"Indian Hunting Season" and other racist acts of hatred..

Mato Winyan · 05-22-2005, 06:30 PM

It was requested that I make this post in another thread so it can be brought to the attention to the ones that are either in denial or ignorant of the fact that such horrid acts like this exist today. ~mato

"Indian Hunting Season" flier
U.S. Senator Campbell calls for investigation
Washington, DC—U.S. Sen. Ben Nighthorse Campbell called on the Department of Justice to launch a hate-crimes investigation into a Newspaper ad announcing the start of " Indian Hunting Season." Campbell received a copy of the ad, which ran in a South Dakota newspaper, that is intended to look like a real hunting season announcement. The ad declares open season on the Sioux reservations, sets a limit of ten kills per day and other regulations for where and in what manner Indians may be killed.
Campbell, Chairman of the Senate Indian Affairs Committee, wrote Attorney General Janet Reno that "when such an ad authorizes hunting season on human beings and places a limit on how many can be killed, surely it is reason for law enforcement to take action. Such a solicitation to commit mass homicide must run afoul of federal law. I am requesting that you direct an investigation by the appropriate hate crimes office within the Department."
He also pointed out that in the 1800's, some Coloradans expressed support for the Sand Creek Massacre. "For those that think anti-Indian sentiment and feelings are a relic of the past, I urge them to read this product of a twisted and hateful mind," Campbell said in a Congressional Record Statement last week. "At the turn of the millennium here in the greatest nation on earth, there are pockets of hate that continue to thrive. After my tenure here in Congress, I know full well the limits of government. I know we can pass no law forcing people to respect each other, or forcing them to be tolerant. But this ad goes beyond mere hurtful worlds and actually advocates murder and I condemn it in the strongest possible terms."
The following is a copy from the newsletter of the actual "Indian Hunting Season" flier. (A similar flier was found distributed in the Ashland County Courthouse, Ashland, Wisconsin in the 1980s.)

(Reprinted from HONOR Digest January/February 2000 edition.)

State of South Dakota
Game, Fish and Parks Department Pierre, SD (605) 224-0000
PROCLAMATION

RE: Indian Hunting Season hunting fees: Free to first 7,683 hunters/$1.00 thereon.

Dear South Dakota Hunters:

The 1999 Big Game hunting season in the state of South Dakota has been canceled due to shortages of Deer, Turkey, Elk and Antelope. However, this does not mean there will be no hunting. In the place of the big game animals this year we will have open season on the Sioux Reservations. This will entail the hunting of Americans Worthless Slounis Pyutus, commonly known as "Worthless Red *******s," "Dog Eaters," "Gut Eaters," "Prairie N .... s" and "F....Indians." This year from 1999-2000 will be an open season, as the f.....Indians must be thinned out every two to three years.

It Will be Unlawful to:

* Hunt in a party of more than 150 persons
* Use more than 35 bloodthirsty, rabid hunting dogs
* Shoot in a public tavern (Bullet may ricochet and hit civilized white people)
* Shoot an Indian sleeping on the sidewalk.

Trapping Regulations
* Traps may not be set within 15 feet of a liquor store
* Traps may not be baited with Muscatel, Lysol, Rubbing alcohol or food stamps
* All traps must have at least 120 lb. spring strength and have a jaw spread of at least 5'3".

Other rules and Regulations:

* Shooting length-wide in a welfare line is prohibited
* It will be unlawful to possess a road-kill Indian, however, special road-kill permits shall be issued to people with semi-tractor trailers and one-ton pick-up trucks.
* With such a permit you may bait the highway with muscatel, Lysol, rubbing alcohol or food stamps.

How to Know When an Indian is in you Area:

* disposable diapers litter the street
* Large lines in front of the welfare office and for free cheese * Trails of empty wine bottles leading from the city parks to all city alleys
* Empty books of food stamps thrown all over
* Car-loads of Indian children waiting outside liquor stores.

Remember limit is ten (10) per day.

Possession of limit: Forty (40) Good Hunting!

**White Powwow Dancer** · 05-22-2005, 06:40 PM

Makwa Ikwe
Thats just sick!!

