Urge RMI's Allies to Withhold Support Until a Police Investigation Into Two Clouds' Death

The Issue

Muriyd 'Two Clouds' Williams, enrolled tribal member of the Ramapough Mountain Indians, Inc, was found dead on tribe-owned land in July 2022. There was no police investigation into his death, and the principal tribal chief, clan chiefs, council nor individual tribal members have done a thing to demand an investigation.

Two clouds had served as water protector, fire keeper, secretary, spokesperson (and more) over nearly six years. He fought in court and received back dozens of stolen land for the tribe, and inspired others to donate dozens more. At the time of his death he was serving as elected war chief, and fearing for his life, had just returned on official business less than 24 hours before he went silent.

We believe that some of RMI's leadership and members know what happened to Two Clouds and are complicit in his sudden death. Please help us persuade the Congressional Black Caucus, Ramapo College, and other allies of RMI to not assist them in seeking federal recognition as an Indigenous tribe, further receiving of grants or land, or anything else that is helpful until RMI starts to actively and publicly demand a police investigation into this tragedy. Please sign this petition to ensure justice for Muriyd 'Two Clouds' Williams.

 

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The Issue

Muriyd 'Two Clouds' Williams, enrolled tribal member of the Ramapough Mountain Indians, Inc, was found dead on tribe-owned land in July 2022. There was no police investigation into his death, and the principal tribal chief, clan chiefs, council nor individual tribal members have done a thing to demand an investigation.

Two clouds had served as water protector, fire keeper, secretary, spokesperson (and more) over nearly six years. He fought in court and received back dozens of stolen land for the tribe, and inspired others to donate dozens more. At the time of his death he was serving as elected war chief, and fearing for his life, had just returned on official business less than 24 hours before he went silent.

We believe that some of RMI's leadership and members know what happened to Two Clouds and are complicit in his sudden death. Please help us persuade the Congressional Black Caucus, Ramapo College, and other allies of RMI to not assist them in seeking federal recognition as an Indigenous tribe, further receiving of grants or land, or anything else that is helpful until RMI starts to actively and publicly demand a police investigation into this tragedy. Please sign this petition to ensure justice for Muriyd 'Two Clouds' Williams.

 

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