle will be available, but a personal first-aid kit is advised. No personal vehicles will be permitted on the walk; support vehicles for equipment transportation will be provided. WE NEED YOUR HELP TO MAKE THIS WORK: If possible, solicit dona- tions of bulk food in your area for the group kitchens. If you have medical training and can volunteer, or have a truck or van that can be used as a support vehicle, please let us know. /** hgw.action: 11.0 **/ ** Topic: Test Site logistics ** ** Written 3:38 pm Aug 24, 1992 by aptvegas in cdp:hgw.action ** THE TEST SITE ENCAMPMENT TRAVELLING TO THE TEST SITE: The Healing Global Wounds camp, registration and parking will be located south of Highway 95, near the main entrance to the Test Site (which is north of the highway). From Interstate 15 or Las Vegas, take Hwy 95 north 65 miles to the Mercury exit. Get off and drive down the ramp. You will need to turn around once off the ramp. To avoid an illegal U turn, pull off on the right shoulder, and come to a complete stop. Then make a U turn, drive under the highway overpass, and look for parking directions. From the north, take Hwy 95 south 55 miles from Beatty, and take the Mercury exit. REGISTRATION AND PERMIT: If not pre-registered, please go to the registration tent near the entrance. You will receive an up-to- date schedule and other important information. Additional con- tributions to help those unable to pay are greatly appreciated. The Western Shoshone National Council will be issuing land use permits for your use throughout your stay. Please be sure you apply for and receive this permit. The Western Shoshone, initia- tors of Healing Global Wounds, are the historic and legal cus- todians of most of Nevada, according to the Treaty of Ruby Valley, signed with the U.S. government in 1863. ACCOMMODATIONS & CAMPING: Relatively inexpensive hotels are available in Las Vegas (see Accommodations under THE FORUM) or in Indian Springs and Beatty. Make your reservations ASAP. Call 702- 388-7044 for City Wide Reservations. For campers, a map of the camp will be in the registration tent, which will help you choose a campsite suited to your needs. It is best to stay well away from low-lying dust collecting areas, walking paths, the kitchen or other group areas where dust will be stirred up. SHUTTLES: Volunteers driving private vehicles will be available at various times throughout Healing Global Wounds events to transport people to and from Las Vegas. Schedules will be avail- able with registration packets. Donations for gas are expected. WHAT YOU WILL NEED: Please read this section under THE WALK. FOOD & WATER: Please try to be as self-sufficient as possible. A water trailer and some group meals will be provided. At a mini- mum, bring your own water containers, dishes and silverware. Try to solicit donations of bulk foods in your area for the kitchens. Check with HGW closer to the date to see what is needed. HEALTH CONCERNS: Medical and scientific experts differ on evalua- ting the risks of coming to the Test Site. The general thought is that unless a test has taken place within 72 hours the danger is small. We strongly advise that small children and pregnant women stay away from the area, because the danger to their health is greater. Circle dances and ceremonies that stir up dust should be kept to paved or hard rocky areas. If you wish, cover your face with a scarf. Always cover any food or water containers very carefully, and rinse all dishes before use. DRUGS & ALCOHOL: In the interest of maintaining a peaceful and focused experience for all, we ask that you refrain from bringing any alcoholic beverages or nonprescription drugs into the Peace Camp. Possession of any amount of any illegal drug (including codeine) is a felony in Nevada. MEDICAL HELP/COUNSELING: A medical tent will be available for first aid, medical problems and emergencies. In addition, we hope to have counseling and personal support available there. CHILDCARE: We hope to provide a children's program for those families who must bring their children. Please indicate on your registration form if you expect to need this service. VOLUNTEER TASKS: The Healing Global Wounds events and camp will depend very much on participants volunteering their help in all areas. Everyone should plan to take responsibility for filling shifts. Tasks may include: parking, tabling, cooking, cleanup and recycling, camp set up, maintenance and dismantling, etc. Tasks requiring specific training include peacekeeping, legal observ- ing, and nonviolence training. People with vehicles for shuttles and training in medicine, counseling and childcare are also needed. If your group would like to take complete responsibility for a specific task, that has worked well in the past. DIRECT ACTION PLANNING: If you intend to risk arrest, we strongly advise taking a nonviolence training workshop. These will be offered all day Friday, Oct. 9, and at other times. We encourage you to make plans with other members of a group. Each group should provide its own support, to keep track of where members are, and pick them up upon release. If you are not part of a group, you can join one at your training session or join an existing one. Events go more smoothly when all groups planning theatre, ceremonies or direct action coordinate their plans by sending an empowered spokesperson to action planning meetings. Scheduled times will be included in registration packets. LEGAL INFORMATION: Although Healing Global Wounds recognizes the Western Shoshone as the legal custodians of this land, government agencies do not. People participating in scheduled ceremonies and rallies should not be at risk of arrest. In the past, those entering Test Site grounds or blocking roadways have been ar- rested, as well as 2 encampment organizers. For the past several years, since the Western Shoshone National Council began issuing land use permits, people arrested and cited for nonviolent actions have been driven to Beatty or released on site and charges have been dropped. The government seems to avoid address- ing the issue of Shoshone land rights in court. All indications are that this practice will continue. However, people going far into the Test Site, delaying tests, or entering government buildings have been prosecuted. NOTE: Anyone with medication should carry it only with a pre- scription label with their own name on it. Unmarked medications may result in you being held and investigated. /** hgw.action: 12.0 **/ ** Topic: Participation Guidlines ** ** Written 3:41 pm Aug 24, 1992 by aptvegas in cdp:hgw.action ** HEALING GLOBAL WOUNDS PARTICIPATION GUIDELINES For the purpose of building trust, creating a foundation of safety, and so that we will know what to expect from each other, the Western Shoshone National Council has asked us to observe the following guidelines during Healing Global Wounds: 1) I will act nonviolently, with respect for all people and other living beings I encounter. I will seek to express my feelings without verbally or physically abusing anyone. If a conflict does arise, I will seek a designated Peacekeeper to arbitrate. 2) I will conduct myself with respect for other people's beliefs, religious affiliation, race, nationality, and sexual preference. 3) Out of a desire to make all participants comfortable at these events, I will be thoughtful and sensitive in my conduct and dress, and refrain from nudity. 4) I will not bring or use nonprescription drugs including alcohol at these events. Alcohol or drugs can endanger myself and others legally and physically. It can also hamper my ability to communicate and work with clarity. 5) I will not bring firearms or other weapons to these events. 6) I will take responsibility for my presence in the fragile desert environment, and avoid harming plants, animals, rock formations, etc. I will pick up trash, cigarette butts, etc. when the occasion arises, and refrain from having fires, smoking, or driving except in designated areas. DIRECT ACTION GUIDELINES 7) If I choose to risk arrest at the Test Site, I will partici- pate in site specific nonviolence training beforehand, to prepare and orient myself and to receive necessary action specific information. 