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Police Raid D-Q University: Eighteen Students, Elders and Supporters Arrested

by ~Bradley (bradley [at] riseup.net)

Mon, Mar 31, 2008 11:10PM

On March 31st, César Chávez Day, the Yolo County Sheriff's Department raided the buildings at Deganawidah-Quetzalcoatl, also known as D-Q University.

For decades, the school has been a forum and place for native people to learn about their cultures, educate each other, and experience a closeness to the earth. The school was formed in the 1970's, when indigenous people stormed an old army base and eventually forced the government to turn it over to Native hands. D-Q U was born in struggle and in struggle it stays today!

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Police Raid DQ University: Eighteen Students, Elders and Supporters Arrested
http://indybay.org/newsitems/2008/03/31/18489787.php

§Arrests

by ~Bradley

Mon, Mar 31, 2008 11:10PM

§More Arrests

by ~Bradley

Mon, Mar 31, 2008 11:10PM

§Michelle Wallace, Public Information Officer

by ~Bradley

Mon, Mar 31, 2008 11:10PM

§Yolo County S.T.A.R.S.

by ~Bradley

Mon, Mar 31, 2008 11:10PM

Service Without Limitations

§Traffic Tickect

by ~Bradley

Mon, Mar 31, 2008 11:10PM

An elder was issued a bullshit traffic ticket

§Corporate Media

by ~Bradley

Mon, Mar 31, 2008 11:10PM

Univision and Daily Democrat

§Highway Patrol

by ~Bradley

Mon, Mar 31, 2008 11:10PM

§An Injunction Arrived Against the Board of Trustees

by ~Bradley

Mon, Mar 31, 2008 11:10PM

§Guambry Speaks to Univision

by ~Bradley

Mon, Mar 31, 2008 11:10PM

§Yolo Sheriff's Plane

by ~Bradley

Mon, Mar 31, 2008 11:10PM

This plane was flying overhead for the duration of the raid

§Cops at DQU

by ~Bradley

Mon, Mar 31, 2008 11:10PM

§Police Wagon

by ~Bradley

Mon, Mar 31, 2008 11:10PM

The arrested people were taken to the Monroe Center Main Jail in this police wagon.

§Denied Access

by ~Bradley

Mon, Mar 31, 2008 11:10PM

Francisco, a DQU elder, was not allowed to participate in a scared sweat ceremony.

§Resistant Culture

by ~Bradley

Mon, Mar 31, 2008 11:10PM

§Greg Iron Denied Access to DQU

by ~Bradley

Mon, Mar 31, 2008 11:10PM

§Martin Torres, Lieutenant

by ~Bradley

Mon, Mar 31, 2008 11:10PM

He expressed sympathy while preventing people from entering DQU. Torres indicated that he was part Native American and had relatives who attended DQU.

§You Are On Indian Land!

by ~Bradley

Mon, Mar 31, 2008 11:10PM

§Education Agriculture Industry

by ~Bradley

Mon, Mar 31, 2008 11:10PM

§KCRA Allowed Press Access

by ~Bradley

Mon, Mar 31, 2008 11:10PM

KCRA Channel 3 (the local NBC affiliate) was granted immediate access to DQU. A reporter from the Daily Democrat was also granted access. However, an Indybay volunteer with a press pass was repeatedly denied access to DQU both during and after the raid. The police said the decision of which media outlets to allow was made by the Board of Trustees.

§Building a Border

by ~Bradley

Mon, Mar 31, 2008 11:18PM

§Welding a Cable to Prevent Cars from Entering

by ~Bradley

Mon, Mar 31, 2008 11:19PM

§Chris Yazzie

by ~Bradley

Mon, Mar 31, 2008 11:20PM

§Monroe Center Main Jail

by ~Bradley

Mon, Mar 31, 2008 11:20PM

§Rosa Gets Out

by ~Bradley

Mon, Mar 31, 2008 11:21PM

§Tree-Sitter

by ~Bradley

Mon, Mar 31, 2008 11:22PM

When the cops came, one person climbed up a tree and refused to come down or even speak to officers. The courageous tree-sitter ensured that even during the raid, DQU remained occupied with strength and honor.

§New Gate

by ~Bradley

Mon, Mar 31, 2008 11:24PM

How much did it cost to build a border that was defeated in seconds?

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§Excellent Photos

by Dan Bacher

Tue, Apr 1, 2008 7:56AM

Bradley

I greatly appreciate your photo coverage of the DQU arrests yesterday. I was on deadline day at work, one of four days each month that I don't have any flexibility, so I couldn't make it out to DQU. I'm really glad that you and other Santa Cruz folks showed solidarity with the DQU students and elders!

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§Thanks for the report and photos

by Rico

Tue, Apr 1, 2008 10:50AM

Bradley, you're awesome. Thanks.

Indian Wars continue -- don't be fooled into believing that history is not alive and well today.

Thanks to the heroes at D Q U.

Is there a DQU resistance website, info, or contact info?

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§website link

by --

Tue, Apr 1, 2008 4:56PM

http://www.myspace.com/dquniversity

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§background info

by --

Tue, Apr 1, 2008 6:44PM

a call for support was posted with background information, a flyer and list of needs
http://www.indybay.org/newsitems/2008/03/29/18489350.php

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§Medal of Honor

by Gordon

Fri, Apr 4, 2008 9:38AM

Are they going to get a Medal of Honor for thier heroic acts of arresting our Brothers and Sisters,like the soldiers that butchered the ones at Woundedknee or Sand Creek?!!!

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§Original Occupier from 1970 Sends Support To Those Who Are There NOW!

by Kathryn "Jody" Beaulieu (sovrn [at] hotmail.com)

Sat, Apr 5, 2008 10:41AM

My prayers, my spirit, my thoughts are with you! Chi Mii-Gwetch for holding our ground!
I seen the pictures of the arrests. By being non-violent you make it impossible for the system to side track the real issue!
Trespassing!
It does my heart proud to know that D.Q. is alive for the purpose it was intended for, AN ABORIGINAL GRASS ROOTS LEARNING CENTER!
I'll be thinking about you all tomorrow, corn planting day and praying that in peace the corn can once again be planted.
This tired world needs to hear the voice of those who will adhere to traditions!
Long live the free in spirit! Blessings to all those who support our cause!
Muk ka dae wi gobba weik equay (Black Standing Women)
Red Lake MN

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§Is DQU still occupied by students?

by travelling

Sun, Apr 6, 2008 6:42PM

I assume (and hope) that the students continue to occupy DQU in spite of this raid?

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