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FDA Genetically Engineered Salmon Public Comment Period

The deadline for comment is February 25. The FDA is working toward approving genetically engineered salmon, and on December 21st it opened a public comment period on its environmental review. There are significant concerns that are not addressed in the environmental review about the escape of genetically engineered salmon into the wild. It is impossible [...]

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RALLY TO PROTEST US FOREST SERVICE CITATIONS OF CHIEF CALEEN SISK – Press Release

Contact:  Douglas Scholfield FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Cell:  530-262-9872 Email:  douglasscholfield@gmail.com RALLY TO PROTEST US FOREST SERVICE CITATIONS OF CHIEF CALEEN SISK Winnemem Wintu Tribe Describes USFS Charges as Retaliation Date: Tuesday, October 16, 2012 Time:  8:00 AM Location: East California Federal Courthouse 2689 Bechelli Lane, Redding, CA. The Winnemem Wintu Tribe will hold a rally at the Federal Courthouse [...]

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Indian Self Determination

Please, help us promote the establishment of a “Statewide Agreement” to provide for Indian Self Determination (see IFLAA Slide Show) Also if your Tribe or Tribal Organization hasn’t updated its contact list recently, please update and e-mail to vanessia.jordan@yahoo.com. a_IFLAA Slide Show – Indian Self Determination Rules BIA Forestry Service Providers in the Pacific Region

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You are invited … Native Lands and Wilderness Council

      CIWC encourages Tribal participation to learn and partner with experienced land conservation groups.  You are invited … Native Lands and Wilderness Council 2012 Regional Gathering Celebrating the 30th Anniversary of the Mission Mountain Tribal Wilderness Salish Kootenai College – Pablo, Montana Flathead Indian Reservation September 5-7, 2012   Hosted by Confederated Salish [...]

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TRIBAL INVITATION: California Tribal Water Summit Meeting April 24-25, 2013

California Tribal Water Summit April 24-25, 2013 Dear Chairperson, Director, and/or Council Members: The California Natural Resources Agency, in collaboration with the California Tribal Water Summit Planning Team, formally invites you to participate in the second statewide California Tribal Water Summit on April 24-25, 2013. The Summit will be held at the Woodlake Hotel in [...]

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CIWC’s letter of support for MLPA

Attached is CIWC’s letter of support for MLPA, tomorrow’s big meeting in Eureka. Please feel free to use as reference or template addressed to Sonke Mastrup, E.D. Fish & Game Commission. Please feel free to share with other responsible group that support our Tribal way of life. Thanks for your support, ciwc letter to F&G [...]

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Native American Authors Among Books Banned in Tucson

The banning of books defeats the purpose of education. Public school systems receive funding to address philosophical, ideological, cultural, spiritual, political and world views for students, staff as well as community. Institutes of learning have a moral, legal and financial obligation to expose students to the diverse challenges they will meet in today’s harsh society. [...]

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Consensus Statement relating to Aboriginal Title and Rights

Thank you for signing the “Consensus Statement relating to Aboriginal Title and Rights” petition at iPetitions.com. Your signature is valuable and makes a real difference. Please encourage others to sign the petition as well. Forward the text below to everyone who might be interested:

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Support a global mercury treaty.

Support a global mercury treaty that protects Indigenous Peoples, human health and the environment. Environment Petition: Support a global mercury treaty that protects Indigenous Peoples, human health and the environment. | Change.org “Support a global mercury treaty that protects Indigenous Peoples, human health and the environment.” http://chn.ge/u2SJDI

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URGENT – Tribal Input Needed for National Forest System Land Management Planning Act

The CIWC urges all Tribes and Tribal communities to make their concerns and recommendations heard before the closing date. Protection and preservation of Sacred Sites is one the most valuable responsibilities and duties we must continue to fight for. Every voice counts in honoring all those that came before us, and all those that will come after us. The forest [...]

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