Pipeline Resistance Encampment Swells; Prepares for More Action

from Unicorn Riot

Standing Rock Reservation, ND – It’s been four days since construction on the Dakota Access Pipeline Missouri River crossing was slated to begin. The first three days were punctuated by constant and growing protests. On the fourth day, no workers or police showed up, though a private security firm stood nearby on a hilltop, observing the crowd most of the day.

With hundreds more protesters expected to arrive before Monday, many already there used the opportunity to hold trainings. Later in the afternoon, protesters held a water ceremony, and walked to the entrance of the construction site to pray.

 

 

Unicorn Riot also spent some time at the Sacred Stone Camp just south of the three occupied entrances to the construction site. The camp is preparing for hundreds more indigenous peoples and allies to arrive in the coming days.

Day 4: A look inside @sacredstonecamp resisting construction of the #DakotaAccessPipeline #NoDAPL #RezpectOurWater pic.twitter.com/mrwabnCwJr

— Unicorn Riot (@UR_Ninja) August 13, 2016

 

Those already at the camp are readying to continue their protests against the oil pipeline. Unicorn Riot plans to stay at the Sacred Stone Camp and will be following the ongoing resistance against the Dakota Access pipeline.

 

Brief overview of the ongoing resistance to construction of the #DakotaAccessPipeline #NoDAPL #RezpectOurWater pic.twitter.com/4lQzQ6Epst

— Unicorn Riot (@UR_Ninja) August 13, 2016

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