November 2016

Whenever anyone hears of some news event, they really must take a little time and research. There is a history to anything that happens. It is a little like the fact that energy cannot be created or destroyed, it just changes form. People do not just jump out of their beds one morning and decide to be a problem “just because”. Something must have happened that they find very disturbing. Something must have happened that makes them feel that their lives or way of life is endangered.

Pipelines

“The United States has the largest network of energy pipelines in the world, with more than 2.4 million miles of pipe. The network of crude oil pipelines in the U.S. is extensive. There are approximately 72,000 miles of crude oil lines in the U.S. that connect regional markets.”

http://www.pipeline101.com/Where-Are-Pipelines-Located

REGULATORY AND SAFETY OVERSIGHT AGENCIES

…was drowning out something happening, something important. I have been very aware of the corporate owned media giving sound bites about news events in between the commercials for toothpaste and I was curious about what we were not being told. And then I saw on Facebook a post about a pipeline being built on indigenous land. It was not mentioned at all on mainstream media. Then, there were pictures and video of what looked like a swat team that was in full riot gear facing off across unarmed men, women, and children.

I began to keep track of the posts from Standing Rock, North Dakota and did some research about this pipeline. Then, I found out about the other pipelines! As the weeks went on, I decided I had to go witness this myself. I had to go and support the Lakota and all the people downstream from this monstrosity. So, on this day I am beginning the story of my trip that I will share with all of my students.

Please support my efforts to support and bring supplies to Sacred Stone Camp: https://www.gofundme.com/standing-rock-north-dakota