New Film Clip: Winnemem Testify at State Capitol
Posted by: Toby in Film Clip, Public Policy, Winnemem Wintu
In their continuing struggle to regain federal recognition as a tribe, the Winnemem Wintu have been lobbying for a state resolution sponsored by Assemblyman Jared Huffman of Marin. Assembly Joint Resolution 39 (AJR 39) urges the federal government to investigate the Winnemem’s history and treaty claims and encourages the U.S. Congress to restore federal recognition to the Winnemem Wintu Tribe.
On April 21, the California Assembly passed AJR 39 by a vote of 46-29 with 4 not voting. The resolution now goes to the State Senate.
You can watch a new three-minute film clip of the Winnemem testimony to the Assembly Committee on Governmental Organization, titled A Long Journey To Justice. For a blog report on the Winnemem’s experience in Sacramento see the January 9 post below.
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May 31st, 2008 at 8:15 pm
Very moving testimony, however, I see by the votes above that it didn’t move everybody. It would be interesting to find out their reasons for voting no on the resolution. My feeling is that if it’s not due to their ignorance of the issue, it must come down to money. How terribly sad for the Winnemem Wintu.
June 9th, 2008 at 5:06 am
it amazes me that there should even have to be issues such as this. i have only respect for their traditions and pray they will have the rights they deserve given to them. what grace they show and hopefully people can be inspired.