Save the Knoll

06/08/2012

"Protesters from the Musqueam First Nation blocked traffic on the Arthur Laing Bridge in South Vancouver in an attempt to stop construction at an ancient village and burial site known at the Marpole Midden."
Article includes a video clip that is worth watching.

B.C.'s Minister for Aboriginal Relations and Reconciliation says she's disappointed the Musqueam First Nation chose to disrupt traffic in Vancouver during the morning rush hour.

05/10/2012

This story is all too familiar. All power to the defenders:

"The Musqueam Nation and supporters have been protesting around the clock at the site of a large condominium development underway at the Marpole Midden, a 4,000-year-old village site located at the southern tip of Vancouver."

"The remains of an adult and two infants were unearthed at the site earlier this year, and the Musqueam say this provides further proof that the area needs to be protected."

The Musqueam say the 4,000-year-old midden represents a profound and rare link to their history, and is a sacred place of rest for their ancestors that should not be disturbed.

02/24/2012

Important -- please sign & share this petition to support Luiseno people in San Diego who fighting to protect their village and burial site from desecration. It's an urgent situation--they're engaged in a sit in right now as the land continues to be desecrated. This petition just got posted and needs signatures. Thank you.

This is petition for Protect Tomkav Village - support Luiseno tribes. Join the movement! Sign now!

09/26/2011

10am-4:30pm at Coyote Hills Regional Park, Fremont CA. Amazing lineup of Ohlone speakers, storytelling, dance, basketry, skills demonstrations, activities, films, etc.

09/23/2011

Now a full report with quotes from elders and youth.

Anthony Sul, Ohlone youth: "It gives me inspiration to keep fighting, to know that if you fight, there will be a good result.”

09/22/2011

Photos from a beautiful day in Santa Cruz.

09/18/2011

Report from last Tuesday's meeting. Hope to see you all again for the march to City Hall tomorrow (monday)!!

09/15/2011

Ohlone descendent Ann Marie Sayers speaks about ‘The Knoll’ A winding road meanders through dust-covered vineyards just before it rises into Indian Canyon, an oak-covered ravine tucked quietly

09/15/2011

SANTA CRUZ, CALIFORNIA Organizers of the Save the Knoll committee are asking for supporters to attend the Santa Cruz City Council meeting todays 4:00 pm pdt meeting to voice their opposition

09/14/2011

SANTA CRUZ - Demonstrators renewed a call before the City Council on Tuesday to halt work on a housing development site where crews uncovered remains believed to be that of an Ohlone child.