Monthly Archives: June 2012

Klee Benally Sentenced To ‘Community Service’, Affirms Commitment to Defending Sacred Peaks

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June 28, 2012
Klee Benally Sentenced To ‘Community Service’, Affirms Commitment to Defending Sacred Peaks

FLAGSTAFF, AZ — Klee Benally, Dine’ (Navajo), was ordered by Coconino Justice Court Judge Howard Grodman to perform community service as consequence to his prayerful act of resistance to desecration of the Holy San Francisco Peaks. Klee took action on August 13, 2011 to address Arizona Snowbowl ski area’s clear-cutting of 74 acres of...
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Corporations Confronted for Roles in Snowbowl Human Rights Violations – CALL TO ACTION!

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June 15, 2012
Corporations Confronted for Roles in Snowbowl Human Rights Violations – CALL TO ACTION!

From www.protectthepeaks.org TAKE ACTION HERE : http://protectthepeaks.org/stop-expansion-desecration-of-the-san-francisco-peaks-take-action-call-in-cause-we-aint-gonna-give-in/ Read the Towsley Deman Letter here: http://protectthepeaks.org/towsley-demand-letter/ Corporations Confronted for Roles in Snowbowl Human Rights Violations Call to Action: Call-in! Don’t Give-in! Week June 18 – 22 FLAGSTAFF, AZ – On June 15, 2012, more than 20 Flagstaff community members holding banners and signs delivered a letter...
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Klee Benally Court Update: Judge Rules Against Religous Freedom

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June 15, 2012
Klee Benally Court Update: Judge Rules Against Religous Freedom

Coconino Court Judge Howard Grodman issues his ruling Thursday that Klee Benally was guilty for “trespassing” and “disorderly conduct.”     Ya’a'teh, Thanks to everyone for the overwhelming support! The judge’s ruling comes as no surprise. The courts are part of the same system that is profiting from the destruction of our culture and...
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Religious Freedom & Expression on Trial in Klee Benally Sacred Mountain Defense Case – No Verdict After 3 Hour Trial

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June 12, 2012
Religious Freedom & Expression on Trial in Klee Benally Sacred Mountain Defense Case – No Verdict After 3 Hour Trial

Take action: www.indigenousaction.org, www.truesnow.org, www.protectthepeaks.org For Immediate Release Tuesday, June 12, 2012 By M. Begay, Contributor, Indigenous Action Media info@indigenousaction.org www.indigenousaction.org Religious Freedom & Expression on Trial in Klee Benally Sacred Mountain Defense Case No Verdict After 3 Hour Trial FLAGSTAFF, AZ — Klee Benally, Dine’ (Navajo), was on trial today for a prayerful...
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Flagstaff Community Members Begin Hunger Strike for Protection of the San Francisco Peaks

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June 6, 2012
Flagstaff Community Members Begin Hunger Strike for Protection of the San Francisco Peaks

Visit the Hunger Striker’s facebook page for updates. For Immediate Release Wednesday, June 6, 2012 Contact: Joseph Sanders jsanders4477@yahoo.com Jessica Beasley jrbeasley23@yahoo.com Flagstaff Community Members Begin Hunger Strike for Protection of the San Francisco Peaks   FLAGSTAFF, AZ – Two young Flagstaffians announced the beginning of a hunger strike to call attention to human...
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[Protect the Peaks] Trial Set for Klee Benally, June 12

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June 5, 2012
[Protect the Peaks] Trial Set for Klee Benally, June 12

Ya’at’eeh, Trial has been set for Klee Benally’s case in resistance to Forest Service sanctioned desecration of Holy San Francisco Peaks. A bench trial will be held on June 12, 2012 at 3:30pm at Flagstaff Justice Court (located at the corner of Birch & San Francisco St.). Please help us pack the courtroom! This...
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