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The review of this Project is posted here: http://www.buildmindgardens.com/MindgardensProjectsReview.htm   Otherwise- this is the description prior to completion: Mindgardens does service projects as often as able and highlight them here on this sight. The service is mostly a donation of labor and education for sustainability's sake, however, supplies are beyond the capacity of Mindgardens to contribute without your donations (Please donate below). Summer, 2009: Redford, Texas Please review this years service project- taking place in Redford, Texas. The people of this land, the Jumano Apache's, have resided here beyond 12,000 years. Despite the millennia of native existence, the past couple centuries and still the past decade or two have been extremely hard on the Jumano Apache's and the town of Redford. Political battles have occured in these parts since colonization, often in a fight for one's survival and cultural survival. The people of Redford are wonderful, beautiful, open-hearted folks, many Jumano Apache from both sides of the US-Mexico border. Yet, the border patrol and JTF-6 have waged a war on the people, taking many forms. A young Jumano boy was assasinated just twelve years ago by marines while he was herding his animals. Jumano people are currently in prison for gathering foods on traditional lands. Recent flooding from the Rio Grande has washed out levees, destroying livelihood and essential farmland, yet neither the US nor Texas will rebuild them. Border patrol and police harrasment/abuse is a more than daily event. A Jumano Apache elder resides just inside the old town of Redford (El Polvo) with a home and storehouse in desperate need of repair. The home is also residence to a historical archive of Jumano-Apache legitimacy, including geniological data as well as invaluable scholarly work passed in progression through generations. Remodeling and roof repair must occur in order to protect people, documents, and allow Jumano apache office space, museum, and a meeting house rehabilitation. An original occupant of this house was recognized by President George Bush, Sr. receiving the Presidential Medal of honor for her work in the area accentuating her dedication to the current library, education and the community. The current elders have continued her work and built upon it with lifetimes of scholarship, attentiveness, and local activism. Visit these sights for more information and click on the Donate button to contribute towards this project: http://redfordtexas.blogspot.com/ http://censored-news.blogspot.com/2008/10/flood-relief-for-jumano-apache-on.html http://www.tshaonline.org/handbook/online/articles/RR/hvr27.html http://news.google.com/newspapers?id=hasTAAAAIBAJ&sjid=XwcEAAAAIBAJ&pg=5450%2C2830760 http://www.mapinc.org/hernandez/ To support this project please use paypal to financially contribute to the thousands of dollars needed to purchase new metal for the roof, silicone sealant, framing materials, and other costs benefiting the preservation of the library and the Jumano Apache people of Redford, Tx: Feel free to leave a comment identifying the specific use of your donation. Please leave your email address, or email me directly, so that you can receive the completed project pictures! Thank you for believing in us. Erik K Tamez-Hrabovsky erik@buildmindgardens.com Mindgardens Home /  Contact Info