Events

DECEMBER 2007
Tues. 14th - Appeals Court Date - Pasadena, California
The case will be heard at the Pasadena Court of Appeals at 3:00pm. The court is located at 125 South Grand Avenue, Pasadena, CA.
Along with the events planned below, the Save the Peaks Coalition is calling for prayers to be made on Dec. 11th to support the protection of all threatened sacred places. Please send us an email if you are planning an event.
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Flagstaff, AZ Events Wednesday, December 5th Save the Peaks Banner Making Party! Where: Taala Hooghan Infoshop & Youth Media Arts Center 1926 N. 4th St. #7B, Flagstaff, AZ When: 5:30pm Tuesday, December 11th Save the Peaks Vigil for Justice! Where: Heritage Square, Downtown Flagstaff, AZ  When: 4:00pm - 5:30pm LA/Pasadena, CA Events Sunday, December 2nd Screenings of the "The Snowbowl Effect", a documentary about the struggle to protect the sacred San Francisco Peaks. Discussion with Save the Peaks Coalition representative and Q&A with the director of the film. "Save the Peaks Solidarity" at the South Central Farmers' Tianguis Where: South Central Farmers' Community Center 1702 E. 41st St., Los Angeles 90058 (between Long Beach Ave and Alameda Ave.) Tel. 1-888-scfarm-1 southcentralfarmers.com When: Sunday, December 2nd w/ screenings and discussion at: 11:30am -- 1pm -- 2:30pm -- 4pm "Environmental Justice and Protecting Sacred Lands" Documentary screening and discussion on building a stronger Indigenous Movement and Environmental Justice Alliance. Where: First Street Studios 2026 E. 1st Street Los Angeles, CA. 90033 (Boyle Heights) Tel. 323-268-0005 www.firststreetstudios.com When: Sunday, December 2nd at 6:00pm Saturday, December 8th Panel Discussion & Awareness Concert! "Defending the Land: Indigenous Cultural Survival, Environmental Justice & Protecting Sacred Places" Panel Discussion from 6:00pm - 8:00pm with representatives from Environmental groups, Grassroots organizations, and Indigenous communities struggling to protect sacred places.  Protect Sacred Sites! Awareness Concert starting at 8:00pm (Bands TBA) Where: Self Help Graphics & Art 3802 Cesar E. Chavez Avenue Los Angeles, CA 90063 Tel. 323-881-6444 Monday, December 10th Welcoming ceremony for Save the Peaks caravan from Northern Arizona, dinner and speakers. When: 6:30pm Where: The All Saints Church 132 North Euclid Avenue, Pasadena, CA 91101 Tuesday, December 11th - Save the Peaks Court Date The case will be heard at the Pasadena Court of Appeals at 3:00pm. The court is located at 125 South Grand Avenue, Pasadena, CA. Parking is limited in the area so please carpool and use public transportation. Noon - 1:30pm March for Sacred Sites & Human Rights! Meet at All Saints Church for lunch and march to the Appeals Court. 1:40pm - 3:00pm Prayer Vigil, Ceremony & Rally outside the Courthouse. Vigil to continue outside for folks who do not wish to enter the courthouse. 3:00pm - 4:00pm Actual court proceedings. Folks will be able to go inside the courthouse to view the court proceedings and show support. 5:00pm - 5:30pm Press Conference outside of courthouse.	Download and print an outreach flyer: Color 11x17 (900kb jpeg) Black & White 11x17 (600kb jpeg) B&W Handouts (500kb jpeg) Concert/Panel Discussion Handouts (500kb jpeg)

MAY 2007

Take Action! PROTEST THE FOREST SERVICE!
Let the Forest Service know that you are outraged by thier
decision to appeal the decision to protect the sacred San Francisco Peaks!

Lets stand for unity to protect our environment and heal the cultural relationships in our community.
Join us Monday, June 4 from 11:30 am until 2:00 pm at the Coconino National Forest Service office.1824 S. Thompson St.(off of W. route 66, across the street from the Daily Sun).

What: Protest the Forest Service's attempts to desecrate the San Francisco Peaks!
When: Monday, June 4 from 11:30 am until 2:00 pm
Where: Coconino National Forest Service office.1824 S. Thompson St.(off of W. route 66, across the street from the Daily Sun).
Why? Because we care about community health, our environment, and Native American religious freedom!

