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Report says Klamath panel erred
Larry Caldwell wrote in message t...
In article , writes: Larry Caldwell wrote in message t... In article , writes: There does appear to be an agenda. I don't see the Klamath tribe involved in it, since their tribe legally doesn't exist at this time to my knowledge. You are very mistaken. Plus, it is the Klamath TribeS. There are Modoc, Paiute and Klamath tribes involved in the Klamath Basin. They have all had official tribal status restored, but they didn't get their reservations back. I'd still like to see something more than just your informed opinion, Larry. If I am mistaken, a citation would certainly prove that allegation. Why not check with the tribes themselves? http://www.klamathtribes.org/history.html "In 1986, we were successful in regaining Restoration of Federal Recognition for our Tribes. Although our land base was not returned to us, we were directed to compose a plan to regain economic self- sufficiency. Our Economic Self-sufficiency Plan reflects the Klamath Tribes' continued commitment to playing a pivotal role in the local economy." I live in a rural area outside the Willamette Valley. While the Indian population of Oregon is not huge, you don't have to go very far before you rub elbows with one. I used to work for a Modoc, who employed several Indians from various tribes. There was never a hint of discrimination. They always treated me like a regular person. I'm no expert, but when you work with Indians you hear a lot of conversations from the Indian viewpoint, and get a picture of their politics. The Klamath Tribes were once pretty prosperous, before the feds took the reservation away. I think most Klamath Basin Indians want to return to a land based economy, rather than cashing in on the gambling craze. I have always supported the return of tribal lands. There is no doubt that the termination movement was nothing but a land grab clothed in high sounding phrases. The environmentalists don't like the idea, because turning a whole national forest back to the Indians would erode their power base. The Whites in the Klamath Basin are of mixed opinion about the restoration. On one hand, the Indians historically did a great job of managing the land and were a big part of the local economy. Farm stores, restaurants, shopping malls and similar businesses stand to benefit in a big way if the Indians get their land back. OTOH, whites would lose their hunting and fishing privileges on millions of acres of land, which would be a big hit to the local recreation industry. A lot of people show up to hunt mulies and waterfowl each year, and leave big wads of green at local vendors. Some ranches would lose profitable grazing leases. So you see, besides fishery concerns, the Klamath Tribes are using the water issues to leverage their cause. Oh and the recent subsidy farmers to the area are Not??????? Sometimes they may use the environmentalists to make a point, but they have no illusions that the environmentalists would support the tribes. Hard to say! Incase after case, value habitat for endangered species are found and welcomed on many reservations! They may dispute with the farmers, but know that the farming community contains some of their most solid supporters. In what century? = not the 17th, 18th 19th, 20th or 21th as far as I can see! Farmers and Indians are united in their loathing of Washington DC. Fine = tell them they can no onger have any reservations as the property rights fanatics see it = then see how they view it! If the feds destroy the local economy, it will hurt the Indians bad, because they depend on the white community for jobs. Potato farming is highly mechanized = proove that the number of Native Americans hired by those farms is significant! If you destroy the farming economy of the basin, you push another 20% of the Indian population below the poverty line. So, the aRMS ARE EMPLOYING 20% OF THE RESERVATION POPULATION???? http://www.indiancountry.com/?390 excerpt: What Walker does not mention is that several local businesses have taken measures widely perceived to be anti-Indian. One local Klamath Falls eatery is selling a cod-based sandwich that they advertise as a "Sucker Fish Sandwich." The proceeds from sales of the sandwich are going to fight the Endangered Species Act. Tribal members said some restaurants refused to serve them and that local area whites often harass them when they go into town. The tribe has fared a little better in the water woes. Located on the north side of Klamath Lake, the tribe and individual American Indian ranchers have greater access to water since they are in the direct path of mountain water run off. Water remains fairly scarce even in this area and it is nearly impossible to transport water from the area to the drought-stricken area on the south side of the lake. One of the tribal sources at Klamath said there is no easy solution to the problem, and as the area braces for the drier summer season the situation is not likely to get better. "The only thing that can solve this situation is rain, and a lot of it. Other than that it looks like we're in for a bumpy ride." http://www.r5.fs.fed.us/modoc/manage.../Chapter_3.htm excerpt: Native American Groups (Traditionalists and Non‑traditionalists) The members of this group primarily include Upper Pit River, Paiute, and Modoc/Klamath Indians. Most of the Upper Pat River Indians are located in the Alturas area, while the Paiute are generally found in the Ft. Bidwell area. Modoc/Klamath Indians are primarily nonresidents. The group experiences high unemployment (approximately 75%), and those who are employed work seasonally in ranching and construction off the reservation. Native Americans have traditional and non‑traditional (economic) ties to the land. That is, religious/heritage sites are located on the Forest; and many individuals are employed by the timber products industry (logging, thinning, planting, mill work, etc.). Traditional Native Americans hold nature in high regard and believe that all land, plants, animals, and water are sacred. The major influence of Forest management on this group is the disturbance of Native American cultural and religious resources. Traditionalists believe in retaining a natural landscape and using resources necessary to sustain their lifestyle. They consider major land alterations (clearcuts, road building, etc.) disrespectful to nature. Thus, protection and preservation of hunting, gathering and spiritual places is only part of their concerns in the way the Forest is managed. Major prehistoric sites, such as villages, seasonal base camps, cemeteries, rock art, and prayer seats, are also of concern and should similarly be preserved out of respect for ancestors and to preserve examples of past lifestyles. The certainty and uncertainty of maintaining the group's way of life and their traditional uses of the land is directly related to the amount of environmental disturbance caused by Forest activities: the greater the disturbance, the more likely an area of religious or cultural significance will be changed. Consequently, traditional Native Americans prefer alternatives which stress maintaining tine Forest in a natural setting. Traditionalists may include tribal elders who are not involved in the current job market. They may also include younger individuals interested in reviving some aspects of past lifestyles, beliefs, and traditions. These revivalists may be involved in the current local job market. Non‑traditional Native Americans are generally younger to middle‑aged individuals involved in the current job market. While they may lean toward the traditionalist point of view, they are also concerned with the economic necessity of employment. Because of their need to work, non‑traditionalists accept more intensive management of the Forest, including disturbance of some cultural heritage sites. Generally, increased opportunities for local employment, especially in the timber products industry, is a benefit to this group. ------------------------- The general public just gets sound bites, and has no clue about the historic basis for local politics. AKA = Stip the Natives of the Land! At this point, everybody is praying for rain. Twenty years ago, they had to raise the road bed of US97 because Klamath Lake was flooding the highway. This was right after the severe droughts of the late 1970s. A couple years of double snow packs and this entire issue would sink into the water and drown. We shall see! |
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Report says Klamath panel erred
Larry Caldwell wrote in message t...
