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Related: Editorials & Other Articles, Issue Forums, Alliance Forums, Region ForumsStanding Rock Tribal Chairman Responds to North Dakota Governor’s Declaration of Emergency
http://lastrealindians.com/standing-rock-tribal-chairman-responds-to-north-dakota-governors-declaration-of-emergency/Tribal leaders are committed to non-violence and peaceful prayer as the guiding principle of Cannon Ball River camps. We are doing everything in our power to promote that spirit. This is an opportunity to work together in a spirit of cooperation, and we should take advantage of that opportunity.
But with all due respect, the Governors declaration of emergency was unfortunate. I wish he had consulted with the tribe before making todays declaration, because the tribe has its hand extended in the spirit of partnership and cooperation. We look upon this situation as an opportunity to work together.
Everyone needs to keep in mind that our families are the ones most affected by the Governors decision to close parks, blockade roads, and use the language of confrontation rather than cooperation. We are just as conscious of the need for public safety as the Governor, but we do not feel the need to cancel our concerts, or close our parks. In fact, now more than ever, we want people to come to Standing Rock and visit.
Just today, our Tribal Council voted unanimously that the roadblocks should be taken down. It is our mothers and fathers who are on the road this week as our children prepare for the opening of school. Our citizens rely on the roads to get from home to work. We are most harmed economically by shutting the last weeks of the tourist season.
What is happening at the Canon Ball Camp reflects a historic moment for the Standing Rock Sioux Tribe. For the first time in 100 years we are hosting the reconvening of the Seven Council fires of the Oceti Sakowin. This attests to our commitment to working together for our childrens future.
I look forward to working with the Governor to remove the road blocks, reopen the parks and ensure the public safety.
Dave Archambault II
Chairman, Standing Rock Sioux Tribe
Dalrymple is a Republican. That says it all right there.
Mc Mike
(9,114 posts)Rec the o.p., thanks for the pic, RSD.
allan01
(1,950 posts)greed before people .
tom_kelly
(958 posts)geardaddy
(24,926 posts)philámayaye
old guy
(3,283 posts)Wants to cash in on a little media fame.
turbinetree
(24,695 posts)BlancheSplanchnik
(20,219 posts)And Kick.
turbinetree
(24,695 posts)brothers and sisters.
I am waiting for the Chippewa to arrive
That Governor is a hypocrite, I wonder what he would think if "his" sovereignty was invaded what would he do, would he stand on the side of the road or in the middle
BlancheSplanchnik
(20,219 posts)Is there a way for us non-local people to support?
Natives are leading this charge, but it's the land were talking about.
turbinetree
(24,695 posts)and yesterday there was only one program on the radio that mentioned this travesty and that was Thom Hartmann, he had the Lakota Chairman Dave Archambault II , Standing Rock Sioux Tribe on the air to explain why, why this is happening, and this energy company with the help of this governor of lackeys and the Corp of Engineers, originally this was suppose to go into another town , which was 50 miles away and said that they were going to put this pollution carrying pipeline in and the town , the town being run by the typical small town said no, so they (the above lackeys ) thought lets go back to the Corp and the Energy company and this lackey Governor said will just go down to the Standing Rock tribe, screw them and put it across there land, withot talking to the Lakota tribe, to hell with sovereignty of there land, just screw , they are only Indians, who cares about stinking Indians-----------------well I care I'M part Indian (Cherokee-----------Ani-Yunwiya )
We have been here longer than this governor, and any one else that has been here , and today on Sirius-XM, I called in to morning host Ari Rabin -Havt, and I asked to changed the subject from the daily tiring news of this campaign
Yes go to the following web site :
http://earthjustice.org/news/press/2016/standing-rock-sioux-tribe-takes-action-to-protect-culture-and-environment-from-massive-crude-oil-pipeline
or go to :
http://standingrock.org/
BlancheSplanchnik
(20,219 posts)The rest of us need to wake the hell up and put effort into healing her.
turbinetree
(24,695 posts)Wado
sagetea
(1,368 posts)I thought the Chippewa were there already? I know some Blackfoot will be joining soon...
I, too, am a big fan of Earth Justice Organization.
This is the largest gathering of tribes since Greasy Grass (Little BigHorn) History is happening in front of our very eyes. We need all people, the call for the rainbow warriors is happening now.
Ho`
sage
turbinetree
(24,695 posts)Igido & Iginvtli (Sisters & Brothers)
Lake Winnibigoshish in Minnesota, I think the Chippewa are going there, my brother is in the area, and is married to a great lady of Chippewa descent ..