BRING SIGNS, BANNERS, & WATER

MARCH 2007

CELEBRATE THE PEAKS!
A Gathering for Healing, Gratitude and Respect!
Wednesday, March 21st
4:00 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.
Heritage Square Downtown Flagstaff, AZ

You are invited to celebrate the healing of our community! Join members of the Save the Peaks Coalition in prayer and thanks-giving for all of the support and respect given to maintain the relationships we all share with the Sacred San Francisco Peaks.

Come join us for what could possibly be Flagstaff's largest friendship Round Dance EVER!
Bring your friends and family!

For more information: coalition(at)savethepeaks.org

What: Join us for a commemoration of the recent court decision to protect the San Francisco Peaks! This will be a thanks-giving celebration of all of those who continually support and protect the ecological and cultural values of the sacred Peaks.

Who: Tribal leaders, educators, skiers and snowboarders, community members and people of faith, environmentalists, families, winter recreationists!

When: Wednesday, March 21st
Gathering with songs and prayers at 4PM - Rally with invited speakers from 5:00 - 6:30 p.m.

Where: Heritage Square in Downtown Flagstaff, AZ

www.savethepeaks.org

FEBRUARY 2007

SAVE THE PEAKS CALL TO ACTION: Protest Arizona Snowbowl's Proposed Cultural & Environmental Destruction!

Saturday, February 17th
8:30 a.m.
1/2 mile before Snowbowl turnoff on Highway 180

We are holding a protest to draw attention to concerns with Snowbowl's proposed expansion and Snowmaking with wastewater. Snowbowl's plan threatens public health, would cause environmental destruction & extreme desecration of the Sacred San Francisco Peaks.

Join us and take a stand for culture, environment and public health!

We are gathering at 8:30 a.m. on Highway 180 right before Snowbowl Rd.
There is a parking turnout 1/2 a mile before Snowbowl Rd on the right hand side. Look for people holding banners! Dress warmly!

The Ski Area recently closed for 3 days and has rescheduled to open for this President's day weekend. In a recent release Snowbowl's manager stated, "With good conditions, [Snowbowl] anticipate[s] approximately 10,000 skiers for the holiday weekend."

In the face of climate change Snowbowl is attempting to make fake snow with 180 million gallons of treated sewage effluent per season on the San Francisco Peaks. The Peaks are held sacred by more than 13 Native American Nations. Lawsuits have been filed to address human health, environmental and cultural impacts.

Protect Sacred Sites & our Environment! Defend Human Rights!

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DECEMBER 2006


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On Wednesday, December 13th, the Flagstaff City Council announced that utilities director Ron Doba renewed a contract to sell treated sewage effluent to Arizona Snowbowl for snowmaking purposes on the San Francisco Peaks.
 
“The decision by Ron Doba is alarming because it was a closed door deal made by a single person.” Said Rudy Preston of the Flagstaff Activist Network. “Considering the environmental, cultural and public health impacts with the proposed use of treated sewage effluent, our elected officials should have given an opportunity to the citizens of this community to participate in what should be a public process."

Tell the Flagstaff Water Commission that we want "REAL SNOW FOR THE PEAKS!"

Thursday, December 21st (Solstice!)
3:00 PM
Flagstaff City Hall

* Meet at Rt. 66 & Humphries!
* Water Commission meeting starts at 4PM inside the City Council Chambers.
* Reclaimed Wastewater expert Dr. Kathy Propper will be presenting to the Water Commission.

Did you know that using reclaimed wastewater to water our lawns has questionable
health risks? So why should we sell it to be sprayed on the Peaks?

TAKE ACTION!
Write the Flagstaff City Council Members and Ron Doba (head of City Utilities) and let them know that you think reclaimed wastewater snowmaking is a health hazard not worth risking!

Flagstaff City Council: 211 W. Aspen Avenue, Flagstaff, AZ 86001
email: council@ci.flagstaff.az.us

Flagstaff Utilities Department: 211 W. Aspen Avenue, Flagstaff, AZ 86001
email: rdoba@ci.flagstaff.az.us

NOVEMBER 2006

SAVE THE PEAKS NOVEMBER OUTREACH TOUR!

SEPTEMBER 2006

Thurs. 14th - Appeals Court Date - San Francisco, California

DECEMBER 2005

Youth Mobilization Week! 5th - 11th
www.savethepeaks.org/youth

Mon. 5th - Y.O.P. Pot luck @ 6:30 p.m. at the Hive.

