Appeal Denied!
Today we received word that the parole decision has been affirmed
by the U.S. Parole Commission. The Parole Commission made no
concessions except for one -- to finally recognize Leonard's
"recent prison record of good conduct." The Parole Commission went
on to say that Leonard's age, health, and release plan were all
considered, but that these elements “don't warrant his release at
this time.” All legal arguments made by the Peltier attorney Eric
Seitz were rejected.
Once again, we're told that innocence is no defense. Yet again,
the government has singled out Leonard Peltier as a scapegoat. As
has always been the case, they intend to force Leonard Peltier to
pay the price for the killings of their agents despite the lack of
evidence against him. This is nothing short of politically
motivated vengeance.
Leonard won’t receive another full parole hearing until he is
nearly 80 years old. Already at risk for blindness, kidney
failure, stroke, and certainly premature death given his diet,
living conditions, and health care, this parole decision is also
nothing less than a death sentence.
Don’t accept the unacceptable. Demand Leonard’s freedom. Call the
White House comment line every day to express your outrage. Call:
(202) 456-1111 or (202) 456-1112. You also can send an e-mail to
the White House. Go to
http://www.whitehouse.gov/contact/. Mail or fax a letter to
President Barack Obama, The White House, 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue,
Washington, DC 20500; Fax - (202) 456-2461.
Benefit for the Children of Haiti
Moved by news reports about the earthquake in Haiti, Leonard
Peltier has organized an art auction to help with relief efforts.
Asked recently why he would do this, he said the children --
whether red, white, black or yellow -- are the future. We must
care for them equally. Leonard has donated his work for the event
and has reached out to other Indigenous artists to join him in
this effort to give aid and comfort to earthquake victims. As of
this writing Billy Warsoldier, Faron Blakely, Joanne Bird, Jo
Ellis, Leslie Thunderhawk, Kenneth Hari and Chad Brady have
answered the call. The benefit will be held at the Trickster
Gallery at 190 South Roselle Road in Schaumburg, Illinois, on
Saturday, March 6, beginning at 1:00 p.m. Both a live and silent
auction will occur and paintings will be on exhibit beforehand.
The auction will be held in conjunction with Trickster Gallery's
5th Anniversary Benefit for the Arts. The public is invited to
join Native Folk and Blues musician Keith Secola, the Mark
Cleveland Band, Guia Rivera, Aztec Dancers, Native American Drum
and Dancers, Native Artist Andrew Morrison, and others in a
celebration of First Peopes' art. Call 847-301-2090 or send an
e-mail to
trickstergallery@aic-chicago.org for ticket information.
Raffle Winners
John Byrn won the Peltier original, “Mystic Storyteller,” and Jody
Rasmassen won the cedar wood flute hand crafted by gifted artist
Leslie C. Thunderhawk. Congratulations to you both and thank you
to everyone who participated in the raffles.
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Artwork by Leonard Peltier
Images of new paintings by Leonard Peltier are generated from high
resolution digital scans and printed with archival quality inks
onto your choice of canvas, fine art, or photo-base paper. Visit
Leonard Peltier Art
for details and order your reproduction today.
Leonard's artwork is timeless and available. These
paintings are the prime resource for the Committee to raise
funds.
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