tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6621691715090523319.post1292682330252505612..comments2023-10-08T04:12:46.273-05:00Comments on The Political Environment: Ojibwe Chairman Wiggins Lambasts LegislatureJames Rowenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10203270946492159686noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6621691715090523319.post-29281843370666881022013-02-02T11:07:57.936-06:002013-02-02T11:07:57.936-06:00the multi-national corporate interests behind this...the multi-national corporate interests behind this have steam-rolled over other "sovereign nations" around the world to exploit and extract resources.<br /><br />Yes, the native nations will put up one hell-of-a-fight and deserve our support, BUT it should never have come to this and they are not likely to win this fight alone.<br /><br />Anyone that thinks our legal system is capable of ruling against the out-of-state global interests behind this are not paying attention and once they start the mining process, who's going to stop them.<br /><br />It is shameful that those opposing the mine are reduced to pointing to the legal rights of others to intercede and are powerless to do anything to enforce the rule of law in a self-proclaimed "democracy" where walker, republicans, and the media propaganda network proclaim that republicans have a "mandate" to violate their oaths to serve within the letter and intent of our laws and constitution.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6621691715090523319.post-76698596012773811232013-02-02T09:26:51.436-06:002013-02-02T09:26:51.436-06:00Those of us who live in Northern Wisconsin and res...Those of us who live in Northern Wisconsin and respect the rights and believes of the native people have always believed that they would enter the fight. And that they would bring with them their rights of a "Sovereign Nation". <br /><br />Bad River Band Chairman Mike Wiggins, Jr has demonstrated he the tribal members will defend the "Sovereign Nation", of the Bad River Band of the Lake Superior Tribe of the Chippewa.<br /><br />It's imperative that those of us who live in this region and oppose mining speak out at every opportunity. And that we support the tribes and their defense of the environment and the natural resources we share with them.<br /><br />If I were a betting man my money would be with the "Sovereign Nation", of the Bad River Band of the Lake Superior Tribe of the Chippewa.Northern Wisconsin Liberalnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6621691715090523319.post-28934008620368125042013-02-02T08:06:25.300-06:002013-02-02T08:06:25.300-06:00Honor and respect the Anishanabe by attending the ...Honor and respect the Anishanabe by attending the mining bill listening session at the Ashland AmericInn Saturday, February 9 at 9:00 am. The time and travel you spend will be an investment in soul, not a cost which takes something away from you. We were recently honored to have them visit the capitol after making a long journey from the pristine shores of Lake Superior which they protect and worship. Let us show our support and make that journey to their homeland and oppose the mining legislation which endangers their survival. To prepare yourself for the journey, fast and meditate. When you eat and drink, eat only native natural foods and drink pure water. If you purify yourself in this way you will be more in tune with the native people as you stand with them. At the gathering greet each other with “migwetch” the Ojibwe word for thank you. Wear natural materials and give thanks to those plant and animal spirits that have given you these gifts. Think deeply, speak slowly and purposely. Migwetch. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6621691715090523319.post-55939411867638318552013-02-02T06:39:45.497-06:002013-02-02T06:39:45.497-06:00Please plan to attend the mining bill listening se...Please plan to attend the mining bill listening session to be held Saturday, February 9th at 9:00 am at the Americinn in Ashland. We will take this opportunity to celebrate the sovereignty of Native American rights. Native people will testify and present their own unique cultural viewpoint in their own native homeland. Plan to travel to Ashland to attend and support these noble people. It will be one of the most important things you can do to ensure the survival of native peoples. Please bring your children to witness and participate in this historical event. The Anishanabe need more than your sympathy and kind words. They need your action and physical presence. Please attend and spread the word. <br /><br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6621691715090523319.post-48603085076721774982013-02-02T03:53:36.247-06:002013-02-02T03:53:36.247-06:00Senator Tim Cullen has worked closely with the tri...Senator Tim Cullen has worked closely with the tribe to produce a bill which respects the rights of the tribe. Please support him and his bill. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6621691715090523319.post-55154460322618689932013-02-01T23:38:16.875-06:002013-02-01T23:38:16.875-06:00I am always surprised at the ignorance of indigeno...I am always surprised at the ignorance of indigenous rights and treaties by the low information voters. The politicians and corporations are well aware of these rights and deliberately ignore or misrepresent them. The "Idle No More" international movement is a welcomed sister to the "Occupy" movement as they push back against the greed of corporations and the ignorance of the electorate. oldmoderatehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06422404295090116209noreply@blogger.com