Post by Okwes on Nov 14, 2008 12:28:20 GMT -5
Winona LaDuke is a well-know Native and Human Rights activist who also
was a VP candidate in the Green Party when Ralph Nader ran a couple
elections ago...
Friends,
This past weekend, Winona's house had an electrical fire and the house
burnt to the ground. No one was hurt. While the house and its contents
are gone, the blessing is that all five kids and three grandchildren are
safe.
I'm writing to you because I know Winona won't ask for help, and I also
know
she really needs our support.
Winona bought her house about 20 years ago and it was filled with art,
books, music, photos and other collectibles that reflected her story and
the story of her family.
What will be most missed are these memories, and we can recreate some of
them.
Photos: One positive thing about being a public figure is that lots of
folks have photos of you and your children.
We have a good collection at Honor the Earth but I'm asking if you could
go through your pictures and send photos
you have of the family, especially the kids.
Wasey and Ajuwak were born before the digital age so a lot of the photos
of them growing up are gone.
Photos would mean a lot.
Movement T-shirts and Art: The kids all had an amazing collection of
movement t-shirts that comprised the bulk of their wardrobe.
Winona basically shopped for her kids at the events she attended around
the world.
If you have any political message shirts or shirts from historic
activist events in sizes Small, Large or X-Large, I know the kids would
cherish them.
Zapatista shirts are a favorite.
Also gone is Winona's amazing collection of posters and art from decades
past. I know she would appreciate any no-nukes, safe energy,
anti-colonial, no-gmo and Native activist art.
Books: Winona had a library that fed her mind and soul, and that she
often turned to for research material.
If you can send books, fiction and non-fiction, she can begin her
collection again.
Lastly, Winona has a newborn grandson, Little Crow, who along with her
two toddler grandchildren lost all of their clothes and blankets.
Winter is coming and the family could really use any warm baby clothes
along with clothes and outerwear for a two year old girl and a large two
year old boy (Giwaadan is a size 4 toddler!).
These are the things -- photos, t-shirts and art, books and baby/toddler
clothing that I think would be most helpful right now, and would touch
the family most.
Winona and the kids are renting an apartment in Detroit Lakes and will
be staying there over the winter while envisioning building a new home.
Right now, the best shipping address is White Earth Land Recovery/Honor
the Earth office up in Calloway:
Winona LaDuke
White Earth Land Recovery Project
607 Main Avenue
Callaway, MN 56521
I am so appreciative to have all of you to turn to for support.
I send warm thoughts and love your way, and deep thanks that we all have
such a wonderful circle of family and friends.
Faye
AgnesFay@aol.com
was a VP candidate in the Green Party when Ralph Nader ran a couple
elections ago...
Friends,
This past weekend, Winona's house had an electrical fire and the house
burnt to the ground. No one was hurt. While the house and its contents
are gone, the blessing is that all five kids and three grandchildren are
safe.
I'm writing to you because I know Winona won't ask for help, and I also
know
she really needs our support.
Winona bought her house about 20 years ago and it was filled with art,
books, music, photos and other collectibles that reflected her story and
the story of her family.
What will be most missed are these memories, and we can recreate some of
them.
Photos: One positive thing about being a public figure is that lots of
folks have photos of you and your children.
We have a good collection at Honor the Earth but I'm asking if you could
go through your pictures and send photos
you have of the family, especially the kids.
Wasey and Ajuwak were born before the digital age so a lot of the photos
of them growing up are gone.
Photos would mean a lot.
Movement T-shirts and Art: The kids all had an amazing collection of
movement t-shirts that comprised the bulk of their wardrobe.
Winona basically shopped for her kids at the events she attended around
the world.
If you have any political message shirts or shirts from historic
activist events in sizes Small, Large or X-Large, I know the kids would
cherish them.
Zapatista shirts are a favorite.
Also gone is Winona's amazing collection of posters and art from decades
past. I know she would appreciate any no-nukes, safe energy,
anti-colonial, no-gmo and Native activist art.
Books: Winona had a library that fed her mind and soul, and that she
often turned to for research material.
If you can send books, fiction and non-fiction, she can begin her
collection again.
Lastly, Winona has a newborn grandson, Little Crow, who along with her
two toddler grandchildren lost all of their clothes and blankets.
Winter is coming and the family could really use any warm baby clothes
along with clothes and outerwear for a two year old girl and a large two
year old boy (Giwaadan is a size 4 toddler!).
These are the things -- photos, t-shirts and art, books and baby/toddler
clothing that I think would be most helpful right now, and would touch
the family most.
Winona and the kids are renting an apartment in Detroit Lakes and will
be staying there over the winter while envisioning building a new home.
Right now, the best shipping address is White Earth Land Recovery/Honor
the Earth office up in Calloway:
Winona LaDuke
White Earth Land Recovery Project
607 Main Avenue
Callaway, MN 56521
I am so appreciative to have all of you to turn to for support.
I send warm thoughts and love your way, and deep thanks that we all have
such a wonderful circle of family and friends.
Faye
AgnesFay@aol.com