Schaghticoke Reservation, Kent CT

[whiteyford1000]

the stn isnt even a real tribe the sit is the tribe that runs the land the sit doesnt even hate against the stn we have no problem with them they are just upset because we are acually doing sumthing with the land and developing it we made a cerimonial stone house using all non processed products we had a pow wow while the stn triied to stop the powow that makes no sense the should try to support us if we,re doin sumthing good not try to bring bad karma to it

[MicalSimpson13]

Seth MacFarlane is from there

[pancakes089]

the mountain is magical, the creatures mystic, the energy unbelievable.



[56stargazer]

Powerful video. Wish I could help

Frank

[firebear1978]

i think its time to open a can of woop ass

[blackthunderanger]

so whose this "intruder" ?

[kvelky2204]

Attorney General Blumenthal has not fulfilled his responsibility. Instead he has used his political power to add a twisted spin and false narrative about the Schaghticoke people and their reservation to the states public officials and agencies lies that the media picks up and disseminates.

But who is to investigate the unethical misuse of governmental power and human rights abuses against one of Connecticuts First Families when the abusers are the government itself?

[travallar]

why don't you give a clear explanation as to what's happened here is this a internal

rift?

return to all native people whats theres!

[kvelky2204]

Attorney General Blumenthal would then have to admit a Government to Government relationship giving credence to State Recognition, so therefore CT officials would have lied to the BIA. They have said they've only recognized the land and "not the people". Instead he has used his political power to add a twisted spin and false narrative about the Schaghticoke people that the media picked up and disseminated. Including the politically influenced reversal of the Tribes Federal Recognition.

[kvelky2204]

CT refuses to act to protect Schaghticoke Res. & the environment-excuse they dont know who the Schaghticoke leader is. Same state that condoned the bulldozing & burning of tribal homes yrs ago, prevented Indians from living there, tribal economies, forbade the speaking languages, traditional religious activities & continues the cultural genocide of the Schaghticoke by denying their traditional government, & perpetuating the lie-Schaghticokes want federal acknowledgement only for a casino.

[kvelky2204]

These criminal activities would not be tolerated if they happened to people of any other race, ethnicity, or religion in the State of Connecticut, nor would they be allowed to happen in your backyard, on the lawn of the State Capital, or in the cemetery where your loved ones are buried and described it as not insignificant.

[kvelky2204]

Ethically & morally the State Police had the responsibility to act on STN Council member Joe Velkys attempts to file complaints of a hate crime, criminal mischief, larceny, trespass in Nov 2007 when Rost was destroying Schaghticoke land. State Police were advised by the AG not to take complaints from STN & if they did their job & arrested Rost then, he most likely would not have later threatened my son with a rifle & placed the rifle in his vehicle both felonies under state law.

[kvelky2204]

That means the state has concocted an alleged leadership conflict based on their said acceptance of any random claim from anyone they continue to refuse to acknowledge Chief Velky as the legal, elected leader of the Schaghticoke. This begs the questions: Why did they recognize Chief Velkys leadership & authority in 2004 when they arrested Rost, but refuse to recognize him now & who profits from this state strategy, which has been devised by Attorney General Richard Blumenthal?

[kvelky2204]

Former DEP Comm Rocque affirmed Chief Velky as leader in 2000. DEP official Matt Fritz was quoted in a news article last year that there has been no challenge to Chief Velkys elected position; DEP Indian Affairs Coordinator Ed Sarabia again confirmed that fact in an email in June 2008. Recent Freedom of Information requests to CT officials & agencies show no documents showing a formal challenge to Chief Velkys leadership have been provided to the Governor, the AG, or the DEP & they know it.

[kvelky2204]

Chief Richard Velky has been the acknowledged elected Schaghticoke leader since 1987 and this fact is supported by BIA, court and state documents. The only way to dispute Chief Velkys leadership is through a formal challenge with verifiable evidence under the tribes practice and usage law in Connecticut General Statutes Chapter 824 Indians and their regulations.

