30th Anniversary of Historic Native American Rights March Inspires “The Longest Walk 2”

Hundreds To Embark On 5 Month Walk from Alcatraz to Washington D.C. for Environmental Protection and Native American Rights,

Volunteers Needed At All Commencement Events.
Greetings,
We need volunteers in all areas from Cooking to Clean up. Housing and Transportation are also a high priority. If you can assist please contact "Longest Walk Housing" . Volunteer Support needed for the following days listed below.
Thank you!
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On Monday, February 11th and Tuesday February 12th, Tribal Dignitaries, Religious Leaders, Environmental, and Union Groups will hold events to commence the Longest Walk 2—a trans-continental walk for environmental protection and Native American rights. More than three hundred participants of the Longest Walk 2 will embark on a five-month journey on foot from San Francisco, arriving in Washington, D.C. on July 11, 2008.

American Indian Movement Co-founder Dennis J. Banks states, “From Alcatraz Island to Washington, D.C., through the elements of the seasons, we shall walk; nothing shall deter us from completing our mission: All Life is Sacred, Protect Mother Earth.”

The Longest Walk 2 follows two routes, a Northern and a Southern one that will cover more than 8,000 miles in total, stopping each evening in communities along the way. People from all over the world are joining the walk with its peaceful and spiritual call to action to protect Mother Earth and defend Human Rights. The Longest Walk 2 also marks the 30th anniversary of the original Longest Walk of 1978 that resulted in historic changes for Native Americans.
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Friday February 8th
Volunteers Needed for welcoming dinner.
Tasks include set up/serving/clean up
Food donations needed!

Saturday, February 9th
Food Donations needed!
Food Coordinator needed!

Monday February 11th
Food Donations needed!
Breakfast items such as Bagels, Juice and Fruit.

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The following is the
LONGEST WALK CALENDAR OF EVENTS FEB 8-12

BAY AREA

February 8, 2008: Friday
Welcoming Dinner at Intertribal Friendship House
Community Potluck -- Please bring a dish to share.
Presentations and slide shows of the 1978 Longest Walk.
In person registration for walk will open tonight.
6:00 -9:00 PM

Intertribal Friendship House
523 International Blvd
Oakland, CA 94606
510.836.1955
http://www.myspace.com/urbanreservation

February 9, 2008: Saturday
Longest Walk Kickoff Concert (5:00PM)

Star Nayea with special guests Andy Billy (KK Billy) and Chuck Billy of Testament, 7th Generation Rise, Blackhorse Blues Band, Jeremy Goodfeather and others TBA

Eastside Arts Alliance
2277 International Blvd.
Oakland, CA 94606
http://www.eastsideartsalliance.com/
Admission Fee: $25-40 sliding scale

February 10, 2008: Sunday
Longest Walk Benefit Show 6:30 PM
w/ One Struggle, Culture of Rage, Antithesis and others TBA

La Pena Cultural Center
3105 Shattuck Avenue
Berkeley, CA 94705
http://www.lapena.org/
$15-25 sliding scale


February 11, 2008: Monday 4:30 a.m. Sunrise Gathering & Celebration of Indigenous Resistance at Alcatraz Island
Ferry Fee: $14
http://www.alcatrazcruises.com/website/sunrise-gathering.aspx


Rallying Points:
8:00 AM
Breakfast/ Load up Gear
Intertribal Friendship House
523 International Blvd
Oakland, CA 94606
510.836.1955
http://www.myspace.com/urbanreservation


11:00 AM
Memorial Oak Grove
Peidmont Avenue and Memorial Stadium

11:30 AM
March to Hearst Museum and Sproul Plaza

12:00 PM – 1:00 PM News Conference at University of California, Berkeley at Sproul Plaza

Upholding the Longest Walk 2’s mission, Native Tribes and Social Justice allies will rally together to demand Religious Freedom and Social Justice.Tribal officials, spiritual leaders, environmentalists, and concerned citizens will address religious freedom and federal law violations committed by the University of California.
Rally Sproul Plaza
University of California Berkeley
Bancroft Way & Telegraph Ave.

1:30 PM
Glen Cove Burial Site
Vallejo, CA

3:00 PM Pena Adobe

6pm DQ University
Arrival of Alcatraz caravan ($2 per vehicle)
6:30pm Community Dinner and Potluck Feast
Orientation and Speakers
9pm movie night Reel Indians

Tuesday February 12th
8 AM Caravan of Northern Route to Sacramento Capitol
9 AM Arrive at State Capitol – Set up
12AM Press Conference at State Capitol

DQ UNIVERSITY

February 4th to February 8th

Supplies Needed:
Food
Propane
Firewood, Sweat Rocks, Canvas Covers for Sweat
Waste Management- trash haul off
Monetary donations to cover costs of 7 Sani-Can Porta-Pottys for 4 days
Cleaning Supplies- rags, buckets, bleach, mopheads

Additional Info: Chris 530-554-8377, Meño 408-914-1079 Jimbo 415-568-0826

For a complete itinerary, specific directions and additional information, please visit: http://www.longestwalk.org.

> updates:
>
> February 7th
>
> Come Support
> FUNDRAISER with
> DENNIS BANKS
> Native American leader, teacher, lecturer, activist and author
> and Friends:
>
> February 7 2008 6:00 p.m at
> 1817 Soquel Avenue, Santa Cruz
> Santa Cruz Barrios Unidos
> For more information Call: 831-457-8208
>
> DRUMMING/POETRY
> In Memory and Honor of Floyd RED CROW Westerman Sisseton-Wahpeton Dakota musician, actor, and activist
>
> Partial Sponsor List:
> Sponsored by Santa Cruz Barrios Unidos, I.I.T.C. The Intertribal Friendship House and AIM West
>
>
> Also see attached flyer for Saturday benefit concert at Eastside Cultural Center