“Honoring the Life of Russell Means”
October 23, 2012
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Porcupine, SD USA
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 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 Wounded Knee ’73 Occupation Memorial (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.
There will be a designated media area at the Honoring on Wednesday at Little Wound School. Press credentials required.
Contributions of star quilts, blankets and food to feed the people will be appreciated, and may be brought on Wednesday, October 22, directly to Little Wound High School, Kyle, South Dakota.
Financial contributions to advance the visionary work of Russell Means 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
Contact: Natalie Hand, (605) 441-0605
Tatanka Means, (505) 288-8390
Updates:
Russell Means mourned by 1000 Indigenous Americans in 12-hour ceremony
Russell Means' ashes to be scattered in the Black Hills
Russell Means: A look at his journey through life
Russell Means: A Photographic Journey
