Title: A Dark Reality: Ongoing Stalking and Harassment After Exposing Historical Evidence
In recent months, I have come face to face with a disturbing reality—one that includes systemic stalking and harassment by individuals allegedly associated with the Philharmonic, the Hollywood Bowl and Parks Department staff, the Sheriff’s Department, and the "Pilgrimage Cross" group. This situation has only intensified following my discovery of photographic evidence that corroborates my claims regarding the historical significance of the Hollywood Bowl and Ford Theater locations, which I believe harbor remnants of Uto Aztec pyramids, tombs, and religious monuments.
Compounding this issue is the fact that the Ford open space is part of the National Park Service easement, specifically set aside for Native Americans to practice their ceremonies, spirituality, and gather. This further underscores the importance of these sites as cultural and spiritual landmarks, yet instead of sparking interest and scholarly debate, my findings have led to a calculated campaign of intimidation aimed at silencing my voice.
I have faced not only invasive stalking but also a broader culture of harassment that seeks to discredit my work and personal experiences. The violations against me escalated during an illegal arrest, where I was stripped of my camera equipment, personal belongings, and essential business documents. This event was not just an infringement of my rights; it was a blatant attack on my ability to document and present evidence that reflects our cultural history. Despite my repeated pleas for justice and acknowledgment of these actions, there has been a startling absence of recourse or accountability from the implicated parties.
What is equally troubling is the lack of acknowledgment or remedy for the losses I have endured. Despite the clear implications of collusion among these stakeholders, there has been no meaningful response or reparative action taken by those connected to the Philharmonic, Hollywood Bowl and Parks Department staff, or the local law enforcement. The silence is deafening, suggesting a troubling complicity in a narrative that seems designed to erase both my personal identity and the historical significance of the locations involved.
I stand firm in my resolution to bring attention to this troubling situation, not just for my sake but for the integrity of our cultural heritage. My goal is to ensure that the discoveries regarding our historical monuments receive the attention they deserve and that the harassment I face does not go unchallenged.
To anyone who has faced similar circumstances, I urge you to speak out. Together, we can shine a light on these issues and demand accountability. It is a fundamental right for individuals to explore and discuss their cultural heritage without fear of retaliation or harassment. I remain committed to sharing my findings and pursuing the truth, regardless of the obstacles placed in my path.
I invite you to support this journey, to question the narratives being presented, and to stand against the abuse of power that seeks to silence dissenting voices in our society. The truth is powerful, and it is time to reclaim our history from those who would see it buried.
Responsible Business Practices Report: Dripsy Drown Productions
Introduction
Dripsy Drown Productions is committed to fostering a sustainable and ethical business environment. This report outlines our efforts and achievements in responsible business practices, focusing on environmental sustainability, social responsibility, economic impact, and governance.
Environmental Initiatives
- Carbon Footprint Reduction: We have implemented measures to reduce our carbon footprint, including using energy-efficient equipment and promoting remote work to minimize travel.
- Waste Management: Our production processes prioritize recycling and proper disposal of waste materials. We also encourage the use of reusable and eco-friendly materials.
- Resource Conservation: We actively conserve resources by optimizing our use of water, electricity, and other utilities.
- Green Production Sets: We have introduced eco-friendly production sets that use sustainable materials and renewable energy sources.
Social Responsibility
- Inclusivity and Diversity: Dripsy Drown Productions is committed to creating an inclusive and diverse workplace. We ensure equal opportunities for all employees, regardless of their background.
- Community Engagement: We engage with local communities through various initiatives, including volunteering and supporting local events and charities.
- Employee Well-being: We prioritize the well-being of our employees by providing a safe and healthy work environment, offering mental health support, and promoting work-life balance.
- Employee Training Programs: We offer continuous professional development and training programs to enhance the skills and career growth of our employees.
Economic Impact
- Sustainable Practices: Our commitment to sustainable practices not only benefits the environment but also contributes to long-term economic growth. We invest in eco-friendly technologies and practices that reduce costs and improve efficiency.
- Ethical Business Operations: We adhere to ethical business practices, ensuring transparency and fairness in all our dealings. This builds trust with our stakeholders and fosters a positive business reputation.
- Local Supplier Support: We prioritize working with local suppliers to support the regional economy and reduce the environmental impact of transportation.
Governance and Ethics
- Corporate Governance: Our corporate governance structure ensures accountability and transparency in decision-making processes. We have established clear policies and procedures to guide our operations.
- Ethical Guidelines: We adhere to a strict code of ethics that governs our business practices. This includes maintaining integrity, honesty, and respect in all our interactions.
- Transparency Reporting: We provide regular transparency reports to our stakeholders, detailing our performance in various areas of responsibility.
Conclusion
Dripsy Drown Productions is dedicated to responsible business practices that contribute positively to society and the environment. We are committed to continuous improvement and transparency in our efforts to create a sustainable and ethical business environment.
On November 19, 2019, Ada Deer received the inaugural 4W UNESCO Chair Prize on Gender, Wellbeing and a Culture of Peace, at a private reception. Deer was recognized for her lifetime of commitment to social justice.
The leadership and financial award honors innovative work and provides resources to extend that work. It will support student internships and activities focused on social justice in our community. UW-Madison was awarded the UNESCO Chair in 2016, one of only 20 in the United States.
The private reception took place just before Deer’s public talk on November 19, which was held at Memorial Union’s Shannon Hall. Deer discussed her life and new memoir, “Making a Difference: My Fight for Native Rights and Social Justice.”
Theda Perdue, professor emerita at the University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill and contributor to Deer’s memoir, joined Deer for the public talk. Larry Nesper, Professor and Director of American Indian Studies, moderated the conversation.
