https://padlet.com/jguida01_2/zdixf9zuki4930pc en-us 2021-06-30 16:23:32 UTC 2025-10-02 18:33:16 UTC hello@padlet.com jguida01_2 https://padlet.com/jguida01_2/zdixf9zuki4930pc/wish/1632009356 The Mahwah town administrator warned the Ramapough Natives that they did not obtain the proper permits before using the land for religious purposes. The Ramapugh also did not submit site plans for the structures they built on the land. ]]> 2021-06-30 16:33:04 UTC https://padlet.com/jguida01_2/zdixf9zuki4930pc/wish/1632009356 jguida01_2 https://padlet.com/jguida01_2/zdixf9zuki4930pc/wish/1632012483 A Superior Court judge ruled that Ramapugh were in violation of certain local zoning laws. The judge stated that the Ramapough must pay $13,000 in fines but can continue to use the land for religious purposes. ]]> 2021-06-30 16:35:35 UTC https://padlet.com/jguida01_2/zdixf9zuki4930pc/wish/1632012483 jguida01_2 https://padlet.com/jguida01_2/zdixf9zuki4930pc/wish/1632014237 The Ramaough people constructed teepees and tents on the Sweet Water Prayer Site. This area was occupied to protest the construction of the Pilgrim Pipeline and The Dakota Pipeline. ]]> 2021-06-30 16:37:00 UTC https://padlet.com/jguida01_2/zdixf9zuki4930pc/wish/1632014237 jguida01_2 https://padlet.com/jguida01_2/zdixf9zuki4930pc/wish/1632019789 Chief Dwain Perry calls out the politics of the towns noting that a few wealthy individuals dictate the policies of Mahwah. Perry asked anyone who was opposed to the group prayer to come forward and to explain their reasoning. ]]> 2021-06-30 16:41:21 UTC https://padlet.com/jguida01_2/zdixf9zuki4930pc/wish/1632019789 jguida01_2 https://padlet.com/jguida01_2/zdixf9zuki4930pc/wish/1632022456 The Town Administrator issued 17 retroactive summons to Ramapough for their violation of town policies. The town administrator treated that ten summons a day would be issued everyday that the violations continued. ]]> 2021-06-30 16:43:24 UTC https://padlet.com/jguida01_2/zdixf9zuki4930pc/wish/1632022456 jguida01_2 https://padlet.com/jguida01_2/zdixf9zuki4930pc/wish/1632025450 The Ramapo Hunt and Polo Club filed an injunction in order to ban religious practices on the Sweet Water Prayer Site. The judge denied their injunction and allowed the Ramapough people to continue their religious practices on the site. ]]> 2021-06-30 16:45:37 UTC https://padlet.com/jguida01_2/zdixf9zuki4930pc/wish/1632025450 jguida01_2 https://padlet.com/jguida01_2/zdixf9zuki4930pc/wish/1632030677 Steven D. Smith was found guilty in a criminal case involving vandalization of the Hunt and Polo Club. Chief Perry was also charged in connection to the case. ]]> 2021-06-30 16:49:14 UTC https://padlet.com/jguida01_2/zdixf9zuki4930pc/wish/1632030677 jguida01_2 https://padlet.com/jguida01_2/zdixf9zuki4930pc/wish/1632035346 The Ramapough people stated that the site hold great religious significance. The Ramapough people have used the site for prayer and other ceremonies for centuries. ]]> 2021-06-30 16:52:26 UTC https://padlet.com/jguida01_2/zdixf9zuki4930pc/wish/1632035346 jguida01_2 https://padlet.com/jguida01_2/zdixf9zuki4930pc/wish/1632037318 The Ramapough tribe filed a 12-count federal lawsuit against Mahwah in May 2018. The Ramapough argued that their 1st and 14th rights were violated by the town. The town also fined them $480,000 for illegally erecting structures on the land. The tribe is hoping for $1 million in punitive damages. ]]> 2021-06-30 16:53:53 UTC https://padlet.com/jguida01_2/zdixf9zuki4930pc/wish/1632037318 jguida01_2 https://padlet.com/jguida01_2/zdixf9zuki4930pc/wish/1632044225 The Town Administrator proposed a settlement regarding the structures and religious activities on the land. The Ramapough people refused to sign and continued to gather on the land. ]]> 2021-06-30 16:59:03 UTC https://padlet.com/jguida01_2/zdixf9zuki4930pc/wish/1632044225