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Representative, David Farrabee is re-elected to District 69
pledges to aid Tejas
Indians to preserve Collective Texas History and to fight for better law enforcement
and Education.
Representative Leo Burman states that he is a man that keeps his promises. Ten
years earlier he asked the Tribe to help him get elected and if he was still
in office when it came time, he would either support or originate Legislation
that would formally recognize the Tejas Indians. In November, he pledged to aid
David Farabee in his efforts for legislation to have Texas formally recognize
The Tejas Indians. State Senator Estes pledges to support David Farrabee with
legislation for the Tejas House State Representative. Hardcastel pledges support
for David Farabee and the legislation for The Tejas Indians
EJ Wright field news
Statistics of other States- -
What the numbers mean to Tejas
J Write (field news)
The Great Council of Chiefs is not asleep, yet quite the opposite,
although very quiet at times they do crunch some numbers, and
their silence sometimes is awfully eerie. While the majority
of the Nations turning to gaming as viable revenue our council
has been in negotiation talks with renewable fuel sources, transportation
and a better agriculture economy. "It's hard to be in the pulpit
on any given Sunday and in the business office of the casino
on Monday" said the Principal Chief and the Chair.
The Tettat, Chief Blackjack, spoke in a rare interview on the
matter- "don't get me wrong either, its good that we as Nations
can use this gaming as a great tool, but let's look at the
reality of Texas which is a whole different World from the
Nation. Federally
Recognized Tribes in Texas do not have the right to own gaming
on their lands much less drive off of the reservation in a
Tribal registered vehicle. Some are still in jail for doing
such. Remember
Texas is still a Republic and Sovereign as such as we. She
can Still and does yield a mean right cross when she wants.
(FRT)
Federally Recognized Tribes have a distinct advantage, yet
those rights are squelched in Texas because she is a Republic,
and
that being a FRT is big big $$$ and all of the gravy that
it comes with. With much of the problems of (the gravy) are
if
you don't exercise the body, the grips of gravy do and will
work such wonders as affect the body negatively. This rush
to make
up a Federally Recognize Tribal Nation for the sole purpose
of gaming and gambling is hurting those that are legitimately trying to make their
Nations voices to be heard in DC and in Austin. DC and Austin
has been looking at Indians all alike, like We are some sort
of Country and Social, or Glee Club. We are not a social
club. Yes, if utilized in the proper manor we all could profit,
and
win, but greed takes hold to a lot of people liken to steel.
Sitting Bull stated that "it is shameful that the White man
has yet learned to share" as he gave his last 5 dollars starving
white children. {The GCOC states in the release that we have
much to look toward. Traditionally we are farmers, ranchers,
sailors, merchantmen, craftsmen, bakers, butchers and chefs.
We are artisans with crafts. Collectively, as a agricultural
people,
we work with our hands and strive to advance our craft working
with the harvest of our labor;. But no don't leave to place
us in a glass box just to look at. Making us stay in the 17th
century
is just as much a sin as what the injustices of those times were. These numbers are a good indication of how things can be managed.
But they don't reflect the trade offs some tribal nations have
had to pay such a high price for because the glitz and sparkles
do come with a high price.} Thus comes the stigma of which
a root of evil stems from- the love of money. Thus these numbers
mean that it is a lucrative business, but it comes with its
own
price to society.
J Wright ETT WFTJTX
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United Nations- Speaks out on Indigenous (Indian) Affairs
Laura Massy International Desk
United Nations makes Headlines
By Laura Massy: International Desk ETT June 2006
Archive file- ETT-L Miller, researcher
Article by L Massy
The UN shows it is United to the United States
DATE: November 16, 2006
WHEREAS, UN Resolution 1514 affirmed independence and the
rights of Indigenous people and that colonial practices
violate
international law. UNTS 1021 condemns colonial states that
force assimilation
policies on us which constitutes genocide. [The Mabo case
in Australia];
WHEREAS the Noongar Aborigines of Australia were
affirmed on September 21, 2006, as holding title to Western
Australia in Bennell v. State of Western Australia, by
proving they continue
to exist and are still part of the land.
WHEREAS the UN Charter requires that its members cannot
use armed force to resolve international differences.