[kvelky2204]

The inability of the current commissioner of DEP to prevent the alienation of the land for future generations of Schaghticoke, and the blatant disregard of her mandated responsibility to care for and manage reservation lands goes against the spirit of the law. She bases her refusal to act on the pretext that there is a leadership conflict. There is no leadership conflict.

[kvelky2204]

Comm. McCarthy continues to say "None of us like the destruction of the land," & "It's a question of whether we legally have any ability to do anything." This refusal to act contrasts sharply with the actions of former DEP Deputy Comm Leff who, in a letter of 7/12/2004 to Chief Velky, applauded STN for having sought state police enforcement of laws designed to protect property & the resources it contains and urged STN to be vigilant in protection of their natural and cultural resources.

[kvelky2204]

In 2004 Rost - was arrested, after the start of construction work(piling enormous boulders weighing tons, against & on the roof of the tribes pavilion), CT State Police, acting on the complaint & authority of STN Chief Richard Velky, arrested both Rost & Russell for their destructive actions on the reservation. Rost was charged with Criminal Mischief in the 1st Degree & Reckless Endangerment in the 2nd Degree. In his court testimony, he did not claim to be an Indian as he claims now.

[kvelky2204]

Over 70 trees-cut down, removed, & up to 3 ft wide, without tribal permission from 360 documented STN members, the majority and legitimate legislative body of the tribe. DEP classified this logging activity as non commercial and described it as not insignificant. The ongoing destruction appears to be gratifying to our States politicians because the trespasser is a chosen vender for wood delivery, for the Town of Kents heating assist. program because of the price, item and reliability.

[kvelky2204]

The desecration of Schaghticoke burial grounds & the pillaging of artifacts & resources should disturb everyone & described it as not insignificant. Today its the tribes rights that are being violated; tomorrow it could be yours. If a noose were hung in an African American community or a swastika placed in a Jewish community there would be outrage and an immediate arrest. Is it anti-Indian racism that allows these violations to happen in an Indian community-only Indians objecting.

[kvelky2204]

Its a disgrace for our state leaders to say there is nothing more they can do. Gov. Rell, AG Blumenthal, Comm. McCarthy and Danaher have done nothing for almost 2 years, thus allowing Rost, the non-Schaghticoke intruder, to continue his criminal activities of destruction and intimidation. This is morally and ethically unacceptable. The governor is the administrative executive who is supposed to assure that the provisions of CT General Statutes Chapter 824 Indians/regs. are carried out.

[kvelky2204]

January 29th protest in Hartford was to educate the citizens of CT & beyond of the cultural genocide that is happening right now on the Schaghticoke Tribal Nation reservation in Kent, CT. Hate crimes, desecration and destruction of sacred land, including historical burial grounds, intimidation, a non-Schaghticoke trespasser threatening Schaghticoke people with a rifle all these are calculated to intimidate and destroy the tribes culture and heritage and described it as not insignificant.

[dogcatluvr]

Unfortunately, my non-caring parents wouldn't let me sign, but I'll try to get others to.

[tianaxlaney]

Aunty i got my friends and thier family to siggn.

[katieeoox]

thats terrible. thank you so much for trying to stop this. i signed and as soon as im done watching the video, ill try to get the rest of my family to sign also. best of luck, katie.

[BizarreChild]

Signed

01/27/09

[JohnWindChannel]

We got two days left for the petition then the protest begins. Lets hope many turn up and stand for all that is right and good. Best to all: John

[miighankurt]

i signed the petition and encouage everyone to do so. it's easy just hit the link and sign then hit preview signature and approve

[songinwind]

I have signed this..

We have to band together and stand up to these people that live in "greed"..

