The Modoc Nation one of the opposing groups on the Delta Plan agreement

Please see link and read, you will find our letterhead and Chief Greywolfs signature with the other
241 groups.

Video about the Modoc War at the Lava Beds

The song about Captain Jack is very well done!

Beautiful Eagle Video, must watch!

I remember when i was young and fishing on Klamath Lake with my uncle Jim.  We would watch these beautiful birds flying around us.   One time this eagle swooped down right by our boat and picked up a very large trout, it was wonderful to see.  Tulelake is a winter nesting ground for these majestic birds, however with the farming being done on the refuge numbers are declining. 

American Holocaust of Native American Indians (FULL Documentary)

The powerful and hard-hitting documentary, American Holocaust, is quite possibly the only film that reveals the link between the Nazi holocaust, which claimed at least 6 million Jews, and the American Holocaust which claimed, according to conservative estimates, 19 million Indigenous People.

It is seldom noted anywhere in fact, be it in textbooks or on the internet, that Hitler studied Americas Indian policy, and used it as a model for what he termed the final solution.

He wasnt the only one either. Its not explicitly mentioned in the film, but its well known that members of the National Party government in South Africa studied the American approach before they introduced the system of racial apartheid, which lasted from 1948 to 1994. Other fascist regimes, for instance, in South and Central America, studied the same policy.

Noted even less frequently, Canadas Aboriginal policy was also closely examined for its psychological properties. America always took the more wide-open approach, for example, by decimating the Buffalo to get rid of a primary food source, by introducing pox blankets, and by giving $1 rewards to settlers in return for scalps of Indigenous Men, women, and children, among many, many other horrendous acts. Canada, on the other hand, was more bureaucratic about it. They used what I like to call the gentlemans touch, because instead of extinguishment, Canada sought to remove the Indian from the Man and the Women and the Child, through a long-term, and very specific program of internal breakdown and replacement call it assimilation. America had its own assimilation program, but Canada was far more technical about it.

I know from experience in my own family of how our people were taken off the rolls because we were
Modoc and not Klamath indians.  My Great Grandmother was shipped down and forced to attend the Indian School, she was from Alaska Tlingit tribe.  My Great Grandfather, who also was forced to attend was Modoc.  To turn away your own people is a form of Genocide and just what the Government wants.  This is a little older Documentary, but rings true.

Native American Thanksgiving

Something to think about, and think what we are
Thankful for!

Water Meeting in Eureka on Oct. 19th

Attached is the actual recording of the two hour meeting held in Eureka California on Oct.
19th.   If you want to hear another prospective other than the Dept. of Interior's point of view.


http://www.facebook.com/l.php?u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.archive.org%2Fdetails%2FAH-klamath_dam_removal_forum&h=dAQG_mZbrAQH6jsDo9Tqp2Sr5evbRwYzYZsKdE-ZLD1Wbmg

Modoc War special on OPB

I have not seen this yet, but it might be worth viewing.  I missed the screening in Klamath
Falls on Nov. 1st but it can be seen on the following dates.
Tue. Nov. 8th 8:00 pm,  Thur. Nov. 10th, 1:00 am, Fri. Nov. 11th 11:00 pm, Sat. Nov. 12th 4:00am,
Sun. Dec. 4th 9:00 pm, Fri Dec. 9th 5:00 pm.   Again on OPB, called the Oregon Experience.
Not sure what channel it is on your provider.  

Meetings on the KHSA & KBRA Truth vs Lies?

I believe the most important meeting to attend would be this one on

the 19th in Eureka,  I think you will come the the same conclusion.

ARCATA, CA -- Environmental organizations from Northwest California and Oregon are organizing a panel presentation to discuss the federal and State environmental impact reports on the proposed Klamath Hydroelectric Project dam removal. The event will be held at the Wharfinger Building in Eureka from 6:30-8:30 PM on Wednesday, October 19. Four speakers will present on various aspects of the draft environmental impact documents and explain their origins and relationship to the Klamath Basin Hydropower Agreement (KHSA) and the Klamath Basin Restoration Agreement (KBRA).
For more infomation see http://klamblog.blogspot.com/

Dam Removal Hearings Hosted by 

US Dept. of the Interior and California Dept. of Fish and Game

Klamath Falls, OR : Oct. 18

Chiloquin, OR : Oct. 19

Yreka, CA : Oct. 20

Orleans, CA : Oct. 25

Arcata, CA : Oct. 26

Klamath, CA : Oct 27

Details at: KlamathRestoration.gov

Thanks to those who sent in letters to the Governor to stop the killing of our Wolves!