Kio-Manche · 05-22-2005, 06:57 PM

Mato,
Thank you very much for posting this. IMO there are to many people who think we're overly sensitive. Hopefully, this will open some eyes up to what we have to deal with from time to time. NUMUNU

**~pathwalker~** · 05-22-2005, 08:09 PM

When I read this on the mascot debate thread, I went through several emotions, first anger, then rage, then I wanted more people to read it. I think it is disgusting. I am appalled that this kind of racism still exists today. It is just disgusting. I have also read on this website that there is STILL a law prohibiting Natives from entering Boston. Just another example of stupidity among the white race!

Thank You Mato.

**~pathwalker~** · 05-22-2005, 08:18 PM

Does anyone know if an investigation was actually held and if so, what were the findings?

Mato Winyan · 05-22-2005, 08:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ~pathwalker~

I think it is disgusting. What would of happened if this had been written about black people? It probably would of gotten national attention.
Thank You Mato.

That's the thing about hatred and racism........ this type of thing happens to black people everyday also....and it doesn't get written about either.........it happens to asians.... eastern indians.....etc etc. We aren't talking about some third world stuff........ it is right here at our back door. Until we educate our young ones that ALL hate, racism and all forms of prejudice are unacceptable nothing will change. The curse will go on and on.

**~pathwalker~** · 05-22-2005, 08:36 PM

So true and sad,but you are right MATO. Thank you for making me aware of my own misgivings. Sincerely not sarcasticly.

**Joe G** · 05-22-2005, 09:53 PM

"He has excited domestic insurrections amongst us, and has endeavoured to bring on the inhabitants of our frontiers, the merciless Indian Savages whose known rule of warfare, is an undistinguished destruction of all ages, sexes and conditions."

Where did this come from? The DECLARATION OF INDEPENDENCE!

Does this seem to fit in with:
We hold these truths to be self-evident, that ALL men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness.

So some things never change...but hopefully...one day they will.

**badmaninc** · 05-23-2005, 02:43 AM

At least this is out and overt hatred. We can see this hatred for what it is. What is more insidious is when the hatred is more systemic and hidden. How many times have you heard sh** like "You know some of my best friends are NDNs". Or I worked with an NDN once and he/she was a credit to his/her people. That kind of garbage still exists in society and we tend to let that slide. Another thing that is really horrible is when they hire somebody via the employment equity program and that individual turns out to be 1/8th NDN and don't even know what Tribe their family belongs to. Most of the time their great-grandmother was a "princess" of one kind or another. I was having a good day til I read this post.

Blackbear · 05-23-2005, 05:10 AM

Stuff like that is written about blacks all the time Pathwalker... you should see the stuff the KKK/Skinheads put out in their pamphlets and flyers...

**~pathwalker~** · 05-23-2005, 10:56 AM

I know BB, It was stupid. I am truly sorry.

Singing Otter · 05-23-2005, 11:02 AM

Yeah it is BB. And the beauty of it all is when I step into the deep south I still see the "get off the sidewalk" and "jim crow" mentality all of the time.My family knows the horror first hand. My relations were left for dead on roadsides and strung up as a "warning". People took pics of this ish and sent em to the family dude. No, we didn't get national attention.... and the local attention was from the local kkk. I'm not being pissy but damn. Twice betrayed. Twice removed. When does the hurting stop?

