The Shundahai Network is pleased to have conducted this 2004 Mothers' Day Weekend Peace Camp and Non-violent Direct Action at the Nevada Test Site.
The Shundahai Network is dedicated to shutting down the Nevada Test Site to all nuclear activities short of containment and clean-up. The Shundahai Network also acts in support of Western Shoshone territorial claims under the 1863 Treaty of Ruby Valley. As such, we recognize and support the authority and title of the Western Shoshone Nation over the land this devastating weapons facility has been imposed upon.
Shundahai Network conducts our activities within three main campaigns: Environmental Justice Now, Action for Nuclear Abolition, and Nuclear Free Great Basin. The Mothers' Day events at the Nevada Test Site are conducted within our Action For Nuclear Abolition program area. Information about Shundahai Network programs can be found on the Shundahai Network home page.
Pre-Action Photos
| Peter Bergel and John Bach
explain non-violence protocols before the line action. |
Native youth and other participants receive pre-action breifing on what to expect from law enforcement during line action. |
| Shundahai Network Logistics crew members receive instructions at pre-action breifing |
| Darlene Graham, Chet Stevens, and Jennifer Vierick at pre-action breifing. | Darlene Graham explains Shoshone greivances against the Nevada Test Site and gives instructions on Shoshone protocols during pre-action breifing |
Marching to the Nevada Test Site
| "Demonstrators on Roadway" sign warns motorists of protest, Nevada Test Site, Mothers Day Action 2004 | Marchers, led by Western Shoshone, emerge from Highway 95 underpass headed for the Mecury line. |
| Lloyd greets marchers at underpass | Willie Fragosa blesses marchers with prayers and sage as they approach the line | Western Shoshone lead march: Darlene Graham, Chet Stevens, and Katherine Blossom. |
| Chet, Katherine, and Darlene sing as marchers approach line. | Darlene and Chet approaching underpass with marchers following. |
More Nevada Test Site Photos Continued on NEXT PAGE
Special Thanks to Megan Bracken for providing all the photos for this page!
© Megan Bracken 2004
Western Shoshone Defense Project Gathering Photos
International Indian Treaty Council Gathering