Everything you bring for the march must fit into two duffel bags or suitcases and one small backpack or satchel to carry while you walk. You may consider borrowing items or finding sponsors for some of your gear. IMPORTANT: Please label your bags and all individual items Leave valuables (including cars and pets) as well as breakable items at home.Continue reading “Packing List”
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First Night
People slowly gathered last night for the beginning of the First Nation-Farmer Climate Unity March. Tents popped up on the hill near the shelter at Union Park. Dinner was served around 7:00 pm, followed by introductions and discussions of the logistics of the March. That included interesting information presented by Soldier Boy (Manape LaMere), whoContinue reading “First Night”
The Journey Begins
People are beginning to arrive for the start of the First Nation-Farmer Climate Unity March. We will spend the first night in Union Park in Des Moines, Iowa. I don’t know Des Moines that well, but had been here earlier this year for a Poor People’s Campaign event. Already here were Peter Clay, a fellowContinue reading “The Journey Begins”
Is This Our Last Hope?
The future of life on Mother Earth hangs in the balance. I am convinced that too many tipping points have been reached and exceeded, each one leading further along the path to extinction. All of the environmental damage and climate change we are seeing is occurring much faster than anyone expected. However, there has beenContinue reading “Is This Our Last Hope?”
First Nation-Farmer Press Release
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Tuesday, August 28, 2:00 p.m. Contact: Jeff Kisling, jakislin@outlook.com or (765) 631-8197 Christine Nobiss, (319) 499-8039 or cnobiss@gmail.com Ed Fallon, Bold Iowa, (515) 238-6404 or ed@boldiowa.com Indianola man to join 94-mile march against Dakota Access Pipeline March unites Indigenous people, farmers, others in support of precedent-setting lawsuit In an attempt to stop the flow of oilContinue reading “First Nation-Farmer Press Release”