Week of September 1, 2005

In this week's report:

United for Peace & Justice
International A.N.S.W.E.R.

Joint Rally to End the Iraq War

Petition to WLIW and Cablevision

Tell them you want

Democracy Now!


Same Day Broadcast


Petitions for:

East End

Brookhaven

Huntington, Babylon, Nassau



Also see the

Suffolk Progressive Vision

web site for links to the

Suffolk Peace Network Counter Military Recruiting Committee

and much more.

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The East End Report is heard on Bill McNulty's"Lunch on Thursday" 12N, Thursday WUSB
Stony Brook 90.1 FM and WUSB.org

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The East End Report is compiled by Tony Ernst.
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Sit together in peace on Good Mother Earth

This year the Shinnecock Nation hosts the 59th annual Shinnecock Indian Pow Wow at the reservation off Montauk Highway, just west of Southampton Village from Friday to Monday.

The first Pow Wow was organized in 1947 by the late ceremonial chief of the Shinnecocks, Henry Bess - Chief Thunder Bird, in order to focus the community on their identity as native people and to welcome non-natives so that they could learn about their native neighbors. Chief Thunder Bird welcomed his guests by saying "Sit together in peace on Good Mother Earth".

The first event was held on the front lawn of the Thunder Bird home. The Pow Wow has grown into a large gathering of native and non-native peoples from across North America and beyond. It is held on the several acre Pow Wow grounds on the reservation. The focal point of the festivities is the drum, a raised circular platform for performances of dance and music, newly decorated this year with a design by Shinnecock Elder, Elizabeth Thunder Bird Haile, daughter of Chief Thunder Bird.

The Pow Wow is the sole source of income for the Shinnecock Nation as a whole.

Performances are of native music and dancing are scheduled. Also featured are the 'world music' group Yarina and blues musician Arvil Byrd.

Join the celebration from Friday evening with performances at 7pm and Saturday and Sunday with grand entry at 12 Noon and performances at 12noon and 7pm. On Monday a performance is scheduled for 12 noon. There will be numerous stands with native art and food.

For more information call the Tribal Office at 631-283-6143 or call 631-204-9301.

Camp Casey on Long Island

Long Island peace activists from several groups visited the Melville offices of Senators Hillary Clinton and Chuck Schumer Wednesday morning.

The activists spoke to staff members and called on both Senators to "retract their votes on the Iraq war" and to state they were mistaken. At least seven peace groups were represented including the Suffolk Peace Network, Pax Christi-Long Island, Unitarian Universalists of Bellport, Women in Black of Bellport and both North Country and South Country Peace Groups.

Staff members for Senators Clinton and Schumer pleaded for more time to get the reaction of the Senators.

The activists have decided to establish Camp Casey Long Island outside 145 Pinelawn Road in Melville where the Senators Long Island offices are located starting next Tuesday between the hours of 4:30 and 6:30 pm.

Activists are requesting help with logistics for next week's vigil which will be from Tuesday Sept 6 to Saturday Sept. 10.

To respond and for more info call Bill McNulty at 631-751-2097

Peace & Justice Calendar Starting September 1

* September 2 - 5 (Friday-Monday): 59th Annual Shinnecock Pow Wow at Shinnecock Reservation in Southampton

* September 4(Sunday): Vigil for Peace in Iraq & Israel/Palestine in Bridgehampton at 5pm

* September 4(Sunday:"Prayer & Peace vs Violence & War" Lecture in Water Mill at 3pm

* September 7 (Wednesday): WLIW Community Advisory Board meets in Plainview at 4:30pm

* September 10 (Saturday): Wine Against the War: Benefit for Honor the Fallen Memorial in Mattituck

* September 21(Wednesday): Equal Exchange & Fair Trade - Lecture in Water Mill at 7:30 pm

* September 24 (Saturday): United for Peace & Justice and A.N.S.W.E.R. Joint Rally in DC to End Iraq War: - Buses from LI

* Repeating Events:

"Herstory" Writing Workshops in Spanish and English:

Mondays in Farmingville 3 to 5 pm

Thursdays in East Hampton at 7 pm

Details follow:

September 2 - 5 (Friday-Monday): 59th Annual Shinnecock Pow Wow at Shinnecock Reservation, Montauk Highway - Southampton

Celebrate Indigenous Culture with native peoples from all over the Americas. Events include concert with native world music group 'Yarina', blues musician Arvil Byrd , traditional dancing and drumming, native crafts and food. Performances: Friday 7pm, Sat. & Sunday 12Noon and 7pm, Monday 12Noon.

