Listen today, Weds 10/29 to American Indian Airwaves' special election program on "Presidential Elections and Undermining Indigenous Sovereignty" featuring two panel discussions: Part I, with guests, John Tahsuda (Kiowa Nation), Co-Chair of the American Indians for McCain and Louis Gray (Osage Nation), Native American Policy Council for the Obama Campaign and the "Get Out and Vote" Coordinator for the Osage Nation and Central Oklahoma for NCAI; Part II, with Professors David E. Wilkins (Lumbee Nation)and Rob Porter (Heron Clan of the Seneca Nation) on the presidential elections & its ramifications, Indigenous sovereignty & its diminution, self-determination, treaties,and what this means for future Indigenous peoples and their respective First Nations.
intifada=shaking off - oppression/silence
Voices from Kolkata to Casablanca
Voices of struggle, Voices for change
Thursday, October 30, 2008 3-4pm PDT
KPFK/Pacifica Radio 90.7 FM, Los Angelesstreaming at kpfk.org and available on audio archive for 90 days
ELECTION 2008 - What's in Store forAmericans of Arab, Muslim, West and South
Asian Descent?
In advance of next week's election, Radio Intifada will explore the meaning/impact of the election for the Americans from the SWANA region, discussing immigration policies, the YALLA VOTE 08 initiative to register Muslims to vote, and how the various issues/candidates may impact Arab and Muslim communities.
GUESTS will include:
Representatives of the Arab American Institute and MPAC (Muslim Public Affairs Committee) and
Hamid Khan, Executive Director of the Los Angeles-based South Asian Network and immigrant rights activist.
Co-produced and co-hosted by Nile El Wardani and Sejal Patel, SWANA Collective
FREE GAZA NEWS UPDATE - LARNACA - The Free Gaza Movement is delighted to announce that their third boat, the SS Dignity carrying 27 crew and passengers arrived in Gaza at 8:10 Gaza time, in spite of Israeli threats to stop them. In the pouring rain, the boat pulled into port amid cheers from the people of Gaza and tears from the passengers.
SWANA CULTURAL CALENDAR:
Sat 11/1, 7pm - From Conception to Election - a medical -political satire. Not suitable for under 18 and those without doubt in their political, religious, and world views. An open mind, a background in medical or social sciences, and a ticket is needed to enjoy this presentation. Information & reservation at: nov108@art-in-mind.org or call: 949-451-1789
Sun 11/2, 8pm - The Lost Soul of Spain: Music and Dance of the Sephardic Jews, Yuval Ron Ensemble featuring guest performers Smadar Levi and Maya Karasso
Brentwood Presbyterian Church, 12000 San Vicente Blvd. For more information: 818-505-1355
