REVISED STATEMENT
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
October 23, 2012…Porcupine, SD USA
Honoring the Life of Russell Means, “Oyate Wacinyapi”
The family of Russell Means invites you to join us in “Honoring the Life of Russell Means”. The honoring will highlight his life, leadership and the eternal fire that he re-ignited throughout Indian Country.
October 24, 2012, begins at 10:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. MST, at Little Wound High School Gymnasium in Kyle, South Dakota USA, on the Pine Ridge Indian Reservation.
Russell Means, a self-described “Oglala Freedom Fighter”, began his journey to the spirit world on October 22, 2012 at 4:44 am, with the Morning Star, at his home and ranch in Porcupine.
This Honoring will be the first of four opportunities for the people to honor his life. The next three Honorings are tentatively scheduled as follows: 2nd Honoring at 40 year Anniversary of Wounded Knee ’73 Occupation (Feb 2013); 3rd Honoring at Wind Cave State Park, SD (June 2013); 4th Honoring on Russell’s birthday (Nov 10, 2013) at location to be determined.
In lieu of flowers, the family is encouraging monetary contributions to advance the visionary work of Russell Means. Donations can be sent to:
TREATY Total Immersion Educational Endowment Fund
Administrative Office
P.O. Box 110
San José, NM 87565
Paypal contributions can be made at: www.treatyschool.org
There will be a designated media area at the Honoring on Wednesday at Little Wound School. Press credentials required.
Contact: Natalie Hand, (605) 441-0605; Christine (505) 870-4553
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