Info at 631-283-6143 or 631-204-9301
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September 4(Sunday): Vigil for Peace in Iraq & Israel/Palestine in Bridgehampton at 5pm

East End Women in Black start the fourth year of this vigil for peace in Israel/Palestine and in Iraq. We say no to violence on all sides and an end to the occupations which produce the violence. The vigil is at 5pm on the first Sunday each month at Ocean Road and Route 27 in Bridgehampton and at 5pm on the 3rd Sunday each month at the Sag Harbor Wharf.

call 631-831-4966 or see www.eewib.blogspot.com for more information.

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September 4(Sunday: Lecture: "Prayer & Peace vs Violence And War" in Water Mill at 3pm

Sunday afternoon lecture by Dr. Richard Bartel: "Prayer & Peace vs Violence & War: The Collapse of Communism in 1989" at Incarnation Lutheran Church on Montauk Highway at Hayground Road, Water Mill. For more information call 287-2668
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September 7 (Wednesday): WLIW Community Advisory Board meets in Plainview at 4:30pm

Activists are urged to attend this meeting of the WLIW Channel 21 Advisory Board as part of the campaign to get same-day broadcasts of Democracy Now! on the station. Democracy Now! is the progressive news and public affairs radio/TV program hosted by Amy Goodman and Juan Gonzales. WLIW broadcasts would make the program available everywhere on Long Island via cable TV.

The meeting is at the WLIW studios in Plainview. The address is Channel 21 Drive which is off
the north service road of the LI Expressway.

Also on September 21: The WLIW Board will meet at the same location at 4pm. Activists are invited to attend this meeting also.

More information: contact Doris Wilks wilkds@suffolk.lib.ny.us or Danielle Ferris danielle@democracynow.org

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September 10 (Saturday): Wine Against the War: Benefit for Honor the Fallen Memorial in Mattituck

North Fork People of Conscience & Shinn Estate Vineyards invite you to an evening of wine, hors d'oeuvres, jazz and community with the IS ensemble & special guests Saturday, September 10 from 5 to 7 pm at the Shinn Estate Vineyards, 200 Oregon Road (between Mill and Elijah) in Mattituck

Tickets $50

Proceeds will allow us to continue updating the photograph panels of the Honor the Fallen memorial (www.honorthefallen.net).

This project is ongoing, demanding and relentless, with no apparent end in sight.

Reservations 631 765 4612
or nfpofc@optonline.net
or at the door
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September 21(Wednesday): Equal Exchange & Fair Trade - Lecture in Water Mill at 7:30 pm

Ed Eckart of World MIssion Crafts will deliver a lecture "Thou Shalt Not Exploit: Equal Exchange & Fair Trade" as part of the series Religion and Ethics at the
Incarnation Lutheran Church, Montauk Highway at Hayground Road between Water Mill and Bridgehampton. Info at 631-537-1187.

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September 24 (Saturday): United for Peace & Justice and A.N.S.W.E.R. Joint Rally in DC to End Iraq War: - Buses from LI

United for Peace & Justice and International A.N.S.W.E.R. have announce that they will join forces for a joint rally and march on Septermber 24 in Washington, D.C.

Buses from many points on Long Island are being arranged for Saturday September 24 round trips to DC.

East End Buses:

East Hampton: Betty Mazur at 631-267-8392
Riverhead: Pat Hovey at 631-765-4612

Buses from other points - see updated bus info

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Repeating Events:

"Herstory" Writing Workshops in Spanish and English:

Mondays in Farmingville:


Herstory Writers Workshop meets every Monday afternoon at the Farmingville branch of the Workplace Project from 3 to 5. Both English-speaking and Spanish-speaking women come together to share and shape their life experiences through memoir writing under the guidance of Herstory founder Erika Duncan. Workshop is conducted in both English and Spanish, with Sandra Dunn interpreting. Call 631-723-0150 for more information and directions to the center.


Thursdays in East Hampton:

Every Thursday women come together to share their writing with one another and receive feedback on how to structure and shape their lifewriting.The East Hampton workshop is open to East Hampton Town residents. Itmeets every Thursday, 7-9 p.m., at the Senior Citizens Center, 128 Springs-Fireplace Road.

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