Wes Studi December 14 at 11:55am · My friend SaSu Weh shared this on my personal page in response to the Leonard video: I was giving Leonard art lessons only a few weeks before he was arrested. We were in a remote location near the Canadian boarder, I didnt know who he was at the time, something that was cleared many times by the feds. How we met in such a remote location I will tell that story later. Leonard stayed with me and Brenda Chergo for several months, we got along very well, he was a teacher himself and a very knowledgeable man, I was happy at the time that he came into my life. He liked my art work and one day asked me if I could teach him how to draw and paint, he was doing some sketches and they were like petroglyph art. I said I would and we worked together daily, I was just teaching him basic art principles, basic shapes, line construction and weight, balance and design, color, lighting, and composition. The time I spent with Leonard Peltier teaching him about art really gave me an insight into the man. When you discuss art from technique to influences you are really talking about a great deal more than one might think, anywhere from philosophy to politics. Much of learning about the nuts and bolts of art is about what light does to objects but more about how we see things and how we observe from working views to perspectives. Much of that relates to what we gain and how we feel about life itself. So we talked not just about the practical techniques but its practical application as well, what kind of art do you want to make for what reasons. So I did figure out not knowing who he is really was, that this was a man about to have a lot of time on his hands? I didnt ask and I was not told this, but thinking back he did act like it on many occasions. None of it was in a violent way, nothing I gained from Leonard in anyway lead me to believe Leonard Peltier was a violent man, I had a person to protect with me and would not have stood for any even violent talking person around me, regardless of who it was. On the contrary, I found Leonard Peltier teaching me more than what I had agreed to teach him in different ways on different subjects. We spent a lot of time in the woods observing nature and in that he had the most to offer. I came to think of Leonard as a very spiritual man, we took many sweats together and while Leonard was a pretty quite man, when he had something to say it was always worthwhile. Leonard was a quick study when it came to art, I wouldnt say a natural talent but a very fast learner, he absorbed the lessons. I did not teach the level of painting Leonard Peltier is doing today. I gave him simple basics of art, how he has achieved the level of art he is doing today I have no clue, to me its a spiritual thing of a mans need to express himself in the worst of conditions. I have not spoken to him since a couple of weeks before he was arrested, when he left the cabin we were at and went to Canada. Leonard was introduced to me by a mutual friend as Ernie. The point of this is, Leonard by any name was not a killer or an evil person on the contrary he was a teacher and a very spiritual person with a deep love for nature and life who was pursuing art. Over the years I have read much about his case and the man the Feds describe and that is not the man I met and lived with. Not in my or anybodies imagination could the Lenard Peltier be the dangerous man he has been painted as! I believe a great wrong has been perpetrated against Leonard and it is long over time to free him. I personally know he has a lot to teach all of us in the remaining years he has left. Thanks Wes, for sharing this wonderful video! SaSu David Gallups Unlike · · Share Top Comments You and 490 others like this. 50 shares David Gallups Write a comment... David Gallups I pray often that Leonard Peliter, would be release to enjoy the simple things we take for-granted. Freedom. . https://youtube/watch?v=YX-bO86p1H4 FREE LEONARD PELTIER - AIM SONG Leonard Peltier (born September 12, 1944) is an American activist and member of the American Indian... youtube Like · Reply · Remove Preview · 1 min David Gallups Mr. Wes Studi, your words touch me to what you said about Leonard Peltier. You have many fans and friends on your site. So Im posting Leonard, address in cast people would like to send him a Christmas card or write and let him know he is thought of often. Its because of Mr. Peltier, and Russell Means, I learn of the understanding of the Red Road. Leonard Peltier, #89637-132 USP Coleman l PO box 1033 Coleman, Florida 33521 David Gallupss photo. Like · Reply · 4 · December 14 at 9:21pm David Gallups Write a reply... Kim Winthrop Hoffman Considering the crimes committed here in the name of patiotism, crimes that are often covered-up, and, when brought to light, denied, its mind-numbing to realize that Mr. Peltier has not yet, and may never be, pardoned. The trillon dollar war in Iraq ...See More Like · Reply · 17 · December 14 at 12:28pm Mary Severine From your lips to President Obamas ears. Like · Reply · 10 · December 14 at 12:06pm Cissy Nez Thank