8) If I risk arrest, I recognize that I may face legal conse- quences as a result of my actions, and I am prepared to accept these consequences. 9) I agree that I will not destroy property at the Test Site. However, many activists in the nonviolence resistance movement recognize the validity of direct disarmament actions. 10) The action planning meeting (spokescouncil) is the coordinat- ing and decisions-making body for direct action tactics. I agree to follow it's decisions. /** hgw.action: 13.0 **/ ** Topic: local outreach suggestions ** ** Written 3:43 pm Aug 24, 1992 by aptvegas in cdp:hgw.action ** LOCAL OUTREACH SUGGESTIONS FOR HEALING GLOBAL WOUNDS Many people are appalled at the idea of celebrating the 500th anniversary of the Columbus invasion, but do not have a good local alternative. Many counter-Columbus events focus on things that happened 500 years ago, and do not address the wide range of issues facing indigenous people today. Most counter- Columbus events are not Native led, and do nothing to build multi-cultural alliances that can continue, once the October 12th hype is over. Many people are looking for an event like this one, and outreach possibilities are abundant. Most people don't realize that indigenous people world-wide are affected far more than most by the nuclear arms race, from uranium mining and radioactive dumps through testing on Native lands. THE TIME IS NOW President Bush has already pressured Yeltsin to resume testing when the current Russian testing moratorium expires, according to recent visitors from the former Soviet Union. Peter Zheutlin, spokesperson for International Physicians for the Prevention of Nuclear War (IPPNW) told reporters, " We were told by a man in Boris Yeltsin's cabinet, someone very much opposed to this that Bush and Yeltsin have a secret understanding that Russia will resume testing when the current moratorium expires in October." Local events focusing on the significance of the current window of opportunity to end nuclear testing for all time should also be major outreach opportunities for Healing Global Wounds, and will hopefully result in stronger local relationships for your group in the future. 1) DO YOUR HOMEWORK: Research related issues in your area regarding nuclear issues (uranium mining, weapons production, transport, storage or launch sites), Native American issues (toxic dumps, treaty rights, land and self-determination issues, etc.) and Columbus Day events. Read Native newspapers and news- letters. Find out who is involved in working on these issues or events and contact them for more information. Perhaps there is a medical or nurse's association in your area that would like to know about the Forum. 2) ESTABLISH A LOCAL CONTACT. * Choose a local contact number and address for people in your area who want to get involved. * Copy Healing Global Wounds flyers with the local contact included, or make your own. * Can your group arrange for carpools, shared rental cars or vans, or a bus? * Can your group plan a nonviolence training session for those who may choose to participate in direct action? Contact HGW if you don't know any qualified trainers in your area. 3) YOUR GROUP/S: * Discuss participating in Healing Global Wounds at a meeting or gathering of your group. Try to have a specific meeting or committee to plan your group's involvement. * Send out a letter, flyer or newsletter article asking for par- ticipation in Healing Global Wounds to group members. * Make followup calls to encourage participation. * Ask if your group could take on a specific task area, and let our office know. 4) CONTACTING OTHER ORGANIZATIONS: * Call or send information to other peace, environmental, medi- cal, veteran or Native American groups in your area. * Ask if you could come and make an oral or video presentation at their next meeting. Take plenty of materials. * Ask if they could include an announcement in their next news- letter, or flyer in their next mailing. 5) PUBLIC OUTREACH: * Ask local weekly and community papers to announce the event. * Ask local community radio stations to announce it also. * Put up flyers in community centers, on bulletin boards, etc. * Hand out flyers or table at community events. * Contact public access cable TV stations to arrange a showing of a video, such as Bound by the Wind. (See RESOURCES) 6) ORGANIZE VIDEO SHOWINGS IN HOMES, CHURCHES, ETC. Showing a video about the effects of nuclear testing or Native American land struggles can make it much more real for people with no direct experience. Invite your friends to your home, and have other members of your group do the same, or plan a bigger event in a more public place. This can be an excellent opportunity for questions and answers afterward, and to let people know they can do something about nuclear testing and learn more by attending Healing Global Wounds. This is also a very good time to do fundraising for HGW, either toward general costs, the Scholarship Fund, or to help with your group's travel and outreach costs. /** hgw.action: 14.0 **/ ** Topic: organizing buses ** ** Written 3:47 pm Aug 24, 1992 by aptvegas in cdp:hgw.action ** ARRANGING BUS OR VAN TRANSPORTATION TO HEALING GLOBAL WOUNDS 1) FINDING YOUR BUS COMPANY: Ask other groups in your area who may have experience chartering buses for events, to find the cheapest and most reliable bus company. 2) If you are unable to locate such groups, call around to all the bus companies in your area and get quotes on prices. Before you call, have your departure time, return time, and estimated mileage determined. This will help them give you an accurate estimate of cost. Also ask: * How much is required for a deposit? * When will the deposit be due? * Is the deposit refundable (or creditable toward other buses)? * How much time in advance must you cancel reservations for a bus in order to receive a refund? * When is the balance of payment required? Obviously, it is preferable to find a company that will accept the balance of payment as late as possible, hopefully at the time of departure, when you will have collected the bulk of the money from riders. Also, it is good to be able to cancel buses as late as possible, when you have a reasonably good idea of the number of people you will be transporting. Ask if you can take care of the hotel accommodations for the drivers. This is usually cheaper than having the bus company do it. (Healing Global Wounds has made inexpensive reservations at the Continen- tal Hotel in Las Vegas for the Forum portion of events. See FORUM ACCOMMODATIONS section.) If they agree to it, be sure and make hotel reservations and send a deposit to secure rooms. 3) FINALIZING ARRANGEMENTS: Once you've decided who you're doing business with, send the deposit you've agreed on. Be ambitious -- always overestimate the number of buses you will need and try to fill them. You can cancel buses a lot easier than you can reserve additional ones at the last minute. Include a written summary of all that you have agreed to (amount of ba- lance, when it is due, itinerary with dates and times, etc.) Be explicit. Request that the company send you a written confirma- tion of these agreements and receipt of deposit to keep for your records. This is important! Check in with them as it gets closer to departure time, and make sure they're clear on dates, times, and method of payment. Don't be shy about bothering them. You don't want them to forget about you! 4) RAISING FUNDS FOR BUSES: As soon as you can, get out a local outreach flyer that includes specific dates of pre-trip meetings, trainings, bus prices, departure times, etc. You should figure out how much each seat on the bus costs, and have a clip & return coupon. Encourage people to send in their payment now to secure their places on the buses. You can also fundraise for bus `scholarships' by including a category like: "_____ I can't attend Healing Global Wounds, but here's a contribution for someone to go in my place". This really works well. The coupon will also help you get an idea of how many people will be riding, and provide a way for you to follow up with reminder calls. 