We are proud & honored to be a part of this journey w/ @NativeOrganizer, @The_NHM, House of Tears Carvers of the Lummi Nation & Se'Si'Le.
We must #protectsacredplaces in danger of being destroyed by development, resource extraction, and vandalism. #RedRoad2DC
We must #protectsacredplaces in danger of being destroyed by development, resource extraction, and vandalism. #RedRoad2DC
For the Lummi and many other Coast Salish tribes, orcas are considered to be their most revered relations. Their health indicates the health of the seas.
Dams on the Snake River have decimated the wild salmon population and threatened Northwest First Peoples way of life.
Dams on the Snake River have decimated the wild salmon population and threatened Northwest First Peoples way of life.
Ancient shrines, petroglyphs, and cultural artifacts have been destroyed in #BearsEars. Designating this sacred place as a National Monument will be the first step to ensure this place is protected in perpetuity.
Chaco Canyon is a sacred and important place for all Indigenous peoples on Turtle Island, especially to the peoples of the 19 Pueblo nations.
Despite its designation as a World Heritage Site over 90% of the area is leased to oil and gas activities.
Despite its designation as a World Heritage Site over 90% of the area is leased to oil and gas activities.
The sacred landscape is known to the Lakota as Paha Sapa, “black hills” or Pe’Sla “the heart of everything that is.”
The Lakota, Northern Cheyenne, and Omaha continue to fight to protect this place of extraordinary importance.
The Lakota, Northern Cheyenne, and Omaha continue to fight to protect this place of extraordinary importance.
The original caretakers of the Mni Sosa (Missouri River) are fighting to protect its waters and habitat. The river has been threatened by pipelines and other extractive industries.
The #DAPL threatens the drinking water of the @StandingRockST & 17 million people downstream of the Missouri River.
Lakes, streams, & the Mississippi River are all at risk due to plans to create a new route for #Line3 - an oil pipeline by Enbridge. @GiniwCollective
Lakes, streams, & the Mississippi River are all at risk due to plans to create a new route for #Line3 - an oil pipeline by Enbridge. @GiniwCollective
Millions of gallons of oil flows through pipelines near the Great Lakes. Enbridge’s #Line5 ignores the treaty rights of local tribes who retain rights to fish and access to clean water.
Join us in protecting sacred places
The Totem Pole will be delivered to the @JoeBiden - @VP and Congress. Native peoples and allies will call on the federal government to protect sacred places. 👉🏽 redroadtodc.org/take-action/
The Totem Pole will be delivered to the @JoeBiden - @VP and Congress. Native peoples and allies will call on the federal government to protect sacred places. 👉🏽 redroadtodc.org/take-action/
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