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Indigenous People Lead March Against Monsanto in San Francisco
On May 21st, Aztecs led the march, Winnemem Wintu tribal leader Caleen Fisk came from the Shasta County area to speak, and Tongans from East Palo Alto represented the Pacific Islands. The March Against Monsanto on Saturday moved along the Embarcadero, ending at the Aquatic Park in San Francisco. Top photo by Helene Sisk.
This past weekend in San Francisco, Aztecs led the march, Winnemem Wintu tribal leader Caleen Sisk came from the Shasta County area to speak, and Tongans from East Palo Alto represented the Pacific Islands.
Caleen said that when the Shasta Dam was constructed during World War II the salmon runs were blocked and Chinook salmon became endangered. Salmon is key food for bears and the environment's natural flow was disrupted. Salmon are of key importance to native Americans spiritually as well. Caleen said that in native tradition the salmon gave humans voice.
Another Native American woman leader said it is time for men to step, not down but aside, and work with native women who are carrying on traditions. Native women are at the forefront of working to save the environment as well as the culture. The speaker, from the East Bay, announced a salmon protection mega event is being planned for September in Oakland. People will be invited to walk, run, boat, or ride to the group action.
In Hawai'i, Mauna Kea summit is a water source and sacred land. It is threatened by the expansion of the world's largest observatory for optical, infrared, and submillimeter astronomy. Tongans at the rally identify as cousins of the Hawaiians who are fighting to protect the aina, the land.
Caleen said that when the Shasta Dam was constructed during World War II the salmon runs were blocked and Chinook salmon became endangered. Salmon is key food for bears and the environment's natural flow was disrupted. Salmon are of key importance to native Americans spiritually as well. Caleen said that in native tradition the salmon gave humans voice.
Another Native American woman leader said it is time for men to step, not down but aside, and work with native women who are carrying on traditions. Native women are at the forefront of working to save the environment as well as the culture. The speaker, from the East Bay, announced a salmon protection mega event is being planned for September in Oakland. People will be invited to walk, run, boat, or ride to the group action.
In Hawai'i, Mauna Kea summit is a water source and sacred land. It is threatened by the expansion of the world's largest observatory for optical, infrared, and submillimeter astronomy. Tongans at the rally identify as cousins of the Hawaiians who are fighting to protect the aina, the land.
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