2023 Free?

As a spirit of healing and celebration rolls through the world to mark the start of 2023, Leonard Peltier has made an inspiring New Year's resolution. The Indigenous American activist, now 79 years old, was convicted in 1977 for his involvement in a 1975 shootout at Wounded Knee on the Pine Ridge Indian Reservation. After over 40 years in prison, he announced his goal to dedicate this new year to advocating for justice and furthering dialogue between Indigenous communities and government officials.

The spirit of Leonard's resolution is one that resonates with so many supporters around the globe - especially those who have longed for him to be pardoned from prison. He specifically emphasizes the need for people from different backgrounds, including governments, to listen to each other in order to truly move forward.

In his own words, Leonard states that “I am making a commitment to use every opportunity I can to facilitate conversations between Indigenous people and government officials, so that we can discuss the injustices we are facing together.” His spirit is one of compassion, understanding and resilience - all of which will see us through this new year ahead.

As Peltier's resolution encourages us to create meaningful dialogue and bridge cultural divides, let's take a moment on this day to remember him in spirit, and support his tireless work for justice. Happy New Year from Leonard Peltier! 🎉🎊✨