WHY AN ORGANIZING CONFERENCE?
Leonard Peltier has been in prison for 23 years. Over the years amazing accomplishments have been made which have helped to educate many about his case, expose his innocence, build support, and to most importantly, keep him alive. But, astonishingly, we have not yet gained his freedom.

Twenty-three years is a long time and over the years activity around his case has fallen and risen. The government has shown us that they in no way intend to simply do the right thing and let Leonard out. It is obvious that at this point we need to be better organized and dedicated to his freedom (which stands for our own freedom) which can only be obtained by a massive collective effort of the people.

Now is a time for unity. Over the years people have had many ideas and strategies on how Leonard's freedom could be obtained. Oftentimes conflicts arise as to what kind of activity is appropriate. All strategies that we plan must be known and okayed by Leonard and we must all work on the same page. We feel that we must encourage everyone to do what they do best and we must work on every possible level simultaneously--from grass roots to lobbying to legal strategies. We want everyone who attends this conference to go home better prepared to organize with a feeling of renewed dedication and unity.

CONFERENCE INFORMATION:
WORKSHOPS AND PRESENTATIONS
Speakers will include Leonard's lawyers Carl Nadler, Eric Seitz, survivors of the Oglala fire fight, renowned human rights advocate Jennifer Harbury, Mandela's lawyer Lennox Hinds, ex-political prisoners and prisoner advocates such as Bobby Castillo, Pam Africa, and Dacajeweiah; Keith Jennings, president of the African American Human Rights Foundation, Ernie Stevens, Jr. vice president of the National Congress of American Indians, Irma Muniz for Chicano political prisoner Ramsey Muniz, Food Not Bombs co-founder C.T. Butler, David Dellinger of the Chicago Eight Conspiracy Trial and more.

CONFERENCE REGISTRATION FEE PER PERSON -- $25.00

LODGING
Dorm rooms, camping, and hotel rooms are available. Call the LPDC to find out what hotel rooms are available. Camping will cost 5.00 a night and dorm rooms 15.00 a night.

FOOD
All food will be provided by the Haskell Cafeteria and Food Not Bombs. If you choose to have your food provided, the cost will be 5.00 for Friday night, 15.00 for Saturday, and 15.00 for Sunday.

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