Over 300 Indigenous protectors showed up today to protect unceded Očeti Šakowiŋ land in the Ȟe Sapa, also known as the “Black Hills”, from Trump's visit to the Mt. Rushmore Independence Day fireworks show. This event was a clear sign of disrespect to the people of the Očeti Sakowin. They have never accepted money for the Ȟe Sapa and never will. We demand the settler state respect our treaties and remove white supremacist imagery from our sacred lands.
For over four hours land defenders held their ground, not allowing Trump supporters from entering the Mt. Rushmore park. Land defender vans have been impounded and at least twelve protectors have been arrested.
We need your help to protect the protectors: Donate now to help their bail fund!
This situation is ongoing. We will continue to protect Indigenous land from the violent settler state.
Be sure to tune into NDN Collective and Kili Radio for the latest from the frontline.
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Established in 1990, The Indigenous Environmental Network is an international environmental justice nonprofit that works with tribal grassroots organizations to build the capacity of Indigenous communities. I EN’s activities include empowering Indigenous communities and tribal governments to develop mechanisms to protect our sacred sites, land, water, air, natural resources, the health of both our people and all living things, and to build economically sustainable communities.
