Ihanktonwan Warriors Stand with Standing Rock #NODAPL

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STAND WITH STANDING ROCK #NODAPL

During my first visit to Standing Rock I reunited with close friends from the Yankton Sioux community from Lake Andes, South Dakota. It's been about 6 years since I last seen them. My friends Roger Houseman Jr. and Alphonse Leroy, were the men of the Ihanktonwan Sioux who taught this Northeastern Shinnecock woman the history about the Missouri River and their tribe's historical connection to their neighboring tribes. 6 years ago they took me throughout their lands and community. I lived in their community for several months.

As water protectors, we camped right along side the Missouri River. I must say I am blessed to have reconnected with them during this time. A time when the spirit of the Missouri River called on all who believe to be connected to the water to protect and stand in solidarity with Standing Rock against the construction of the Dakota Access Pipeline. 

If you read my last post you will be able to read more about the events occurring at Standing Rock. PRAYER AND UNITY #NODAPL

Many of the men in this camp are working security of the entire encampment. There are over 7,000+ people in the encampment. This requires them to take long shifts outside away from shelter and fires many times. There isn't any cell service in the camps, so Roger asked me to help raise funds for their camp when I returned home. It's important we raise these funds to help keep them warm, and nourished throughout the entire winter. Without the security, our communities would not be protected and provided for properly. 

THANK YOU TO THE IHANKTONWAN WARRIORS for helping to protect and provide for the encampment of the water protectors. 

The Ihanktonwan camp has been set up since the first call for warriors to come and protect the sacred lands of the Oyate People, and they plan to be camped until the final ruling of the Dakota Access Pipeline is passed February 14th, 2017.

The money raised from is linked to a direct account for the Ihanktonwan camp. With the funds they will be able to more the purchases for their specific needs to help them get through this year's North Dakota Winter. 

Winters in North Dakota are harsh. Our priority is ensuring the safety of the people who will be staying throughout this winter. Shelter and protection is needed from the freezing weather. 

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The following is a list of what will be purchased from the funds raised.

Military tents
Wood Stoves
Canvas tents
Kitchen shacks
Snow boots 
Chainsaws 
axes 
arctic coats
arctic boots
arctic bibs 
liner jackets 
base layers
wool socks
face masks
heavyweight gloves
lightweight backpack
solar lighting
snow blowers
snowmobiles
generators
etc...