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DESCRIPTION:A benefit event for Dine (Navajo) indigenous resistance communities at Big 
 Mountain/ Black Mesa, AZ who are in their third decade of resisting the 
 expansion of coal strip mining operations and forced relocation from their 
 traditional homeland by the US government.\n\nFeature: Ariel Luckey 
 presents FREE LAND\n“FREE LAND” is a hip hop/ theater/ dance solo show; 
 a compelling story of personal and political transformation that challenges 
 us to take an unflinching look at the truth buried in the land beneath our 
 feet.\nMore about FREE LAND: freelandproject.org\n\nSpeaker: Ann Marie 
 Sayers\nAn outspoken Ohlone woman who has succeeded in obtaining title from 
 the federal government for the land of her ancestors, at a place called 
 Indian Canyon. The Ohlone are the original people of the Monterey and San 
 Francisco Bay areas.\n\nShort film / slideshow\nA brief slideshow 
 presentation about relocation and coal mining at Black Mesa, with pictures 
 and maps, followed by the screening of a 15-minute documentary.\n\nThis 
 benefit is part of the 2010 Fall Caravan of Support\nOn November 20th, work 
 crews from Santa Cruz and all across the country will converge in support 
 of the indigenous resistance communities of Black Mesa / Big Mountain. Our 
 work will include chopping firewood, sheepherding, and repairing structures 
 for the icy winter months. Donations of tools, food, funds and  other 
 supplies (see below) are requested. Any items you wish to donate may be 
 brought to this event. (See the needs list, below.)\n\nAdmission: $5-10 
 suggested donation. Snacks, baked treats, and drinks will be 
 available.\n\nBackground:\nSince 1974, federal relocation policy has forced 
 14,000 Diné (Navajo) people from their ancestral homeland in Arizona. This 
 genocidal policy was designed by government agents and energy company 
 representatives in order to gain access to the mineral resources of Black 
 Mesa - billions of tons of coal, uranium, and natural gas. For over 30 
 years, traditional Diné at Black Mesa have lived in resistance, 
 steadfastly refusing to relocate as strip-mines rip apart their sacred 
 lands and generating plants poison the desert air.\n\n"We are resisting 
 relocation and the coal mining not only for ourselves but for the whole 
 world. Black Mesa must not be desecrated because of its sacredness --it 
 provides life to all living things including all the human races."\n\nFor 
 more information:\nBlack Mesa Support, Santa Cruz\nsheepandsagebrush [-at-] 
 riseup.net\n831-708-8199http://blackmesais.org\n\n\n 
 https://www.indybay.org/newsitems/2010/10/31/18662784.php
SUMMARY:Black Mesa benefit w/ Free Land hip-hop theatre show - Support Indigenous Resistance!
LOCATION:418 Front Street - downtown Santa Cruz, right next to the Metro bus 
 station.
URL:https://www.indybay.org/newsitems/2010/10/31/18662784.php
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