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DoomsdaysCW"Violence against the land is violence against the people"
#Dine' #KleeBenally: #Colonialism, #police and #genocide in the U.S.
Dine' Klee Benally. Video by @subMedia
"Klee speaks on how colonialism, #capitalism and police are part of the dynamic affecting violence against women and the destruction of sacred places, and the roles of Treaties and sovereignty.
"Klee shares the Indigenous way of being and peacemaking in parallel to police and prisons, and the need for the restoration of traditional Indigenous systems for healing.
"Watch the video, in English, with new French subtitles by Christine Prat. Klee passed to the Spirit World in December.
"Klee's book, finished shortly before his passing, can be ordered at Detritus Books. "No Spiritual Surrender: Indigenous Anarchy in Defense of the Sacred"
Original post (via #CensoredNews):
https://bsnorrell.blogspot.com/2024/07/dine-klee-benally-violence-against-land.html
Klee's book is available via #DetritusBooks
https://detritusbooks.com/products/no-spiritual-surrender-indigenous-anarchy-in-defense-of-the-sacred
Link to video by #SubMedia:
https://vimeo.com/978417283
#RememberingKlee #IndigenousActivist #LandBack #IndigenousAction
#NoUraniumMining #HaulNo #PeabodyCoal
#BigMountainResistance
#LandBackNow #Dineh #DefendTheSacred #EnvironmentalRacism #CulturalGenocide
#CorporateColonialism
#BigOilAndGas
#IndigenousAnarchist #IndigenousAnarchy
#EarthDefenders
#WaterIsLife
[Photos] Celebration of the Life of Klee Benally at the Orpheum Theatre
January 7, 2024 via #CensoredNews
https://bsnorrell.blogspot.com/2024/01/celebration-of-life-of-klee-benally-at.html
#KleeBenally #IndigenousActivist #ClimateJustice
#LandDefender
#IndigenousAnarchist
via #CensoredNews
The Celebration of #Klee's life will be held on January 6, at 2 p.m., at the Orpheum Theatre in Flagstaff, #Arizona.
https://bsnorrell.blogspot.com/2024/01/warrior-klee-benally-never-surrendered.html
#KleeBenally #IndigenousActivist #ClimateJustice
#LandDefender
#IndigenousAnarchist
In Memory of #KleeBenally: An Interview with #Blackfire
January 3, 2024
via @CrimethInc
"Early on December 31, 2023, the #Diné land defender, organizer, author, and musician Klee Benally passed away at the age of 48. In his memory, we present an interview that we conducted in 2009 with Klee and his siblings in the punk band Blackfire. At that time, they had already been making music together for twenty years.
"A dedicated and demanding proponent of #IndigenousLiberation, Klee fought on a wide range of fronts, emphasizing the importance of both concrete and spiritual forms of #resistance and critically exploring the possibility of an #IndigenousAnarchy.
"As the eulogy published by Anarchist Agency recounts,
"'Klee was living in Flagstaff, Arizona at the time of his passing. He was born October 11, 1975 in #BlackMesa and worked nearly all his life at the front lines of struggles to protect #Indigenous sacred lands. Klee was a driven organizer with projects such as #IndigenousAction Media, #Kinlani #MutualAid, and #IndigenousMutualAid. He also helped establish #TáalaHooghan Infoshop, #ProtectThePeaks, and #OuttaYourBackpackMedia, and volunteered with #HaulNo.'
"'Haul No is a campaign against #UraniumMining in the #GrandCanyon. #LandDefense struggles were especially important to Klee.
"In addition to all this, Klee was a filmmaker and musician. You can view many of Klee’s films here. In addition to his decades in Blackfire, Klee also played in the band Appropriation and recorded various solo projects."
Read more: https://crimethinc.com/2024/01/03/in-memory-of-klee-benally-an-interview-with-blackfire
#IndigenousActivist #ClimateJustice #LandDefender #IndigenousAnarchist
TY to @peterjriley2024 for making me aware of this website.
Donations Accepted for the Family of #KleeBenally
Published 7 hours ago
on January 2, 2024
"The family extends their appreciation for the fierce outpouring of support. We cannot thank you enough. Ahééhéé.
"If you would like to make a donation, we are currently accepting them for a few immediate needs. These donations will ensure that he is returned to the earth through our cultural protocols and that the projects that he was recently working on & volunteering with can be financially eased.
- Donations for family expenses
Family expenses will be utilized for burial expenses.
- Donations for #TaalaHooghan expenses
Property related costs and utilities are due at Táala Hooghan. Donate here to help offest those costs.
- Donations for #HaulNo!
Klee was deeply involved in Haul No! to stimulate actions of resistance against #EnergyFuels’ #PinyonPlain / #CanyonMine #UraniumMine, Energy Fuels’ #WhiteMesaMill, and related transport.
- Cash donations can also be accepted in person.
"#IndigenousAction will continue the protection and fight for #MotherEarth & #HumanRights that Klee passionately fought for."
https://www.indigenousaction.org/donations-accepted-for-the-family-of-klee-benally/
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#KleeBenally, #CulturalAdvocate and #LandDefender, dies at 48
By Kianna Joe | Dec 31, 2023
KINŁÁNÍ-DOOK’O’OOSŁÍÍD – "Klee Benally died the morning of Dec. 31, 2023. He was 48.
"Benally’s family will be having a family meeting later today to share a formal announcement of Benally’s life, according to an #IndigenousAction social media post.
"Benally was from #Dziłyíjiin, Arizona. He was from the Tódích’íi’nii and #WanderingPeople clans. He relocated to #Kinłání, where he proudly stood tall with Dook’o’oosłííd.
"In his last interview with the Navajo Times on Dec. 7, Benally credited his father, #JonesBenally, a respected and known #hataałii, who shared the #Diné traditions and culture with him.
