American Indians Protest Scottish Power

By Salmon, submitted by Anonymous on Sat, 17/07/2004 - 12:36

American Indians Protest Scottish Power - July 16 - 24th Support native American Indians from the Karuk, Yurok, Hoopa, and Klamath Tribes as they journey to Scotland to protest Scottish Power's control of the river Klamath. American Indians Protest Scottish Power - July 16 - 24th There will be a protest at the Scottish Power Annual Shareholder's meeting on Friday, July 23, 9am; Edinburgh Festival Theatre, 13/29 Nicolson Street, Edinburgh. Also, There will be a salmon bake on Thursday, July 22. The original colonialism wiped out the plains indians food source, the buffalo. Now, european colonialism is again wiping out the food source of the 3 largest tribes in California. Our Indy Media (Klamath-Salmon Media Collaborative) will be travelling to Scotland to cover this event. WE DESPERATELY NEED YOU HELP! WITH... 1. downloading digital sound recordings for radio stations back home. 2. video support (technical/editing station/distribution) 3. general logistics. If you want more info, and/or can offer support or knowledge, please contact me at: Salmon wildsalmon@starband.net

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Klamath Tribes Converge on Klamath Falls for Wild Salmon

By Klamath Salmon and Chum, submitted by Anonymous on Sat, 17/07/2004 - 14:22

Klamath tribes spoke truth to power at an anti-Endangered Species rally and hearing today, July 17, 2004, in Klamath Falls, Oregon.Klamath tribes spoke truth to power at an anti-Endangered Species rally and hearing today, July 17, 2004, in Klamath Falls, Oregon. The Klamath River issue has been the most contentious Western water struggle of the last ten years with rallying from right-wingers and massive fish kills of native salmon shaking the communities of Southern Oregon and Northern California. Members of the Klamath tribes and coastal fishermen have long fought for more water for Salmon, but some water users think the solution is to take away all legal protections for Klamath Salmon and Suckers. At the event, Republican lawmakers spoke and received testimony from local irrigators. In the testimony only one representative from the five tribes of the Klamath River and one fisherman were invited to speak. As a response to the one-sided testimony, native tribes and environmental supporters from throughout the Klamath region converged upon the Ross Ragland Theater. Over 150 people marched in a procession through downtown before overwhelming a Republican rally that included its own cavalry, giant bucket, and loaded logging truck. The parade and rally included native drumming and singing along with a march. They urged Republican lawmakers to consider the economic and cultural impacts to all the downriver and Native American communities and remember that they are people too. Locals cannot seem to remember the last time native people and environmentalists rallied together in Klamath Falls in such numbers.

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Re: American Indians Protest Scottish Power

By the depth of your hatred, submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 05/08/2004 - 22:04

hey, I hate Bush and blame him for ALL our problems. But I can't figure this one out. Why does the picture on the main page show a sign that says "Bush Kills Salmon?" What does Bush have to do with this issue? Can he be SO evil that his tenticles are even trying to achieve genocide by wiping out an original berring straights crossing tribe?

Re: American Indians Protest Scottish Power

By A.L.C., submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 26/08/2004 - 10:21

Growing up in the Klamath Basin, I always dreamed of Salmon in the rivers. If I can experience this in my life-time much rejoycing will be done. The land needs to be healed and I think this is a great step in the process. Its not only the fault of this administration but also many in the past. Land Management for the US Government is a fairly new idea. We all like to think they do a good job but sometimes the outcomes are unknown or just blatenly overlooked. The quality of the rivers and wildlife need to be improved, thats obvious and I think informing people of the status of this land can help bring home the Salmon. This lawsuit is an eye opener.