Hopefully, the Wolves might have a chance in Oregon.  We need to keep up the pressure
to keep the cattlemen who lease grazing rights from public lands from killing off all our Wildlife.

Klamath pact doesn't protect the river fishery!

We are the "At least one Native American tribe opposing the KBRA".

A Great Start for California Tribes Executive Order B-10-11

Governor Brown Establishes Tribal Advisor to Strengthen Communication, Collaboration with California’s Native American Tribes

9-19-2011

SACRAMENTO – In order to strengthen communication and collaboration between California state government and Native American Tribes, Governor Edmund G. Brown Jr. today issued an Executive Order establishing the position of Governor’s Tribal Advisor in the Office of the Governor. This position will serve as a direct link between the Governor’s Office and tribal governments on matters including legislation, policy and regulation. Governor Brown signed the Executive Order today while attending the TASIN All California Tribes Meeting at the Sheraton Hotel in Sacramento, CA.

The text of the Executive Order is below:

EXECUTIVE ORDER B-10-11

WHEREAS California is home to many Native American Tribes with whom the State of California has an important relationship, as set forth and affirmed in state and federal law; and

WHEREAS the State of California recognizes and reaffirms the inherent right of these Tribes to exercise sovereign authority over their members and territory; and

WHEREAS the State and the Tribes are better able to adopt and implement mutually-beneficial policies when they cooperate and engage in meaningful consultation; and

WHEREAS the State is committed to strengthening and sustaining effective government-to-government relationships between the State and the Tribes by identifying areas of mutual concern and working to develop partnerships and consensus; and

WHEREAS tribal people, as both citizens of California and their respective sovereign nations, have a shared interest in creating increased opportunities for all California citizens.

NOW, THEREFORE, I, EDMUND G. BROWN JR., Governor of the State of California, by virtue of the power vested in me by the Constitution and the statutes of the State of California, do hereby issue the following orders to become effective immediately:

IT IS ORDERED that the position of Governor’s Tribal Advisor shall exist within the Office of the Governor;

IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that the Governor’s Tribal Advisor shall oversee and implement effective government-to-government consultation between my Administration and Tribes on policies that affect California tribal communities, and shall:

• Serve as a direct link between the Tribes and the Governor of the State of California.
• Facilitate communication and consultations between the Tribes, the Office of the Governor, state agencies, and agency tribal liaisons.
• Review state legislation and regulations affecting Tribes and make recommendations on these proposals.

IT IS FUTHER ORDERED that the Office of the Governor shall meet regularly with the elected officials of California Indian Tribes to discuss state policies that may affect tribal communities.

IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that it is the policy of this Administration that every state agency and department subject to my executive control shall encourage communication and consultation with California Indian Tribes. Agencies and departments shall permit elected officials and other representatives of tribal governments to provide meaningful input into the development of legislation, regulations, rules, and policies on matters that may affect tribal communities.

For purposes of this Order, the terms “Tribe,” “California Indian Tribe”, and “tribal” include all Federally Recognized Tribes and other California Native Americans.

This Executive Order is not intended to create, and does not create, any rights or benefits, whether substantive or procedural, or enforceable at law or in equity, against the State of California or its agencies, departments, entities, officers, employees, or any other person.

I FURTHER DIRECT that as soon as hereafter possible, this Order shall be filed with the Office of the Secretary of State and that it be given widespread publicity and notice.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF I have hereunto set my
hand and caused the Great Seal of the State of California to be affixed this 19th day of September 2011.