In article , writes: So you see, besides fishery concerns, the Klamath Tribes are using the water issues to leverage their cause. Oh and the recent subsidy farmers to the area are Not??????? What would you do if you didn't have farmers to demonize? Don't you get tired of being a hate monger? Just responding to what you wrote! How about those subsidized environmentalists? What makes them think they can use federal lands like they want? Or not use land as you want = a big difference! Or how about subsidized commuters in cities? What right do they have to expect government roads? None = Why don't you end them? Sometimes they may use the environmentalists to make a point, but they have no illusions that the environmentalists would support the tribes. Hard to say! Incase after case, value habitat for endangered species are found and welcomed on many reservations! Endangered species are also found and welcomed on many farms. Are you trying to play the old Noble Savage theme again? Why all the squak about Prairie dogs and Preble's Meadow jumping mice then??? They may dispute with the farmers, but know that the farming community contains some of their most solid supporters. In what century? = not the 17th, 18th 19th, 20th or 21th as far as I can see! You are notoriously myopic. Of course you can't see it. You can't see anything that would conflict with your hatred and prejudice. Well the only articles I see from farmers are against the Klamath! Farmers and Indians are united in their loathing of Washington DC. Fine = tell them they can no onger have any reservations as the property rights fanatics see it = then see how they view it! If you want to pick on lunatic extremists, the Indians have them too. I was referring the the Termination: http://www.pps.k12.or.us/depts/india...ml#Termination Termination In 1954, Congress passed legislation called the "Termination law." This termination bill affected many Oregon Indians, as a terminated tribe could not get education, health care, management of resources and legal help from the federal government. Upon termination, the reservations were closed and services were withdrawn. At that time, there were 2,133 Klamath Indians and 2,081 Grand Ronde and Siletz Indians. Approximately 864,820 acres of Indian trust land was sold. The Termination Act names a total of 61 different groups in Oregon, some of which had never been federally recognized, but were included in the termination list to avoid any future claims. Not all Oregon tribes, however, were terminated. Some Indian tribes like the Confederated Tribes of Warm Springs had organized according to the Indian Reorganization Act. They created self-governments and continued to be recognized by the federal government. They were allowed to keep most of their land and continued to receive assistance from the Bureau of Indian Affairs. Restoration In the 1970's, Indian tribes all over the United States felt a new sense of identity and growing prides. Groups like the AIM (American Indian Movement) were created. During that period, Congress gave back tribal status to some terminated tribes. This continues today and is called restoration. Tribes can be restored and members can group back into the tribe. Throughout Oregon, a new sense of Indian awareness began to grow. The Siletz, Grand Ronde and the Klamath tribes have been restored and, therefore have regained federal recognition. The Cow Creek Band of the Upper Umpqua, the Coos, Lower Umpqua-Siuslaw, and the Coquille tribes have been recognized by the United States government but have not received reservation lands. Other terminated tribes in Oregon have maintained their tribal cultures and governments and are working to become restored. The restoration policy does not include restoring reservation lands. The tribes may be federally recognized, with federal services and benefits, but without a land base. Grand Ronde and Siletz, however, are two tribes which have been restored and were able to secure and reestablish small reservations. If the feds destroy the local economy, it will hurt the Indians bad, because they depend on the white community for jobs. Potato farming is highly mechanized = proove that the number of Native Americans hired by those farms is significant! The whole economy of the Upper Klamath depends on farming. There used to be a forestry base, but extremists like you destroyed that. Now you are out to destroy farming too. Where do you think the money will come from if the area doesn't produce anything? Seems if the Klamath had retianed the Land = It would be productive! If you destroy the farming economy of the basin, you push another 20% of the Indian population below the poverty line. So, the aRMS ARE EMPLOYING 20% OF THE RESERVATION POPULATION???? What is an aRMS? Farms! And there is no reservation, did you forget? The Indians live in the community right along side the whites. And why is that = see 1954 termination above! http://www.indiancountry.com/?390 excerpt: What Walker does not mention is that several local businesses have taken measures widely perceived to be anti-Indian. One local Klamath Falls eatery is selling a cod-based sandwich that they advertise as a "Sucker Fish Sandwich." The proceeds from sales of the sandwich are going to fight the Endangered Species Act. You love to feed the hatred between people, don't you? Oh the search was full of such! It's bread and butter to hate mongers like you. Bread and butter = comsumptive extraction = what do you mean! There's a big difference between a sucker fish and an Indian, and a bigger difference between the ESA and Indian politics. Name one environmentalist group that has come out in favor of tribal lands restoration. Can you name even one? I bet you can't. Me! |
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