Collage of Indigenous and Environmental Sites.

Alpha Institute 2004 Annual Meeting

Introduction:
From the President, Andrea R. Lord ,

Here we are gathered again. A wonderful night!

I hope all noticed we turned on the lights on the fence to lead you in reflecting the stars above that lit the way.

It has been an interesting year in terms of world events and in spite of the fairly hostile environment Alpha Institute has proved able to survive.

Strength comes in a variety of ways like standing your ground, speaking your truth.

The indigenous communities that we serve offer a much-needed voice, informing people that the earth and its keepers are alive. They are determined to remind people that the environment is fragile, deserving people's respect! With the present government it is ever more critical that communities honoring the earth have a place to present their opinions.

These indigenous communities, together with the Fountain Of Light and the Women's Circle Moon Page provide an active voice of alternative viewpoints and a strength that we hope aids you in your endeavor to speak for peace.

The Women's Circle Moon Page is an important and timely feature of Alpha Institute, offering support and commitment to the re-emerging feminine principle. The moon reports, facts, news and information provided on this site are an invitation to join in celebration of the feminine spirit bringing balance and nurturing to the earth and its peoples.
Anyone who wants to participate in this endeavor is welcome.

At this time Alpha Institute is a very valuable computer resource and one that we are proud to support.

Some of the Indigenous Elders that we have assisted over the years have transitioned, Janet McCloud joined the Great Spirit on November 25, 2003, and Grace Thorpe is in semi-retirement at the VA hospital in Oklahoma, but I know their spirits are with us and continue to help us persevere.

New Work

We have added some new web sites:
Native Movement and Black Mesa Water Coalition.
Both of these sites are youth oriented.
We assisted both Black Mesa Water Coalition and Native Movement by being their fiscal sponsor.
This means that they used Alpha Institute's 501©3 determination enabling them to receive grants to get started.

We hosted a Native American youth group last summer traveling from Canada on their way to a gathering at Black Mesa in the Navajo reservation Arizona. Funding

We applied for a grant from the Noyes Foundation on a recommendation but were unsuccessful in obtaining any funding.
Chris Cota donated $1,000.00.

Alpha Communications Development Corp. maintains around 5 for profit websites the monies earned from these sites helps maintain Alpha Institutes non-profit work. One of the for profit web sites is Painthorse Stables located in Cherry Creek we barter this account and they offer free horse rides to the volunteers of Alpha Institute so if anybody want to take advantage of this please let me know.

Thank You

Thank you.

Web Sites Update February 10, 2004

Black Mesa Water Coalition Each year Peabody Coal Company pumps more than 4,500 acre-feet of pristine Navajo and Hopi drinking water from the "N-Aquifer".. Peabody uses this pristine water supply simply to mix with crushed coal-called "slurry". This "slurry" is then pumped through a pipeline over 275 miles to the Mohave. This pollutes the rivers and depleats their water supply.

The Denver Indian Center "In the Spirit of Indian People Helping Indian People" -services and activities promoting self-sufficiency. They've expanded their use of the website beyond a web presence to doing timely updates and informing the public of Native American related public events, DIC elections, and other timely announcements.

Dinč CARE Citizens Against Ruining our Environment. Dine CARE is still working to make it easier for Navajo miners and others of the Navajo Nation who were exposed to uranium and vanadium, used to harden steel, to receive compensation and medical benefits through the Radiation Exposure Compensation Act (RECA).

Hopiwerks - Thomas Banyacya Jr.'s Website for traditional knowledge and crafts.

Traditional Hopi Elder Thomas Banyacya carrying Hopi message of peace and warnings from prophecies.

Indigenous Environmental Network, Protecting Mother Earth - "An alliance of Indigenous Peoples protecting the sacredness of Mother Earth and building sustainable communities." Tom Goldtooth is the process of updating the areas of information about IEN and in that process making the index page into a true index page. In the last year they have added "Indigenous Environmental Network: Youth" with the focus on Native youth involvement in environmental issues while also incouraging youth to be proactive and making their own decisions. IEN is also increasingly looking at the question of environmental justice.

Janet McCloud Native American Elder active on Indigenous: Rights, women, and Religious Freedom. Also home to: Sapa Dawn and North American Indian Lodge. Janet McCloud Passed away November 2003.

Midwest Treaty Network supporting Native American sovereignty, and the environment - The Wolf Watershed Educational Project - maps, current issues: WI, MI, MN One of their chief issues is the banning of cyanide use in Wisconsin mining. They used their website to keep the public informed on the status of bills regarding cyanide use, and the stands of WI gubernatorial candidates on the issue. They have also been involved with the issues of nuclear and toxic waste transport and the proposed use of indigenous lands for waste storage.

NAMES Native American Multi-cultural Education School, Inc. Denver

Native Movement They're out of Alaska. Indigenous Nations motivating the world's peoples toward balanced relations with each other and Mother Earth.

NECONA National Environmental Coalition Of Native Americans. Indian Lands / "temporary" nuclear waste storage sites (MRS)
& Jim Thorpe "Athlete of the Century"

Peace & Dignity Project Proyecto Paz y Dignidad "More must be done to keep cultures alive and create awareness and sensitivity."

Seventh Generation Fund Native American intermediary foundation and advocacy organization promoting and maintaining the uniqueness of Native Peoples and our nations. This year they've used their website to put out several publications, including: the annual report, the news letter, the "First Session of the Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues", and "Keeping the Homefires Burning", along with announcements.

Tonatierra - part of Peace and Dignity tribal community. - An affiliate of the Seventh Generation Fund, based in Nevada with roots in Mexico. On last year's new website, Tupac Enrique Acosta puts up statements the think pieces. In the past year Tonatierra has added a message board, which they manage, to their site, as well as putting up some events, and graphics.

Western Shoshone Defense Project camp for non-violent resistance and documentation... Western Shoshone has been involved with the Land Distribution Bill that is before Congress . Their contension is that the U.S. government can not pay them for land that they neither sold nor ceded to the U.S. and that there was a teaty made with the U.S. government that recoginzed the Native Americans ownership of the land. The government has a ongoing history of harassment, trying to force them off.

A WOMAN'S CIRCLE - Monthly moon reports, general circle news and information.

Affiliate Sites

www.aicap.org - RISE and art

Alpha Institute 2003 Annual Meeting