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To: Ilaine who wrote (89734)	12/8/2004 2:08:53 PM
From: Neeka	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 793907

The public is government. Government=We the People. Denver Civic Ventures, Inc sponsors and organizes this parade as representatives of the City of Denver. They have made an in house decision to deny Christian's the right to participate and obviously don't consider them part of the "cultural and ethnic diversity of the region." DENVER CIVIC VENTURES, INC. (DCV), the Downtown Denver Partnership's charitable public purpose corporation, mobilizes resources to implement civic design and development initiatives to enhance Downtown Denver's business, cultural and residential environment. 2003 - 2004 CHAIR: JEAN TOWNSEND, COLEY/FORREST Areas of focus: Resource development Civic design and planning Center city housing support Central Platte Valley development downtowndenver.com The hour-long event features highly decorated floats with symbols of the holiday season such as Santa Claus, gingerbread houses and toy soldiers, along with what's billed as an "international procession to celebrate the cultural and ethnic diversity of the region," according to its website. worldnetdaily.com It sounds to me that the City of Denver holds their annual "Parade of Lights" for the sake of commercialism even though they say it's in the name of "diversity." Diversity isn't in the eye of the beholder, it's a real inclusion of all cultures and ethnicities including Christianity. It doesn't take a rocket scientist to understand the difference between "diversity" and "descrimination. M This is who the Two Sprit Society of Denver are: Who We Are Welcome to our web site! The Two Spirit Society of Denver is a dedicated group of GBLT Native Americans in the Denver area who are united by their struggle to restore Two Spirited people to their rightful place in the sacred circle. The Two Spirit Society of Denver seeks to achieve this goal using the following methods: Provide support for GBLT Native Americans Provide community outreach to GBLT Natives, elders, and the non-native community Provide cultural education regarding traditional Two Spirit functions in Native American Society and guidance in reclaiming that role in contemporary times Provide a forum and plan of action for social change in Native American communities The term Two Spirit refers to another gender role believed to be common among most, if not all, first peoples of Turtle Island (North America), one that had a proper and accepted place within indigenous societies. This acceptance was rooted in the spiritual teachings that say all life is sacred and that the Creator must have a reason for making someone different. This gender role was not based in sexual activities or practices, but rather the sacredness that comes from being different. This definition is not meant to replace cultural and traditional teachings, which speak to this role. It is intended to find common ground and to help educate in a contemporary context. In 1999, the Two Spirit Society of Denver formed to confront and combat issues of homophobia, racism, and oppression from the Native American community, the non-Native communities, and the GLBT community at large. Two Sprit people have a strong history, with many traditions and beliefs that focus on the freedom of religion, the right to practice traditional ceremonies, and the strength to overcome stereotypes and myths that are restraining our place within the sacred circle. The Two Spirit Society of Denver PO Box 18566 Denver,CO 81213 denvertwospirit.com