Winnemum Wintu Tribe objects to church construction

Tuesday, May 15, 2007  

A church in northern California has halted construction in response to opposition from the Winnemum Wintu Tribe.

The tribe says the future site of Risen King Community Church used to be a village. Spiritual leader Caleen Sisk-Franco says tribal ancestors are buried there and says there are petroglyphs and salt rocks nearby.

The church halted work and said it will allow a Wintu monitor at the site. But the pastor said the tribe objected at the last minute and a planner said there aren't artifacts or burials there.

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Church clearing halted (The Redding Record-Searchlight 5/14)
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Relevant Links:
Winnemum Wintu Tribe - http://www.winnememwintu.us

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