They just don't see the "peaceful" rainbow warriors arriving on the door step to protect our water and land , they only see the greed and the typical Manifest Destiny and Doctrine of Discovery mentality, that is what is so amazing..
Do you remember when they had a movies coming out like: Little Big Man, A Man Called Horse, Billie Jack?
If anyone wants to help the Standing Rock Lakota, please go to the
http://standingrock.org
or
http://earthjustice.org/news/press/2016/standing-rock-sioux-tribe-takes-action-to-protect-culture-and-environment-from-massive-crude-oil-pipeline
And has a side note:
Yesterday there was only one program on the radio that mentioned this travesty and that was on Thom Hartmann.
He had the Lakota Chairman Dave Archambault II , Standing Rock Sioux Tribe on the air to explain why, why this is happening, and this energy company with the help of this governor of lackeys and the Corp of Engineers, originally this was suppose to go into another town , which was 50 miles away and said that they were going to put this pollution carrying pipeline in and the town , the town being run by the typical small town said no, so they (the above lackeys ) thought lets go back to the Corp and the Energy company and this lackey Governor said will just go down to the Standing Rock tribe, screw them and put it across there land, withot talking to the Lakota tribe, to hell with sovereignty of there land, just screw , they are only Indians, who cares about stinking Indians-----------------well I care I'M part Indian (Cherokee-----------Ani-Yunwiya )
We have been here longer than this governor, and any one else that has been here , and today on Sirius-XM, I called in to morning host Ari Rabin -Havt, and I asked to changed the subject from the daily tiring news of this campaign
WheelWalker
(8,955 posts)packman
(16,296 posts)make them prove their Americans - where's their passports?
Basically, the asshat, put the Standing Rock community in a ghetto.
Akicita
(1,196 posts)The Corp works for him.
saidsimplesimon
(7,888 posts)I intend to start with the head of Corp, Commanding General and Chief of Engineers, Lt. General Todd T. Semonite. Then send a copy to every one listed as the leadership. Please join me
There is a contact tab on the site.
http://www.usace.army.mil/About/Leadership/
G_j
(40,367 posts)Akicita
(1,196 posts)waltben
(31 posts)Maybe it's because he's a GOPer, but I really think it's because he's full of good ol' white privilege (as pertaining to Native Americans). I'm from Virginia, but my mother's parents were very active with the Iroquois Nations - to the extent of being adopted by the Seneca tribe. I vividly recall visiting them as a child and meeting Iroquois elders & chiefs. What I most remember was them being dressed and just being like everyday people from upstate NY. That gave me an understanding of how Native Americans have been terribly mistreated since we white a*holes showed up here, even to today. We recently took two RV trips to the southwest and middle west, all the way to SF. I was really taken aback by the blatant hatred and dislike for Natives by whites out there. We stayed at two Navajo resort/campgrounds and I was amazed to find out how little water they were allowed while agribusinesses and Nestle just soak it up for their own profits. Roads and infrastructure going to reservation areas were pretty much left to decay by several states. Those reservations with casino revenue had up to date schools and many improvements from what I remember seeing way back in the late 60's when I traveled to CA. THEY WERE HERE BEFORE US! THIS IS THEIR LAND IF IT BELONGS TO ANYONE!
G_j
(40,367 posts)thanks for sharing that
malthaussen
(17,193 posts)This construction needs to be halted.
-- Mal
toddwv
(2,830 posts)America... oh wait...
cntrfthrs
(252 posts)love_katz
(2,579 posts)Beautiful letter. Wishing I could stop this pipeline and the oppression and wrongs being perpetrated by the greedy corporations that will profit.
BlancheSplanchnik
(20,219 posts)cntrfthrs
(252 posts)got PLENTY of tv time from them all....I guess peaceful protest doesn't draw the ratings....or could it be the Water/Earth Protectors have the wrong paint job....?
Pauldg47
(640 posts)turbinetree
(24,695 posts)they are nothing more than lackeys of the Manifest Destiny and Doctrine of Discovery 2016 style.
But you can be damn sure, that if the Standing Rock people were doing anything illegal, they would make it on the "news", for the money. Lets not forget, that CBS and Les Mooves thinks that the many fraud herr drumpfster is great for making money for the shareholders and stakeholders.
They are hypocrites, I can still remember the stand-off at Pine Ridge: And in my opinion it is worse now-------another broken "promise"
http://indiancountrytodaymedianetwork.com/2014/02/27/native-history-aim-occupation-wounded-knee-begins-153765