5) CHECK IN WITH RIDERS: Phone all who've indicated an inter- est in attending in the last days before the events and remind them to bring their money with them if they haven't sent it already. Remind them of the departure time and ask them to be on time. This will allow you to obtain a final count and cancel buses if necessary. 6) ON THE DAY OF DEPARTURE: call up the bus company once again to confirm departure place and time. If you're delivering the balance of payment to the driver (if you were that lucky), make sure you have it with you! Have volunteers meet you at the departure site a little early to get ready for the masses. Have key people identified to check in riders who reserved their spots (and collect payment if it hasn't been received). An alphabetized list with all information in one place makes this a lot easier. People who haven't reserved a place should be let on buses last in case there is not enough room for everyone. Also have a key volunteer to troubleshoot and deal with questions from nervous parents, etc. In addition, there should be at least one designated volunteer on each bus who can deal with any problems that may (and probably will) occur, and who has directions to your destination. Take a head count every time you make a pit stop, and make sure everyone gets back on the bus. Make people feel comfortable, communicate with bus drivers, and have a good time together! As a "tour guide", chances are that you will receive free food at all the awful restaurants you'll stop at along the way. 7) FOR SMALLER GROUPS, TRY VANS: For smaller groups of people, you can rent 10 person vans from many car rental agencies. While this is cheaper, and gives you more autonomy and flexibility, the requirements for insurance, licenses, ages of drivers, credit cards, etc. are usually more complicated. Try to find someone in your area who has done this before, and get referrals from them on the best rental companies to contact. HAVE A GREAT TRIP, AND WE'LL SEE YOU THERE! v [A. /** hgw.action: 15.0 **/ ** Topic: organizing local press coverage ** ** Written 3:49 pm Aug 24, 1992 by aptvegas in cdp:hgw.action ** ORGANIZING LOCAL PRESS COVERAGE FOR HEALING GLOBAL WOUNDS Healing Global Wounds is being organized by diverse com- munities in a decentralized way, and relies heavily on local groups taking responsibility to make it a success. This is particularly true of media coverage. The information below and sample press release are to help your group to do media outreach. Your efforts to reach the media may result in direct local coverage and/or make it more likely that your local media will carry national wire service reports about Healing Global Wounds events and issues. Please do whatever you can. 1) DEVELOP A LOCAL MEDIA CHECKLIST. Include: MAJOR MEDIA: Daily and weekly newspapers, wire services (AP, UPI, etc.) local offices, TV stations, radio stations ALTERNATIVE MEDIA Community and college newspapers, organizational, medical and Native American newsletters, college and listener sponsored community radio stations, public access cable TV stations Check with other groups to ask if you can use their media list, if you don't have one. If possible, get the names of specific reporters. Check back issues or clippings files to get the names of reporters who have covered related issues. Ask people in your group and friends who they know in the local media. Personal contacts can be very helpful. 2) DO YOUR HOMEWORK: Healing Global Wounds is looking at nuclear testing in a new way. As a project that was initiated by the Western Shoshone, to take place during the Columbus Quincen- tennial, we are asking people to look at the problems faced by indigenous people today, not just 500 years ago. By bringing in medical experts to address the effects of nuclear testing on indigenous people, atomic veterans and all downwinders, we are providing information that has been, until now, nearly impossible for people to hear. Read the background material provided, and use materials on the resource list. You will feel a lot more confident and relaxed when talking to the press with this infor- mation firmly in hand. 3) DRAFTING A PRESS RELEASE: Adapt the enclosed press release to suit your group, or write your own. Research related issues in your area regarding nuclear issues (uranium mining, weapons production, transport, or storage sites), Native American issues (toxic dumps, treaty rights, etc.) and Columbus Day events. * Include a local angle: how many or who is going from your area, fundraising or outreach events planned, a sendoff to local folks going, a simultaneous local vigil or event. * Replace with your local group's letterhead, or make one. * Include a brief description of your local group. * You may wish to send a brief supplementary release about local angles along with the Healing Global Wounds release. Keep the press release short, simple and snappy. Draw attention to the most important information (what, where, when) by placing it at the top. Make it easy to read. Press releases are often double spaced to make them easier and faster to read. It should be no more than 2 pages long. You may want to send background material you think appro- priate, but not too much. You may want to include information about your local group, or some of the enclosed background information. Don't send out more than 5 pages (double sided is OK). It is unlikely that a reporter or editor will read more than that. You can provide more information later if interest is expressed. 4) SENDING OUT YOUR PRESS RELEASE: * Your press release should be received at least 4 working days prior to the beginning of the news you want covered. * If you have time, send out a press advisory about two weeks in advance of the event. A press advisory can be a summarized version of the press release with your local angle to notify the media the event is coming up. * Hand address envelopes and mail them first class. * If you don't have the name of a specific reporter, address your release to "Assignment Editor". * It is better to send too many than too few press releases. If you have the names of several reporters at a single paper or station, send one copy to each, and maybe one to the "Assignment Editor". 5) MAKING FOLLOW-UP CALLS: This step is essential, or you are wasting your time. You should make your calls two days before an event, and you may also want to call the morning before if you have a local send-off or event. If you sent a "press advisory", also make follow-up calls to make sure they received it. Ask to speak to the person to whom you sent the press release. If they are not in, leave a message and refer to your press release. If you called a reporter who is not in, ask to speak to the Assignment Editor. Be polite but assertive. Try to convince the reporter/editor that thousands of Indigenous people, downwinders, atomic veterans and supporters travelling to an international forum in Las Vegas and Healing Ceremony at the Nevada Test Site is an important national event and a significant local story. Stress both the Columbus Quincentennial, medical and nuclear testing angles. Emphasize your local angle and local participation. Offer to set up interviews with knowledgeable local people and those attending Healing Global Wounds either before they go or upon their return. You may be able to call your local media from Las Vegas (such as from the press conference scheduled on Monday, Oct. 5, at the DOE offices). You can also call later in the week from Indian Springs, just 20 minutes from the Test Site. Is there someone in your group who is not going to Healing Global Wounds who might be willing to make calls during the events, updating interested media about what is happening? Persistence pays off. Call with your updates. Don't get dis- couraged. 