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DESCRIPTION:Newspaper headlines have described this as a 'Standing Rock Moment' for the 
 South Bay. In both cases, sacred sites and burial grounds were threatened 
 by extractive industries. In both cases, unique ecological concerns stand 
 jointly with issues of human rights.\n\nJoin us to learn about the effort 
 to save the area traditionally known as Juristac, the ancient Amah Mutsun 
 ceremonial site located south of Gilroy. A proposed open-pit sand and 
 gravel mine threatens to level sacred hills and rip 40 million tons of 
 materials from pits covering 317 acres.\n\nProtect HUMAN RIGHTS:  A major 
 pilgrimage site, the ancestors of the Amah Mutsun lived, died, and left a 
 physical legacy at Juristac over thousands of years.  When earth is moved, 
 no amount of legally-required mitigation can ensure the preservation of 
 cultural resources.  And, in Amah Mutsun tradition, there will be no way to 
 repair the spiritual damage done to this sacred site--a site which should 
 be treated with the same respect accorded to other important pilgrimage 
 sites around the world.\n\nProtect NATURE: Juristac is home to endangered 
 and threatened species, providing unique ecological niches. It is an 
 important wildlife corridor, connecting the unique habitats of the Santa 
 Cruz, Gabilan, and Diablo mountain rages. It occupies the extremely 
 sensitive watershed of the Pajaro River. And its water-table is prone to 
 saltwater intrusion.\n\nThousands of other Indigenous cultural sites in 
 Santa Clara County have already been destroyed by urban sprawl, extractive 
 industry, and agriculture.\n\nIndeed, over a century of OIL production, 
 including hydraulic-injection applications, along with other extractive 
 activities and road building, have already effected the perimeters of the 
 proposed quarry site. Just another reason why the land threatened by this 
 mine is so unique.\n\nCome to learn; come to connect. If you choose to 
 help, it's as simple as spreading the word, gathering a few signatures, or 
 writing your County Supervisor. You CAN make a difference!\n\nIf interested 
 in learning more about this issue, please contact us at: 
 indigenoussolidarity (at) protonmail.com\n\nMore detailed information on 
 this issue can be found at: http://www.protectjuristac.org, where you can 
 also sign an online petition.\n 
 https://www.indybay.org/newsitems/2020/02/19/18830828.php
SUMMARY:South Bay Indigenous Solidarity Meeting: Organizing to Protect Juristac
LOCATION:First Unitarian Church of San Jose\n160 North 3rd Street, San Jose, CA, 
 95112\nClassroom, Lower Level of Church\nSign will be posted at sidewalk
URL:https://www.indybay.org/newsitems/2020/02/19/18830828.php
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