Prescott Actions to Defend the Peaks : AZ IMC

The US Forest Service has allowed the ski area on the San Francisco Peaks to expand despite strong opposition from environmental groups and Native American tribes. A lawsuit to stop the project will be heard in federal court in Prescott. Representatives from various First Nations will be here and are asking for your support.

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Housing:

Bring sleeping bags, ground pads and warm clothes. The days are warm but the nights get cold. We have plenty of housing for people who can sleep outside. For more info or if you need an indoor bed call: 928-443-8525.

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Calendar of Prescott Events:

1. Banner Making Party – Sun, Oct 2nd, 1 to 5pm, at The Catalyst Infoshop, 109 N. McCormick Street. Have fun with paint and markers.

2. Documentary Film “The Snowbowl Effect” – Tues, Oct 4th, 7pm, at Sam Hill Warehouse, 232 N. Granite Street. Learn the background to the controversy by watching this riveting 55-minute film.

3. Benefit Concert – award-winning, indigenous band Blackfire plus two local bands. Wed, Oct 5th, 6:30pm, at Sam Hill Warehouse, 232 N. Granite Street. Between bands, speakers will discuss the environmental and cultural issues.

4. Vigil during the Pre-trial – Thurs, Oct. 6th, 9am, at the Downtown Square, SE corner across from US Post Office on Goodwin Street. (Come to The Catalyst Infoshop before the vigil for coffee & snacks at 8am. The Catalyst is at 109 N. McCormick St)

5. Press Conference – Thurs, Oct 6th, 12:30, on the front steps outside the US Post Office on Goodwin Street. (or directly across from the Post Office on the grass of the Downtown Square, SE corner).

6. Awareness Raising Event – Free pancake breakfast, yoga, then run/walk/bike (your choice) around Prescott. Meet at 544 Dameron Street, Sat, Oct 8th, 8:30am. All ages and abilities welcome.

7. Vigil & Protest during Trial – Wed, Oct. 12th, 9am is when the trial begins. It will continue at least thru Tuesday of the following week. The vigil is at the Downtown Square, SE corner across from US Post Office on Goodwin Street (coffee & snacks served at 8am each day before the vigil, at The Catalyst Infoshop, 109 N. McCormick)

8. Panel Discussion "Contested Landscapes: Native American Views on Land and Spirituality" – Mon, Oct. 17th, in the Community Room on the first floor of the Prescott College Crossroads Center (behind 220 Grove Avenue). Free dinner at 6pm. Panel discussion starts at 7pm.

In addition, Colorado AIM (American Indian Movement) is coming to Prescott and will hold a protest. Time and location to be announced.

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Go to The Catalyst Infoshop for the most recent information, scheduling, notice boards and housing assistance. The Catalyst Infoshop is located at 109 North McCormick St. in Prescott.
Contact: catalyst-infoshop@lycos.com or (928) 443-8525.