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| Oglala Commemoration 1939 Wentzville Pkwy Ste. 191 Wentzville, Mo. 63385 OGLALA COMMEMORATION COMMITTEE WEB: www.oglalacommemoration.com Email: oglala_commemoration@yahoo.com 13h ANNUAL AWARENESS EVENT FOR POLITICIAL PRISONER LEONARD PELTIER SCHEDULED FOR JUNE ON PINE RIDGE RESERVATION. Oglala , SD. – The 13th annual Oglala Commemoration is being held on June 26, 2012, in Oglala. This annual event is to honor and remember the lives lost during the 1970s Civil War on the Reservation and to also raise awareness toward the unjust imprisonment of AIM member Leonard Peltier, whose incarceration resulted from a Shootout incident between AIM members and Federal police agents in Oglala over 35 years ago. It is also an event which promotes reconciliation and healing for the 1970s events with emphasis on remembering those you have lost their lives. Activities begin with a Spiritual Ceremony conducted at the Little Family Cemetery. Gravesite of Joe Stuntz, at Noon A memorial walk ends at the Jumping Bull Property; as we Honor our Warriors. We share words and silence, tears and laughter, as we remember those who have left us. Ending with memorial cakess and give-aways. More to be announced as plans become finalized. Youth Concert follows at the Prairie Winds Casino |