We Stand With Standing Rock
The Association on American Indian Affairs (AAIA) stands with the Standing Rock Sioux Tribe and the Cheyenne River Sioux Tribe in opposition to the advancement of the Dakota Access Pipeline that may result in significant impacts to historic and cultural resources, including Native American sacred and burial places, and the environment. We call for the immediate opening of tribal consultations and an Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) to review the impacts on both cultural resources and the environment on the entire Dakota Access Pipeline.
On January 24, 2017, President Trump took action to move forward with the Dakota Access and Keystone Pipelines. Read more about his Executive Order here. While his orders do not force the approval of either pipeline, they do open the door negotiations with an eye toward getting them built.
On February 21, 2017, The Association on American Indian Affairs (AAIA), University of New Mexico School of Law Environmental Law Clinic, and the Pueblo of Pojoaque, have joined in an amici brief in the Standing Rock Sioux and Cheyenne River Sioux Tribes’ motion of partial summary judgment to provide important insight to the court on the trust responsibility that the United States has to Indian tribes to protect tribal interests through tribal consultations and federal laws, such as the National Environmental Protection Act (NEPA)
Previously, on December 4, 2016, after several months of efforts on the part of the Standing Rock Sioux Tribe, American Indian tribes throughout the country, and the Water Protectors, the Army Corps of Engineers had denied the permit that the Dakota Access Pipeline requested to cross Lake Oahe. An Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) was scheduled to include environmental and cultural resources reviews with meaningful tribal consultations and considerations for alternatives for that segment of the pipeline. AAIA supports the decision to open the EIS and conduct these important environmental and cultural resources reviews in consultation with American Indian tribes and urges the new Administration to include American Indian tribes in any negotiations held with pipeline sponsors.
In addition, the AAIA opposes the excessive force used by law enforcement against Water Protectors, peacefully assembled to protest the advancement of the Dakota Access Pipeline, on November 20-21, 2016. Law enforcement used water cannons in subfreezing temperatures, rubber bullets, tear gas, and concussion grenades that left many people suffering from hypothermia and at least two people suffering from horrific injuries. In response, the AAIA Board of Directors has sent a letter to the Department of Justice to open an investigation into these terrible acts against Water Protectors and any violations against their Constitutional rights.
On January 24, 2017, President Trump took action to move forward with the Dakota Access and Keystone Pipelines. Read more about his Executive Order here. While his orders do not force the approval of either pipeline, they do open the door negotiations with an eye toward getting them built.
On February 21, 2017, The Association on American Indian Affairs (AAIA), University of New Mexico School of Law Environmental Law Clinic, and the Pueblo of Pojoaque, have joined in an amici brief in the Standing Rock Sioux and Cheyenne River Sioux Tribes’ motion of partial summary judgment to provide important insight to the court on the trust responsibility that the United States has to Indian tribes to protect tribal interests through tribal consultations and federal laws, such as the National Environmental Protection Act (NEPA)
Previously, on December 4, 2016, after several months of efforts on the part of the Standing Rock Sioux Tribe, American Indian tribes throughout the country, and the Water Protectors, the Army Corps of Engineers had denied the permit that the Dakota Access Pipeline requested to cross Lake Oahe. An Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) was scheduled to include environmental and cultural resources reviews with meaningful tribal consultations and considerations for alternatives for that segment of the pipeline. AAIA supports the decision to open the EIS and conduct these important environmental and cultural resources reviews in consultation with American Indian tribes and urges the new Administration to include American Indian tribes in any negotiations held with pipeline sponsors.
In addition, the AAIA opposes the excessive force used by law enforcement against Water Protectors, peacefully assembled to protest the advancement of the Dakota Access Pipeline, on November 20-21, 2016. Law enforcement used water cannons in subfreezing temperatures, rubber bullets, tear gas, and concussion grenades that left many people suffering from hypothermia and at least two people suffering from horrific injuries. In response, the AAIA Board of Directors has sent a letter to the Department of Justice to open an investigation into these terrible acts against Water Protectors and any violations against their Constitutional rights.
Take Action Now!
The AAIA encourages you to take action now to oppose the Dakota Access Pipeline. There are many ways in which you can help.
Sign Petitions to Stop the Advancement of the Dakota Access Pipeline (DAPL):
Join these Facebook Communities for Updates:
Use the following Hashtags in Social Media:
#HonorTheTreaties #NoBakken #SacredStoneCamp
#StopDAPL #MniWiconi #SacredWater #NoDAPL
#RezpectOurWater #StandWithStandingRock #ResistSpectra
Calls:
Telephone calls voicing your opinion and supporting Water Protectors will be helpful.
STATE OFFICIALS: Telephone calls voicing your opinion in support of American Indian Tribes and the Water Proctors are needed, as well as advocating for compliance with all federal laws so that a full environmental and cultural review takes place under the National Historic Preservation Act (NHPA) and the National Environmental Protection Act):
CORPORATIONS BUILDING THE PIPELINE: Voice your opinions regarding the advancement of the Dakota Access Pipeline and its effect on cultural resources and the environment.
