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The Saginaw Chippewa Indian Tribe expresses support to the Standing Rock Sioux Nation as they stand in opposition to the Dakota Access Pipeline
8/24/2016 1:00:00 PM - Public Relations

The Saginaw Chippewa Indian Tribe expresses support to the Standing Rock Sioux Nation as they stand in opposition to the Dakota Access Pipeline. Attached is a letter sent to Standing Rock Sioux Tribal Chairman, David Archambault II.

 

For more information regarding this issue please feel free to contact Public Relations Interim Director, Erik Rodriguez, at 989.775.4076 or by email at erodriguez@sagchip.org.  

 

August 18, 2016 

Chairman David Archambault II 

Standing Rock Sioux Tribe 

Building #1, Standing Rock Avenue 

P.O.Box D 

Fort Yate, NO 58538

Boozhoo Chairman Archambault II, 

I am writing to share our support of the Standing Rock Sioux Tribe on behalf of the Tribal Council and the Saginaw Chippewa Indian Tribal Membership.

We would like to acknowledge and support the stance you have taken in strongly opposing the Dakota Access Pipeline. We understand the consequences that this could have on the sacred lands and waters that we are committed to protecting for future- generations. We stand with you in protecting our natural resources and send our blessings as you have taken it upon yourselves to lead this fight in protecting your historic and cultural lands. 

Given the nature of this issue and knowing that the pipeline is a threat and could catastrophically damage water and land, we support your efforts and call for a stoppage of the Dakota Access Pipeline project on or near Tribal lands. We ask that a formal Tribal Consultation and an environmental review be conducted to ensure the appropriate decisions are made. 

Again, we would like to extend our thoughts and blessings to you and your nation in this difficult time. We send you strength and support to help your courageous fight against the pipeline and all those aligning themselves in supporting these unthinkable and unjustified acts. 

If you should have any questions or if we can be of any assistance please feel free to contact me at (989) 775-4062 or by email at bdjackson@sagchip.org 

Sincerely, 

Brent D. Jackson

Saginaw Chippewa Indian Tribe of Michigan 


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