Blessing to you

[antoniorock1]

i am a member of the Schaghticoke this man has moved my passed away grandmas grave ashes plz plz suport us

[mikwid]

I am so sorry about the desecration of your grandma's grave. Add to this that these woods are mature, gorgeous areas that, if they do not figure it out soon, will be gone forever. I send you and yours good thoughts and pray for your success. Namaste

[CANYONMOON]

Thank you for sharing this important message. I have signed the petition and will forward it to friends and contacts on YouTube and MySpace. Peace to you.

[MDKRabbit101]

Hope all works out :)

[walkingbear56]

Please sign this petition.. they need to know that this must stop. In the name of greed, honesty becomes an option?.. I don't think so!

[mikwid]

I am originally from Mass and most of my family is still there. All of New England better get on the ball and guard these disappearing woodlands. Over populated areas and blatant disregard for nature and wildlife is rampant over much of Conn & Mass. I signed the petition and will send it along. If there's anything else I can do, let me know. Peace to you, my friend.

[walkingbear56]

I spent a very happy time in Conn, back in 2001... and was struck by how beautiful a place it must have been before the massive industrial complexes started growing. That and the miles and miles of highways.

I hope we have the sense to preserve some of what we have left for our future generations?

[NativeAmerican4Life]

Awful....

Thanks for sharing.

[pacotaco9595]

im josh aunt kathy

[willyscj]

who our what is doing this to your sacred

land? is it a goverment decision, or a private company? its good what you are doing, but whats causing this?

[kvelky2204]

Russell means will be attending the Schaghticoke protest on January 29, 2008 in support of the Tribe to halt the desecration.

[Beatrix141268]

I have signed the online petition, and passed on to 11 Peoples.

Best wishes, Peace and blessings, Beatrix T. Sunrise

[zezt]

I have signed it

IOt makes me sich how they think only of their fat profit and not understand this earth is not only for humans but all other species!!

[fuckdvd]

Signed

01/24/09

[JohnWindChannel]

Time is running out so for those viewing this video, please sign the petition if you havent already done so. It only takes a minute or two. Thankyou: john

[JohnWindChannel]

I great response from a good circle of friends.

[walkingbear56]

I knew you'd be here John...wasté kola!

[JohnWindChannel]

Hey Nik. lol. Yeah I get around. Knew Id see you here too. smiles. Keep well my brother. Toksa ake. John

[visionarydreams]

So sad ..thanks for the enlightenment on this subject....

[Lanthiriel]

Signed

[kollana22]

I can't believe there is still people who don't respect anything ,for us the land of ours ancestors is sacred and we can do more if join toghether.

[WorldFriend]

This is so sad

[oldarizona]

I give you my support.

Best wishes

[thefellasmusic]

You have my support!

[DRAVENLYNN94]

This is wrong. You have my support. What can I do to help?

Jaime Downing

San Antonio, TX.

[feralflowers]

full support and solidarity from wcsu youth for justice.

us out of turtle island! full autonomy for the Scaghticoke and Paugussett's

[vtxrider3]

This is wrong. I'm sorry and I've signed. 999. Patrick A. McCrow 3010 NE CORFU BLVD, Bremerton WA 98311

[vtxrider3]

999. Patrick A. McCrow 3010 NE CORFU BLVD, Bremerton WA 98311

[purplehand1]

Was'te all signed Best wishes Rob

[schaghticoke4life]

We have our federal recogntion taken away from us and now our land? Is this just another politically influenced strategy against the STN?

We Know Who We Are

[Amyerothe]

Gail is the one causing all of this destruction and she is a psychopath. I am ashamed that she is my son's Grandmother.

[kvelky2204]

The trespasser was arrested in 2004, for Criminal Mischief and threatening 2 minor children and adults with his excavating machine. Ask our Gov. Rell, Comm. McCarthy (DEP), Comm. Danaher (Public Safety), what advice they are getting from Attorney General

Blumenthal NOT TO ACT?

[makezmuzic]

who is doing all this destruction?

[tianaxlaney]

Michael Rost, Hello I am part of the stn also.

