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Tuesday, November 29, 2005
In the Spirit of Crazy Horse
Indigenous political prisoner Leonard Peltier is once again organizing a holiday gift drive for the children of the Pine Ridge Lakota Nation in South Dakota. Pine Ridge is one of the most impoverished areas in the United States, and this is one way Peltier continues his humanitarian work for his people despite his 30-year incarceration. Help him reach out beyond the bars that imprison him. The gift drive helps not only the children and families, but also Leonard himself, keeping his spirit strong through the difficult holiday season.
"The Lakota People have four values to live by: bravery, wisdom, generosity, and fortitude. Generosity (Wacantognaka) is essential to a Lakota. It is better to give a lot than to have a lot. The best way to honor people is through giveaways (otuhan) where the givers share much of what they have with others, sometimes giving away everything in their possession." – Leonard Peltier
The Brian MacKenzie Infoshop (1426 9th St. NW, Mt. Vernon Square or Shaw/Howard Metro) will be collecting items to help support Peltier's efforts. Until Dec. 3, you can drop off donations of gifts, such as new and used toys and winter clothing, at the Infoshop. The gifts will be shipped to Pine Ridge in Peltier's name. Gifts can be dropped off anytime during normal Infoshop hours: Monday through Thursday, noon to 9 p.m.; Friday, noon to 10 p.m.; Saturday, 10 a.m. to 10 p.m.; and Sunday, noon to 7 p.m.
You can also send gifts directly to the Leonard Peltier Defense Committee, for shipment to Pine Ridge:
Leonard Peltier Holiday Gift Drive c/o Dean Cook 1161 Co. Rd 900 E. Champaign, IL 61822
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