Bemidji, Rally and Speaker Event

2013-02-02 01:00

Howling for Wolves is honored to co-sponsor this important rally and speaker event organized by Nishime Ma'iingan. A must-attend event being held this Saturday, February 2nd from 1pm-3pm at the American Indian Resource Center, Bemidji State University (click for map to BSU).

Ganawenimind Gishiimenaan Ma'iingan
Protecting Our Brother the Wolf
How do we protect Minnesota Wolves & Stop/Alter the Hunt?

• An Indigenous Perspective: Red Lake Chairman Floyd Jourdain, Jr.* & Ponemah Spiritual Elder Larry Stillday

• Science and Myth: Al Pemberton & Dave Conner, Red Lake DNR; and Reyna Crow, Northwoods Wolf Alliance

• Politics: Maureen Hackett, Howling for Wolves

• A Call to Action: Bob Shimek, Environmental Activist

• Keynote Address & Wrap-up: Barry Babcock, Co-founder of Nishime Ma'iingan, and Environmental Activist

Sponsored by Nishime Ma'iingan (Barry Babcock & Michael Meuers) & The BSU Council of Indian Students (Vincent Staples-Graves, Chair)

Co-Sponsors: American Indian Resource Center, BSU; Northwoods Wolf Alliance (Sandy Skinaway & Reyna Crow); Howling for Wolves (Maureen Hackett)

Ganawendamang Gimaamaanaan Gidakiiminaan - Protecting Mother Earth

Note: This is same day as our important DFL Central Committee rally where we a strong showing. If you are in the Twin Cities area, we really need your presence at the DFL Central Committee meeting please!

If you are interested in travelling to Bemidji from the Twin Cities, we may be organizing a van or carpooling. Please send an email to Lisa at volunteer@howlingforwolves.org.