LEONARD PELTIER DAY
The International Movement To Exonerate And Free Leonard Peltier
“The Oglala Sioux Tribe, hereby proclaim June 26, 2013 as a day of honoring for Mr. Leonard Peltier and hereafter every 26th day of June.”
After nearly half a century of unwavering perseverance in the face of oppression, bad-jacketing, and wrongful conviction, Leonard Peltier, now 80, has finally returned home, bringing a sense of relief and hope to his family, the movement, and so many others.
On January 20, 2025, just before leaving office, the 46th President of the United States, Joseph R. Biden Jr., made history by announcing that he was commuting the remainder of Leonard Peltier’s total sentence of imprisonment to be served in its entirety on home confinement.
While this act of clemency does not pardon, exonerate, or address the government's misconduct or the injustices and suffering Leonard and his family have endured, it is a watershed moment, marking a long-overdue homecoming and a significant step towards righting past wrongs.
On February 18, 2025, Leonard was transferred from the Federal Correctional Complex Coleman in Florida to his residence on Turtle Mountain Reservation. Surrounded by an enthusiastic and well-wishing crowd of family, friends, and supporters, he was warmly welcomed home to an “Ojichidaa” reception to conclude the remainder of his sentence in home confinement.
The international movement to exonerate and free Leonard Peltier continues.
Prayers up!
