FBI tries to prosecute Rod Coronado for not being a "legal" Native American

Green Scare update: Rod Coronado goes back to trial

Thursday, June 07 2007

When the FBI raided our home in February of 2006, they confiscated several items that were not on the list of what they were looking for. (I don’t think they found anything they were looking for, anyhow….) But, when they saw predatory bird feathers, they took the opportunity to attack Rod on a spiritual level by challenging his right to possess the protected feathers. The basis of the argument is that Rod is illegally possessing feathers because he is not a registered native american. For what it is worth, every government document classifies him as native american, which testifies to the fact that they are using whatever avenue they can to keep him busy.

Fortunately for us, we see that it is a strong case. Rod is a participating member of the Pasqua Yaqui nation, and was gifted the feathers from elders during ceremony. The feathers were used strictly for ceremony, and we taught our children to respect them and never treat them as a toy. I hope to see Rod standing on the other end of this with an eagle feather in his hand fanning sage, without fear of repose.

The case begins on June 5, 2007 with the preliminary hearing. Please send out some strong energy, this struggle is deeply spiritual and prayers do help.

We have been enraptured in our daily lives, so full and rich. Even what might appear the doldrum of everyday life is set in a different hue as every moment is tinged in colors that come with knowing our time may be limited. We try not to let it take away from our experience, but add to it. We are doing a lot of strong work on our family relationships, building healthier ways of communicating, and continuing to develop committed relationships within our community. If you truly reap what you sow, I see a bountiful harvest in store for us. Please know we are so appreciative of everyone who continues to work with us, love us, and smile those warm smiles that reach us where we need it. We are feeling blessed, and I feel like we are in a pivotal place for the truth to be revealed.

Thank you to those who have offered support in unusual ways, it shows that people are incredibly capable of giving whatever they can. Who could doubt that there is hope for the world? We believe, and thanks for letting us be in that place!

Chrysta
http://www.supportrod.org