Day of Action for Protestors of Dakota Access Pipeline

We stand with residents of Standing Rock in North Dakota, knowing the pipeline disturbs scared sites, infringes on past treaty promises and tribal sovereignty; knowing that it was planned and constructed without consideration or meaningful consultation of the Great Sioux Nation. Police have been documented using tear gas, tasers, guns that fire bean bags and sound cannons at what are reported to be largely peaceful protests. “It’s a movement. People all over the world are exhausted of corporations just doing what they want”. Activists fear what a Trump presidency might mean for the Dakota Access Pipeline as the orange xenophobic blob of sexism has ties to the business.

Recently the Army Corps of Engineers delayed issuing easement permits near a crucial reservoir saying it needs more time to look at the project’s impact.

The determination was made based on a review launched on September 9. She wanted to show her support for the Standing Rock Sioux. Following the project’s approval, the Sioux sued the Corps.

Further to that, Brandon University Students’ Union indigenous peoples director Sheree Blacksmith points to Brandon’s drinking water source, the Assiniboine River, as reason enough to take a proactive stance.

Tyon was born on the Standing Rock Sioux Reservation which is not far from where the construction is happening.

Dallas-based Energy Transfer Partners and a subsidiary are asking U.S. District Court in Washington, D.C., to confirm the company has the legal right to proceed.

The Sioux people have seen the government take their land, their rights, their resources, and now their water.

Kennedy on Tuesday visited the main protest camp, which is near the Missouri River in southern North Dakota.

“Today myself and hopefully others are divesting our funds from U.S. Bank and going into other banks or credit unions like Dupaco”, Mitchell said.

“I feel the need to do something, and it’s even more important now with our president-elect”, said Jonah Smith. “We’re always on the short end of the stick”, said Steven Orihuela, a member of the Paiute tribe of southeastern California and an environmental studies major at Fort Lewis College.

The Bellingham demonstration began at 1:30 p.m.in Laurel Park, where protesters gathered before marching to the intersection of Chestnut Street and Central Avenue. We thank all of our water protectors who have raised their voices against it.