Standing Rock No DAPL Water Protectors - Frontline Actions and Prayers, Frontline Eye-Witness Accounts, Frontline Videos, and Legal Matters, - What's happening outside of camp to stop the Dakota Access Pipeline near Standing Rock
; -On this page, we are documenting the frontline actions as well as major events happening regarding the EIS, the new administration's moves regarding DAPL, and moving and cleaning up the camps.
Pinned post for January, just because, Winona LaDuke, as always, eloquent and inspirational:
Spirit said: "How long are you going to let others determine the future for your children? Are we not warriors?" When our ancestors went into battle, they didn't know what the consequences were going to be. All that they knew was that if they did nothing, things would not go well for their children. Do not operate out of fear; operate out of hope, because with hope, everything is possible. 1/25/17 https://www.facebook.com/WinonaLaDukeHonorTheEarth/videos/1221074831346297/
1/28/17 Prayer songs along the base of Turtle Island; giving thanks for DAPL helping to bring us all together around the world! "Creator, look at me.... this day, have pity on us... " - Janene Hampton 22:18 https://www.facebook.com/janene.hampton/videos/10212086456821581/
1/28/17 Oceti Sakowin Headsmen and ND gov meet; 1806 backwater bridge barricade will start to come down; equipment from SRST will start with cleanup monday - IRM http://indigenousrising.org/repost-local-leadership-comes-to-decision-oceti-sakowin-headsmen-meet-with-nd-governor/ 1/28/17 As Trump Reboots Pipeline Expansion, An Unexpected Delay Emerges in the #FrackedGas Empire On Thursday, Norman Bay, one of just three current members of the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), said he would resign effective Feb. 3, even though his term isn't up until next year. His announcement came shortly after Trump decided Bay's fellow commissioner, Cheryl LaFleur, would serve as the Commission's new chair. https://www.facebook.com/CampOfTheSacredStone/posts/1844860522469644
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1/22/17 - 1/23/17 International Indian Treaty Council and UN Workshop (1/22) and Testimonies (1/23-24) See Freedom of Assembly and Interviews Pages (pinned near the top)
1/15/17 Join us today at the Bismarck Veterans Memorial Library at 2:30pm on 1/15/17 - Honor the Earth https://www.facebook.com/CampOfTheSacredStone/posts/1837523763203320 1/15/17 Honor the Earth is live now at the Bismarck Veterans Memorial Library, at the event "Who Are the Water Protectors?". Tune in to hear firsthand from a panel of water protectors about what this movement is all about. With Cheryl Angel, Linda Black Elk, Father Goldberg, Mr Lewis Grassroot., Dr Sara J., Mr Chad Charlie. Honor the Earth 1:57:21 https://www.facebook.com/CampOfTheSacredStone/posts/1837553866533643 1/15/17 Dakota Resource Council Meeting Meet the Water Protectors and Defenders at Bismarck Library, with LaDonna Brave Bull Allard, Cheryl Angel, and Linda Black Elk speak. Cheryl Angel live video 15:53 https://www.facebook.com/CampOfTheSacredStone/posts/1837640153191681 1/15/17 Dakota Resource Council Meeting Meet the Water Protectors and Defenders at Bismarck Library, "What did you expect when America saw these people being attacked?", How we try and keep peace at the camp. If we did criminal activity, it would be mainstream news. How can we help? Lets keep talking, honor and respect. Kenny Frost 39:22 https://www.facebook.com/CampOfTheSacredStone/posts/1837640099858353 1/15/17 So honored to be on this panel with a few of my fellow water protectors. We have to stand against the fossil fuels industry. We must unify. We must simplify. Love your mother! Linda Black Elk https://www.facebook.com/CampOfTheSacredStone/posts/1837639353191761
1/14/17 Another Peaceful Prayer Walk to the Cannonball River with the Police and DAPL trying to intimidate! #NoDAPL - Prayer Walk is now returning. - Johnny Dangers 4:11 https://www.facebook.com/johnnykdangers/videos/1869917689916675/ 1/13/17 Prayer walk, mobilized anti-prayerwalkers 1/13/7 Police mobilizing the Water Cannon, Humvees, Snowmobiles, Side by Sides and multiple vehicles for a peaceful Prayer Walk towards the Drillpad and Cannonball River! - Watch the Water Cannon get filled 6:15 - Police response and #NoDAPL call at 1:40 - 2 Humvees and Water Cannon at 3:40 - Water Protector says "You can't drink money" 5:45 in.- Giant Water Tanker 6:15 in -Tawasi asks for prayers at 12:35 into the video - Share!!! We are Peaceful! We Stand for the Earth, Water and Children! #NoDAPL"We are praying that these guys (DAPL) can find a better way. A way that doesn't involve killing the Water or killing the Earth!" -Tawasi on the Prayer Walk after police brought out Water Cannons again! - Johnny Dangers 24:38 https://www.facebook.com/johnnykdangers/videos/1869414216633689/ 1/13/17 Police mobilizing the Water Cannon, Humvees, Snowmobiles, Side by Sides and multiple vehicles for a peaceful Prayer Walk towards the Drillpad and Cannonball River! Share!!! We are Peaceful! We Stand for the Earth, Water and Children! Johnny Dangers 7:28 https://www.facebook.com/CampOfTheSacredStone/posts/1836572966631733 1/13/17 Chase Iron Eyes live from Standing Rock with an update about moving the #NoDAPL Liberation Camp. Lake People's Law Project 29:01 https://www.facebook.com/CampOfTheSacredStone/posts/1836982366590793