Tues. 6th - Candle Light Vigil @ 5:00 p.m. @ Heritage Square, Downtown Flagstaff.
Wear camouflage
Defend the traditions
Defend the culture
Defend the land
Take a stand for the people
Youth of the Peaks

Wed. 7th - Poets for the Peaks - 8:00 p.m. at the Hive.
Bring your poetry! Come early to sign up!

Friday - 9th - Film Screening: "The Snowbowl Effect"
6:30 pm at Coconino High School Mini Auditorium
2801 N. Izabel
contact: Alberta Nells @ beta_rose4@yahoo.com

Saturday - 10th - All Ages Concert at the Hive! - 7:00p.m. - $3-5 donation
Blackfire, Drazil, Existence A.D., Corruptive, Mosh & Fall!

Sat. 10th & Sun. 11th - Youth of the Peaks Action Camp!

Saturday and Sunday - Breakfast served @ 8 AM - Leadership Training Starts @ 9
ends @ 2 on Sunday
Workshops:
Media trainings
Learning from our elders
Skills trainings
Public speaking
'zine making

Sun. 11th - Youth of the Peaks Benefit with Tom Sheeley - An Afternoon of Classical Guitar - 3pm - $10 Donation at the Hive.

The Hive is located @ 319 S. San Francisco St. Flagstaff, AZ.

NOVEMBER 2005

Tues. Nov. 1st - 5:00 p.m. - Save the Peaks Candlelight Vigil with updates about Peaks trial, March through downtown Flagstaff and Rally on the front steps of City Hall! Starts at Heritage Square in Downtown Flagstaff, AZ at 5:00 p.m.
Dress warm and bring a candle and/or a sign! (come to the banner making party on Oct 26th!)

Download and print the flyer here!

8.5x11 (just the march - 270kb Jpg)
Handouts (280kb PDF)
11x17 (more info - 380kb PDF)

Wed. Nov. 2nd and Thursday Nov. 3rd - Trials continue in Prescott, AZ - Prayer Vigils held outside of the Federal Courthouse from
8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. - Please come and show your support!

Carpools/Caravans leaving to Prescott from Macy's Coffee House in Flagstaff every trial day at 6:30 a.m.

Help organize a carpool/caravan in your community by contacting coalition(at)savethepeaks.org

OCTOBER 2005

Wed. Oct. 26th - Banner Making Party at the Sierra Club 408 office (408 Rt. 66, Flagstaff, AZ) 4:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Come make banners for the trials and upcoming march and rally!

Peaks trial on Religious Freedoms Restoration Act in Prescott, AZ at the Federal Courthouse
Wed. Oct. 12th - 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Fri. Oct. 14th - 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Mon. Oct. 17th - 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Tues. Oct. 18th - 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Wed. Nov. 2nd - 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. - Trial Extended!
Thurs. Nov. 3rd - 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. - Trial Extended!

Join us for prayer vigils & demonstrations everyday of the trial out side the courthouse from 8:15 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.!

Panel Discussion:
Contested Landscapes: Native American Views on Land & Spirituality
7pm, Monday, Oct 17th - Free Dinner before the event at 6:00 p.m.
on the Prescott College campus
(exact location to be announced)

Exploring land use conflicts by looking at differences in culture. Join us for a panel discussion on:

* A Brief History of People and Land in the Southwest: Indigenous land use and the conflicts over land that arose as Europeans arrived

* Living Landscapes: How does a traditional Hopi, Dineh,
or Havasupai view the land upon which they live?

* Sacred Sites: What are they? How has their removal or disturbance impacted indigenous cultures?

* Bureaucrats and Legislators: How U.S. laws and regulations fail to accommodate Native American perspectives
on land and land ownership

* Bridging Native and Non-Native Communities:
If there are cultural divides, how can we bridge the gaps?

A question and answer session will follow.

Upcoming actions to Save the Peaks in Prescott and in Tempe.

Visit www.arizona.indymedia.org for more info!

Film “The Snowbowl Effect” – Tues, Oct 4th, 7pm, Sam Hill Warehouse (Various speakers will talk about the upcoming hearings & Snowbowl’s plan)

Awareness Concert with Blackfire & Guests – Wed, Oct 5th, 7pm, Sam Hill Warehouse. Representatives of the Save the Peaks Coalition will also speak about environmental, cultural and public health concerns with Snowbowl’s proposed expansion.

