Defenders of the Black Hills
P. O. Box 2003, Rapid City, SD 57709 Phone: 605-399-1868
“Call for No Development near Bear Butte”
In any effort to preserve and protect places that have been, and continue to be, sacred to Indigenous peoples, the ultimate action of respect must always be considered. This has been and is one of the guiding principles for Defenders of the Black Hills in all projects that are undertaken.
Recently we have been informed of yet another planned development near Bear Butte, the drilling of oil wells. Defenders position has been for NO development of any kind within a 5-mile radius of Bear Butte. We continue to hold this position and ask that no future development of any kind be started near this sacred place. Desecration of sacred places does have consequences.
In order to continue to uphold the traditions of all Native American people and nations that pray and hold ceremonies at Bear Butte, and to adhere to our organization’s own principle of respect for sacred places, Defenders of the Black Hills is asking for prayers for the good health of this sacred mountain. Thank you.
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Sioux Nation Treaty Council
Omniciye (Meeting)
“For the survival of a Nation,
the Oceti Sakowin”
Friday, Dec. 17, 2010
10:00 AM -5:00PM
Mother Butler Center
221 Knollwood Dr. Rapid City, SD
AGENDA
Wocekiye, Woyaksape, Reports,
Honorings, Discussions
Buffalo donated by Hunkpapa Kahtela.
Noon meal to be provided.
Donations and help welcome.
Call 605-399-1868 for more information.
Sponsored by Defenders of the Black Hills, PO Box 2003, Rapid City, SD 57709
