Lenape Clan Mother Calls on Governor Cuomo to protect Bald Eagles’ Nesting Area, Stop CPV
Thursday, December 21, 2017 – Winter Solstice
Deer Clan Chief of the Ramapough Lenape Calls on Governor Cuomo to protect Bald Eagles’ Nesting Area and Stop Pipeline in Orange County, NY
Indigenous leaders present letter to Andrew Cuomo; Pipeline initially blocked by State regulators, OK’ed by Trump federal agency (FERC)
Media contacts: Rachel Marco-Havens of the Center for Earth Ethics at Union Theological Seminary: 805-931-6873/[email protected]; or contact the American Indian Law Alliance: 914-316-8833/[email protected]
Who: Ramapough Lenape Nation, American Indian Law Alliance, Center For Earth Ethics at Union Theological Seminary, Schaghticoke First Nations, Wittenberg Center For Alternative Resources
Why: While the proximity of pipeline construction violates state and federal law, the Eagle also holds deeply rooted, spiritual significance within Native culture. Destruction of the birds’ habitat directly threatens ecological, cultural and spiritual longevity.
Read Clara’s Letter Here and Sign On to show your Support!
Supporting Organizations
Schaghticoke First Nations
Ramapough Lenape Nation
Tribal Link Foundation
Friends of Turtle Island/ WESPAC Foundation
Elders Drum Project
Sukyo Mahikari UN NGO (special consultative status)
Gaiafield Project
Forum 21 Institute
Riverkeeper
Connie Hogarth Center for Social Action at Manhattanville College
The Watershed Center
Protect Orange County
Loretto Earth Network
Pax Christi Metro New York
Temple of Understanding
Maryknoll Fathers & Brothers
Alabama Center for Rural Enterprise
The Stuart Center of the Society of the Sacred Heart
National Ethical Service
Sane Energy Project
Keepers of the Water
Centre for Dialogue & Spirituality in the World Religions
Supporters
Clara Soaring Hawk
Deer Clan Chief
Ramapough Lenape Nation
“I am calling those who hold deep reverence for the sacredness of the Eagle Spirit to pray with me.”
Sachem Hawk Storm
Chief
Schaghticoke First Nations
“The eagles are our sacred relatives who carry all of our prayers and thoughts and intentions up to Wanthut Manetu (great spirit). They must be protected. Oneoway nekeech Achwetchteed”
Carol Makuta
Delaware Nation
“Please stop this!”
Tracy Basile
Committee Chair
Friends of Turtle Island/ WESPAC Foundation
“We stand with Chief Clara Soaring Hawk and all Ramapough and their allies in solidarity to protect the water, the eagles, the earth and her people. Governor Cuomo we need you to stand up too on behalf of future generations and stop the Millennium Pipeline.”
Elizabeth Damon
Director
Keepers of the Water
“Once again a land is being destroyed, the wild life, the cultural history, let’s stand against destruction.. there is no replacement”
Catherine Coleman Flowers
Director
Alabama Center for Rural Enterprise
Diane Roche
Director of Office of Justice
The Stuart Center of the Society of the Sacred Heart
“Peace and the Integrity of Creation Keep fracking from destroying the clean air and water that all creatures need, including the Eagles and ourselves.”
Dr. M. Darrol
Professor Emeritus
Bryant Centre for Dialogue & Spirituality in the World Religions
“Please heed the Deer Clan Chief.”
Francis J. Breen
Reverend
Maryknoll Fathers & Brothers
“New York does not need the Millennium Pipeline, as the State is now trying to reduce its dependence on fossil fuels. The pipeline is a risky environmental endeavor.”
Rev. Ken Kitatani
Main Representative, CAO
Sukyo Mahikari UN NGO (special consultative status)
Laura Musikanski
Executive Director
Happiness Alliance
“Our lands are sacred. Our health, our happiness and our well-being depend upon our land.”
Beth Blissman
UN Rep
Loretto Earth Network
“Thanks for the opportunity to sign on and support this message, and blessings of winter solstice hope!”
Pamela Kraft
Executive Director
Tribal Link Foundation
Grove Harris
Main Representative to the United Nations
Temple of Understanding
“So much is at stake. Please hear and heed the words of Chief Clara Soaring Hawk.”
Rosemarie Pace
Director
Pax Christi Metro New York
“PCMNY is a region of the Catholic Peace Movement that includes Orange County. One of our priorities is respect and care for creation, “Our Common Home,” as Pope Francis has named it. “Profit CANNOT be our priority.”
Kim Fraczek
Director
Sane Energy Project
“We are deeply hurting that the decision-maker, Andrew Cuomo, continues to ignore justice, truth, clarity and strength to do what is universally right. It’s time for you to claim your leadership on your 2017 State of the State address about doubling down on investing against fossil fuels. Halting Millennium’s destruction is the first step. It’s time for you to Walk The Talk, Governor Cuomo.”
Scott Martens
Protect Orange County
“I stand beside my elders and for the sake of my children. Please stop this fracked gas powerplant”
David Nicol
Executive Director
Gaiafield Project
“Please protect the eagles!”
Kay Dundorf
President
National Ethical Service
“Divesting from fossil fuels is a first step. Now stop the destruction of the Millennium’s pipeline.