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Day 14 Update – Supporters requested Thursday-Friday

A contractor came by today who told us that his job is to paint a poison chemical treatment on the stumps of waterfront trees at Glen Cove, once the Atlas Tree Service cuts them down. GVRD is not only still … Continue reading

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Day 13 – Meeting was moved to Native American Heritage Commission in Sacramento

Today the Protect Glen Cove Committee spoke with the Justice Department mediator, only to find that we are continuing to be shut out of discussion regarding Glen Cove, and all details are “confidential”. On Monday, the Mediator met with GVRD … Continue reading

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A message from Knute

Knute, AKA “The Captain” Knute, an elder of Saami descent who has been standing with us since Day 1, would like to share a message with our readers. He wants it known just how many different indigenous and earth peoples … Continue reading

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Day 12, AM – City workers survey for fence installation

At 10:30am today, two City of Vallejo workers pulled up at Glen Cove. They walked onto the land, spraypainting and placing flags to mark the city’s water line. They stated that the work order they received is in preparation for … Continue reading

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Day 11 update

This is the eleventh day that the sacred fire at Sogorea Te (Glen Cove), lit in a traditional manner on April 15th, has been continuously burning, carrying our prayers to the sky. We were blessed with many visitors today. Pit … Continue reading

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Day 10: Hundreds attend community gathering at Glen Cove

Mayor Osby Davis with Wounded Knee DeOcampo Over 300 people attended today’s Indigenous Peoples Earth Day celebration, in support of the ongoing struggle to protect the Glen Cove sacred burial ground from desecration. Many races and creeds were represented in … Continue reading

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Day 10, Additional updates

In other updates, Morning Star Gali met with traditional Patwin Tribe elders on April 22nd and received their blessings and support for our work of protecting Sogorea Te. Indigenous representatives from the Committee to Protect Sogorea Te are in the … Continue reading

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Message of Support from Union of BC Indian Chiefs

On behalf of the Union of BC Indian Chiefs; we send our prayers and heartfelt feelings of support and solidarity. In the spirit of the Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples and all the sacred treaties, we commend you … Continue reading

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A response to Janet Roberson’s editorial in the Times Herald

On Thursday, April 21st, the Vallejo Times Herald printed an op-ed by Janet Roberson that supported GVRD’s plans to develop the Glen Cove burial site. The editorial contested claims made by the Native American community that the installation of public … Continue reading

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Another Message from Grandma Edna Gordon, Seneca Hawk Elder and Wisdomkeeper, 90 years old

April 22, 2011 at midnight: "The Raging Hawk" Seneca Hawk Elder Edna Gordon, 90 years old, sends these words to the SPIRITUAL WARRIORS Fighting to SAVE GLEN COVE in Vallejo, CA Ceremonial Echoes of Ancient Cries The GREAT LAW OF … Continue reading

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GVRD Avoids Discussions, Continues to Threaten Sacred Site

The promised negotiations between tribal members and the Greater Vallejo Recreation District have not taken place as GVRD continues to stonewall by not committing to participate in negotiations with tribal members engaged in the ongoing spiritual gathering at Glen Cove. … Continue reading

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Day 9, AM: Police and GVRD visit, utility workers draw lines

Connie Short On right: Steve Pressley, GVRD A tobacco offering This morning, a ceremony was held to honor Connie Short, who came off a four day prayer fast at 10am. Her prayers were for the protection of the ancestors, the … Continue reading

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Day 8 Update

A few photos from today are posted here. The sun was shining bright today. Many visited the spiritual encampment at Glen Cove, including Tristan Anderson, dedicated Bay Area activist who was shot in the head with a teargas canister by … Continue reading

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This Saturday: Earth Day Celebration & Interfaith Gathering

Tribal members at the ongoing Spiritual Encampment and Vigil at the sacred burial site at Glen Cove in Vallejo will hold an Indigenous Peoples Earth Day and Interfaith Gathering this Saturday, April 23, 2011 from 1pm to 5pm. We are … Continue reading

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Day 7 Update

Photos from Day 7 have been posted here. The spiritual encampment is holding strong. Many California Native brothers and sisters joined us last night from the Central Valley with their songs and medicine, and have vowed to remain. Many prayers … Continue reading

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Day 6 Update: Ceremonial Tipi Erected, State Senator Noreen Evans Tours Site

[Also see photos from today.] As the spiritual gathering being held by local tribal members and supporters at the sacred burial site at Glen Cove in Vallejo entered its sixth day, State Senator Noreen Evans and her staff toured the … Continue reading

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Update: Police called off Monday night, threat of desecration still remains.

Photo (above) by Chris Riley/ Vallejo Times-Herald More than 150 people responded to the emergency call for support Monday night – Thank You! GVRD’s plans to desecrate the sacred burial site have not been called off and we ask all … Continue reading

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DAY 5 Update: Occupation continues

Native Americans Continue Spiritual Ceremonies and Occupation of Burial Site Dozens of local residents visit and express support for protecting the sacred land GVRD’s Public Relations Fails to Mention Plans to Bulldoze Hill That Likely Contains Human Remains Participants Conduct … Continue reading

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