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Western Shoshone Lands
http://www.wsdp.org
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Mission:
To affirm
Newe (Western Shoshone) jurisdiction over Newe Sogobia (Western
Shoshone homelands) by protecting, preserving, and restoring Newe
rights and lands for present and future generations based on cultural
and spiritual traditions.
"We are who we are because
our nation survived here. It is written on our earth."
Bernice Lalo, Western Shoshone
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Western Shoshone Defense Project
P.O. Box 211308
Crescent Valley, NV 89821
775-468-0230
www.wsdp.org | click here to email
South Fork office:
Julie and Larson Bill, 775-744-2565
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Western Shoshone Defense Project is an Affiliate of
the Seventh Generation Fund for Indian Development. http://www.7genfund.org
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Volunteer Interns Needed!
- Web Designer:
- Interest in and dedication to cause of the Western Shoshone
- Working knowledge of HTML
- Update site based on email direction with WSDP staff
- We will provide initial software, files, and guidance
- Fall 2009 Office Staff
- Interest in and dedication to cause of the Western Shoshone
- Law students prefered
- Ability to temporarily relocate to Crescent Valley, Nevada
- Grant Writer
- Interest in and dedication to cause of the Western Shoshone
- Experience writing grants for non-profits
For all positions, please contact Julie Cavanaugh-Bill:
775-744-2565 or click here to email.
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International
Day of the World's Indigenous People
August 9th
The International Day of the World's
Indigenous People falls on August 9 as this was the date of the first
meeting in 1982 of the United Nations Working Group of Indigenous
Populations of the Subcommission on Prevention of Discrimination and
Protection of Minorities of the Commission on Human Rights.
The UN General Assembly decided on 23
December 1994, that the International Day of the World's Indigenous
Peoples should be observed on August 9 every year during the
International Decade of the World's Indigenous Peoples (resolution
49/214). Later on 20 December 2004 the assembly decided to continue
observing the International Day of Indigenous Peoples every year during
the Second International Decade of the World's Indigenous Peoples
(2005-2014) (resolution 59/174).
In April 2000, the UN
Commission on Human Rights adopted a resolution to establish the UN
Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues which was endorsed by the Economic
and Social Council in resolution 2000/22 of 28 July 2000. The mandate
of the Permanent Forum is to discuss indigenous issues related to
culture, economic and social development, education, the environment,
health and human rights.
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New Book by the late Corbin Harney, just
released by University of Nevada Press.
- Press Release
- U. of Nevada Press Site
- More Info & Order Form
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Programs
Cultural Program supports Newe culture for the
defense of Newe Sogobia, Newe land rights and cultural areas.
- Community Organizing Field Trips &
Cultural Mapping
- Training and Tools in the Newe Communities
Mining and Environmental Program prevents
destruction of Newe Sogobia.
- Research Education & Advocacy
- Legal Strategies
Land Recognition Program affirms Newe land
rights and works toward the reform of U.S. Federal Indian Law and
Policy.
- International Human Rights Advocacy Corporate
Engagement Strategies
- Outreach & Education
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Aug 25 - Two books available online in PDF form
- Sovereignty of Shoshone Nation Recognized by USA
- NEWE SOGOBIA: Western Shoshone People and Lands
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Aug 20 - USGS Study Released on Mercury in Fish
- DOI News Release
- USGS Report
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Aug 19 - Mining Information Page Created
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August 28, 2009: Film Festival & Indian Market
- Ute Museum, Montrose, Colorado
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August 20, 2009: SNWA Board to vote & hold public hearing on the Las Vegas Water Grab!
- Molasky Corp Center, 100 City Prkwy, Las Vegas
- PLAN Nevada's Informational Website
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August 12, 2009: LEGAL STRUGGLES SITE
UPDATED
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August 7, 2009, Mill Valley, CA -
Native Spirit for Mother Earth: an evening of dance & performance. |
Spring
Gathering 2009 Photos [Thank you, Cat]!
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15th
Indigenous Environmental Network Gathering - A Brief Report
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