Nulankeyutomonen Nkihtahkomikumon
Lawsuit Against BIA & Department of Interior
Press Conference at Split Rock
2005 November 3
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| The event began with a prayer and a smudging... | ||||||||||||
| ...Followed by a Passamaquoddy chant. A pair of loons listened and a pod of porpoise swam by. | ||||||||||||
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| Several members of Nulankeyutomonen Nkihtahkomikumon were present, and spoke about the lawsuit. | ||||||||||||
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| Supporters were present from surrounding communities, including Perry, Robbinston, Eastport, Lubec, and Campobello Island. Some made statements backing the courage and determination of members of Nulankeyutomonen Nkihtahkomikumon in their legal battle for fair treatment by the Bureau of Indian Affairs and the Department of Interior, and for preserving their land and heritage. | ||||||||||||
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