[Peace-discuss] Fwd: [prc-l] Speak against "Chief" referendum at ISG meeting tonight

[Brooke Anderson]

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>Date: Thu, 5 Feb 2004 11:02:53 -0600 (CST)
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>Subject: [prc-l] Speak against "Chief" referendum at ISG meeting tonight
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>Dear PRC supporters,
>
>First, thank you to everyone who attended our PRC Anti-"Chief"
>Introductory Meeting last night. The turnout for and energy at the
>meeting was extraordinary and proof of the momentous times ahead of
>us as we enter what may be the last month of the anti-"Chief"
>movement. If you could not attend, but would like to get involved,
>you can attend weekly PRC meeting Wednesdays at 7:30pm at the
>Illinois Disciples Foundation or email prc at prairienet.org for more
>information about how to get involved.
>
>Second, as many of you may already know, the Illinois Student
>Government at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign is
>considering reversing course from its 2002 resolution in opposition
>to "Chief Illiniwek" in favor of a pro-"Chief" or neutral statement
>followed by a student referendum on March 16th and 17th. The PRC
>absolutely opposes a student referendum on the fate of the "Chief"
>and encourages you to attend the ISG meeting tonight (Thursday) at
>7pm in the Pine Lounge of the Student Union and speak against the
>idea of a referendum (or just wear an anti-Chief shirt or button).
>
>The very idea of a student referendum on the "Chief" issue misses the
>whole point over concerns about "Chief Illiniwek." The PRC, and
>hundreds of other local and national organizations (including every
>national Native American organization that has taken a stand on the
>issue), oppose the "Chief" because it takes away from Native peoples
>their right to self-determination and their right not to have their
>culture and religion misrepresented by white culture. By putting the
>question of the "Chief's" fate to the student body who is almost
>entirely non-Native, instead of seeking and taking action on Native
>peoples' opinions on the "Chief," ISG is merely continuing to ignore
>the wishes of Native people.
>
>For more information, contact the PRC at prc at prairienet.org.
>
>Sincerely,
>The PRC


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Brooke Anderson
Champaign County Health Care Consumers
44 E. Main St., Suite 208
Champaign, IL 61820
Phone = (217) 352-6533, x 17
Fax = (217) 352-9745
Email = brooke at shout.net
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