6) GENERAL SUGGESTIONS: Avoid using rhetoric. Try to use language that non-activists can understand. Listen carefully to reporters' questions. Try to respond honestly, but make your point. If you don't know the answer to a question, remember- you don't have to be a technical expert. You are an expert on your own opinions and feelings. 7) ARRANGE TO GET A RELATED VIDEO ON YOUR CABLE STATION. Many areas have public access cable TV stations. Be sure to find out how to include the information that your group is going to Nevada. Perhaps you can follow the video with a brief interview. Often all that is required is for a local resident or group to request a showing of a particular video. Several are suggested in the Resources section, such as David Brown's excellent video Bound By the Wind, showing the effects of nuclear testing world- wide. Plan far enough ahead to advertise the event in newsletters or with flyers. This could be a good organizing tool to get more people to join you at Healing Global Wounds. 8) PLEASE SEND RELATED CLIPPINGS TO HEALING GLOBAL WOUNDS: At PO Box 4082, Las Vegas NV 89127. Include the names of reporters, papers and addresses so that we can keep a complete file. THANK YOU FOR YOUR WORK, AND GOOD LUCK! /** hgw.action: 16.0 **/ ** Topic: Sample Press Release ** ** Written 3:51 pm Aug 24, 1992 by aptvegas in cdp:hgw.action ** FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE August 15, 1992 HEALING GLOBAL WOUNDS: INDIGENOUS FORUM & CEREMONY AT THE NEVADA TEST SITE The Western Shoshone Nation is inviting concerned people from around the world to join them for 10 days to stop nuclear testing. A series of events, Healing Global Wounds, is being planned for October 2-12, 1992. These events coincide with the Columbus Quincentennial to focus attention on the continuing assault on in- digenous people through radiation poisoning world-wide. Events include an Indigenous Peoples Forum in Las Vegas on Oct. 3-4, including medical experts presenting the latest information on the human and environmental affects of nuclear testing, a press conference at the Dept. of Energy, administrators of the Test Site, the completion of a 3,000 mile walk by Europeans, Native Americans and others from the East Coast to the Test Site, and an all day Healing Ceremony with indigenous spiritual leaders. On Oct. 11, thousands will rally at the gates of the Test Site. In 1951, the land for the Nevada Test Site was seized from the Western Shoshone, in violation of ancestral land rights and the 1863 Treaty of Ruby Valley. Pauline Estevez, a member of the Western Sho- shone National Council (WSNC), describes the first Nevada nuclear test on January 27, 1951. "One day we saw a flash of lightning. Then a dull clap of thunder followed, and the earth beneath our feet trembled. We had no idea what was going on, and the next day our mother took us to the desert to pray and try to under- stand what we had seen and felt. It was much later when we heard that we had experienced the first atomic bomb test on the Nevada Test Site; here, right on our land." President Bush has already pressured Yeltsin to resume testing when the current Russian testing moratorium expires, according to recent visitors from the former Soviet Union. Peter Zheutlin, spokesperson for International Physicians for the Prevention of Nuclear War (IPPNW) told reporters, " We were told by a man in Boris Yeltsin's cabinet, someone very much opposed to this, that Bush and Yeltsin have a secret understanding that Russia will resume testing when the current moratorium expires in October." In addition to Russia's moratorium, France also implemented a moratorium on April 8. China, which has conducted only 2% of the world's nuclear tests, conducted a test on May 21, 1992. This should be a warning that if the U.S. and Great Britain, (who also tests in Nevada) don't stop, other nations will feel that to protect themselves, they must join the nuclear club. /** hgw.action: 17.0 **/ ** Topic: What is GANA ** ** Written 3:53 pm Aug 24, 1992 by aptvegas in cdp:hgw.action ** GANA: THE GLOBAL ANTI-NUCLEAR ALLIANCE GANA is a world-wide network of citizen's groups, legis- lators, and radiation survivors. The first conference was in 1990 at the Soviet Semipalatinsk nuclear test site in Kazakhstan. There, where one our of three Kazakhs children are born with birth defects, the Nevada-Semipalatinsk grass-roots movement was born. Naming their group in solidarity with the US anti-nuclear movement, their efforts and momentum quickly swelled beyond anything seen in the States, and the Kazakh site was shut down. The preamble of the GANA Draft Charter reads in part: Possessing knowledge about the scale of weapons of mass destruc- tion accumulated in the world, including the nuclear capability to inflict irreparable human and environmental damage to the planet;... Understanding the direct linkage between the threat of nuclear weapons proliferation, regional conflict, underdevelopment and peace and the critical linkage between a Comprehensive Test Ban Treaty and the preservation of the Nuclear Non Proliferation Treaty, subject to review regarding terms of its extension in 1995;... Appealing as citizens of the world to the citizens and legis- lators, we proclaim the creation of a new organization of a new type that will operate on the basis of nonviolent principles. Other international GANA delegations expected are from Gensuiken in Japan, the Movement for a Free & Independent Tahiti, and a number of European organizations. /** hgw.action: 18.0 **/ ** Topic: Walk Accross America for Mother Ea ** ** Written 4:01 pm Aug 24, 1992 by aptvegas in cdp:hgw.action ** WALK ACROSS AMERICA FOR MOTHER EARTH On January 31, 1992, 100 Europeans, Native Americans and other North Americans began their 3,000 mile journey from New York City to the Nevada Nuclear Test Site, where they will arrive for October 12. Their numbers have grown as the walk continues. Their purpose statement says in part: We mourn what began on this continent On October 12, 1492. We invite people, corporations and governments to apologize to all indigenous peoples for centuries of injustice. We seek to understand American history from the perspective of American Indians, African-Americans, Asian AMericans, and all other oppressed people. Standing in solidarity with indigenous peoples everywhere, we honor Mother Earth. We support all indigenous peoples' right to the use of and title to their own lands... We call for an end to nuclear testing, all of which occurs on the lands of indigenous peoples, as a severe violation of human rights and a threat to life... We walk across the land we call America to generate a spirit of compassion for Mother Earth. For more information about Walk Across America for Mother Earth, call 800-466-WALK. C/O Old First Presbyterian Church, 1101 Bryden Rd., Columbus OH 43205. /** hgw.action: 19.0 **/ ** Topic: European Peace Pilgrimage ** ** Written 4:05 pm Aug 24, 1992 by aptvegas in cdp:hgw.action ** EUROPEAN PEACE PILGRIMAGE 1992 The European Peace Pilgrimage 1992 is a smaller group of about 25 people, who started their walk from the U.S. Nuclear submarine base in St. Marys, GA on Febru- ary 1, 1992, continuing across the southern U.S. to meet with WAA/FME for the last segment, from Navajo- Hopi land to the Nevada Test Site. They describe their purpose: We walk a Peace Pilgrimage to express our unity with the Earth and to encourage folks we meet along the way to speak out for justice, global peace and the integrity of creation. We walk together because there has been abusive mistreatment of Native Americans. Entire nations have been eliminated and their lands stolen from them. We walk to urge