WHEREAS these colonial states and their dependant governmental
bodies as dependant states, inclusive of Republic body
governments and their territories . The Federal State (Nation)
and its
Dependant and Republic States and territories must respect
the political
rights of the People as set out in the International Covenant
on Civil and Political Rights;
WHEREAS General Assembly Resolution 1541 (XV) requires
the informed consent of a people before they are included
in
another state
[Western Sahara case];
The UN speaks against the United States and its dependent Colonial States
And it's only
"Treaty Republic State; Texas"
For 150 + years of violations of Human Rights
"It is wrong to be an Indian in Texas"
Quotes Moses Ogunly of Nigeria
Moses parts the waters of racial hatred in the US
Moses Ogunly from Nigeria has been in an advisory role for 20+
years, he states "I am an Ambassador on behalf our my Tribal
council for our Chief to our Nigerian government assigned
to the UN this year as we are doing a summit on Indigenous
peoples rights. I am still amazed that some of our own tribes
in Nigeria have more, and receive more respect, and get more
respect from the Majority Government of our People in Nigeria
than of that of the United States and its only Republic State
show to its Chiefs. It must be time for us to part the waters
here, for the leader in the free world is the United States
and it is that they are the ones that are calling the kettle
black. It is really hard to look to them as a role model when
that they also exploit and destroy there own first peoples.
If we are to all walk on dry land as peoples of a democracy.
We must address civil rights of all nations including that
of the US and here States, and call slavery, slavery, and then
do something about it; for we the Nations of the Whole World look to the US as a light a beacon and to the Great State
of Texas as a source for that light. You see I have been to
Texas and were amazed on how independent it is from the US
but how close she is to the US without loosing her Sovereignty.
As I and the international community understands it that Texas
is the only State with UN Resolutions in case that they decided
to advocate or separate from the United States, or in the event
that the US fails and become its own republic yet again This
is widespread and has been such since the inception of the
UN.
But we have to stand on dry and firm ground if the US is to be
this beacon we must help to focus its power. Left unchecked the
US would be like other Nations which would only eliminate the
indigenous peoples rights, and their culture, creation of Genocides
courts and societies that are bent on destruction of its most
valuable resource its people thus having 2 sets of laws one for
itself in such the rules change to fit its own means and situation,
and then one for its conveyance which if you are a part of the
lesser society makes this really unjust. This is not only improper
but immoral but according to their own Constitutions which make
it all Illegal. While in Texas I learned of the KKK and its
efforts which are supported by some of the local authorities
that it was ok to harm Indians in Texas, which the State had
policy against them, and thus would turn a blind eye to this
kind of hate crime. The case of Lefure which was smothered in
her hospital bed is just one example of blind eyes in Texas.
Nigerian chiefs Sent an official to her Funeral to pay respects to her.
Laura Massy International Desk
International Desk-
Electric Tom Tom- L Massy
International Eyes opened-
On a excerpt given to the International Desk of the ETT- June
02, 2006
The United Nations Committee for the Elimination of Racial
Discrimination found on March 6, 2006 that:
The United States, its Dependant States, and its only Treaty
Standing Republic (Texas) was sited that its Treated State was
the leader of the dependant colonial Democratic States in discrimination
against its first peoples by denying the indigenous peoples of
that land of their sovereign rights, and access to education
and fullness of their Judicial system while inhibiting these
peoples the utilization and benefit to the use of their lands,
and its resources, the first peoples of the dependant states,
and the Single Republic have been guilty of discrimination and
Genocide in order to: exterminate a people and to gain illegal
control of those lands and resources not belonging rightfully
to them.
