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There is no greater atrocity than the continual violation of our religious freedom and inherent right to partake in sacred ceremonies without being spiritually violated, or suffering from the destruction and blatant disregard of our sacred lands.

These Sacred lands are the bloodline and life way of our people and our traditions.

Bear Butte is a sacred mountain located in the Black Hills, eight miles east of Sturgis, South Dakota.

Bear Butte is sacred to many of the Plains Tribes, who continue to travel to the mountain each summer to pray and hold their annual ceremonies.

The blatant disregard for the spiritual beliefs and ceremonies of Native People and the sacredness of this mountain is evidenced by the increased presence of bars and large concert venues, excessive motorcycle noise pollution, helicopters, flashing strobe lights over the mountain and intoxicated campers nearby.

Each August, the Sturgis Bike Rally increases the population of Sturgis from 6,600 people to 500,000 literally overnight.

Traditional people travel to Bear Butte for annual ceremonies and to worship, from May through the end of August. Each year people are violated in ceremony with the extreme noise and commotion that the Rally brings towards the sacred mountain.

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Response to: FORMAL REQUEST: Documentation on Meade County Regulations for "Not a Suitable Location"

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Commissioner Aker,
I realize that you are a new Commissioner as of this last year. I am concerned that you could make your ruling on approving these licenses surrounding Bear Butte without fully being aware of what the guidelines and basis for approval or denial even are.
Here is the info as per [...]

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Dec '09

FORMAL REQUEST: Documentation on Meade County Regulations for "Not a Suitable Location"

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December 3, 2009
Meade County Commissioners1425 Sherman St. Sturgis, SD 57785
To: Meade County Commissioners Cammack, Creed, Hammock, Aker and Mallow, States Attorney Ken Chleborad, Auditor Lisa Schieffer:
CC: via online web contact forms: Governor Rounds, US Senator Tim Johnson, US Senator John Thune, State Senator Bradford, SD Legislator Representative’s Wink, Rhoden, Brunner, Hereseth, Adelstein, Killer, Iron [...]

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Update on Bear Butte: Hearing Meade County Commissioners 12-2

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December 2, 2009Update on Bear Butte: Hearing Meade County Commissioners 12-2 @ 3pmWritten by: Tamra BrennanFounder/Director Protect Sacred Sites
There is no greater atrocity than the continual violation of our religious freedom and inherent right to partake in sacred ceremonies without being spiritually violated, or suffering from the destruction and blatant disregard of our sacred lands.
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Bear Butte Update: Upcoming Hearing Meade County Commissioners 12/2

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Hello everyone,
There will be a hearing at Meade County Commissioners on Wednesday, December 2nd at 3:00 p.m. This hearing will be for the retail on-sale liquor/package liquor licenses renewals, which will include all the locations near Bear Butte. This includes the large venues we have been battling against including Glencoe, Broken Spoke Campground, [...]