___________________________________
EDMUND G. BROWN JR.
Governor of California

ATTEST:

___________________________________
DEBRA BOWEN
Secretary of State

First Wolf Killed in Montana Archery Hunt

First Wolf Killed in Montana Archery Hunt

A wolf in Montana was killed in an archery hunt this week, the first animal in the state to be taken down this year by a hunter after Congress's unprecedented removal of gray wolves in Montana and Idaho from the endangered species list. Sadly, many more wolves are expected to be killed in upcoming hunts. More than 8,000 hunting licenses have been sold in Montana, where wildlife officials have agreed to let up to 220 wolves be hunted.
Wolves have a lot more to fear than just hunters.  Idaho Game and Fish has already allowed the aerial shooting of several wolves in northern Idaho in the name of elk protection, which wouldn't have been permitted before congressional meddling removed federal protections.                                                   

Please write to your Congressmen and tell them you do not support removing Gray Wolves from the endangered species list.  Needless to say, being Native American and with the name Greywolf you

probably know how I feel about killing wolves.  

Clearing up confusion about The Modoc Nation

This should not need to be said but apparently we still have a problem with a person named Perry Chesnut (two eagles) calling himself an Adopted Modoc and Acting Chief of the Modoc Nation.   He was removed from office on 2/22/11 as secretary of state for breaking The Modoc Nations constitution and insubordination. He was then dis-enrolled on 3/7/11 for lack of proof on his so-called adoption and fraud.
He has never been legally adopted into the Modoc Tribe and was never an elected official of The Modoc Nation.   He has caused some confusion and is saying he still represents our Nation.  He does not represent us in any shape or form and is not part of The Modoc Nation.  We are sorry for any confusion he has created, but he has committed fraud and fooled us at first too.
To clear things up, if you have been misled and fooled into enrolling in Mr. Chesnut's group (so called, Modoc Nation).  Please contact us and we will enroll you into The Modoc Nation if you have modoc ancestry.  Please contact: Gerry Milhorn at fancyfeather8@hotmail.com  or  modoc-nation@hotmail.com.  to enroll in The Modoc Nation.
We have a Chief that was elected into office on June 19th, 2010 , his name is Chief Greywolf, Jeff Kelley and is still in office.  We have most of our Elected Officials from June 19th, 2010 election in our Government.
The Modoc Nation is alive an well!

Thanks for your understanding & Gelidanka -Welcome!

The Legitimacy of Mixed-Bloods

Denying Assistance to Mixed Bloods Perpetuates Genocide

By Louis Whitehead

The legitimacy of mixed-bloods

I am only part Indian, but all of me is confused.

A couple of weeks ago, Indian Country Today ran an editorial that discussed the opportunities for education and employment available to Native American youth today. The piece also talked about how Native communities should do what they can to support the endeavors of their young people, and how young people in turn should do what they can to support their communities, tribes, and nations.

While such noble assertions are all well and good, they often fail to include and take into account an often-overlooked group of people: those of mixed blood, especially those not tribally enrolled and tied to reservation communities. One can essentially relegate such people to the status of the unwanted stepchildren of Indian Country.

The label “mixed blood” can carry a number of different meanings. Throughout Indian Country, the phrase commonly refers to a person who can trace his or her lineage to at least one American Indian group and to at least one other non-Native nation. Mixed bloods may or may not be enrolled in federally-recognized tribes. Those who cannot claim tribal enrollment likely have awareness of their Native American heritages, but are unable to fully document their bloodlines. Due to issues such as tribal enrollment and certification of Indian blood, Native Americans represent the only group of people in the United States who must provide proof of who they are in terms of national origin.

Mixed-bloods have fewer support systems

Usually due to lack of tribal enrollment, many mixed blood people do not have access to the same support systems that those who are tribally enrolled do. For instance, many tribes across the country provide scholarship funds for qualifying enrolled members who pursue higher education. People who are not enrolled, even those who can trace their bloodlines to that tribe, need not apply.

Many colleges, universities, and private organizations also provide higher education money for qualifying students who are tribally enrolled, or who can document their Native heritages if they are not enrolled. Some schools, such as the University of Minnesota-Morris, even offer tuition waivers for tribally enrolled students. Unfortunately, students are not tribally enrolled are unable to take advantage of such support systems. They must compete for the same financial aid and other resources as everyone else.

Need to address injustices

One can understand why eligibility requirements need to be imposed on such scholarships and other forms of assistance. If the scholarships bore no such requirements, they could easily be granted, sometimes fraudulently, to non-Indian people. Doing so would defeat the purpose of providing such education assistance to Native Americans.