(India " their rights to own, develop, control and use their land
and resources". )
International Law-
WHEREAS international law rejects colonial encroachment on tribal
lands; that our land cannot be developed without consultation
with us and our consent; and our perspectives cannot be ignored;
Hirschi Huskies – a High
school on the High rise -
W Coppel field reporter / J Bears Editor -
The Tettat met with the Students at Hirschi High
School to work on a developmental mentoring project with the Tribal
Nation- Steve Tucker is the director of the Multi Media Program
at Hirschi - Archives were made of the meeting, Students seemed
to be enthusiastic and interested with the opportunity to be able
to discover their roots and history-
“This seemed to be a step in the right place
for a start of a new beginning” stated the Tettat-Parramount
of the Tejas Indians – Chief Blackjack – If the project
is approved the students will have access to the website in a
support role and work with educational and social and community
issues facing us all in today's society- the students my all so
have a bigger roll in the news paper which has all of our staff
elated with encouragement- and hope- it was stressed that their
grades must be maintained with a B average or above. It will require
that of 60 man hours a month and that they should have to work
together as a team to accomplish task, deadlines and goals that
are set forth-
We welcome the Huskies to come to the table and
share the ideas and work together in growth and in knowledge-
we all so thank Mr. Steve Tucker for and the Executive Staff of
Hirschi including the Principle and Vice principle, as well as
their wonderful receptionist for receiving our Tettat -
Editorial comment: This man is a great
man for he inspired the Internationally Known Story Teller Leflure
to not be afraid. For the fact that We Tejas have been hunted and
placed in the downward position so long our old ones have lived in
fear of discovery and fear that we had been sentenced to die a death
sentence many times over, for every one stated we did not exist, or
that we were an off shoot of some one else, or that we were actinic
for so long that the elders had seemed to loose their will all most
forgotten our center and their children as well had all most lost
their will- to be what is today called Indian- In her journal that
was sent to one of our reporters with instructions for post mortum
production- it was revealed that they spoke on numerous times and
over great distances, The conversations of meetings took place on
the Telephone - He is one of many that stated we were not alone in
this battle nor were we the only ones that were lost by the government
of the United States.
Nor are we the only ones that their state encourages the fact of we
are myth and do not to exist.
He encouraged our elders to find a new fire elect a younger Chief
which could live long enough to see this through, one that would keep
our old ways but not loose the ability to find and use the new ways
to help our people. One that would understand about babies and bottles,
one that understand about books and careers. He set an example and
encouraged us for us to again light the torch which burned so brightly
here in the south in the years before the Republic, He mentioned for
the need to push forward, not to just go quietly and if need sharpen
our teeth again in the ways of old, and start packing some salt- but
utilize them in the new field of war that of the Court room. We have
so much to thank you and your family for that especially for your
service to us and that of one of our own most beloved- You served
your Nation as a brave as a warrior so to remind us that the keeper
of the fire must do more than to watch it or fan the coals- it was
your relationship that inspired more than a Nation you protected a
widow from the fears of what was to come the terrors of the night-
through you and your deeds that you accomplished it found another
lost people and we will not be so quiet for so long . We are recognized
by Spain, France, England, Canada, Mexico, Most recently in the later
years by Indonesia and the Philippines why is it that the State from
which that they achieved their name of greatness, and the country
that we are all a part of, sometimes it does seem that they do not
want us but only to their convenience - J Bears Editor-
Clark Retires
H Clark retires after 25+ years in the ac, refrigeration and heating
industry he was a leader in the solar power industry for ac and heat
he was also in to renewable sources of energy and the Geothermal Heat
pump - he also being that of a successful salesman and that of a grand
father of two wonderful grand children- and a father of 3 sons which
are a hand full in themselves - He and his wife have had a successful
marriage for almost 40 years for Mrs. Clark will not admit to being
any thing that of over the age of 39 and said her marriage to Mr.
Clark was arraigned.… Yes, Arraigned by God she attributes their
success in life to their commitment to a Christian way of life The
Clarks are upstanding Citizens with in our vast community and - they
are upstanding members in the Church where they attend in the community-
Mr. Clark is an avid out doorsman- and a great hunter, a fisherman
as well as great marksman he is competitive at most things that he
does finding out that he has a heart of gold and words of iron that
will not rust and a outstanding provider for his family - Mrs. Clark
is a well known cook and home maker but also works part time in a
Medical offices- her being a home maker and a cook well now these
days that is a rarity, after feeding an army of growing men, and having
family over has been an adventure- yet the cooking she says now she
says it is by reservations only and that has been reserved for Luby's
Cafeteria - yet now and again it is a treat when she breaks out the
old receipts and makes pies or corn bread yet best of all fry bread
with homemade butter and butter milk - mmhmm!!!!- all we can say is
look out there on that RV Circuit and you might see him, them or that
of they if not look for them at a Luby's between 5 and 7 pm- They
have breakfast there now don't they? Congratulations thanks for all
that you have done be safe and keep in touch -
B Honnywell - Ft Worth Atakapa Reporter
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