Vigil during the Preliminary Hearings – Thurs, Oct. 6th, 9am, downtown Square, SE corner across from US Post Office (coffee and snacks at 8:30am at Catalyst Infoshop)
Join us for a Press Conference at 12:30 p.m.!

Awareness Raising Event – Free pancake breakfast, yoga, then run/walk/ride around Prescott. Meet at 544 Dameron St. Sat, Oct 8th, 8:30am

Vigil & Protest on First Day of Trial – Thurs, Oct. 12th, 9am, downtown Square, SE corner across from US Post Office (coffee and snacks at 8:30am at Catalyst Infoshop)

Sam Hill Warehouse is located at 232 N. Granite St.The Vigils will happen at the SE corner of the downtown Sq. (corner of Cortez St. and Goodwin St.)Visit the Catalyst Infoshop at 109 N. McCormick St, Prescott

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MARCH 2005

Friday 25th
"FIGHTING for the PEAKS"
Arizona State University - Student Services Lawn - Tempe, AZ

5:30pm - 7:00pm
Networking Social AND "The Snowbowl Effect" Documentary Showing

7:00pm - 9:00 pm
Guest Speaker: Klee Benally
AND Other Indigenous and Community Leaders
EVERYONE WELCOME!
Come and learn about the opposition to Arizona Snowbowl's expansion and snowmaking!
FIND OUT HOW YOU CAN HELP STOP THE SNOWMAKING AND EXPANSION! IT'S NOT TOO LATE!
Endorsed by: Council Advocating an Indigenous Manifesto (CAIM), Diné Underground, Diné Pride, Phoenix Earth First! and MANY MORE!
For More Info. Contact: Kevin Scott 480-907-7980 or Jerome Clark 480-695-5134.

Friday 18th
Gathering for Respect!
Friday, March 18th 5:30 p.m.
Flagstaff City Hall
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Phoenix Candlelight Vigil!
Friday, March 18th at 5:30 PM
Indian Steele Park (3rd St. and Indian School)
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On Friday, March 18th, Arizona will be organizing actions as a call for respect of the sacred peaks in Northern Arizona. Please join us as we try to send a message to the Forest Service about how we will not stand for the use of wastewater for snow making and the continued expansion of Snowbowl on these sacred peaks! Flagstaff, Phoenix and Tucson are the three main cities across Arizona that are planning actions. In Phoenix, we are planning to do a candlelight vigil at Indian Steele Park at 5:30 PM, when Flagstaff is planning their Gathering for Respect. Please, if you live near Phoenix, come out and show your support. Don't forget to bring a candle!

FEBRUARY 2005

20th, 2005 - A Prayer Run & Solidarity Ceremony has been called to support efforts to protect the San Francisco Peaks from recently proposed ski area development. The run will coincide with the Heard Museum screening of the new documentary, "The Snowbowl Effect".

8:30 am - Gather at South Mountain Park (Central Ave. South Phoenix)
9:00 am - Prayer Run to Nahuacalli (802 N. 7th Street)
10:30 am - Ceremony of Solidarity
11:00 am - Walk to the Heard Museum ( 2301 N. Central Ave.)
1:00 pm - Screening of the documentary "The Snowbowl Effect"
2:00 pm - Panel discussion with tribal officials, spiritual leaders & others about the issue
3:00 pm - 2 nd screening

JANUARY 2005

2nd, 2005 - A protest has been called to address issues that are being disregarded by the Snowbowl: the peaks are sacred to over 13 tribes, the peaks are a delicate mountain ecosystem with threatened species and old growth forests that will be directly impacted if the expansion is allowed, the wastewater has been found to have contaminants and more.

We will meet and protest at 180 and Snowbowl road at 8 am (Snowbowl opens at 9 am) on Sunday Jan. 2nd. Please carpool, we should be able to park at the lot at the base of Snowbowl road, if not then there are other potential areas near by. CLICK HERE FOR A MAP
We will also gather at 3:00 pm to 4:30 pm. (Snowbowl closes at 4 pm)
If you are interested in carpooling, please meet at Macy's (on South Beaver Street) at either 7:30 am or 2:30 pm.

It will be very cold, please dress warm and bring signs if you can.

