John --

Today, a Day of Action is being held to honor our beloved friend and comrade -- Joye Braun, Wanbli Wiyan Ka’win, Eagle Feather Woman, a member of the Cheyenne River Sioux Tribe -- a dedicated Water Protector and Pipeline Fighter who left us on Nov. 13 at age 53.

"Joye was a friend and fearless leader who made the movement better. She never gave up on the grassroots and always reminded powerful people that the frontlines are the ones who stop pipelines." --Jane Kleeb, Bold Alliance

A National Day of Action to remember Joye is happening today, Jan. 20 -- which also marks the second anniversary of Pres. Biden's decision to reject the Keystone XL pipeline.

While actions will be taking place today across the country -- see a map here -- Bold will host a ceremony and tree-planting to honor Joye during this year's 10th Annual Planting of Sacred Ponca Corn on the Tanderup farm in Neligh on April 29th (Mark your calendars!)

Joye was a leader with us from the beginning to the end. The tree will grow just like she helped grow the pipeline fighter movement.

Joye was the National Pipeline organizer for the Indigenous Environmental Network, IEN's representative for the People Vs Fossil Fuels Coalition, a member of Bold's Pipeline Fighter Hub panel of Experts, and was a proud servant for her people as a grassroots advocate for climate justice.

Joye is known to be the first "camper" at Standing Rock, and also prayed with us at the Ponca Trail of Tears Spiritual Camp established on the Tanderup farm on the proposed Keystone XL pipeline route in Nebraska.

Joye's fierce fighting spirit and devotion to protecting the land and water will continue to drive our work and inspire us always.

Thank you, Joye,

Jane Kleeb and the Bold team

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