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Protect Ohlone Cultural Sites at Mission Peak

Posted on September 15, 2016 by admin

Defying the clearly stated requests of Ohlone people, East Bay Regional Parks District (EBRPD) is poised to approve the construction of a 300-space parking lot with restroom facilities on a documented cultural and burial site in Fremont. Construction of the … Continue reading →

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Sogorea Te Reunion Gathering: 1pm on Sunday, April 14th

Posted on April 2, 2013 by admin

Hello Friends and Warriors, We are hoping that you all can come and celebrate our 2nd reunion at Sogorea Te on Sunday, April 14th. This is the date, two years ago, when we decided to take a stand, started the … Continue reading →

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Alert: No Celebration for Desecration – Saturday, June 16th

Posted on June 10, 2012 by admin

On Saturday June 16th, GVRD and the City of Vallejo are holding a grand opening of their newly desecrated park. GVRD’s flyer states that at the “Dedication Ceremony,” there will be speakers from government agencies and organizations that have “participated … Continue reading →

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An update for supporters and friends of Sogorea Te

Posted on January 7, 2012 by admin

by Corrina Gould Dear Warriors, Supporters and Friends of Sogorea Te, I want to begin by thanking each one of you for your support in protecting and preserving Sogorea Te (Glen Cove), a sacred site that has been in what … Continue reading →

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Sacred Sites Peacewalk for a Nuclear Free World:
Diablo Canyon to Sogorea Te

Posted on September 26, 2011 by admin

October 22 – November 6, 2011 Diablo Canyon to Sogorea Te/Glen Cove, Vallejo, California Join a

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Protected: Protect Sacred Places: The Struggle Continues

Posted on August 5, 2011 by admin

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Day 104: Closing ceremony set for Saturday, Yocha Dehe representative visits

Posted on July 26, 2011 by admin

Announcement: A final closing ceremony for the prayer vigil and encampment at Sogorea Te will be held on Saturday, July 30th, starting at noon. During the ceremony, long-term participants and warriors will be honored and the sacred fire that has … Continue reading →

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July 25 letter from the Committee to Protect Glen Cove

Posted on July 25, 2011 by admin

Submitted 7/25/11 to the Vallejo Times-Herald Dear Vallejo Times-Herald, The Committee to Protect Glen Cove/Sogorea Te would like to extend our thanks to the residents of Glen Cove, as well as the greater Vallejo community, who have supported us in … Continue reading →

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Day 99 update: Yocha Dehe chairman speaks, City Council finalizes cultural easement

Posted on July 21, 2011 by admin

This evening, Vallejo City Council unanimously voted to finalize a Cultural Easement and Settlement Agreement with the Cortina and Yocha Dehe tribes, granting them legal rights to oversee and protect the sacred grounds at Glen Cove. Charlie Wright of the … Continue reading →

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Press Release: A Victory for Protection of Sogorea Te

Posted on July 20, 2011 by admin

Announcement: A closing ceremony for the spiritual encampment will be held at Sogorea Te on Saturday, July 30th. Details TBA. Press Release: After 98 days and nights of a continuous prayer vigil, the Committee to Protect Glen Cove is pleased … Continue reading →

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Day 97 update + photos

Posted on July 19, 2011 by admin

Week 14: Following last week’s large demonstrations at City Hall and GVRD Headquarters, dozens of committed warriors, elders and supporters have remained in prayer on the land at Sogorea Te, tending the sacred fire and upholding their commitments to seeing … Continue reading →

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A show of strength at Vallejo City Hall – Report, videos & transcripts from July 12th

Posted on July 14, 2011 by admin

On July 12th, over 100 people converged on the steps of Vallejo City Hall to bring a strong and clear message to City Council, which was holding closed session meeting regarding the future of the sacred burial ground known as … Continue reading →

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New Action Alert: Gather at GVRD this Thursday, 6:00pm

Posted on July 13, 2011 by admin

At 6:30pm this Thursday (today), the Greater Vallejo Recreation District (GVRD) will be holding a board meeting at their headquarters (395 Amador St) in downtown Vallejo. Representatives of the Cortina and Yocha Dehe tribes will be present to discuss proposals … Continue reading →

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Updated Action Alert:
Gather at Vallejo City Hall this Tuesday, July 12 at 5:00pm

Posted on July 10, 2011 by admin

At the next Vallejo City Council meeting on Tuesday July 12th, representatives of the Cortina and Yocha Dehe tribes will be making proposals to the city regarding the future of Glen Cove. IMPORTANT UPDATE: The City of Vallejo’s agenda for … Continue reading →

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Week 12 update: Still Strong

Posted on July 5, 2011 by admin

Monique Sonoquie (Chumash/Apache) Day 83 on the land: Now in its 12th week, the prayerful re-occupation of Sogorea Te continues with spirited determination. Every long, sweltering Summer day, dozens of Native people and their supporters re-affirm a commitment to honoring … Continue reading →

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Corrina Gould & Wounded Knee DeOcampo speak in Vallejo: Transcripts + Audio

Posted on July 5, 2011 by admin

Wounded Knee DeOcampo On Wednesday, June 22nd, a speaking and film screening event entitled “Protecting Glen Cove” was held at the Vallejo Naval & Maritime Museum in downtown Vallejo. Many Vallejo residents were in attendance, including residents of the Glen … Continue reading →

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Day 78 – Supporters requested over the coming week

Posted on June 28, 2011 by admin

Dear supporters, GVRD management visited Sogorea Te yesterday with consultants and contractors. For this and other reasons, we are again concerned that they may be preparing an attempt to seek the removal of the prayer vigil in order to proceed … Continue reading →

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An open letter regarding recent misunderstandings

Posted on June 24, 2011 by admin

The following Open Letter is from the Committee to Protect Glen Cove, addressing recent misunderstandings and statements released by Cortina and Yocha Dehe: The Committee to Protect Glen Cove would like to lend our support to the cultural easement proposal … Continue reading →

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