We will be showing some new films this year so come and join us.

This was before Karl Marx wrote the Communist Manifesto in 1848.  Feels good to know that what I believe in goes back hundreds of years and to be indigenous is to be anti-capitalist and to fight for an end to private property.

From this belief against selling of land, Andrew Jackson, the greatest enemy against Indian people during this period would start a process that would effect us til this day.

“Jackson’s 1814 treaty with the Creeks started something new and important.  It granted Indians individual ownership of land, thus, splitting Indian from Indian, breaking up communal land holding, bribing some with land, leaving others out – introducing the competition and conniving that marked the spirit of Western capitalism“ (Howard Zinn, A People’s History of the United States, 127)

During another meeting with U.S. government officials Tecumseh refused to submit.  “Your father (the president) requests you take a chair”  Tecumseh replied “My father!  The sun is my father, and the earth is my mother…” (Zinn, 131)

Friday, May 20

at Centro Cultural de la Raza

2004 Park Blvd.  parking in front. if lot is full park across the street by entering at Presidents Way.

Our May meeting to re-form the Council was a big success with 30 participants. Maintain our momentum and plan to attend! Via round-table discussions, mutual support, networking and unified advocacy we can all work together to improve our community. Representatives of Native American organizations and individuals interested in advancing the Native American community are invited to attend. (via Chairwoman Perse Hooper)

Lunch will be provided (suggested $4 donation)