Resolution (6)

I too urge the President to acknowledge the wrongs of the United States against Indian tribes in the history of the United States in order to bring healing to this land although healing this land is not dependent never has been upon this President meaning tribal nations and the people themselves are healing this land its waters with or without Presidential acknowledgement they act upon this right without apology–

 

To speak to law enforcement

 

these Direct Action Principles

 

be really clear always ask

 

have been painstakingly drafted

 

who what when where why

 

at behest of the local leadership

 

e.g. Officer, my name is _________

 

from Standing Rock

 

please explain

 

and are the guidelines

 

the probable cause for stopping me

 

for the Oceti Sakowin camp

 

you may ask

 

I acknowledge a plurality of ways

 

does that seem reasonable to you

 

to resist oppression

 

 

don’t give any further info

*

 

People ask why do you bring up

 

we are Protectors

 

so many other issues it’s because

 

we are peaceful and prayerful

 

these issues have been ongoing

 

‘isms’ have no place

 

for 200 years they’re inter-dependent

 

here we all stand together

 

we teach the distinction

 

we are non-violent

 

btwn civil rights and civil liberties

 

we are proud to stand

 

btwn what’s legal & what isn’t legal

 

no masks

 

the camp is 100% volunteer

 

respect local

 

it’s a choice to be a protector

 

no weapons

 

liberty is freedom

 

or what could be construed as weapons

 

of speech it’s a right

 

property damage does not get us closer

 

to privacy a fair trial

 

to our goal

 

you’re free

 

all campers must get an orientation

 

from unreasonable search

 

Direct Action Training

 

free from seizure of person or home

 

is required

 

& civil disobedience: the camp is

 

for everyone taking action

 

an act of civil disobedience

 

no children

 

now the law protects the corporation

 

in potentially dangerous situations

 

so the camp is illegal

 

we keep each accountable

 

you must have a buddy system

 

to these principles

 

someone must know when you’re leaving

 

this is a ceremony

 

& when you’re coming back

 

act accordingly