Help Us Bring Critical Supplies & Support to Standing Rock This Thanksgiving

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• published: 07 Nov 2016
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The Dakota Access Pipeline owned by the Energy Transfer Partners is proposed to transport 450,000 barrels of crude oil per day from North Dakota to Illinois. The pipeline will cross over one of the largest aquifers in the world and under the Missouri River twice making it a massive threat to our environment and our well-being as humans. The Standing Rock Sioux Tribe along with many other indigenous tribes and people from all over have gathered together to peacefully prevent the pipeline from reaching the Missouri River. Many of us have watched in absolute shock as we've seen the Peaceful Water Protectors' prayers and nonviolent actions met with tear gas, rubber bullets, arrests, and other forms of violence by the Morton County Police Department, other law enforcement personnel, and government officials who are working with Dakota Access to move the pipeline construction forward. The events occurring at Standing Rock are not being covered by mainstream media or news channels. Standing Rock is relying on individuals like you and me, as well as independent news sources to get the word out. In keeping with the spirit of peaceful action and positivity, Tom Scopazzi and I are making the 1,700-mile trek from California to North Dakota to bring subzero temperature sleeping bags, tents, generators, and other critical supplies to the camps, to show our support, and to spend Thanksgiving week with our brothers and sisters at Standing Rock. So, here’s the thing. We can't do this without you. We need your help. And we need it now. The current supplies needed to keep the camps and the frontlines running are not cheap (please see below) and expenses are accruing. Since time is of the essence, we ask that you donate today - right now - and help make a difference. Law enforcement is restricting repeat traffic in and out of the camps in an attempt to blockade much needed supply runs, thus why it's critical that we arrive stuffed with as much cold weather gear as we can carry. Suggested donations: $30 = Firewood to help fuel the camp for one night $60 = Sleeping bag rated to -20°F $120 = Winter jacket strong enough to stand up to North Dakota wind, rain and snow in subzero temps You don’t have to be a specific race or ethnicity or hold any religious, political, and/or environmental belief to see that this impacts everything and everyone. We are all humans living on one planet together. Protect our people. Protect our planet. Water is life. #NoDAPL Peace & Love, Karina & Tom