recognition of Native American land rights. We walk together because there are too many bombs. There is no need for these bombs nor is there any need to test them on Native American land. We walk to urge adoption of a Comprehensive Test Ban Treaty, and to urge the testing of nuclear bombs in Nevada. We walk together because there is too much toxic waste. Military and industrial production has already filled over 27,000 dump- sites in the USA, often on Native American land, polluting water and soil for miles around. We walk to urge for a clean environ- ment. For information about EPP92, contact Pamela Blockley O'Brian, D23 Golden Valley, Douglasville GA 30134. (404) 949-9392. /** hgw.action: 19.1 **/ ** Written 4:54 pm Sep 23, 1992 by mendicott in cdp:hgw.action ** Pamela Blockley O'Brian's *correct* telephone number is: 404-949-9342 /** hgw.action: 20.0 **/ ** Topic: resource materials ** ** Written 4:07 pm Aug 24, 1992 by aptvegas in cdp:hgw.action ** HEALING GLOBAL WOUNDS RESOURCE LIST READING MATERIALS Radioactive Heaven and Earth, report of the International Physic- ians for the Prevention of Nuclear War about health and environ- mental effects of nuclear testing. $13.50 plus $2.80 postage from The Commission, IPPNW, 126 Rogers St., Cambridge MA 02142. Killing Our Own: The Disaster of America's Experience With Atomic Radiation, by Norman Solomon and Harvey Wasserman. Affects on atomic veterans and other radiation survivors. Available in many public libraries. Blood of The Land: The Government & Corporate War Against the American Indian Movement, by Rex Weyler. History of uranium and coal mining, environmental and health effects, as well as `legal' and political repression. Everest Publishers, 1982. Due out in paperback in August. Indian Country, by Peter Matthiessen. Documents 11 different assaults on sacred Native lands. Good information on mining battles and Western Shoshone land history. Penguin Books, 1992. The Conquest of Paradise: Christopher Columbus and the Columbian Legacy, by Kirkpatrick Sale. Links Columbus to Native and en- vironmental concerns. NAL/Dutton, 1991. 1492-1992: New Visions, New Alliances, by Jennifer Viereck, Benito Torres and Warren Harry. 30 page booklet on the invasion by Columbus and the invasion of North America. Includes resource list and current Native American struggles. $4 plus postage or $2.50/15 or more from Nuremberg Actions, PO Box 13, Boulder Creek CA 95006. A Struggle For Land Rights, by Rebecca Solnit. Reprint of 11 page article about Western Shoshone Dann Band's battle for their lands. $2.50 from HGW, Po Box 4082, Las Vegas NV 89127. VIDEOS Bound by the Wind, by David L. Brown in 1991. 40 minute video on the international citizen's movement to end nuclear testing. $25 from David L. Brown, 2114 Golden Gate Ave., San Francisco CA 94118. (415) 929-0766. To Protect Mother Earth, produced by Joel L. Freedman, narrated by Robert Redford in 1989. 55 minute video about the struggle for Western Shoshone land rights and the Dann case. $30 rental. Contact HGW office for more information. Western Shoshone Land is Not For Sale, 1992, 12 minutes. At- tempted April '92 BLM roundup of Shoshone livestock at the Dann ranch. Western Shoshone Defense Project, General Delivery, Crescent Valley NV 89821. (702) 468-0230. OTHER INFORMATION Nukewatch: maps and info on nuclear weapons truck routes and missile launch sites. PO Box 2658, Madison WI 53701. (608) 256- 4146. Testing Alert Network is a phone network and hotline about upcoming nuclear tests. Contact American Peace Test, Po Box 26725, Las Vegas NV 89126. (702) 386-9834. /** hgw.action: 21.0 **/ ** Topic: For immediate release ** ** Written 3:01 pm Sep 2, 1992 by aptvegas in cdp:hgw.action ** HEALING GLOBAL WOUNDS PO Box 4082 Las Vegas, NV 89127 For Immediate Release Contact: Verdell Jake 702-386-8696 "We cannot help but see that the United States and other nuclear powers are testing there most destructive weapons on other peoples lands" -- Raymond Yowell, Chief, Western Shoshone National Council The Western Shoshone Nation is inviting concerned people from around the world to join in there struggle against 500 years of injustice and the continued testing of nuclear weapons on indigenous lands. The Global Anti-nuclear Alliance and The Western Shoshone National Council are sponsoring 10 days of events titled "Healing Global Wounds" to Coincide with the Columbus Quincentenial to focus attention on the continuing assault on Indigenous people world-wide. Oct. 3-4 Indigenous Peoples Forum in Las Vegas, The University of Nevada Las Vegas will be the site of a forum featuring direct testimony by indigenous people from around the world. Also featured will be medical experts presenting the latest information on the impact of nuclear testing on people and the environment. Day one of the conference will focus on Enironmental Racism in the Nuclear Age. Day two will focus on ending 500 years of social injustice and moving toward a non-nuclear future. Oct. 5th, Press Conference and walk kickoff, A press conference will be held at the Department of Energy office in Las Vegas to report on the results of the forum and to kick-off the final 65 mile leg of two European led Walks across America that began in February. OCT. 5-8 Walk to Test Site. October 9-12th 4 days of workshops, ceremonies, and actions featuring an All Nations Healing Ceremony on Saturday, Multi- cultural Rally and Mass Action on Sunday, and a day of reflection from Native American Elders on Monday expressing their feelings on the past 500 years of injustice and their hopes for the future. "One Day we saw a flash of lightening. Then a dull clap of thunder followed, and the earth beneath our feet trembled. We had no idea what was going on, and the next day our mother took us to the desert to pray and to try to understand what we had seen and felt. It was much later when we heard that we had experienced the first nuclear bomb test at the Nevada Test Site; here, right on our land." --Pauline Estevez, Western Shoshone National Council. . /** hgw.action: 22.0 **/ ** Topic: Get Involved! ** ** Written 12:11 am Sep 4, 1992 by aptvegas in cdp:hgw.action ** Get Involved!!! I am the only one posting anything on here... Do You have any questions? How about everyone that is reading this conference signing and telling us if you are coming to Nevada in October...(except eggem, they are test site contractor that has read the conference...I sent them a note asking them to get involved in conversion but they don't seem to be interested.) See you all in October!!! please re post what is here on other conferences that you think it would be appropriate!!! Peace: Scott /** hgw.action: 22.1 **/ ** Written 12:08 pm Sep 5, 1992 by gtrujillo in cdp:hgw.action ** I have just posted the following article to the gen.nativenet conference, and distributed it to the several hundred members of the "NATIVE-L" mailing list worldwide operated by NativeNet. I will endeavor to post collections of information to the NATIVE-L filelist between now and the event itself. I would invite supporters of this event and what it represents to post brief announcements to gen.nativenet (please do NOT copy the entire text of articles which you post to this hgw.action conference) in order to keep our readers informed. Gary (gtrujillo at IGC) Nativenet facilitator - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - From: gst@gnosys.svle.ma.us (Gary S. Trujillo) Subject: Re: Healing Global Wounds Message-ID: <1992Sep5.183400.1804@gnosys.svle.ma.us> References: <9208131637.AA27597@scicom.alphacdc.com> Date: Sat, 5 Sep 1992 18:34:00 GMT Lines: 357 In <9208131637.AA27597@scicom.alphacdc.com> cyrill@scicom.AlphaCDC.COM (Cyro Lord) writes: > The master typer produces again!!!! > > ------------------------ > The Western Shoshone National Council > & the Global Anti-Nuclear Alliance call for > > Healing Global Wounds > Indigenous Forum and Ceremony > Nevada Test Site/Las Vegas * October 2-12, 1992 > Stop Nuclear Testing * End 500 Years of Injustice I have just stored in the TAMVM1 filelist for NATIVE-L, in two parts, the contents of an electronic conference which has been established by the "American Peace Test" organization in Las Vegas (aptvegas@igc.org) on the PeaceNet/EcoNet system operated by the Institute for Global Communications in San Francisco (send a message to "support@igc.org" for more information on IGC itself) to provide information about the "healing global wounds" indigenous forum and ceremony. The contents of the electronic archives are as follows: hgw.action -- Healing Global Wounds 8/19/92 1 Purpose of This Conference 2 Call To Action 3 Western Shoshone Invitiation 4 Welcome! 