Denying even some assistance to mixed-blood peoples who are legitimately linked to Native communities perpetuates the American tradition of statistical and demographic genocide that has been in place since the beginning of the reservation era. One cannot deny that Native people and tribes are facing tough times and need their young people to go out into the world, educate themselves, and return to apply what they’ve learned for the benefit of their communities. At the same time, mixed-blood people deserve support, too, so that they also can honor their roots and serve the People.

Acknowledgment, understanding, and tolerance are the first goals that Native America needs to achieve in addressing injustices that mixed bloods face every day. Life will be better for all of us when Indian Country abandons the “us and them” mentality and extends a hand in friendship to mixed bloods.

Great News, we signed to stop the dredging

Gov. Jerry Brown signed the bill Tuesday to extend a moratorium on suction dredge mining for gold, cheering environmental opponents of the practice.
"It's a significant victory for water quality and California taxpayers," said Jonathan Evans, of the Center for Biological Diversity in San Francisco.
The bill, AB 120, includes a five-year extension of an existing moratorium against the practice of suctioning river-bottom gravels in search of gold and other minerals.
That would stop dredging at least until June 30, 2016.


Read more: http://www.fresnobee.com/2011/07/26/2478357/brown-extends-moratorium-on-suction.html#ixzz1TRFbOJdK

We need to protect not destroy our Wolves!

If we continue to look the other way on everything that is sacred then we will have
nothing to say when the Creator looks away from us!

Environmentalists went to federal court on Tuesday seeking to restore endangered species safeguards for some 1,200 gray wolves in Montana and Idaho removed from protection by an unprecedented act of Congress.
Conservation groups say Congress exceeded its authority by intervening in an ongoing court case to remove the wolves from the endangered species list without bothering to amend the underlying law and by presuming to exclude its action from judicial review.
Click on the Title to read about the postings, Links to article.

Siletz Pow Wow

Pow Wow

Annual Nesika Illahee Pow-Wow
August 12th - 14th, 2011

Pauline Ricks Memorial Pow-Wow Grounds
Government Hill in Siletz, OR
All Drummers and Dancers Welcome
The Nesika Illahee Pow-Wow is a Drug and alcohol-free event. We are not responsible for accidents, lost or stolen items.
Vendor registration is required. Click on the link below for more information concerning vendors.
Camping: $25 trash fee, $5 pet fee/per pet (camping area)
Royalty applications are being accepted. Click on the following link to obtain an application: Royalty Application
The Nesika Illahee Pow-Wow Parade will begin at 10:00am on August 13th, 2011. For more information and a copy of the parade entry form, please click on the following link: Parade Entry Form.

For more information contact Nick Sixkiller, Interium Cultural Education Director, at: 1-800-922-1399 ext. 1230, or 541-444-8230

Come to the booths too, our people will be there too!
Seepk'eec'a
Greywolf

Modoc & Pit River Gathering At Medicine Lake

      Medicine Lake Gathering

of the Modoc and Pit River People

Hosted by the Pit River Tribe

Friday July 22 to Monday July 25

 At Medicine Camp past the picnic area on the shores of Medicine Lake

In Honor of Elders and Protection of Sacred Lands Prayers * Visits to Sacred Sites * History of Modoc and Pit River PeopleDrumming * Stories * Activities for Youth * Sharing of Food

No drugs or alcohol allowed, children must be accompanied by adults

For more information please call: 530.335-1118 or e-mail modoc-nation@hotmail.com
We were invited by Councilman Raymond Alvarez of the Hewisedawi on May 3rd, Sepk'eec'a my brother!

Medicine Lake Gathering 2011

In Honor of Elders and Protection of Sacred Lands

Schedule of Events (subject to change)

Thursday July 21st Setup

FRIDAY JULY 22^nd

Medicine Camp Lighting of the Sacred Fire. Dinner, sharing stories.

SATURDAY JULY 23^th

Medicine Camp Breakfast and prayer. Afternoon: Welcoming of everyonetogether (Pit River, Modoc Elders, Cultural People), prayer. Lunch served, swimming, visiting.Before dinner: Activities for children, beading, hand-games, crafts (ongoing through the Gathering 1 hour after lunch,and at 3pm before dinner). 5:30 dinner.7:00 after dinner: Commemoration of Elders, traditional dances,stories, drumming, singing, sharing, and more into the night.

