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Mendota community URGENTLY seeks assistance
Mendota community
Walter White (Porky) passed over November 13, 2001
Update from Jim Anderson (12/30/99)
Update from Linda (12/28/99)
Update from Linda (12/13/99)
URGENT Update from Jim Anderson (12/11/99)
URGENT Update from Linda (12/08/99)
Update from Linda (11/29/99)
Update from Linda (11/24/99)
Update from Linda (11/18/99)
Update from Linda (11/16/99)
Update from Linda (11/04/99) PLEASE CALL OR WRITE!
Update from Linda (10/15/99) PLEASE CALL OR WRITE!
Update from Linda (10/14/99)
Update from Linda (10/02/99)
Update from Linda (9/22/99)
Update from Linda (9/14/99)
Update from Linda (9/3/99)
Update from Linda (8/8/99)
Update from Linda (8/5/99)
Update from Linda (8/3/99)
URGENT ALERT - PLEASE HELP! (8/2/99) URGENT - HELP US!
URGENT ALERT - PLEASE HELP! (7/31/99) URGENT - HELP US!
URGENT ALERT - PLEASE HELP! (7/28/99) URGENT - HELP US!
URGENT ALERT - PLEASE HELP! (7/26/99) URGENT!
RED ALERT - PLEASE HELP! (7/20/99) URGENT!
Update from Linda addtl. note(7/16/99)
Update from Linda (7/15/99)
Update from Linda (7/2/99) NEWSFLASH
Update from Linda (6/29/99)
Update from Linda (6/22/99)
Update from Linda (6/17/99)
Update from Linda (6/15/99)
Update from Linda (6/14/99)
Update from Linda (6/6/99)
Update from Linda (5/27/99) PLEASE EMAIL, CALL, and/or WRITE
Update from Linda (5/23/99) PLEASE email, call, write to your Senators/Reps
Update from Linda (5/21/99)
Update from Linda (5/17/99) NEWSFLASH
Update from Linda (5/12/99) NEWSFLASH
Update from Linda (5/6/99) NEWSFLASH
Update from Linda (4/29/99) VERY IMPORTANT to make some phone calls NOW!
Update from Linda (4/27/99)
Update from Linda (4/25/99) still NEED some phone calls made.
Update from Linda (4/22/99) NEED some phone calls made.
Open letter to Bob GreenBerg! (4/22/99)
Update from Linda (4/15/99)
Update from Linda (4/12/99)
Update from Linda (4/08/99) - Make some calls please
Update from Linda (4/01/99)
Update from Linda (3/30/99)
Update from Linda (3/28/99) Still need calls made!
URGENT Update from Linda (3/26/99) Need some calls made!
URGENT Update from Linda (3/23/99)
Newsflash - Resolution Passed (3/20/99)
Newsflash from Linda (3/17/99)
Newsflash from Linda (3/16/99)
Update message from Linda w/phone numbers (3/11/99)
Update message from Linda w/phone numbers (3/10/99)
Update message from Linda (3/9/99)
Update message from Linda with some action requested (3/7/99)
Update message from Linda (3/3/99)
Update message from Linda (3/2/99)
URGENT message from Linda (3/1/99)
Update from Linda (3/1/99)
Update from Linda with some email address of those that need to be contacted (2/25/99)
Note from Linda (2/22/99)
Fresh Update from Linda (2/18/99)
Update from Linda (2/16/99)
Update from Linda (2/11/99)
Update from Linda - Hearing results (2/9/99)
Update on current actions (2/8/99)
Update on people to contact (2/3/99)
update on ACTIONS needed (2/1/99)
update on situation (1/29/99)
update on court actions (1/20/99 )
update on something we can do
(1/16/99)
Updates and pictures from the camp (1/8/99)
OVERVIEW
Camp Coldwater is a historically important area of Minneapolis. It was the original site
of the Mendota Mdewakanton Dakota tribe. This place is considered very sacred. The word
Men-do-ta means where the waters meet. It is where the State of Minnesota began.
This original, historic site is located in South Minneapolis. It is east of the Veteran's
Hospital, the Mississippi River on the east, with Highway 55 on the west and 54th Street
on the north.
There are several features on this land that deserve special mention.
1. There is an artesian spring that has always existed here. To the Mendota Dakota
people, the spring is medicine water, and is a part of the Mendota Dakota creation
stories. Amazingly, this spring of pure water has survived for centuries and is still
intact.
2. There is a stand of ancient oak trees that are over two hundred years old. There is
one stand of oaks that are actually three hundred years old. They are one of the last
traces of original forest left in this area of Minnesota.
3. There is a sacred prayer site defined by four ancient oak trees. This site was used
for ceremonies and burial rites. There are traces of burial mounds nearby and Native
elders from various Native communities have validated the authenticity of this site.
