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The Basics | Why Are We Walking | How To Help Walk Schedule | Join The March | Sponsors Follow this courageous group on their 600-mile, 3-month-long journey from Toronto, Ontario, Canada to New York City, New York, USA. We'll be posting regular updates of photos, news items, and editorial, all compiled by Katie Murphy. June 14, 1997 Pema Dorjee leads the walkers into New York City for the last leg of the march. Speeches Pre-Walk Speeches Read a transcript of a speech given by Thubten Jigme Norbu on February 15, 1997 in honor of Losar, the Tibetan New Year. March 8, 1997 speech by Thubten Jigme Norbu During the walk... March 10, 1997 speech by Thubten Jigme Norbu April 25, 1997 speech by Thubten Jigme Norbu, as delivered by Dadon, in recognition of the 8th birthday of His Holiness The Panchen Lama Statement by Taiwanese Collegian on supporting Marching for Tibet Independence Statement of His Holiness The Dalai Lama on the 38th Anniversary of Tibetan National Uprising Day March 10, 1997 June14th Speeches Full transcript of a speech by Thubten Jigme Norbu at the steps of the United Nations in New York City. Full transcript of a speech by Peter Chang, World United for Formosa Independence, read by Chong-Hi Chhoa Full transcript of a speech delivered by Erkhtemtsel Borjigin, Inner Mongolian People's Party on June 14th, 1997 Full transcript of the speech by Anwar Yusuf on Freedom and Independence for East Turkistan See The Presentation Poster! Updates From The Road: MARCH APRIL Mar. 10, 1997 The March Begins Mar. 13, 1997 York University Mar. 15, 1997 Walk in the Park Mar. 18, 1997 Univ. of Toronto Mar. 22, 1997 Tenzin Tashi & mother, Dadon Mar. 24, 1997 Overcoming obstacles Mar. 26, 1997 A Gathering of Nations: Entering USA Mar. 28, 1997 Thubten Jigme Norbu and Dadon on TV Apr. 1, 1997 Rochester Proclamation: "Tibetan Independence Week" Apr. 4, 1997 Thubten Jigme Norbu: Univ. of Rochester and Nazareth College Apr. 7, 1997 Rochester Public School No. 1 Apr. 13, 1997 The Kindness of Strangers Apr. 14, 1997 thoughtful, committed citizens... Apr. 22, 1997 Ithaca College Apr. 23-25, 1997 Events in Ithaca, NY Apr. 30, 1997 Things heat up at SUNY Binghamton MAY JUNE May 7, 1997 Two presentations in one day May 12, 1997 Tenpa's Voice of America interview May 15, 1997 Thubten Jigme Norbu Returns! May 18, 1997 Something Exciting! May 19, 1997 A presentation at SUNY New Paltz May 25, 1997 A private audience with His Holiness, the 14th Dalai Lama. May 29, 1997 The March goes to NYC a little early... June 5, 1997 Ardsley High School Presentation June 7&8, 1997 Tibetan Freedom Concert June 14, 1997 The march comes to an end...finally. International Tibet Independence Movement PO Box 194 Fishers, Indiana 46038-0194 United States e-mail: rangzen@aol.com Home | Why Independence? | Why is Tibet Important? | What Can I Do? | Events Related Sites | Important Addresses | Merchandise | E-Mail | Asian Map 1997 March For Tibet's Independence | Where's The Panchen Lama?