8/22/92 5 Resource for HGW 8/24/92 6 Partial list of endorders 7 Schedule of events 8 Registration Form 9 Forum logistics 10 Walk Logistics 11 Test Site logistics 12 Participation Guidlines 13 local outreach suggestions 14 organizing buses 15 organizing local press coverage 16 Sample Press Release 17 What is GANA 18 Walk Across America for Mother Earth 19 European Peace Pilgrimage 20 resource materials 9/02/92 21 For immediate release 9/04/92 22 Get Involved! **** End of Topics **** In order to retrieve the files containing these articles, please send the following two lines in a message to the address LISTSERV@TAMVM1 (from Bitnet) or to LISTSERV@TAMVM1.TAMU.EDU or LISTSERV@TAMVM1.BITNET (from Internet): get heal-glw info1of2 native-L get heal-glw info2of2 native-L (I have capitalized the "L" here just to emphasize that it is not a "1" which is a common mistake. You can use "native-l" however. Also, the LISTSERV address can be entered in lowercase, but people sometimes make a similar mistake in the address of TAMVM1 and use "TAMVML" instead.) Each file is under 40,000 characters in length. They will be sent to you in separate messages. To get a list of documents stored in the NATIVE-L archive, send a message containing: index native-l to the same LISTSERV address. Please let me know if you have any problems or questions. Following is the text of Cyro Lord's original article, followed by an earlier one from Kerry Miller. Gary - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - The Western Shoshone National Council & the Global Anti-Nuclear Alliance call for Healing Global Wounds Indigenous Forum and Ceremony Nevada Test Site/Las Vegas * October 2-12, 1992 Stop Nuclear Testing * End 500 Years of Injustice Oct. 2-4: Indigenous Peoples Forum/Las Vegas Oct. 5: Demonstratation at the Test Site Operations Office/Las Vegas Oct. 5-9: Join European Peace Pilgrimage & Walk Across America for Mother Earth for the 65 mile completion of their 3000+ mile. 8-month walks. Oct. 6-12: Nevada Test Site Encampment. Oct. 10: Native-led Healing Ceremony Oct. 11: Multi-cultural Rally & Mass Nonviolent Action Oct. 12: 500 Years Commemoration For more infomation contact: Western Shoshone National Council PO Box 140115, Duckwater NV 89314 American Peace Test PO Box 26725, Las Vegas NV 89126 (702)386-9834 Citizen Alert PO Box 1681, Las Vegas NV 89125 (702)648-8982 Nevada Desert Experience PO Box 4498, Las Vegas, NV 89127 (702)646-4814 HEALING GLOBAL WOUNDS Indigenous Forum and Ceremony Nevada Test Site/Las Vegas October 2-12, 1992 An unprecedented 10-days of events will take place in Las Vegas and at the Nevada Test Site, October 2-12, 1992 to demand an end to the 500 years of injustice to Native Americans and an end to nuclear testing on native lands. The events will include: an Indigenous Peoples Forum with indigenous testimony and presentations, indigenous and disarmament workshops, skills sharing, strategy discussions and multi-cultural celebration; a demonstration at the Nevada Test Site Operations Office in Las Vegas, the final 4-dyay, 65-mile completion of two, 3000 mile, continental Walks Across America to the Nevada Test Site, an encampment in the desert adjacent to the Nevada Test Site, a native-led Healing Ceremony, a Multi-cultural Rally, Mass Nonviolent Direct Action and more. The broadest alliance ever formed for a Nevada Test Site event has come together to plan and organize these activities. Columbus Day 1992 *Prior to colonization, which began in 1492, we *controlled* 100% of the land and gifts of creation (also known as natural resources). We were 100% of the population. We have been reduced by violence, genocide, ethnocide and attacks against our spiritual ways. Our population is now 1% in the US; less than .5% in Canada* -Pauline Esteves of the Western Shoshone Nation, Opening Speech from the Turtle Island Delegation to the Nuclear Free and Independent Pacific Movement Conference. 1990, Aotearoa (New Zealand). On October 12, 1992 many governments, educational and religious institutions are planning a -=+Columbus Quincentennial Jubilee+=- to celebrate the "discovery of America" by Christopher Columbus. When Columbus, looking for India, arrived in the Americas, a rich diversity of indigenous peoples lived in thousands of tribal nations and villages, spoke thousands of languages and dialects, had highly developed culture and spiritually and lived in delicate balance with the earth. The arrival of Columbus marked the beginning of 500 years of invasion, colonization, genocide, ecological destruction, and injustice, which continues today. Indigenous people are leading efforts in all sectors of society to speak the truth about what really took place 500 years ago, to promote respect for the cultures and contributions of those groups whom our history books have slandered or ignored, and to take action to end continuing injustices. Nuclear Weapons Testing "We cannot help but see that the United States and other nuclear powers are testing their most destructive weapons on other people's land. We have a map of the world showing how all atomic and nuclear tests have been conducted on the territory of native peoples. We don't need these tests to prepare for destruction that will annihilate the people of the world. We want it stopped. Nuclear oppression against any people cannot be tolerated. The healing must begin now!" -Western Shoshone National Council The US is planning to explode at least 7 nuclear weapons at the Nevada Test Site in 1992, despite Russian suspension of nuclear testing and the conversion the primary Soviet Test Site in Kazakhstan to peaceful purposes. Testing at the Nevada Test Site takes place on sacred Western Shoshone land in violation of the 1863 Treaty of Ruby Valley and ancestral land rights. Nuclear weapons testing, production and the mining of uranium has poisoned Americas air, groundwater, soil and people with the most deadly permanent toxins on earth. Ending nuclear testing is the single most important step towards genuine qualitative disarmament, non-proliferation and the prevention of future military intervention and war. Please join us in acting to stop 500 years of injustice and continued nuclear testiong. For more information contact: Western Shoshone Nation Council, PO Box 140115, Duckwater NV 89314 American Peace Test, PO Box 26725, Las Vegas NV 89126, (702)386-9834 Citizen Alert, PO Box 1681, Las Vegas NV 89125, (702)648-8982 Nevada Desert Experience, PO Box 4487, Las Vegas NV 89127, (702)646-4814 -- Cyro Lord ALPHA Comm. Dev. Corp. - DOMAIN cyrill@scicom.alphacdc.com UUCP {ncar,csn,isis}!scicom!cyrill Endeavor to Persevere - Chief Dan George - ALPHA CDC FAX 1-303-375-8234 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - | From: astingsh@ksuvm.ksu.edu (Kerry Miller) | Subject: ANNC: Healing Global Wounds | Date: Tue, 21 Jul 1992 18:34:00 GMT Original-Sender: astingsh@ksuvm.ksu.edu (Kerry Miller) HEALING GLOBAL WOUNDS (702)386-9834, 648-8982, 646-4814 PO Box 4082, Las Vegas NV 89127 Peacenet: APTVEGAS [ "aptvegas@igc.org" --Gary ] Dear Friends: Ever since the arrival of Columbus 500 years ago there has been a terrible contradiction in the Americas (and around the world) between the "discoverers" and the native