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19 Facts That Led to Standing Rock’s Victory

19 Facts That Led to Standing Rock’s Victory

By Tracy Loeffelholz Dunn The federal government on Sunday denied the easement needed to complete the Dakota Access Pipeline‘s route under the Missouri River. "THIS IS A HUGE WIN!" Army Corps Denies Key Permit https://t.co/GFnhCvYJdM @IENearth @joshfoxfilm @billmckibben @350 @sierraclub #DAPL — EcoWatch (@EcoWatch) December 5, 2016 Here are the numbers behind the Standing Rock […]

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    The Standing Rock Protests Are a Symbolic Moment

    The Standing Rock Protests Are a Symbolic Moment

    This past Thursday was Thanksgiving. A time when we remember a feast, the first Thanksgiving, on Plymouth plantation in the autumn of 1621. The tales of pilgrims from the Mayflower who celebrated the harvest, shared and broke bread with the first Americans, are still used as inspiration and shared with children, teaching them the beauty […]

    North Dakota Governor Orders ‘Emergency Evacuation’ of Pipeline Protesters

    North Dakota Governor Orders ‘Emergency Evacuation’ of Pipeline Protesters

    North Dakota Gov. Jack Dalrymple issued an “emergency evacuation” order today to remove thousands of Dakota Access Pipeline protesters from the Oceti Sakowin camp, citing “harsh winter conditions.” ©Lori Panico The Republican governor’s order was effective immediately and he said it would remain in force “until rescinded.” The order stated: “Winter conditions have the potential […]

    Army Corps Clarifies Eviction Notice to Standing Rock

    Army Corps Clarifies Eviction Notice to Standing Rock

    The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, which sent an eviction notice to Standing Rock Tribal Chairman Dave Archambault on Friday, released an update Sunday to clarify their plans to close the Oceti Sakowin Camp, which lies just north of the Cannonball River in southern Morton County, North Dakota. My reactions to the Army Corps unjust […]

    Trump’s Involvement in Dakota Access Pipeline Continues to Raise Eyebrows

    Trump’s Involvement in Dakota Access Pipeline Continues to Raise Eyebrows

    The Army Corps of Engineers told the Standing Rock Sioux tribe that Dakota Access Pipeline protesters must vacate the property effective Dec. 5, citing escalating violence and harsh winter conditions. Protesters have vowed not to leave the premises despite the order and the Army Corps has said it wouldn’t forcibly remove them. Watch the Facebook […]

    Army Corps Sends Eviction Notice to Standing Rock

    Army Corps Sends Eviction Notice to Standing Rock

    The chairman of the Standing Rock Sioux Tribe, Dave Archambault II, received a letter today from the district commander of the Corps of Engineers, John Henderson, informing him that the Army Corps will be “closing the portion of the Corps-managed federal property north of the Cannonball River to all public use and access effective December […]

    Why Sacred Sites Were Destroyed for the Dakota Access Pipeline

    Why Sacred Sites Were Destroyed for the Dakota Access Pipeline

    By Chip Colwell This summer, Tim Mentz Sr. told the world via a YouTube video, which has now been removed by the user, about the destruction of his cultural heritage. A former tribal historic preservation officer of the Standing Rock Sioux, Mentz wore a baseball cap, rimless glasses and two thin braids of graying hair. […]