Blackbear · 05-23-2005, 10:11 PM

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05-22-2005, 06:30 PM	#1 (permalink)
Mato Winyan Gangster of Love Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Indiana Posts: 5,497 Blog Entries: 4	"Indian Hunting Season" and other racist acts of hatred.. It was requested that I make this post in another thread so it can be brought to the attention to the ones that are either in denial or ignorant of the fact that such horrid acts like this exist today. ~mato "Indian Hunting Season" flier U.S. Senator Campbell calls for investigation Washington, DC—U.S. Sen. Ben Nighthorse Campbell called on the Department of Justice to launch a hate-crimes investigation into a Newspaper ad announcing the start of " Indian Hunting Season." Campbell received a copy of the ad, which ran in a South Dakota newspaper, that is intended to look like a real hunting season announcement. The ad declares open season on the Sioux reservations, sets a limit of ten kills per day and other regulations for where and in what manner Indians may be killed. Campbell, Chairman of the Senate Indian Affairs Committee, wrote Attorney General Janet Reno that "when such an ad authorizes hunting season on human beings and places a limit on how many can be killed, surely it is reason for law enforcement to take action. Such a solicitation to commit mass homicide must run afoul of federal law. I am requesting that you direct an investigation by the appropriate hate crimes office within the Department." He also pointed out that in the 1800's, some Coloradans expressed support for the Sand Creek Massacre. "For those that think anti-Indian sentiment and feelings are a relic of the past, I urge them to read this product of a twisted and hateful mind," Campbell said in a Congressional Record Statement last week. "At the turn of the millennium here in the greatest nation on earth, there are pockets of hate that continue to thrive. After my tenure here in Congress, I know full well the limits of government. I know we can pass no law forcing people to respect each other, or forcing them to be tolerant. But this ad goes beyond mere hurtful worlds and actually advocates murder and I condemn it in the strongest possible terms." The following is a copy from the newsletter of the actual "Indian Hunting Season" flier. (A similar flier was found distributed in the Ashland County Courthouse, Ashland, Wisconsin in the 1980s.) (Reprinted from HONOR Digest January/February 2000 edition.) State of South Dakota Game, Fish and Parks Department Pierre, SD (605) 224-0000 PROCLAMATION RE: Indian Hunting Season hunting fees: Free to first 7,683 hunters/$1.00 thereon. Dear South Dakota Hunters: The 1999 Big Game hunting season in the state of South Dakota has been canceled due to shortages of Deer, Turkey, Elk and Antelope. However, this does not mean there will be no hunting. In the place of the big game animals this year we will have open season on the Sioux Reservations. This will entail the hunting of Americans Worthless Slounis Pyutus, commonly known as "Worthless Red *****s," "Dog Eaters," "Gut Eaters," "Prairie N .... s" and "F....Indians." This year from 1999-2000 will be an open season, as the f.....Indians must be thinned out every two to three years. It Will be Unlawful to:** * Hunt in a party of more than 150 persons * Use more than 35 bloodthirsty, rabid hunting dogs * Shoot in a public tavern (Bullet may ricochet and hit civilized white people) * Shoot an Indian sleeping on the sidewalk. Trapping Regulations * Traps may not be set within 15 feet of a liquor store * Traps may not be baited with Muscatel, Lysol, Rubbing alcohol or food stamps * All traps must have at least 120 lb. spring strength and have a jaw spread of at least 5'3". Other rules and Regulations: * Shooting length-wide in a welfare line is prohibited * It will be unlawful to possess a road-kill Indian, however, special road-kill permits shall be issued to people with semi-tractor trailers and one-ton pick-up trucks. * With such a permit you may bait the highway with muscatel, Lysol, rubbing alcohol or food stamps. How to Know When an Indian is in you Area: * disposable diapers litter the street * Large lines in front of the welfare office and for free cheese * Trails of empty wine bottles leading from the city parks to all city alleys * Empty books of food stamps thrown all over * Car-loads of Indian children waiting outside liquor stores. Remember limit is ten (10) per day. Possession of limit: Forty (40) Good Hunting! __________________ "We see it as a desecration not only of a mountain but of our way of life. This is a genocidal issue to us. If they kill this mountain, they kill our way of life." ~Debra White Plume

05-22-2005, 06:40 PM	#2 (permalink)
White Powwow Dancer Brakeman Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: ONIGAMIINSING (Little portage) Posts: 1,306	Makwa Ikwe Thats just sick!! __________________ Asema Is Sacred Traditional Use, Not Misuse Wakan Tanka please have compassion on me. OK Niji we are running a train with red over yellow at this powwow.

05-22-2005, 06:57 PM	#3 (permalink)
Kio-Manche a.k.a Numunu1971 Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Ponca City, Ok. Born and Raised in Lawton Ok. Posts: 1,603	Mato, Thank you very much for posting this. IMO there are to many people who think we're overly sensitive. Hopefully, this will open some eyes up to what we have to deal with from time to time. NUMUNU __________________ Kio-Manche Oklahoma Proud!!!