peoples approach to the land and the preservation of life itself. Nowhere is that more obvious than the struggle over nuclear weapons today. Although human life existed on this planet for about 2.4 million years, only in the last half century, has so-called "civilized man" made vast tracts of the Earth uninhabitable for untold generations to come. No developed nation tests its own weapons on its own lands. All nuclear testing is done on indigenous people's lands. Thousands of Marshal Islanders were radiated by U.S. testing in the 50's, and the French have tested both in Algeria and Tahiti. China tests on ugyur. In KAZAKHSTAN where the Soviets tested, one out of every four children is born with birth defects. The United States and Britain (whose tests affected 11 different indigenous nations in Australia) now test in Nevada. The Western Shoshone are the rightful custodians of this land, affirmed by the Treaty of Ruby Valley signed in 1863. With over 900 bombs exploded they are the most bombed nation on earth. Shoshone, Paiutes and other downwind communities suffer from cancer, leukemia, thyroid problems, and birth defects. In addition, in the U.S. 70% of all uranium reserves lie beneath Indian lands. Navaho, Havasupai, and others are poisoned by dust and waters from these mines. In Canada the Cree suffer the same fate. THE WESTERN SHOSHONE NATION ARE INVITING CONCERNED PEOPLE FROM AROUND THE WORLD TO JOIN THEM FOR 10 DAYS TO STOP NUCLEAR TESTING IN NEVADA IN OCTOBER OF 1992. A series of events entitled Healing Global Wounds is being planned for October 12th by the Global Anti-Nuclear Alliance, a worldwide network of anti-nuclear activists. We hope that you can join us all at this historic time. The attached response form outlines many ways for you to participate, from organizing a local caravan, to advertising the event in your group's publication. Future materials will be posted at a later date and sent to those who respond, including how to organize in your area, approach the media etc. In this year, 1992, the possibility of a nuclear testing moratorium and a comprehensive test ban is closer than ever before. The 500th anniversary of the invasion of the Americas is concentrating on the struggles of this country's native people, and the November elections are focusing the eyes of this nation on the bloated military and nuclear budget. We feel we can be no place else on October 12th. Please join us if you can! Raymond D. Yowell Chief, Western Shoshone Nation Participating groups to date: Abalone Alliance, Alliance of Atomic veterans, American Peace Test, Citizen Alert, Citizen Alert Native American Program, Citizens Call, Eugene Peaceworks, European Peace Pilgrimage, Food Not Bombs, Gensuikin(Japan), Global Anti-Nuclear Alliance, Grandmothers for Peace, Great Basin and Southern Nevada Green Alliance, 100th Monkey, Mobilization for Survival, National Association of Radiation Survivors, Nevada Desert Experience, Nevada - Semipalatinsk Movement (Kazakhstan), Oregon Peaceworks, Peace Test Campaign (Germany), Seeds of Peace, Shivwits Paiutes, Snake river Alliance, Tri-Valley Cares, Walk Across America for Mother Earth, Western Shoshone National Council, Western States Legal Foundation. Schedule of Events: October 2 Welcome European Peace Walkers Two different groups left the east coast on Feb. 1, and will be arriving for the events, 8 months later. A reception will be held to welcome them. October 3-4 INDIGENOUS PEOPLES FORUM **** Documentation and Testimony of human rights violations ***** Self Determination and Land Rights resolutions **** Medical effects of nuclear weapons, development, production, and testing **** Economic Consequences and conversion of Nevada Test Site. October 5 PRESS CONFERENCE AND DIRECT ACTION AT THE DOE A press conference will be held at the DOE Las Vegas Operations Office, to announce the findings of the forum. Following the Press Conference, We will demand a response from the DOE and those who are moved will sit-in until a response is made or they are physically removed. October 5-9 PEACE WALKS CONTINUE The Walk Across America For Mother Earth, and European Peace Pilgrimage will be joined by others and finish walking to their destination, the Nevada Test Site. A 5 day 60 mile trek...all are invited to join... October 10 ALL NATIONS INDIGENOUS HEALING CEREMONY Spiritual leaders from many peoples are planning an all day ceremony, dedicated to the healing of the earth, and all life upon it. October 11-12 MULTI-CULTURAL EVENTS AT THE NEVADA TEST SITE Workshops, sweat lodges, cultural and musical events and direct action are planned during the encampment at the test site from October 8 - 12th. The main program event will be on October 11th. On the 12th a commemoration of 500 years of resistance. -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- HEALING GLOBAL WOUNDS RESPONSE FORM Yes, We want to be a part of healing Global wounds! [ ] Regional Organizer: We would like to organize the groups in Region to participate, and function as a regional center. [ ] Area Organizer: I would like to organize people from our group and/or immediate area to come to the event. [ ] Information and Local Media Contact: We are able to organize for this event but would like to be the local contact for information and the media. [ ] We can Publicize in our newsletter & meeting place [ ] We want to endorse this project [ ] We want to attend International Organizing Meetings (Next Meeting Aug. 22 and 23 in Las Vegas, NV) Organization____________________________________________________ Contact Person__________________________________________________ Phone:_____________________Fax_________________ Peacenet_________ Address__________________________________________________________ City_______________________State______zip_______________________ -- Gary S. Trujillo gst@gnosys.svle.ma.us Somerville, Massachusetts {wjh12,bu.edu,spdcc,ima,cdp}!gnosys!gst /** hgw.action: 23.0 **/ ** Topic: Indigenous Forum schedule ** ** Written 7:46 pm Sep 11, 1992 by aptvegas in cdp:hgw.action ** Healing Global Wounds Indigenous Peoples Forum Projected Forum Schedule: 8am Opening Ceremony / Prayer Circle - Led by Corbin Harney Spiritual Leader Western Shoshone Nation 9am - 10:45 Environmental Racism in the Nuclear Age Keynote Addresses by: Odessa Ramirez - SW Network for Environmental and Economic Justice Fred Allingham - National Association of Radiation Survivors 11 - 12:30 Panel Impacts of Environmental Racism and the Nuclear Age Panel will include Indigenous Forum and Medical Forum reps. 12:30 to 2PM ---Lunch Workshops 2pm - 5:45 To be determined note: during this period people will choose between indigenous and medical workshops. Workshops will be asked to propose resolutions where appropriate. 5:45 - 6pm prayer 6pm - 7:30pm Dinner 7:30 - 10pm POW-WOW Second Day 8am - 9am - Opening Ceremony / Prayer Circle - Led by Clifford Jake Spiritual Leader Indian Peaks Paiute Band 9am - 10:45 Ending 500 years of social injustice, Moving towards a Non-nuclear future Keynote Addresses: Robert Alverez - Founder Environmental Policy Institute Mark Savage - Public Advocates Inc. 11am - 12pm Lunch 12:30 - 3:00 Workshops to be determined note: during this period people will choose between indigenous and medical workshops. Workshops will be asked to propose resolutions where appropriate. 