"Klee Benally’s teachings growing up laid a foundation for who he was as a Diné and led to him fighting for the sacred Dook’o’oosłííd.
"'For Diné people, it represents a part of our cosmology and being,' Benally said on Dec. 7.
'Each mountain is a part of our creation account set forward for our boundaries, Diné Bikéyah, where we walk around.'
"Benally described the mountains as leaders that hold and share teachings for Diné.
"Countless comments from people who knew and followed Benally shared their sudden sadness but described Benally as a 'one-of-a-kind' wise son, brother, uncle, or grandpa.
"Along with fighting for sacred elements, Benally was an #artist in many mediums, writer, musician, and filmmaker.
"On Thursday, Dec. 21, Benally launched his book, '#NoSpiritualSurrender,' released in November.
"The book delves into Benally’s experience fighting for sacred places and why he does it to protect #nahasdzáán.
"Benally recounted the many times he had been #arrested in the Dec. 7 interview, along with tying himself to heavy machinery to send a message that he wasn’t going anywhere for the land’s sake.
"Benally’s work reflected his dedication and understanding of fighting for land and its #IndigenousPeoples.
"Benally worked endlessly for the community and land, which are grateful to have been protected by a dedicated Diné."
https://navajotimes.com/reznews/klee-benally-cultural-advocate-and-land-defender-dies-at-48/
#Dineh #BigMountain #IndigenousActivist #NativeAmericanActivist #FirstNations #IndigenousAnarchist #Resistance #ClimateJustice #ClimateWarrior
This hits home for me. I worked with Klee's family and provided #MutualAid when I was reporting on #BigMountainResistance years ago. My heart goes out to the Benally family and all those whose lives he touched. #RestInPower Klee. Link to fundraisers via #IndigenousAction at the end of the post.
Warrior #KleeBenally Never Surrendered: A Life of #RevolutionaryLove, Resounding '#RegainYourPower
by Brenda Norrell, #CensoredNews, January 2, 2024
"Our hearts are broken by the sudden passing of our friend Klee Benally. Reflecting on Klee's life, we remember the words of #CheGuevara that the true revolutionary is guided by great feelings of love.
"Klee never surrendered, he never surrendered to #capitalism, the media, or the forces of conformity that sought to change who he was.
"Ultimately, Klee taught us to regain our power, regardless of the road that led us to the present.
"#LouiseBenally, #Dine' of Big Mountain, said, 'Klee was our spokesman and leader. His departure only means we have to rise and carry on the work for justice for #nature and humanity. I will miss him Greatly and Honor him highly.'
"His roots come from Big Mountain, grandson of the late #RobertaBlackgoat.
"'He was an honorable young leader, well respected and moved with a lot of compassion. My nephew brother and my leader. A truly beautiful and amazing person who really lived up to his beliefs, and was not driven by money but by needs and concern, a real warrior.
"'He was our shining Star, he will continue to shine on us from the other side.
"'He always honored me, I will miss that,' Louise said.
"#MichelleCook, Dine', said, "We are deeply saddened and shocked by the news of the passing of our beloved warrior Klee Benally. We ask for prayers for his family during this time. For decades Klee led an uncompromising position, for the liberation of our peoples and lands developing and synthesizing an embodied praxis of #Indigenous-based political, economic, and social resistance against all forms of #SettlerColonialism that degrades people and the planet.
"Klee was our North Star guiding with his heart and mind. While some may not have shared his positions, no one can question his dedication, determination, and sheer drive to protect his people despite the risks and danger.
"He risked his life through forms of #CivilDisobedience and #DirectAction to protect our Dook’o’oosłiid, #HolyMountain, from development to maintain our ceremonial practices and way of life.
"Klee taught us all to be brave to fight against #genocide, the co-optation of our movements by the non-profit #IndustrialComplex. To be steadfast in what is right and wrong. To honor our ancient law and the sacred teachings of our ancestors and Grandmothers. His departure leaves a void in #DinehNation and #IndianCountry," Michelle said.
"Now with his absence from this material plane, we have no choice but to pick up his work, pick up the slack, carry on, and continue our journey as Dineh in a beautiful way.
"Klee's development and articulations of Indigenous peoples and archaism remain relevant for social movements within and outside of #TurtleIsland.
"He will forever remain in our hearts and minds as a guiding light and a growling voice, screaming freedom, for our earth and peoples. We love you Klee.
"Rest now our sacred warrior. Your work is done. We are so proud of the legacy you cultivated and left for this world. Journey well our sweet warrior until we meet again in the great Star Camp beyond," Michelle said.
"Klee passed to the Spirit World on Sunday, after being hospitalized.
"We send our sincere condolences to his family, his wife Princess, family Jones, Berta, Jeneda and Clayson, and all those who knew and loved him.
"From locking down in U.S. #BorderPatrol headquarters in Tucson, to chaining himself to equipment in defense of Sacred San Francisco Peaks, to battling the auctioneers of the sacred ceremonial items in Paris, and leading the #HaulNo movement to protect the #GrandCanyon region from #UraniumMining, to feeding the #unsheltered in Flagstaff, and standing strong for #Palestine, Klee's powerful actions remain a moving force to resound, and rivet us all, to struggle for a world without compromise.
"Klee recognized that the non-profit industry was designed to water down the resistance and turn the sacred movements into an ATM machine for a select few.
"Fly high, my sweet friend."
https://bsnorrell.blogspot.com/2024/01/warrior-klee-benally-never-surrendered.html
https://www.indigenousaction.org/donations-accepted-for-the-family-of-klee-benally/
#Dineh #IndigenousActivist #NativeAmericanActivist #FirstNations #IndigenousAnarchist #Resistance #ClimateJustice #ClimateWarrior
Peter Riley