The Burns Paiute people have hunted game and gathered willow, tule, and other plants for centuries in the area now named the Malheur National Forest. (Photo: USDA)
Native America Calling: Monday, January 11 – Fighting for the Land LISTEN
The protesters occupying the federal wildlife headquarters near Burns, Oregon say the militia stand-off is over the federal government’s control over land. We will hear from the Burns Paiute tribe about the place the militia members are using to make their point. We’ll also get a Native perspective on the history of armed showdowns with federal authorities over land use.
Guests:
Charlotte Rodrique (Burns Paiute)- Chairwoman of the Burns Paiute Tribe
Morning Star Gali (Pit River Tribe) Tribal Historic Preservation Officer of the Pit River Tribe
Waneek Horn-Miller (Mohawk) a former Olympic athlete and was present at the Oka Crisis on in Quebec Canada in 1990