1/12/17 Letting the Sacred Fire at the Oceti Sakowin Horn burn out, to be shared with the people in the four directions 1/12/17 Update from the Headsmen of the Oceti Sakowin. Today the Headsmen will let the sacred fire burn down and will carry the sacred ashes in the four directions to continue support and strengthen Water - Protectors - IRM 6:18 https://www.facebook.com/Indigenousrisingmedia/videos/1593510370665783/ 1/12/17 This is the statement that the Oceti Sakowin headsmen council gave earlier today at a press conference. It outlines the headsmen councils next steps in regards to the Oceti Sakowin fire at the #OcetiSakowin camp. It also encourages relatives to vacate the floodplain area of the camp to safer areas. - Dallas Goldtooth https://www.facebook.com/dallasgoldtooth/posts/10106200053629633 Press Release pdf file: http://indigenousrising.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/The-Horn.pdf 1/12/17 First Nations Walkers are Welcomed into the Sacred Stone Camp at Standing Rock! The First Nation Walkers from Stanley Mission, Saskatchewan in Canada have arrived at Sacred Stone Camp after a 45 day 850 mile long journey through harsh conditions! Ricky Sanderson explains why he came to Standing Rock 5:20 into the video. Cheryl Angel welcomes Walkers 13:20 in. Honor Song on the Drums at 27:30 into the video. Johnny Dangers 34:21 https://www.facebook.com/CampOfTheSacredStone/posts/1836031176685912 1/12/17 Our Cheyenne relatives running along Hwy 385 in the He Sapa (Black Hills) Check out their website for more information. KILI Radio 90.1FM https://www.facebook.com/CampOfTheSacredStone/posts/1835877866701243
01/06 Chase Iron eyes: "People are staying at the liberated zone, Oceti Oyate, Oceti Sakowin, AllNations. North of the cannonball river is our Treaty territory. We own it, it is unceded. We have a birthright to be here, to hunt, fish, provide as nations do. It is going to flood so a relocation from low to high ground within the liberated zone is necessary. Some will leave. That is good. Most will stay because in our traditional dances you emulate the moves of a warrior: you can go forth, zigzag, and side to side if strategy is served but you cannot retreat. What would we retreat to? A life of indignity. We deserve our freedom, same as any other nation." 01/06 Chase Iron Eyes : "You must assert your Treaty rights, your inherent authorities. We deserve our freedom. We seek what all nations seek, liberation. Thank you brothers and sisters. For all of you out in the world. This is it. This is our time. Come if you can, self sufficient warriors." ~~Sha'tekaronhiàse : Fishing and hunting rights, their trying to keep us from eatin, if it can happen to me it can happen to you, Hotinonsonni and all the people of this turtle island https://www.facebook.com/shatekaronhiase/…/1227019487386285/
'01/05 Informal Camp Meeting a/Tribal council **Important clarification: This is not about closing camps!! This is relocation to safer space and clean-up. This is putting necessary attention on an impending logistical disaster, if not addressed right away. https://www.facebook.com/arsonsandarchitects/videos/10154237143263297/ 01/05 Meeting Clarification Chase Iron eyes: "The Standing Rock Nation hosted a meeting with camp spokespersons today to 1. Urge & Help all to move to higher ground as it will flood, 2. Urge & help all to clear all debris from flood plane so it doesn't float down river. That's it." https://www.facebook.com/waniyal/videos/10154669354030831/ 1/5/17 Veterans at Standing Rock, video from LPLP - LPLP 3:11 www.facebook.com/LakotaPeoplesLawProject/videos/10154281980192029/
NEW 1/4/17 Today, water protectors are resisting the grand jury trial of Steve Martinez. Join us for a rally at 12:30pm at the district court house in Bismarck, ND. Grand juries have been both historically and currently used as repressive tactics to target activists and those engaged in political movements. The purpose of these grand juries is to create fear and paranoia, cause division, and manufacture prisoners of war. They are secret proceedings- but we are watching closely and support all water protectors to assert their rights and refuse to be intimidated by the state. Water Protector Anti-Repression Crew https://www.facebook.com/CampOfTheSacredStone/posts/1832163977072632
1/3/17 Shiye Bidziil's arraignment 1/3/17 Deans (Shiyé Bidzííl as most who watch his drone/live feeds know him) arraignment is today. More info as updated.
Morton County Sheriff pointed an AR-15 at an Elder only carrying a pipe on a Prayer Walk! Video interview I did with the Elder who had the AR-15 pointed at him will be posted later tonight. Follow Johnny Dangers and Johnny K. Dangers