3pm - 3:30 Break 3:30 - 6pm Presentation of resolutions open mike, and closing 6pm Closing Prayer Indigenous Workshops that are confirmed: Exploitation of Spiritual Land - led by Badger Wahwasuck Self empowerment - led by Vivian Jake, Paiute Earthkeepers and Dee Dee Sanchez, Citizen Alert Native American Program Cultural Awareness - Anna Frazier, Dilkon Chapter Sovereignty and legal issues - David Harris, Alaska Sovereignty Network Stopping the MRS - Pam Kingfisher - Native Americans for a Clean Environment Uranium Mining - Anna Rondon - Southwest Indigenous Peoples Uranium Conference and Ed Banoanie - Wolaston Lake Environmental Committee, Saskatchewan Toxic Incinerators - Paul Rodarte - Saskatchewan Native Women's Health - Sharon Asettoya - Native American Women's Health Center Medical components are listed in the schedule in HGW.action along with a lot of information on other events. /** hgw.action: 23.1 **/ ** Written 2:07 pm Sep 12, 1992 by josefina in cdp:hgw.action ** After reading this topic, I could not find either the date or the location for this forum. Could you please post that information. Thanks. Josefina Velasquez /** hgw.action: 24.0 **/ ** Topic: Reclaim Ground Zero ** ** Written 2:26 pm Sep 19, 1992 by mendicott in cdp:hgw.action ** Dear Friends; This letter is to inform you of current events at the Nevada Nuclear Test Site in the U.S.A. The Nevada Test Site is the sole remaining place on the planet where nuclear bomb tests are openly conducted. The U.S. and U.K. governments are testing nuclear weapons on land once inhabited by Native Americans of the Western Shoshone Nation. Peace vigils have been held at the Nevada Test Site since the 1950's. Since the "Mothers and Others Connecting All" event, on Mother's Day, 1987, the peace movement has maintained a series of mass demonstrations and nonviolent civil resistance actions at the main entrance to the nuclear test site. For this coming October, the Western Shoshone National Council and the Global Anti-Nuclear Alliance have called for "Healing Global Wounds," the next in this series of events. Small numbers of individuals have gone to actual test locations within the test site to protest, interrupt and stop nuclear tests. In June of this year nine individuals sponsored by Greenpeace walked to the site of a planned test and transmitted live video footage. Two weeks later the test was canceled. This marked the first time that a previously announced test had been canceled. Since that action, nonviolent activists have reached points of detonation (Ground Zero) of planned tests two more times. On August 7, activists reached Ground Zero of the next scheduled test, code-named Hunter's Trophy. Nonviolent civil resistance actions within the test site are now on-going and will continue until nuclear testing has stopped. This series of "backcountry" actions by small groups going to locations within the test site is be coordinated and promoted by the organization Reclaim Ground Zero. These actions are proving to be highly effective. We need your active support through personal participation, sharing information, and raising money. Previous actions have cost up to $80,000; continued success of these actions depends upon your support. Consider coming yourself to help Reclaim Ground Zero. If this is not possible, spread the word of these actions to your friends and colleagues. Please let U.S. diplomatic officials in your area know of your support for an end to nuclear testing and for these civil resistance actions. Not last, or least, please send money! Detach this card and mail your contribution to: -------------------------------------------------------------- Reclaim Ground Zero Healing Global Wounds P.O. Box 492 P.O. Box 4082 Lancaster, CA, U.S.A. 93584 Las Vegas, NV, U.S.A. 89127 Phone (805) 948-6291 Phone (702) 386-8696 ($ 10) ($ 25) ($ 50) ($ 100) (OTHER) Please send Check or International Money Order to either of the addresses above. Thank you for your donation. Peace. . . /** hgw.action: 25.0 **/ ** Topic: Press Advisory ** ** Written 8:33 pm Sep 25, 1992 by aptvegas in cdp:hgw.action ** HEALING GLOBAL WOUNDS PO Box 4082 Las Vegas, NV 89127 702-386-8696 Fax (702)386-9335 PRESS ADVISORY September 18, 1992 Contact: Ann Harrison INTERNATIONAL GATHERING TO COMMEMORATE 500 YEARS OF RESISTANCE AND CALL FOR AN END TO NUCLEAR TESTING ON NATIVE LANDS Las Vegas, Nevada -- Thousands of Native Americans, Indigenous leaders from around the world, and supporters will gather in Las Vegas and at the Nevada Test Site, October 2nd through 12th, to tell the truth about the Columbus arrival in the Americas, and to call for an end to the 500 years of injustice to Native Americans. The International Event called Healing Global Wounds, will seek to promote respect for Native American culture and contributions. The eleven-day event will begin October 2nd, with the arrival in Las Vegas of two cross-country, 3,000 mile European initiated walks, designed to apologize for the genocide perpetrated on Native People since the arrival of the first europeans. The walkers will be greeted by a traditional Pow-Wow at the University of Nevada Las Vegas. On October 3rd-4th there will a two day forum focusing on both the continuing struggles of native people and the Human and Environmental effects of Nuclear Weapons testing and production. On Monday October 5th, Forum Participants will march to The Department of Energy to present the findings of the Forum and to demand a response from the DOE. Hundreds of people will then join the cross-country walks for the final 4 days of their 8 month trek to the Nevada Test Site. On October 10th there will be an All Nations Healing for Mother Earth Ceremony led by Corbin Harney, the Spiritual Leader of the Western Shoshone Nation. On October 11th a multi-cultural rally will be followed by a mass non-violent action at the Nevada Test Site. The culmination of these activities will take place on October 12th, at the Test Site when Native Elders from around the country will lead a commemoration of the past 500 years of resistance and call for future action to end 500 years of injustice. "Mother Earth has suffered since Columbus stepped on to these shores" said Western Shoshone National Council Chief Raymond Yowell. "The United States Government and other nuclear powers are now testing and producing their most destructive weapons on the territory of Native peoples. Nuclear Testing at the Nevada Test Site Violates Western Shoshone Land rights and the Treaty of Ruby Valley. Today in 1992, 500 years after Columbus' first visit to the Americas, Western shoshones and other Native Americans remain without basic land rights. We need to make people aware of this, and change our direction to take care of Mother Earth if we are going to survive." The events are sponsored by the Western Shoshone National Council, and the Global Anti-Nuclear Alliance, an international network of, indigenous, downwinder, radiation survivor, environmental, and test ban groups from around the world, and participating groups number over 100. /** hgw.action: 26.0 **/ ** Topic: Walkers Arrive HGW Begins! ** ** Written 9:15 am Oct 1, 1992 by aptvegas in cdp:hgw.action ** HEALING GLOBAL WOUNDS PO BOX 4082 Las Vegas,NV 89127 (702)386-8696 fax (702)386-9335 For Immediate Release September 30, 1992 Contact:Stephanie Fraser INTERNATIONAL WALKERS ARRIVE HEALING GLOBAL WOUNDS FORUM BEGINS Las Vegas,NV.-- On Friday October 2nd, two International walks will arrive in Las Vegas to participate in Healing Global Wounds, an 11 day event that begins with the walks arrival. About 150 people with the Walk Across America for Mother Earth, and 40 walkers from the European Peace Pilgrimage will enter Las Vegas together after traveling two separate transcontinental routes originating on the East coast. Healing Global Wounds first weekend of events will integrate two forums at UNLV. The Indigenous Peoples Forum and the Human and Environmental effects of Nuclear Testing Forum will be held Saturday and Sunday October 3rd & 4th. The forums will bring scientific experts together with people who have suffered the effects of the Nuclear cycle. Indigenous Leaders from around the world will give presentations and testimony on their current struggles for human rights, as well as their past 500 years of resistance and survival. Prominent medical and scientific experts from the US, Canada, Japan, and KAZAKHSTAN will present methods of diagnosing human and environmental effects of radiation exposure, including exposure to radiation from the Nevada Test Site.