SUNDAY JULY 24^th

Medicine Camp Early morning: Water Blessing. Breakfast, children’s activities,cultural sharing. After breakfast: Drum and Dance at Schonchin Springs.After lunch: Visit to Sacred Sites. After dinner: Storytelling, drumming, singing, cultural sharing into the night.

MONDAY JULY 25^th

Medicine Camp Breakfast. Ceremony and prayer. Break down camp.

Additional Information

1. All food, drinks and meals are being provided by the Pit River Tribe, our hosts for this event.

2. There is no entrance fee or charge for use of the campground. The USFS has reserved it for our use.

3. The campground is large enough to accommodate as many as wish to come.

4. The campground will accommodate both tents and trailers and has vault toilets.

5. People who wish to drum and sing are welcome to bring hand drums, rattles or other traditional

musical instruments. Everyone is encouraged to participate in drumming, singing and dancing.

Any Modoc drum group is especially encouraged to attend.

6. Driving Directions:

The preferred route from the north (Klamath Falls, etc.) is: Drive Hwy 139 south from the city of

Tulelake for about 20 miles. Cross the railroad overpass (immediately after which is Clear Lake Road

going to your left). Stay on Hwy 139 for approx. another 2.5 miles and turn right onto Co. Rd. 97

(There should be a sign here saying Medicine Lake). Stay on this paved road for about 18.5 miles

until you come to a “T” intersection with a paved road. If winter snow hasn’t knocked it down,

there will be a sign for Medicine Lake. Turn right and continue for about 1.5 miles. Turn left onto

a paved road with a Medicine Lake sign. At the Kiosk and stop sign, turn right to go around the

north shore of the lake. Pass Hemlock and Hogue Campgrounds. The next campground is

Medicine Campground. You’re there!
Thank you, Sepk'eec'a
Greywolf, M'unilki, Modoc Nation

Geronimo poor choice for Government to use!

Will the Whitehouse offer an apology?

Good Article on the Modoc War

This is a  good article, not the same as most (Hell with the fire out).

Klamblog says it right!

Chetco and Tututni Tribes share our Plight

registerguard.com/web/newslocalnews/26049648-41/tribes-siletz-tribe-fry-indian.html.csp

Attempted Coup by Non Native Person

To All:

Unfortunately we have had attempted coup by Mr. Perry Chesnut and a couple of our Legislative members.   Mr. Chesnut's citizenship was revoked by our citizenship committee when allegations were brought up about Mr. Chesnut's proof of Modoc Adoption.   As it turned out he has none, his only evidence was a letter written by himself.  He was never adopted by the Klamath Tribe, ever.
So he has presented himself as an adopted Modoc Indian and set himself up as a leader wanting freedom from the Klamath's.   This seems to be a reoccurring theme for Mr. Chesnut. 

The two members who have sided with him are currently being removed from office pending a hearing, Mr. Donald Detroit and Mr. Kelly Hawkins.
If they continue to repeatedly break the constitution and refuse to answer to any of our Elders recommendations, we will be forced to have a General Council hearing to remove them from our Nation.
This is indeed a sad time, when a white man can come among us and fool so many people.   We are trying to come together as a people but it seems there are many who will deceive and lie to present their own agenda.
It is not about money it is about family and identity, about belonging.
We will continue and we will grow and thrive.   
Our Brothers and Sisters in the Klamath Tribes that are Modoc are just that.  We hope someday they will see we are not their enemy but their family who have been mistreated and cast away.
Blessings to all of you!
Greywolf

Updated News

Waq lis ?i  Hello

We are now accepting applications for enrollment in the Modoc Nation.
If you are a Modoc Descendent you can enroll. 

If you are already enrolled in the Klamath Tribes I would encourage you to
stay enrolled for now.   You can ask for a copy of our Declaration and Sign it.
It will mean you agree with us and what we are trying to accomplish but you
don't have to dis-enroll from the Klamath Tribes.

We welcome you as Brothers and Sisters. 

We have had a few changes in our Government over  the last  seven months.
One change is Mr. Perry Chesnut is no longer our Secretary of State.

Sepk'eec'a Thank You!
Greywolf
Chief of the Modoc Nation