Standing Rock at 10

• Welcome to The Weekly.This week, we’re dedicating the newsletter to ICT’s coverage marking the 10th anniversary of the Standing Rock movement, a defining moment in modern Indigenous activism that united Native communities and allies from around the world. Through firsthand reflections, historical analysis, legal updates and reporting on the movement’s lasting impact, we look back at the legacy of #NoDAPL and the ways its influence continues to shape Indigenous advocacy today.
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• ‘The cavalry’s coming!’: Indigenous activism from 1492 to Standing Rock
• Famed Indigenous activists like Leonard Peltier and Madonna Thunder Hawk and younger activists shared their thoughts with ICT about the evolution of Indigenous activism from the rise of the American Indian Movement in the 1960s to Standing Rock and beyond. READ MORE →
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• How social media amplified the Standing Rock movement
• Social media pushed Standing Rock’s message from on-the-ground efforts and communication to international awareness, redefining Indigenous narratives.READ MORE →
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• Standing Rock 10 years later: ‘We still have a lot of unknowns’The fight continues on in court a decade after protests began over the controversial construction of the Dakota Access Pipeline. READ MORE →
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• A decade after Standing Rock, contentious segment of Dakota Access oil pipeline gets OKThe announcement brings an end to a drawn-out legal and regulatory saga stemming from the protests in 2016 and 2017, though further litigation over the pipeline is likely. READ MORE →
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• Standing Rock: ‘It felt like every Indigenous person was there’Water protectors who answered the call to Standing Rock reflect on the community, courage and Indigenous solidarity that defined a historic movement.READ MORE →
• Standing Rock: ‘A sense of community’Those who gathered at Standing Rock recall a movement rooted in prayer, community and collective action that continues to shape Indigenous advocacy today.READ MORE →
• NEWSCAST: #NoDAPL Movement 10 Years LaterThe ICT Newscast for Friday, May 1, 2026, covers the 10th anniversary of Standing Rock, an MMIP advocacy group on wheels and two Pawnee artists/comedians.WATCH NOW→ Your support keeps Indigenous stories alive.We rely on readers like you to continue this work. When you give to ICT, you are supporting independent Indigenous journalism and helping ensure these stories are told with accuracy, care, and accountability.Donate now!
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