you West Studi. Many prayers and blessings that our Creator will bring truth in the cause... clemency. Unlike · Reply · 10 · December 14 at 1:21pm · Edited Cristina Santos wes, Paz y Bien! Cristina Santoss photo. Like · Reply · 6 · December 14 at 1:09pm Ann LA Moonchild Casey Our Warrior Leonard, needs a one way ticket, from prison to go home, and NEVER be returned...Its way pass time for our Brother to go home to his peoples...He has suffered far too long...! Nuff Said...Ann La Moonchild Casey Unlike · Reply · 6 · December 14 at 12:12pm Laurie McDonald Enough of the Lets make someone an example today and set Lenard FREE... Like · Reply · 6 · December 14 at 12:38pm Judy Fay Gulley he donehis time let him go home Unlike · Reply · 4 · December 14 at 4:59pm Gloria Higheagle Thank you for sharing your story. Yes it is time to free a man, we all stand behind. Give him freedom to walk,...See More Unlike · Reply · 4 · December 14 at 4:11pm Cheryl Phillips leonardpeltier.info/petition leonardpeltier.info leonardpeltier.info Unlike · Reply · 10 · December 14 at 12:01pm Nadezda Pakhmutova So many powerful people in USSR were concerned about Peltier, but when we lost the war they repainted themselves: their activism was just opportunism. But there are still people in Russia and republics which hope to see Leonard free. That he is not guilty we have no doubt. Like · Reply · 3 · December 14 at 4:05pm Anna Boszke Im sorry about your friend, if you can write here, if your friend regained their freedom, and that this unpleasant story ended well. We cordially greet the Polish. Anna Boszke. Like · Reply · 3 · December 14 at 12:49pm Renee Berens ...and all those feds involved should in this mess should loose the pensions Like · Reply · 3 · December 14 at 12:35pm Sharon Bolt I Will, Wes Studi... Like · Reply · 3 · December 14 at 12:02pm Carol Tetrick-Itoh Leonard Peltier is not a criminal, but a political prisoner. A tool of the US Government, wrongfully imprisoned and left to languish for their mistakes. Typical. I have signed petitions and tweeted the POTUS and others begging for his release. And I will continue to do so. Seven presidents have denied him amnesty, maybe this one will get it right. Thanks for sharing. FREE Leonard Peltier!!!! Unlike · Reply · 8 · December 14 at 12:53pm Tracy Smith According to testimonies from people who were on the rez in 73 and even russell means himself, Leonard wasnt the guilty person, another man was the shooter and was hid out still on the rez at that time, He never came foward as he should have and in tur...See More Unlike · Reply · 2 · December 14 at 6:12pm Amanda Pope The president can let those men out in prison(terrorist)knowing what theyll do but not our brother who didnt do anything to sit and die in prison. Like · Reply · 2 · December 14 at 3:46pm Kate Montgomery Beautiful, Wes. Like · Reply · 2 · December 14 at 1:15pm Anne Mæhle Thanks for telling.... That was great.... Like · Reply · 2 · December 14 at 1:06pm Connie Jenkins Thank you for your comments. I so very much hope he gets home soon,. Like · Reply · 2 · December 14 at 12:20pm Julie L. Manning Thank you for sharing! Like · Reply · 2 · December 14 at 12:07pm Susan Stephenson Like · Reply · 2 · December 14 at 12:06pm Little Bear Miigwetch Like · Reply · 3 · December 14 at 12:00pm Almira Rzehak SaSu Weh, thanks for sharing! Like · Reply · 4 · December 14 at 2:44pm Amanda Lindsey This is ridiculous, its time he is freed. This is government cover up at its best. Like · Reply · 1 · December 16 at 11:55am Neil Kotchea Thank you wes! My hats off to you, Like · Reply · 1 · December 15 at 12:17pm Jayell Fisher Keep us the good work on keeping us informed Wes. Like · Reply · 1 · December 15 at 8:46am JB Crossingworlds He was framed the agents falsified evidence to get him extradited & convicted. Like · Reply · 1 · December 15 at 4:12am Ignat Kostyan Inflexible will, the courage of this man deserves respect. Like · Reply · 1 · December 15 at 3:51am Landra Lewis Wado. Like · Reply · 1 · December 15 at 1:59am Michael Graves Thanks for informing me of this, Wes. I was not aware of Leonard and his problem. I signed the petition below and urge others to do the same! Like · Reply · 1 · December 14 at 9:00pm Claudette Geiogamah Narcomey Thanks so much for this insightful view! Still hoping on President Obama granting a pardon before he leaves office. Like · Reply · 1 · December 14 at 5:26pm Niki Moon Praying for him to get out soon. God Bless him and you sir. Like · Reply · 2 · December 14 at 2:25pm Lx Lewis We as a people need to get on one page and set Leonard Peltier free from the white mans Prison. Like · Reply · 1 · December 14 at 2:15pm Christopher D York Thank for sharing Like · Reply · 1 · December 14 at 2:14pm Sara A. Gonzalez Awesome!!! Like · Reply · 1 · December 14 at 12:30pm Jim Jackson Wa Do Wes Studi this is amazing. Like · Reply · 1 · December 14 at 12:23pm Betty West Wonderful story! Thanks for sharing, Wes. Like · Reply · 1 · December 14 at 12:20pm Paula Cushman Thank you for sharing with us. 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