BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 X-WR-CALNAME:www.indybay.org PRODID:-//indybay/ical// v1.0//EN BEGIN:VEVENT UID:Indybay-84943 SEQUENCE:84943 CREATED:20060116T063100Z DESCRIPTION:Documentary Screening & Discussion on Sacred Sites Protection Monday, January 16th - 7PM - FREE - InterTribal Friendship House in Oakland, CA Join us for a screening of the documentary "The Snowbowl Effect" (see description below) and Q&A with director Klee Benally (Dine'). There will also be a discussion following the screening about sacred sites protection including Shell Mounds and Medicine Lake. The Arizona Snowbowl Ski resort, located on the San Francisco Peaks in Northern AZ, is attemping to expand its development, clear-cut 74 acres of wilderness, make artificial snow from contaminated wastewater and more. The Peaks are sacred to over 13 Native American Nations and home to threatened species. A coalition of tribes and environmental groups have filed a lawsuit against the Coconino Forest Service to stop this proposed development. The decision was made by the judge on January 11th, 2006 against the Tribal Nations, environmental and community groups who filed the lawsuit to protect the cultural and environmental integrity of sacred San Francisco Peaks. "This is a critical and historic trial that will determine the future of Native American Religious Freedom & the health of our communities," says Kelvin Long of ECHOES. "We are calling on all peoples of all faiths and walks of life to join us and stand up for respect for the environment and the diverse cultures in our community." Appeals to the decision are expected to be filed, this would bring this critical issue to the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals in San Francisco, CA. This is an opportunity to build support with members of the Save the Peaks Coalition before the case comes to the Bay Area. http://www.savethepeaks.org The Snowbowl Effect (56 min) A mountain in Northern Arizona sacred to 13 tribes. A ski resort proposal to expand and make snow with wastewater. When recreation and culture collide, who pays the price? The Snowbowl Effect explores the controversy surrounding the recently proposed ski resort expansion and snowmaking with wastewater on the San Francisco Peaks, located in Northern Arizona, as Native American tribal officials and spiritual leaders, Forest Service officials, and concerned citizens discuss the issues: sacred lands protection, public health concerns associated with groundbreaking studies on wastewater, economic misconceptions, threats to the environment, global warming and a small community caught in the conflict. http://www.savethepeaks.org/snowbowleffect InterTribal Friendship House 523 International Boulevard Oakland, CA 94606 InterTribal Friendship House of Oakland ("IFH") is a Native American cultural center for indigenous residents of all nations for the Bay area. The center provides after school programs, clothing donation programs, traditional Native American dance lessons, traditional bead work classes, substance abuse meetings, and houses an extensive oral history and photographic history of Native Americans in the Bay area. IFH also serves as a general meeting place for community members to voice concerns, promote civic functions, and gather resources regarding Native American culture. \n https://www.indybay.org/newsitems/2006/01/15/84943.php SUMMARY:Documentary Screening & Discussion on Sacred Sites Protection, 7PM - FREE - Oakl LOCATION:InterTribal Friendship House 523 International Boulevard Oakland, CA 94606 URL:https://www.indybay.org/newsitems/2006/01/15/84943.php DTSTART:20060117T030000Z DTEND:20060117T050000Z END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR