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MniWakan Nakicijinpi translates as Water Protector from Lakota to English. It is the name used by Tatanka Itancan, MJ & Zora Lone Eagle as they entered into battle with TC Energy (formerly, TransCanada), owners of the proposed Keystone XL pipeline (KXL); and the State of South Dakota.
The case prepared by MniWakan Nakicijinpi against KXL included testimony and evidence that KXL will significantly, and negatively impact spiritual practices. This includes their participation in a spiritual ride that takes place annually in December. The riders carry prayers for health and healing.
This year, they carry prayers for protection from an invisible enemy, as well as KXL. As part of their dedication to protection, MniWakan Nakicijinpi will join a small group of riders from Standing Rock, and the Oglala Sioux Tribe, as they gather in prayer at the home of MniWakan Nakicijinpi along the Cheyenne River in South Dakota. They Cheyenne River, known to the Lakota as Wakpa Waste (The Good River) is thesame river TC Energy in collusion with the state of South Dakota, and in violation of the Fort Laramie Treatylies of 1851, and 1868; as well as Human rights as guaranteed by the UN Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (UNDRIP) plan to poison with toxins from the KXL pipeline.
In previous years coordination of the ceremony was planned well in advance, and shared by many groups moved to support the riders. This year, due to MniWakan Nakicijinpi and others' concerns for the safety of the Oyate during this time, each effort is done on a more individual basis.
Many of those who normally accompany the riders need to stay at home. However, they support in other ways, such as food and other donations.
In December, MniWakan Nakicijinpi is hoping to send a truck to Idaho to pick up donations for feeding the riders as they make their solstice journey.
We are asking for donations to help prepare and pay for expenses to assist with our journey as we travel in prayer.
Pilamiyape!
Thank you!
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