As Promised, here are all the details for the Detroit, MI event for "Save/Celebrate Japan Dolphin Day" 2011. :)
September 1, 2011 is the start of the Taiji Dolphin Hunt. During the 2010-2011 drive hunt, the Taiji Fisheries Union killed 850 dolphins. An additional 171 were sold into captivity.
In keeping with city ordinances, we will meet-up at the MARINERS' CHURCH OF DETROIT & then march along the block in front of the Consulate of Japan (which is inside the Renaissance Center) from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. W...e will continue to walk along E.Jefferson Ave, in one big loop. Please look at the map below to see how how E. Jefferson runs in a loop. We will be sticking to sidewalks, and not walking in roadways (city ordinance). If you arrive after 11:00, please just walk along E. Jefferson, and I'm sure you will see the group with all the signs! We will stick close to the general area of the church and the Renaissance Center (400 Renaissance Center, Detroit MI- Right next door to the Church.) Please remember, although this is where the Consulate is, you MAY NOT be on this property. It is not city owned property, it is owned by General Motors.) Please, do NOT set up and wait for our group there! It is our Constitutional Right to rally, on City owned property. :)
The MARINERS’ CHURCH of DETROIT is located at:
170 E. Jefferson Ave.
Detroit, MI 48226
*PLEASE DO NOT PARK IN THE CHURCH PARKING LOT*
There is a parking garage located across the street from the Church, with entrance located off E. Jefferson. I believe it is a paid lot. As far as parking on the street, many streets will be closed, due to the Detroit Jazz Festival which starts the day after.
Please use this link for directions to the church, parking garage, and a great view of the overall E.Jefferson route. You can also see how close we will be to the Renaissance Center- even though we can't be on the property! :) (it's literally RIGHT next door!)
We will then marching together around the block of the General Consulate of Japan. Our message is simple: JAPAN, LET THE DOLPHINS LIVE & BE FREE!!!
This will be a peaceful protest. Please bring signs, and wear any "Save/Celebrate Japan Dolphin" shirts. Other ideas include Sea Shepperd gear! EcoJoia has made shirts for this occasion- please look for the link below.
EcoJoia T-Shirts for Save Japan Dolphin Day! (Mens)
EcoJoia T-Shirts for Save Japan Dolphin Day! (Womens)
To R.S.V.P. for this event, please reply to this post, and I will hook you up! If you are looking for an event in a State or Country near you (because we will be having events ALL over the world, on the same day) please check out this link provided by Save Japan Dolphins! Google Interactive Map of All Save Japan Dolphin Day Events
Lastly, please check out this video, from Save Japan Dolphins- Leilani Munter shares the importance of supporting Save Japan Dolphins, Earth Island Institute, and what exactly the money goes towards. Well, hopefully I will see you out there on September 1st! Look for more updates before then! It's been a long road of planning, sign making, paperwork filing, advocating... but we are almost there. Let's do this for the dolphins!
September 1, 2011 is the start of the Taiji Dolphin Hunt. During the 2010-2011 drive hunt, the Taiji Fisheries Union killed 850 dolphins. An additional 171 were sold into captivity.
In keeping with city ordinances, we will meet-up at the MARINERS' CHURCH OF DETROIT & then march along the block in front of the Consulate of Japan (which is inside the Renaissance Center) from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. W...e will continue to walk along E.Jefferson Ave, in one big loop. Please look at the map below to see how how E. Jefferson runs in a loop. We will be sticking to sidewalks, and not walking in roadways (city ordinance). If you arrive after 11:00, please just walk along E. Jefferson, and I'm sure you will see the group with all the signs! We will stick close to the general area of the church and the Renaissance Center (400 Renaissance Center, Detroit MI- Right next door to the Church.) Please remember, although this is where the Consulate is, you MAY NOT be on this property. It is not city owned property, it is owned by General Motors.) Please, do NOT set up and wait for our group there! It is our Constitutional Right to rally, on City owned property. :)
The MARINERS’ CHURCH of DETROIT is located at:
170 E. Jefferson Ave.
Detroit, MI 48226
*PLEASE DO NOT PARK IN THE CHURCH PARKING LOT*
There is a parking garage located across the street from the Church, with entrance located off E. Jefferson. I believe it is a paid lot. As far as parking on the street, many streets will be closed, due to the Detroit Jazz Festival which starts the day after.
Please use this link for directions to the church, parking garage, and a great view of the overall E.Jefferson route. You can also see how close we will be to the Renaissance Center- even though we can't be on the property! :) (it's literally RIGHT next door!)
We will then marching together around the block of the General Consulate of Japan. Our message is simple: JAPAN, LET THE DOLPHINS LIVE & BE FREE!!!
This will be a peaceful protest. Please bring signs, and wear any "Save/Celebrate Japan Dolphin" shirts. Other ideas include Sea Shepperd gear! EcoJoia has made shirts for this occasion- please look for the link below.
EcoJoia T-Shirts for Save Japan Dolphin Day! (Mens)
EcoJoia T-Shirts for Save Japan Dolphin Day! (Womens)
To R.S.V.P. for this event, please reply to this post, and I will hook you up! If you are looking for an event in a State or Country near you (because we will be having events ALL over the world, on the same day) please check out this link provided by Save Japan Dolphins! Google Interactive Map of All Save Japan Dolphin Day Events
Lastly, please check out this video, from Save Japan Dolphins- Leilani Munter shares the importance of supporting Save Japan Dolphins, Earth Island Institute, and what exactly the money goes towards. Well, hopefully I will see you out there on September 1st! Look for more updates before then! It's been a long road of planning, sign making, paperwork filing, advocating... but we are almost there. Let's do this for the dolphins!
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