For those who don’t already know, there is an ongoing protest over a proposed oil pipeline called the Dakota Access Pipeline (DAPL). It has been proposed to run oil through the Dakotas and into the heart of America, cutting right through Standing Rock, ND, where this protest has been taking place. This project, a model of oil pipe notorious for its tendency to falter and sprout leaks faster than grandma when she’s had too much wine, would cut directly through the water supply of the nearby Sioux tribe.
Were it to leak, it would decimate the water supply of the tribe, leaving them with no clean water whatsoever.
So, a massive protest has been created on the site the pipeline would damage, and unfortunately, it’s gotten violent. The protestors have remained nonviolent, but the law enforcement officers – including the military – have injured many people with rubber bullets, tear gas, and now,concussion grenades. Most people are wondering how to help.
Here's how you can help literally RIGHT NOW.
Sign The Petition
They are ALMOST done with the goal of 500,000 supporters – add your name to the change.org petition and help them make the final stretch!
Send Supplies Online
You don’t need to ship them supplies yourself! (though you can, if you do want to) You can just as easily buy things for them online. “But what do they want, Elan?” WELL, fair reader, they have an Amazon wish list!
You can buy them anything from napkins and gift cards, to generators and sleeping bags. These people are literally living in the protest area, so keeping them supplied is a major part of helping them stay safe while on the front lines. The Medic & Healer Council that’s been keeping them healthy and safe also has an Amazon wish list right here.
Call Their Governor
Governor Jack Dalrymple runs the state of North Dakota, and his office fields phone calls just like any other. If an administration is flooded with calls all regarding the same topic, it’s impossible for them to ignore.
(701)328-2200
If you do call, please be professional.
Donate directly to the tribe
The tribe has a GoFundMe right here that allows you to directly fund the livelihood of the Standing Rock Sioux. If you don’t want to buy something for the tribe directly, this is how you can still help out. Even $5 would help.
Call the Army Corps of Engineers
Because this is a government-sanctioned project, the Corps of Engineers reserves the permit to build on this land. Give ‘em a call and demand that they reverse that permit.
(202)761-5903
Again - please be professional if you call.
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It ain't just me wanting views- these people need our help, and letting others know how they can help is of utmost importance.
If you're still interested in lending a hand beyond these steps, there are fundraisers going on in almost every city that you can get involved in, and if there ISN'T a fundraiser near you - start one! There are a million ways to get involved, and they really do need it.
When injustice becomes law, resistance becomes a duty.