Deer’s book recounts her life, from growing up in poverty on the Menominee Reservation in Wisconsin and earning degrees in social work, to running for Congress and serving as the assistant secretary of Indian affairs for the U.S. Department of the Interior. Today, Deer remains deeply committed to human rights and social justice.
“I was born a Menominee Indian. That is who I was born and how I have lived,” she writes in her memoir.
In 1957, she became the first member of the Menominee to graduate from UW-Madison, receiving her bachelor’s in social work. Deer was a lecturer at UW-Madison’s American Indian Studies program and the School of Social Work from 1977 until 1993, when President Bill Clinton appointed her to head the Bureau of Indian Affairs. In 1993, she became the first woman to head the U.S. Bureau of Indian Affairs and helped set policy for more than 550 federally recognized tribes.
“I speak up. I speak out,” Deer said in an interview last year recognizing the 150th anniversary of women getting undergraduate degrees at UW-Madison. “It’s not like I plotted and planned. I just had this general goal. I want to do and I want to be and I want to help. And I’ve been able to do it.
Deer was the inaugural participant last year of the Culture Keepers/Elders-in-Residence Program, a new UW-Madison initiative to improve the experience of American Indian and Alaskan Native students by hosting Native elders on campus for extended visits and educational exchanges. Earlier in November 2019, Deer was inducted into the National Native American Hall of Fame.
“People think you’re born this way but you create your way as you go along. No. Your life evolves. You create your own way as you go along. You can, and I did.”
The original version of this story appeared on wisc.edu.
By Käri Knutson/November 12, 2019
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Human Trafficking in the Context of Migration
A 4W Research to Practice Forum Hosted by 4W UW-STREETS
“Social Transformations to End Exploitation and Trafficking for Sex”
UW Co-Sponsors: School of Human Ecology Global Health Institute
University of Wisconsin-Madison Madison, WI
July 25-28, 2018
Department Gender and Women’s Studies
As a signature initiative of 4W (Women, Wellbeing, Wisconsin and the World), STREETS takes a woman-centered approach to combating trafficking for sexual exploitation and seeks to incorporate the voices and perspectives of survivors. This two-day forum will bring together local and global practitioners and researchers to explore promising practices in victim identification and case tracking of vulnerable people in the context of migration. Grounded in the insights of practitioners and the perspectives of survivors, this STREETS convening will develop recommendations and a research agenda to compare trafficking trends on the EU/Morocco and U.S./Mexico borders informed by lessons from other migration routes. Together we will advance safer migration and confront trafficking and exploitation for sex while assisting the recovery for those affected by abuse while migrating.
The results of the Forum will be synthesized and compiled as a resource to inform policy development, program design and monitoring and evaluation. Composite illustrative standards for identification of trafficking, action research, and survivor-centered case tracking will be made available for use by NGOs, governments, universities, donors and other stakeholders. We also hope to have partnerships emerge from the forum to independently pursue new funds for community-based research.
Research and Partnership Objectives:
- Understand strengths, limitations, and applicability of best available sex trafficking indicators and data management
- Develop relevant, practice-based research questions through knowledge from current evidence and local community
- Facilitate potential community based research and/or programmatic partnerships to improve both research and practice around trafficking and related
- Share potential funding sources for emerging partnerships and facilitate sub-group formation to pursue new
- Identify specific internship opportunities for UW students and other university
Wednesday, July 25 (6:30-9pm) – Upper House, 365 East Campus Mall: Forum Theater open to the public.
6:30-7:00 Welcome Reception
7:00-9:00 Screening and Discussion of Irioweniasi: El Hilo de La Luna (The Thread of the Moon)
Thursday, July 26 (8:30-4:30): Human Trafficking and Migration (Plenary 5th Floor, School of Human Ecology-SOHE, Nancy Nicholas Hall)
MC Araceli Alonso
8:30-9:00 Gathering for breakfast
9:00-9:30 Lori DiPrete Brown and Araceli Alonso
9:30-12:00 Human Trafficking and Migration-Comparing Trends: Liliana Suárez- Universidad Autónoma de Madrid, Spain; Rosalva Resendiz-University of Texas Rio Grande Valley; Border comparison: Esperanza Jorge and Inmaculada Antolínez Nigeria- Spain
12:00-1:00 Lunch
1:00-2:00 4W Wellbeing Model presentation and STREETS of Hope I outcomes discussion; Lori DiPrete Brown
2:00-2:30 Break
2:30-4:00 Working group session I
4:00-4:30 Wrap up
6:30 Welcome Dinner (3518 Lake Mendota, Dr.)
Friday, July 27: Trafficking Indicators and Case Tracking/Referrals (Plenary 5th Floor, School of Human Ecology-SOHE, Nancy Nicholas Hall)
MC Jean Geran
8:30-9:00 Gathering for breakfast
9:00-10:30 Trafficking Identification and Case Tracking Methods (U.S.): Lara Gerassi- UW-Madison; Jean Geran UW-Madison; Mariana Rodríguez UMOS Milwaukee
10:30-10:45 Break
10:45-12:30 Trafficking Identification and Case Tracking Methods (International) Inmaculada Antolínez and Esperanza Jorge-Spain and Nigeria; Paul Adhoch-TRACE, Kenya; Mirela Podoiu- Fundatia Usa Deschisa, Romania
12:30-1:30 Lunch
1:30-3:00 Working group session II
3:00-3:30 Break
3:30-4:30 Working group session III
4:30-5:00 Wrap up session
Saturday, July 28: (Plenary 5th Floor, School of Human Ecology-SOHE, Nancy Nicholas Hall)
10:00-12:00 Developing Research to Practice Partnerships on Trafficking and Migration
(morning working sessions toward grant writing, optional)
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