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Protected: Protect Sacred Places: The Struggle Continues

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July 25 letter from the Committee to Protect Glen Cove

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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Press Release: A Victory for Protection of Sogorea Te

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

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

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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Day 78 – Supporters requested over the coming week

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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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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The Ancestors Are Crying

A poem by Linda Orannhawk The Ancestors are crying do you hear them ? We have been shattered, tattered and worn our babies and old ones wrapped in your blankets heartbeats smothered out by your disease Our warriors numbed with … Continue reading

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