I have been asked to write a letter to someones grandchildren for the solstice. I think this fitting since i have no children. Sometimes i think of the movement as my children and is certainly a consideration when devoting to this path. 7 generations. To all the grandchildren i have this message for you. AsContinue reading “To the grandchildren”
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Thunderbird Crosses Over
Illahee Spirit Runner want to pay respect and honor Eddie Benton Benai who recently crossed over to the spirit world at the age of 89. Eddie grew up on the Lac Courte Oreilles reservation. He was the spiritual leader for American Indian Movement. Eddie was the author of the Mishomis Book. Eddie played a majorContinue reading “Thunderbird Crosses Over”
“Poaching Spree”
A poaching spree in Illahee has killed 2 wolves. One was a male and one was female. One in September and one in November. There was also a black bear found decapitated with pieces removed. This is completely unacceptable. First because indigenous peoples should be in control of their resources including wildlife, a culturally significantContinue reading ““Poaching Spree””
Illahee Update
Many things have happened since we last entered in our blog. I would like to briefly share some of those things for our supporters and just to record some of our outreach attempts. We were present for the Indigenous/African unity march in so called Portland in July. I participated in security, keeping the people safe.Continue reading “Illahee Update”
Month Of Mutual Aid
For the last four Saturdays Illahee Spirit Runners and Deep Green Resistance Eugene have collaborated on a mutual aid effort in Kalapuya territory. One of the Spirit Runners spent days on a sign that read ‘Mutual Aid Free Market’. Members of both groups stepped up in a huge way to bring. Heirloom tomato starts, squash,Continue reading “Month Of Mutual Aid”
Boycott Shell
March 5th Illahee Spirit Runners take action against Adair Village Fish And Wildlife to protect wolves as a culturally significant animal. The federal government is seeking de listing for wolves which will open lands to further resource exploitation by way of logging, miming, clear cuts, fracking and pipelines. We are still asking for protection forContinue reading “Boycott Shell”
Wetsuweten Solidarity
Feb. 25, 2020 Illahee Spirit Runners Sneak up on a rural wildlife office and make it inside. Illahee Advisor was present and did Anishinabe Wolf song. Staff locked up the repair garage and left a newbie staff member to watch us. They said they were going to get someone to talk to us. We knowContinue reading “Wetsuweten Solidarity”
M.L.K 2020
Illahee Spirit Runners join Black Lives Matter “Portland” and others for march with no permit that runs down M.L.K Blvd. As people gathered i could see some indigenous people in the crowd and i think later some of them chose to march around the A.I.M flag which Illahee Advisor was carrying. Black Block was presentContinue reading “M.L.K 2020”
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