[jhitch95]

have signed 01/21/09

[TwilightForeverLove]

great video

it's disguesting what he has done to our reservation

[sharonhitch66]

signed oi/21/o9

[JohnWindChannel]

Thanks Sharon. John x

[Lanesteepee]

signed 01/19/09...Lane*

[JohnWindChannel]

Thanks for your support Tracy. Please forward the info and vid onto others. Best: john x

[scottish785]

Thanks for sharing this. I find it appalling that one culture steals from another and then destroys that which is sacred. I have also signed the petition.

[bead51]

who is doing this..the state..?

[JohnWindChannel]

Wow getting a big response. Thanks to all my friends who have signed this. Yoyre all good hearted people. John

[Maoritech]

I've signed your petition. May God bless your efforts.

[element104954]

I'm one of the council members' son and I would have signed it if I was old enough. :( Not quite.. I love what you did with the video.. I mean some of the pictures were pretty blurry but it definitely gets the message across to everyone. I would hope anyway..

[Anaris10]

I have signed as well!

[Sarkoja]

Respect and Federal recognition for the Schaghticoke Nation.

[Hottidownunda1]

saddness overcome me when i see the destruction caused by us. I always wish i could have been born 200 years ago just so i could have seen the beauty of the forrests and nature. Uninterupted pure beauty. If only more people could feel the pain of mother earth and Creator screaming through the wind, as i do everyday!!

I pray that we stop walking in blindness

[denisek2008]

I'll be signing....another thing to think about--those trees that have been so damaged either by scarring or severe root damage are short lived also. It ALL has to be stopped!

[schaghticoke4life]

If only our tribal elders that have passed away can see this now. Our tribal burial grounds will be gone if we dont stop this!

How evil can people be?

Just a thought-

[schaghticoke4life]

Everyone who has viewed this video, please take the time and sign the petition. Unfortunately, we had our Federal Recognition taken away from us and now our land is in danger of the same.

As a PROUD member of the Schaghticoke Tribal Nation, please support us and sign the petition.

Thank You

[tanyasbigbrowneyes]

yes I have signed Respect and honour to you and yr people.

[SpiritedSiouxSista]

~!~Thx for sharing this with me :) The pet is signed :) Much Respect *Maggie*

[JohnWindChannel]

Thanks Maggie.

[catterpillar82]

I have signed as well!

[JohnWindChannel]

Thanks Steffi. Hope youre feeling better now.

[schaghticoke4life]

Everyone who has viewed this video, please take the time and sign the petition. Unfortunately, we had our Federal Recognition taken away from us and now our land is in danger of the same.

As a PROUD member of the Schaghticoke Tribal Nation, please support us and sign the petition.

Thank You

[littlebear1963]

Thank you John and Lilah, it makes me sad that people undercut again and again the rights of the Native Americans and distroy blindfold with their action the treasures of nature. I will sign the petition.

[JohnWindChannel]

Thanks Ulrike for signing the petition. John

[tianaxlaney]

Aunty Kathrine. Great video. I love youu. !

[Krylogenic]

Thank you John this is a disgrace to the land and to the people of the reservation. It has to stop immediately! I will sign the petition.

[JohnWindChannel]

Cheers Dave. Good to have your support.

[FLUTISSIMA]

Thank you John..will sign

Best

Christine

[JohnWindChannel]

Thanks Christine. Hugs X

[Lectricboots]

hi John, thank you for this. petition signed.

[JohnWindChannel]

Great. Thanks Jo. X

[JohnWindChannel]

Thanks Marion. Appreciate that. X

[wiskawind]

I have saved the video and have signed the petition! Will send out to everyone I know!

Love & Peace

Wiskawind

[JohnWindChannel]

Thanks lamb chops. XX

[JohnWindChannel]

That guy who is desecrating the land has to be stopped. I hope many will view and sign the petition. Best always Katherine: John