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Leonard Peltier

Leonard Peltier is one of the nation’s most well-known and longest-incarcerated prisoners. Peltier is a Native American activist and former member of the American Indian Movement who was convicted of aiding in the killing of two FBI agents during a shootout on South Dakota’s Pine Ridge Indian Reservation in 1975. Sentenced to prison in 1977, Peltier is still incarcerated today.

Documents

Leonard Peltier- Plea for support at a Vigil Leonard Peltier- Plea for support at a Vigil
Call Number: PM 245AFormat: Cass ACollection: Leonard Peltier
This is a very brief speech given by Leonard Peltier petitioning for support to a group of people at a vigil. He discusses United States coercion and infiltration in convicting him. He talks about a United States/Canada conspiracy where they were acting in collusion to have him extradited. He calls for the support of all people and an immediate demand of freedom. This brief interview is immediately followed by native rhythms and sounds.
Leonard Peltier Case Leonard Peltier Case
Call Number: KP 173Format: CassetteCollection: Leonard Peltier
Leonard Peltier speaks about the unjust treatment of the Native American people and the case he wants to bring to the United Nations.
John Trudell on Leonard Peltier John Trudell on Leonard Peltier
Call Number: KP 238Format: 1/4 7 1/2 ipsCollection: Leonard Peltier
John Trudell explains the unjust imprisonment of Native American activist leader Leonard Peltier in Marion USP.
Call to US Commission on Civil Rights: Justice for Leonard Peltier Call to US Commission on Civil Rights: Justice for Leonard Peltier
Publisher: Media Island International and Leonard Peltier Defense CommitteeFormat: CorrespondenceCollection: Leonard Peltier
Letter asking supporters to write to the USCCR to do an investigation of Leonard Peltiers trial and conviction. Sample letter included.
Free P.O.W Leonard Peltier/Gwarth-ee-Lass (Leads the People) Free P.O.W Leonard Peltier/Gwarth-ee-Lass (Leads the People)
Publisher: New York Prairie Fire Organizing CommitteeFormat: StatementCollection: Leonard Peltier
Discusses the arrest of Leonard Peltier, and attaining justice for Native Americans.
Leonard Peltier Leonard Peltier
Publisher: Leonard Peltier Defense CommitteeFormat: FlyerCollection: Leonard Peltier
Information about Leonards case and what you do to help.
An Urgent Call for Activists An Urgent Call for Activists
Publisher: Leonard Peltier Defense CommitteeFormat: CorrespondenceCollection: Leonard Peltier
Letter urging receipants to participate in the civil disobedience campaign organized by the National Committee for Nonviolence Civil Disobedience to Free Leonard Peltier
Join Us to Support Justice for Leonard Peltier Join Us to Support Justice for Leonard Peltier
Publisher: International Indian Treaty Council, Leonard Peltier Defense Committee and The American Indian MovementVolume Number: 2-OctFormat: FlyerCollection: Leonard Peltier
Information about a demonstration planned at the Federal Building in San Francisco and an update from the Leonard Peltier Defense Committee
March 20 Washington DC Event March 20 Washington DC Event
Publisher: National Campaign for Nonviolent Disobedience to Free Leonard PeltierFormat: FlyerCollection: Leonard Peltier
Flyer detailing civil disobedience planned for Leonard Peltier on March 20 in Washington DC and continuing if necessary at the National Democratic Convention in Chicago in August.
Leonard Peltier Convicted Leonard Peltier Convicted
Publisher: Leonard Peltier Defense CommitteeFormat: PamphletCollection: Leonard Peltier
Information about Leonard Peltier's trail, events leading up to the trial, and the struggle of Native Americans.