Lee Hanse
Executive Vice President
Energy Transfer Partners
L.P.800 E Sonterra Blvd #400, San Antonio, Texas 78258
Telephone: (210) 403-6455
Email: Lee.Hanse@energytransfer.com
Glenn Emery
Vice President
Energy Transfer Partners
L.P.800 E Sonterra Blvd #400, San Antonio, Texas 78258
Telephone: (210) 403-6762
Email: Glenn.Emery@energytransfer.com
Michael (Cliff) Waters
Lead Analyst
Energy Transfer Partners, L.P.
1300 Main St., Houston, Texas 77002
Telephone: (713) 989-2404
Email: Michael.Waters@energytransfer.com
BANKS FUNDING THE PIPELINE: The Dakota Access Pipeline is part of a larger pipeline project with many parts. The involvement of the banks in the link below may vary. We encourage you research the extent of each bank’s involvement. Let the banks know that you don’t condone their support of the Dakota Access Pipeline and that full environmental and cultural reviews must occur with meaningful tribal consultations.
CONGRESSIONAL REPRESENTATIVES AND SENATORS: Contact your elected Congressional leaders and urge them to oppose the Dakota Access Pipeline.
Donate to the Sacred Stone Camp, the Standing Rock Sioux Tribe, or Oceti Sakowin Camp:
Water Protectors are winterizing their camps and are seeking donations for food, supplies, medical equipment, water, and other needs.
Sign Petitions to Stop the Advancement of the Dakota Access Pipeline (DAPL):
- White House Petition to stop DAPL: https://act.credoaction.com/sign/NoDAPL
- Petition to AFL-CIO Leadership to Reverse Support of DAPL: https://act.credoaction.com/sign/NoDAPL
Join these Facebook Communities for Updates:
- Association on American Indian Affairs: https://www.facebook.com/Association-on-American-Indian-Affairs-216368710502/
- Oceti Sakowin Camp: https://www.facebook.com/OcetiSakowinCamp/
- Sacred Stone Camp: https://www.facebook.com/CampOfTheSacredStone/?fref=ts
Use the following Hashtags in Social Media:
#HonorTheTreaties #NoBakken #SacredStoneCamp
#StopDAPL #MniWiconi #SacredWater #NoDAPL
#RezpectOurWater #StandWithStandingRock #ResistSpectra
Calls:
Telephone calls voicing your opinion and supporting Water Protectors will be helpful.
STATE OFFICIALS: Telephone calls voicing your opinion in support of American Indian Tribes and the Water Proctors are needed, as well as advocating for compliance with all federal laws so that a full environmental and cultural review takes place under the National Historic Preservation Act (NHPA) and the National Environmental Protection Act):
- ND Office of the Governor: 701-328-2200
- Morton County Sheriff's Department: 701-328-8118 & 701-667-3330
- ND National Guard: 701-333-2000
- State Agencies: http://www.yesmagazine.org/people-power/dial-a-cop-20161031ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS: Tell them to engage in meaningful consultations with tribes, conduct a full Environmental Impact Statement, and rescind permits granted to Dakota Access~
- Jo-Ellen Darcy, Assistant Secretary of Army Corp of Engineers, joellen.darcy@us.army.mil, (703) 697-8986
- Army Corps of Engineers: (202) 761-5903
CORPORATIONS BUILDING THE PIPELINE: Voice your opinions regarding the advancement of the Dakota Access Pipeline and its effect on cultural resources and the environment.
Lee Hanse
Executive Vice President
Energy Transfer Partners
L.P.800 E Sonterra Blvd #400, San Antonio, Texas 78258
Telephone: (210) 403-6455
Email: Lee.Hanse@energytransfer.com
Glenn Emery
Vice President
Energy Transfer Partners
L.P.800 E Sonterra Blvd #400, San Antonio, Texas 78258
Telephone: (210) 403-6762
Email: Glenn.Emery@energytransfer.com
Michael (Cliff) Waters
Lead Analyst
Energy Transfer Partners, L.P.
1300 Main St., Houston, Texas 77002
Telephone: (713) 989-2404
Email: Michael.Waters@energytransfer.com
BANKS FUNDING THE PIPELINE: The Dakota Access Pipeline is part of a larger pipeline project with many parts. The involvement of the banks in the link below may vary. We encourage you research the extent of each bank’s involvement. Let the banks know that you don’t condone their support of the Dakota Access Pipeline and that full environmental and cultural reviews must occur with meaningful tribal consultations.
CONGRESSIONAL REPRESENTATIVES AND SENATORS: Contact your elected Congressional leaders and urge them to oppose the Dakota Access Pipeline.
Donate to the Sacred Stone Camp, the Standing Rock Sioux Tribe, or Oceti Sakowin Camp:
Water Protectors are winterizing their camps and are seeking donations for food, supplies, medical equipment, water, and other needs.
- Sacred Stone Camp: http://sacredstonecamp.org/
- Standing Rock Sioux Tribe: http://standwithstandingrock.net/
- Oceti Sakowin Camp: http://ocetisakowincamp.org
