John Wills Act
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We would like to petition the United States to take action to further protect burial grounds and American Indian sacred sites. Due to the recent events as in Arlington, Washington May 20,2005 which has delayed a $1 million road construction already in progress that is not only making it more expensive, but is also making traffic a major concern for the citizens. The graves in Neenah, Wisconsin May 12,2005 has made major problems in the already in progress construction of the $25.7 million water plant, these measures would expedite construction and cause less expensive and disruptive delays for the American people. It would also ensure that these remains would be properly handled. We would like to propose the John Wills Act". John Wills dream was to preserve for all people the rich culture of the American Indian. He was instrumental in the founding of Native Earthworks Preservation. Sadly he died before seeing his dreams realized.
John Wills Act
1. That before any major construction that sonar be used to said area to ensure that there is not a burial ground or bodies beneath the ground.
2. Once bodies are found the said site must follow the guidelines of the Graves act.
3. Any tribe within the location of the site must be notified.
4. States with no tribal governments must contact the Native Congress
5. Every off reservation find must be noted, be counted and marked by Native American People before excavation.
6. Any native sites with more than 3 bodies in it must be labeled a tribal burial ground.
John Wills Act
1. That before any major construction that sonar be used to said area to ensure that there is not a burial ground or bodies beneath the ground.
2. Once bodies are found the said site must follow the guidelines of the Graves act.
3. Any tribe within the location of the site must be notified.
4. States with no tribal governments must contact the Native Congress
5. Every off reservation find must be noted, be counted and marked by Native American People before excavation.
6. Any native sites with more than 3 bodies in it must be labeled a tribal burial ground.
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Goal: 1,000
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Curtis Wb
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there is major jail time for destroying cemetaries why not native american burial grounds?
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Crystal M
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I grew up in a land rich in Native American culture. Respect for their heritage is part of our heritage and should thusly be protected.
24 January 2016
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Francisca N
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The only way the next generations will learn and respect their culture, is preserving whatever remains of its past.
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She Whos
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Burial Grounds are sacred, there are many sacred grounds and lands to the Indian... Please we must fight today with pen and ink, email and letters, peaceful words and kind hearts.... to do what is RIGHT. Protect by law the sacred ground...
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Nikki Ward
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When WE start to dig up or destroy OTHER people's sacred sites THEN MAYBE THEY WILL LISTEN
4 November 2015
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