Article: 166 of sgi.talk.ratical From: (dave "who can do? ratmandu!" ratcliffe) Subject: Lakota and Other Native Tribes to Declare Independence from the U.S. Organization: Silicon Graphics, Inc. Date: Sat, 20 Jul 1991 21:08:44 GMT Lines: 84 this development sounds tremendously fascinating and far-reaching in its implications. from NativeNet: Date: 12 Jul 91 14:29:52 GMT From: nativenet@gnosys.svle.ma.us Newsgroups: gen.nativenet Subject: Lakota to Declare Independence from the U.S. Original-Sender: myers@sequent.com (Steve Myers) [ From alt.native on Usenet - forwarded by Michele Lord. --Gary ] Native Americans Declare Independence from the United States In a historic summit meeting in South Dakota, leaders of the Lakota Sioux, Cheyenne and other Native American tribes will declare their total separation from the United States, denouncing their "illegal" citizenship according to 19th century treaties. A worldwide press conference will be held by the Chiefs on July, 14, 1991 at Bear Butte Mountain in the Black Hills of western South Dakota, announcing in detail their complete rejection of all American laws and borders, reinstating the ancient and traditional boundaries under indigenous caretakership in the natural Black Hills bioregion. These Boundaries were established in government to government treaties between the fledging United States and Native Americans beginning in 1825 and culminating in the famous 1868 Ft. Laramie Treaty which was ratified by the U.S. Congress and signed into law by President U.S. Grant. This Treaty, upheld in 1980 by the U.S. Supreme Court, was signed by elements of the Sioux and Arapaho under Red Cloud and Spotted Tail, victors in a long running war in Wyoming Territory against General William T. Sherman and the U.S. Army. The borders claimed by the Sioux and Arapaho , along with their traditional allies the Cheyenne, include the Missouri, Yellowstone, and North Platte Rivers. Portions of the States of Nebraska, North and South Dakota, Montana, and Wyoming are included in this bioregion, with the Black Hills as the central ceremonial and sacred burial ground. A provisional multitribal government will be established at the Bear Butte Council until a permanent Elders Council can be established. A Declaration of Independence has been drawn up, with extensive policies relating to disengagement from all federal, state, and Bureau of Indian Affairs jurisdictions. De-privatizing of all lands will be instituted, with an eventual return to a "Buffalo Commons" economy for the region, implemented naturally over the next (25) years. Alcohol will be declared illegal in the new nation, and the spiritual path of the Sacred Buffalo Calf Pipe will be the prevailing structure of the peaceful societies of the ancient Plains cultures. All other belief systems will be tolerated. All current citizens of the U.S. may remain living on the Lakota Nation, either as foreign nationals, or they may apply for Lakota citizenship. A passport and immigration and naturalization service will be implemented. A complete restructuring and reform of the medical, educational, economic, and ecological management systems will be developed over a (5) year program. For more information, contact: The Lakota Sovereignty Organizing Committee Box 5686, Rapid City South Dakota 57709 (605)348-9463 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Steve Myers Sequent Computer Systems, Inc. myers@sequent.com Phone: (503) 578-9838 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Article: 177 of sgi.talk.ratical From: (dave "who can do? ratmandu!" ratcliffe) Subject: more on Lakota Sovereignty / intent for separation from u.s. Organization: Silicon Graphics, Inc. Date: Tue, 30 Jul 1991 17:01:39 GMT Lines: 63 just as gorby et al "over there" are experiencing their "separatist" movements, so we may finally be beginning to see our own unique past coming forward for its own redress of grievances. -- ratitor from NativeNet: To: NativeNet-subscribers@bu.edu Date: 21 Jul 91 13:38:40 MDT (Sun) From: NativeNet@gnosys.svle.ma.us Newsgroups: gen.nativenet Subject: Lakota Sovereignty Original-Sender: milo@scicom.alphacdc.com (Michele Lord) The Thurs., July 18th edition of the Denver Post carried an article titled 'Indians Reject U.S., Claim Half of S.D. The article states in part, that a small group of Lakota Indians declared independence from the U.S. The group of about 10, according to the article, included Reginald Bird Horse, Joe Walker and other elders or spiritual leaders. However, the article also states that none of the BIA supported tribal councils (which would be abolished) have sanctioned the declaration. A quote, in the Denver Post, from the Declaration says: "It becomes necessary for the greater good of mankind the We, the Lakota Oyate (people) break away from the tyranny of the American Union... We are a sovereign independent republic, with our own language, political and social structure, economic philosophy, and a complex, subtle system of spirituality that is the foundation of our ancient culture.." It also says, "Private properties that are maintained but are not in the public interest, such as the Homestake Gold Mine, Ellsworth Air Force Base, 150 Minuteman II silos, will be reviewed by the council and new government for the worthiness of their perpetuation." I spoke with a representative of the Lakota Sovereignty Organizing Committee in Rapid City, SD. He is mailing an information packet and I will post additional information. It is difficult to determine how many people are in favor of the committee's action. However, recently a poll was taken on the reservations which indicated that 88% of the People do not want to take the U.S. government money which has been offered for their land but want the land returned to them as per the Fort Laramie Treaty of 1868. +*+*+*+*+*+*+*+*+*+*+*+*+*+*+*+*+*+*+*+*+*+*+*+*+*+*+*+*+*+*+*+*+**+ Michele Lord * Walk in Peace with (milo@scicom.alphacdc.com) * our Mother Earth +=*+=*+=*+=*+=*+=*+=*+=*+=*+=*+=*+=*+=*+=*+=*+=*+=*+=*+=*+=*+=*+=*+=* -- daveus rattus yer friendly neighborhood ratman KOYAANISQATSI ko.yan.nis.qatsi (from the Hopi Language) n. 1. crazy life. 2. life in turmoil. 3. life out of balance. 4. life disintegrating. 5. a state of life that calls for another way of living.