4. There is a stretch of prairie with original prairie plants. Native plants have almost
been erradicated completely. With very little effort this vestige of prairie could be
restored.
5. There are bluffs all along the river with a natural landing for canoes and boats.
6. There is a hill on the west side of the spring where Indian artifacts were found. This
hill was also sacred and it was called Ta-Ku-Wa-Kan Ti-Pi. "The Dwelling Place of the
Gods."
The fact that all of this still exists in a large city like Minneapolis is a miracle.
The fact that the City wants to cover it over in pavement is very short sighted indeed.
The plan to improve Route 55 may have merit but there must be a way to do it without
destroying our heritage. This proposal is an attempt to begin a conversation about
alternative ways of using this land. Alternatives that don't cause our children regret
in the future. The original plan to use this land for a road was thought up over twenty
years ago. At that time, we didn't think too much about the preservation of historical
sites or the importance of preserving our ecological heritage. We have evolved since then
to recognize that these things are precious and irreplacable. This time in history
provides a precious opportunity that cannot be ignored or wasted. The choices we make now
will have reprecussions throughout history. Let us make choices that will make the future
generations proud of our wisdom and discernment.
What you can do to help
This is a request for help and update on the situation in Minnesota
involving the protest of a road being built across sacred lands. This web page and
call for assistance was requested by Linda M. Brown who is the Mendota Executive
Officer and by Mike Haney (AIM and Indian Arbritration Committee).
As most of you know, there was a raid on the protesters assembled on the property
where a road is to be built across sacred sites. This land also has enviromental issues
attached to it and has one of the last oak savannahs in MN. A group of approx. 50 people
have joined together on this land to try and stop the road. On Sunday morning, Dec. 20th
at approx. 4 am...600 police officers in full riot gear with 127 squad cars and numerous
other equipment raided the non-violent and unarmed protestors. When the 600 police
officers raided these protesters, pepper spray and tear gas were used. This included
using pepper spray and mase AFTER the protestors were assembled outside and waiting to be
taken in. 36 people were arrested including some juveniles(who were later released).
Several of those arrested needed immediate medical care and did not receive it. Mike
Haney, one of those arrested, is a diabetic but was not given medical care. Houses were
torn down, tipis ripped apart, all clothing, bedding, food, cooking utensils, stoves,
etc. were either destroyed or confiscated. The people were left with nothing but what
they had on their backs. Also destroyed in this raid was one of the big drums. The police
had no sympathy for anything spiritual or for the fact that these people were unarmed,
not resisting, and had children with them. Everything was taken or destroyed and the
Sacred fire was put out.
The Mendota community is asking for any and all help people can give. They need over
$300,000 for legal fees PLUS....food, WARM clothing, cooking pots and utensils, stoves,
fire wood, sleeping bags, tents, tipis, ...basically anything and everything you can
spare. Everything was either destroyed or confiscated and is not being returned. It is
bitterly cold up there, 12 below last night and with the wind chill it is hitting 30-40
below. These people have no warm clothing and no coats. If people wish to come and help
in person, you are more than welcome, however, due to the raid, they are asking that
anyone who comes please be self sufficient as they can't provide even sleeping bags due
to this raid. This is a non-violent occupation. No weapons or violence will be
permitted. No alcohol or drugs (except required prescribed medications). We request
that all individuals maintain a respectful attitude towards others as well as any
Indian artifacts and ceremonies, plus a willingness to help out. Everyone must be
self-sufficient.
1/16/99 - Here is an updated list of current needs for those occupying the site;
The Mendota Community encampment is still in desperate need. Our people still only
have one camp stove and one kerosene heater. They also need full face stocking caps,
gloves, CarHarts (heavy coveralls), snow suits, ski jackets, parkas, winter clothing,
long underwear, RVs, tipis, tents, cement, chain, polypropylene rope, climbing rope
and gear, cobras, kryptonite bike locks, bike cables, padlocks, foam pads, sleeping
bags, boots, wedges, mauls, wood, propane, dried and canned food, communications
systems (i.e., walkie talkies, 2 way radios, scanners), flashlights, batteries,
a laptop, cameras, and a printer.
Please circulate widely and ask friends and neighbors for what they can spare.
Clothing needs to be in the Large, X-Large, and 2X Large sizes.
Financial assistance is still needed also.
The Mendota are a non-profit organization and reciepts will be supplied for those
who request them.
Send donations to;
Checks or money orders may be made payable to MMDC.
Mendota Medewakanton Dakota Community
PO Box 50835
Mendota, MN 55150
Contact numbers are Linda M. Brown - (612) 944-7290
FAX (612) 944-0105
or Bob Brown, Chairman - (612) 576-9686
FAX (612) 576-0632
We ask that everyone send what they can...be it money or supplies.
PLEASE HELP PROTECT OUR SACRED SITES!
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