Standing Rock: Update and Taking Action

-submitted by Joan M. Gregory, Co-Coordinator, Environmental Ministry

The water protectors remain in Standing Rock and they are standing strong to watch and witness as the situation on the ground changes daily. However, they are no longer asking folks to head to Standing Rock, right now. Harsh weather – snow and blizzards are making travel and living extremely difficult and dangerous. Survival is a real issue. There are also people there who are injured or in poor health, they are being advised to head home. The Camp of the Sacred Stone and several others are still in place and they are in need of support for shelter, heat and food. Environmental Ministry is continuing to collect and send funds.

This is not over. The water protectors have stated that they “will not leave until the Dakota Access Pipeline (DAPL) is dead, the water is safe, and treaty rights are recognized.”
The Last Real Indians #NoDAPL Aid fundraising effort: https://www.generosity.com/fundraising/last-real-indians-nodapl-aid is currently the number one way to get monetary support directly to the protectors for yurts, 4WD pickups, snowmobiles, the rebuilding of kitchens, porta potties and any other winterization needs the protectors deem necessary. You may donate directly or stop by the Environmental Ministry table on Sunday to make a donation and find out more.

December is also a Global Month of Action to divest from the banks which fund DAPL, a list of banks and steps are posted here: http://www.defunddapl.org/.