05-22-2005, 08:09 PM	#4 (permalink)
~pathwalker~ PowWows.com Addicts Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: In front of my puter...in VA. Posts: 18,051	When I read this on the mascot debate thread, I went through several emotions, first anger, then rage, then I wanted more people to read it. I think it is disgusting. I am appalled that this kind of racism still exists today. It is just disgusting. I have also read on this website that there is STILL a law prohibiting Natives from entering Boston. Just another example of stupidity among the white race! Thank You Mato. __________________ 90% Angel 10% Lil Devil Last edited by ~pathwalker~; 05-23-2005 at 10:55 AM.

05-22-2005, 08:18 PM	#5 (permalink)
~pathwalker~ PowWows.com Addicts Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: In front of my puter...in VA. Posts: 18,051	Does anyone know if an investigation was actually held and if so, what were the findings? __________________ 90% Angel 10% Lil Devil

05-22-2005, 08:36 PM	#7 (permalink)
~pathwalker~ PowWows.com Addicts Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: In front of my puter...in VA. Posts: 18,051	So true and sad,but you are right MATO. Thank you for making me aware of my own misgivings. Sincerely not sarcasticly. __________________ 90% Angel 10% Lil Devil Last edited by ~pathwalker~; 05-23-2005 at 10:54 AM.

05-22-2005, 09:53 PM	#8 (permalink)
Joe G ~the REAL me~ Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Michigan Posts: 8,958	"He has excited domestic insurrections amongst us, and has endeavoured to bring on the inhabitants of our frontiers, the merciless Indian Savages whose known rule of warfare, is an undistinguished destruction of all ages, sexes and conditions." Where did this come from? The DECLARATION OF INDEPENDENCE! Does this seem to fit in with: We hold these truths to be self-evident, that ALL men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness. So some things never change...but hopefully...one day they will.

05-23-2005, 02:43 AM	#9 (permalink)
badmaninc PowWows.com Addicts Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Saanich Tribes, B.C. Posts: 3,037	At least this is out and overt hatred. We can see this hatred for what it is. What is more insidious is when the hatred is more systemic and hidden. How many times have you heard sh** like "You know some of my best friends are NDNs". Or I worked with an NDN once and he/she was a credit to his/her people. That kind of garbage still exists in society and we tend to let that slide. Another thing that is really horrible is when they hire somebody via the employment equity program and that individual turns out to be 1/8th NDN and don't even know what Tribe their family belongs to. Most of the time their great-grandmother was a "princess" of one kind or another. I was having a good day til I read this post.

05-23-2005, 05:10 AM	#10 (permalink)
Blackbear Space Cowboy Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Alaska Posts: 9,622	Stuff like that is written about blacks all the time Pathwalker... you should see the stuff the KKK/Skinheads put out in their pamphlets and flyers... __________________ Don't worry that it's not good enough for anyone else to hear... just sing, sing a song.

05-23-2005, 10:56 AM	#11 (permalink)
~pathwalker~ PowWows.com Addicts Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: In front of my puter...in VA. Posts: 18,051	I know BB, It was stupid. I am truly sorry. __________________ 90% Angel 10% Lil Devil

05-23-2005, 11:02 AM	#12 (permalink)
Singing Otter Gotz ta be me! Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: North Carolina Posts: 3,392 Blog Entries: 1	Yeah it is BB. And the beauty of it all is when I step into the deep south I still see the "get off the sidewalk" and "jim crow" mentality all of the time.My family knows the horror first hand. My relations were left for dead on roadsides and strung up as a "warning". People took pics of this ish and sent em to the family dude. No, we didn't get national attention.... and the local attention was from the local kkk. I'm not being pissy but damn. Twice betrayed. Twice removed. When does the hurting stop? __________________ Cowboy wisdom: A thong is like a barb wire fence, it protects the property without blocking the view.

05-23-2005, 10:11 PM	#13 (permalink)
Blackbear Space Cowboy Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Alaska Posts: 9,622	As long as there are narrow minded fools with hate in their h