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JULY 2004

15-18, 2004 - ALL PEOPLES POWER SUMMIT: Building Communities of Hope, Strength, and Sustainability
This summer young people from around the world will be gathering at the base of the sacred mountain known as the San Francisco Peaks for the ALL PEOPLES POWER SUMMIT: Building Communities of Hope, Strength, and Sustainability. The mountain, outside the town of Flagstaff, Arizona, is one of the most culturally significant places in the world, being sacred to more than twenty-two different nations in the southwestern United States.
From July 15-18, 2004, we will be holding three days of workshops, trainings, discussions, dancing, hip-hop, and poetry. We will be discussing and educating each other about the injustices our lands and our peoples face. We will be promoting the creative talents and positive self-expression of all. www.allpeoplespower.org

APRIL 2004

Sat. April 17 - Poets for the Peaks! open mic reading at Heritage Square in downtown Flagstaff at 7:30pm-10:00pm
Free event! During the Northern Arizona Book Festival!

Mon. 4/12/04 - Comment Deadline! Please send your comments!

Thurs. 4/8/04 - PROTEST THE COMMENT DEADLINE!
When: 3:30 P.M.- 6:00 P.M.
Where: Coconino National Forest Supervisor’s Office
1824 South Thompson Street Flagstaff, AZ
(Meet outside near the parking lot)

What: Peaceful protest to address the 60-day comment deadline and Forest Service disregard for ecological and Native American cultural issues within the Draft Environmental Impact Statement.

On April 8th, the Coconino National Forest Supervisor’s Office will hold an open house for their new building at 1824 South Thompson Street on the west side of Flagstaff across from the Arizona Daily Sun newspaper's building (near Harkin's Theater).
The open house will take place from 4:00pm to 6:30pm on April 8, 2004. The Coconino National Forest will offer tours of the building to all who are interested. The building contractor will provide light snacks and refreshments. For more information or directions, contact the Coconino National Forest at (928) 527-3600.
Support the No Action Alternative! 60 Days is Not Enough!
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MARCH 2004

Thurs. 3/25/04 - City of Flagstaff Water Commission meeting on reclaimed water. New studies from the USGS are being revealed about the presence of pharmaceuticals, and personal care products including steroids in reclaimed water. This is new information and we are urging the city to revoke it's permission for the use of up to 180 million gallons for snowmaking at the Arizona Snowbowl.
Please attend this event at 4:00pm at Flagstaff City Hall.

Tues. 3/23/2004 - The Hopi Cultural Preservation Office is sponsoring a "Hopi/Tewa SAVE THE PEAKS Coalition" public march to protest the U. S. Forest's recent decision in the draft EIS to allow artificial snowmaking through the use of recycled wastewater at the Snow Bowl.  Since 1979, the Hopi people and the Hopi Tribal Council has been adamantly opposed to the continued development and expansion of the Snowbowl.
The use of wastewater to make artificial snow is considered desecration of Nuvatukyaovi, "The place of the snow on the peaks"; considered the spiritual home of the Katsinam.

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The march begins at 10:00 AM in front of the Hopi Tribal Complex, Kykotsmovi, AZ and ends at the Hopi Veterans Memorial Center, Kykotsmovi.

10:00 am (MST) March ends at Noon at HVMC
Noon:   Refreshments Served
1:30 to 4:00 PM Public Comments on the EIS
4:00 PM Adjourn
We are requesting for volunteers and for food donations
For Information Call:
Lee W. Lomayestewa (928) 734-3616 (logistics)
Thana Leslie (928) 734-3613 (Food Donations)
Terry Morgart (928) 734-3619 (EIS Comments)
Click here for directions.

FEBRUARY 2004

Wed. 2/25/04 - Forest Service comment meeting on Draft EIS. 4:00pm to 8:00pm at Flagstaff High School commons area.
There will be a prayer vigil at Wheeler Park, downtown Flagstaff from 2:00 pm to 4:00pm. Feb. 25th Prayer Vigil Flyer (120k)

Mon. 2/23/04 - NAU teach-in on the cultural significance of the Peaks! - Dubois Center NAU in the Fremont room from 5pm-7:30pm

Fri. 2/13/04 - Save the Peaks Coalition Press Conference at Flagstaff City Hall 11:00 a.m.
Prayer Vigil at 10:30, dress warm!
10:00 a.m. Solidarity walk from N.A.U. Student Union down Milton Street to the Prayer Vigil. Read the Press Release
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