[S-C] Please support Defending the Sacred Ward Valley Film Project

Bradley Angel bradley@greenaction.org
Fri, 04 Jun 2004 15:33:35 -0700 

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Greenaction and the Mohave Cultural Preservation Program are pleased to 
announce a new and important effort,
the "Defending the Sacred" Ward Valley Film Project.

"Defending the Sacred" is an informative, inspiring and compelling 
twenty-four minute film by independent film maker Tamara Turner that tells 
the story of the successful "David versus Goliath" fight by the Colorado 
River Native Nations Alliance and the Ward Valley Coalition that saved Ward 
Valley, sacred Indian lands and the Colorado River from a proposed nuclear 
waste dump.

The "Defending the Sacred" Ward Valley Film Project is a collaboration 
between the Mohave Cultural Preservation Program, a grassroots group from 
the Colorado River Indian Tribes, and Greenaction for Health and 
Environmental Justice.  Both groups played key roles in the Ward Valley 
campaign and victory...along with many allies.

In February 1998 the Fort Mojave, Chemehuevi, Quechan, Cocopah and Colorado 
River Indian Tribes and supporters from all walks of life began an historic 
113 day nonviolent occupation of the proposed nuclear waste dump site at 
Ward Valley. Defying threats of arrest and risking bodily harm, hundreds of 
people joined together to prevent the government from test drilling for the 
dump project.   The occupation succeeded and led to the defeat of the 
nuclear waste dump.

"Defending the Sacred" features the beautiful Mojave Desert landscape at 
Ward Valley, dramatic images of Elders, traditional singers and dancers, 
and scenes of protests and the occupation.  The film contains interviews 
with tribal leaders and activists involved in the Ward Valley campaign.

The goal of the project is to educate and inspire as many people as 
possible about Ward Valley and the victory won by the tribes and 
allies.  Through this project, we will educate tens of thousands of people 
about the cultural, environmental, health and social justice issues raised 
by the campaign.  Most importantly, this project will inspire communities 
from all walks of life to realize ordinary people can win victories against 
all odds.

Donations to the project will be used to distribute the film and 
educational materials to diverse communities across the country.  We will 
reach out to tribes, schools, conferences, media and to people everywhere 
who will be inspired to learn that they too can win victories against 
powerful corporations and government agencies.  Thank you for your support 
of this important effort.

                                                                                                             Sincerely,

Bradley 
Angel 
David Harper
Greenaction for Health and Environmental Justice               Mohave 
Cultural Preservation Program


Donations to the Defending the Sacred Ward Valley Film Project are 
tax-deductible to the maximum extent allowable under the law.  Checks 
should be made payable to Greenaction/Tides Center" and sent to Defending 
the Sacred Project, Greenaction, One Hallidie Plaza, Suite 760, San 
Francisco, CA 94102.

You can get your own copy (VHS) of Defending the Sacred by sending $22 
payable to Greenaction/Tides Center
c/o Defending the Sacred Film Project
Greenaction
One Hallidie Plaza, Suite 760, San Francisco, CA 94102

Please visit the Greenaction website for updates and action alerts in 
campaigns for healthy communities and environmental 
justice  http://www.greenaction.org

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Greenaction and the Mohave Cultural Preservation Program are pleased to
announce a new and important effort, <br>
the “Defending the Sacred” Ward Valley Film Project.<br>
&nbsp;<br>
“Defending the Sacred” is an informative, inspiring and compelling
twenty-four minute film by independent film maker Tamara Turner that
tells the story of the successful “David versus Goliath” fight by the
Colorado River Native Nations Alliance and the Ward Valley Coalition that
saved Ward Valley, sacred Indian lands and the Colorado River from a
proposed nuclear waste dump.&nbsp; <br>
&nbsp;<br>
The “Defending the Sacred” Ward Valley Film Project is a collaboration
between the Mohave Cultural Preservation Program, a grassroots group from
the Colorado River Indian Tribes, and Greenaction for Health and
Environmental Justice.&nbsp; Both groups played key roles in the Ward
Valley campaign and victory...along with many allies.<br>
&nbsp;<br>
In February 1998 the Fort Mojave, Chemehuevi, Quechan, Cocopah and
Colorado River Indian Tribes and supporters from all walks of life began
an historic 113 day nonviolent occupation of the proposed nuclear waste
dump site at Ward Valley. Defying threats of arrest and risking bodily
harm, hundreds of people joined together to prevent the government from
test drilling for the dump project.&nbsp;&nbsp; The occupation succeeded
and led to the defeat of the nuclear waste dump. <br>
&nbsp;<br>
“Defending the Sacred” features the beautiful Mojave Desert landscape at
Ward Valley, dramatic images of Elders, traditional singers and dancers,
and scenes of protests and the occupation.&nbsp; The film contains
interviews with tribal leaders and activists involved in the Ward Valley
campaign.<br>
&nbsp;<br>
The goal of the project is to educate and inspire as many people as
possible about Ward Valley and the victory won by the tribes and
allies.&nbsp; Through this project, we will educate tens of thousands of
people about the cultural, environmental, health and social justice
issues raised by the campaign.&nbsp; Most importantly, this project will
inspire communities from all walks of life to realize ordinary people can
win victories against all odds.<br>
&nbsp;<br>
Donations to the project will be used to distribute the film and
educational materials to diverse communities across the country.&nbsp; We
will reach out to tribes, schools, conferences, media and to people
everywhere who will be inspired to learn that they too can win victories
against powerful corporations and government agencies.&nbsp; Thank you
for your support of this important
effort.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
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Sincerely,<br>
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Bradley
Angel&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
David Harper<br>
Greenaction for Health and Environmental
Justice&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
Mohave Cultural Preservation Program<br>
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Donations to the Defending the Sacred Ward Valley Film Project are
tax-deductible to the maximum extent allowable under the law.&nbsp;
Checks should be made payable to Greenaction/Tides Center” and sent to
Defending the Sacred Project, Greenaction, One Hallidie Plaza, Suite 760,
San Francisco, CA 94102.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <br><br>
<u>You can get your own copy (VHS) of Defending the Sacred by sending $22
payable to Greenaction/Tides Center<br>
</u></b>c/o Defending the Sacred Film Project<br>
Greenaction<br>
One Hallidie Plaza, Suite 760, San Francisco, CA 94102<br><br>
Please visit the Greenaction website for updates and action alerts in
campaigns for healthy communities and environmental justice&nbsp;
<a href="http://www.greenaction.org/" eudora="autourl">http://www.greenaction.org</a>
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