Author Archives: Ed Fallon

A rainy start to the March

September 3, 2018 by Ed Fallon
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Dear Friends, Over the past three days, we’ve marched from Des Moines to Ames — slogging through thirty-two miles of the wettest, stormiest September the Iowans on the March have ever witnessed. It’s been an intense experience. Yet our unity of purpose in this historic fight keeps us going. Beyond the weather, another challenge is that we still need to raise thousands of dollars to finance this March! Thank you to all who’ve donated. If you haven’t, please take a few minutes to help. Click here Continue reading →

An amazing group of people

August 30, 2018 by Ed Fallon
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Dear Friends, As greedy fossil-fuel tycoons escalate their abuse of eminent domain to steal our land, foul our water, and destroy our planet, we must push back with all the strength and commitment we can muster. Standing Rock became a visual manifestation of our commitment to not back down, and we who were empowered through Standing Rock continue to fight for our future. In the face of such an enormous crisis as climate change, we must think big and act big. One huge opportunity to Continue reading →

An amazing group of people!

August 30, 2018 by Ed Fallon
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In addition to our support for the lawsuit against DAPL, we march as a living, moving example of how people can find common ground and create a sustainable future, and to recognize what happened in the past to the Indigenous peoples of this land. The March is, in part, a statement as to why it’s essential that we recognize the sovereignty of Indigenous people today.

Alton Onefeather

August 29, 2018 by Ed Fallon
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Donate to Alton here. Why I’m marching:  I stand to defend the land, water, and our murdered and missing Indigenous women. About me: I’m from Standing Rock, South Dakota. I stood with other water protectors against the Dakota Access Pipeline in Standing Rock. I work to spread awareness to future generations. I live at the Wiconi Un Tipi grassroots camp where we have a garden that we harvest for ourselves as well as the community. Follow me on the March: Days Marching: September 1-8 Goal ($20 Continue reading →

Foxy Jackson

August 29, 2018 by Ed Fallon
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Donate to Foxy here. Why I’m marching: I stand to defend our land and water for future generations. About me: I’m from Oakland, California. My people are the Chichimecas. I live at the Wiconi Un Tipi grassroots camp in Lower Brule, South Dakota. We have a beautiful garden that we harvest for ourselves and the local community. Follow me on the March: Days Marching:  Sept 1 – 8 Goal ($20 per day): $160 Amount donated: $90 Christine Lehman-Engledow – $40 Miriam Kashia – $50

Mnic’opa emac’iyapi

August 29, 2018 by Ed Fallon
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Donate to Mnic’opa emac’iyapi here. Why I’m marching: The point of participating in this march is to show the world that the fight did not end at Standing Rock. We are not compliant with the status quo. The oil may be flowing through the pipeline but the blood flowing through my veins won’t allow me to stand by while the powers that be continue to rape our Mother Earth in the name of profits and patriotism. About me: I am Mnic’opa emac’iyapi of the Ihanktonwan Nation. Follow me Continue reading →

Marissa Diaz

August 28, 2018 by Ed Fallon
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Donate to Marissa here. Why I’m marching: I’m coming to the March to show solidarity as an Indigenous relative to the land and the people. I also want it to be known that the health and state of the land reflects on our women and our safety. I do this for all our past and present missing and murdered relatives. About me: I’m Mapuche/Puelche and I’m enrolled in the American Indian studies program at Fresno City College. I am also a member of the Red Nation. Follow Continue reading →

Ducka Zo Yooxot Likipt

August 28, 2018 by Ed Fallon
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Donate to Ducka here. Why I’m marching: Inherent land stewardship gifts us with a great responsibility for generations to come. This includes plant and animal life, soil integrity, and elemental ethics. Communal involvement and demonstration provides the sustenance needed resulting in nurtured care and protection. About me: My name is Ducka Zo Yooxot Likipt and I descend from the Wallowa Band of Nimiipuu (Nez Perce), Cayuse, Wasco (Warm Springs), Klamath, Yaqui, and Chugach blood lines. I am only one, who has come to the realization that the Continue reading →

Why march?

August 24, 2018 by Ed Fallon
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Dear Friends, Truly, it is not possible to overstate the importance of the landowner/Sierra Club lawsuit! Oral arguments will be heard by the Iowa Supreme Court on September 12 at 9:00 a.m. If the plaintiffs win, not only could we stop the oil from flowing through Iowa but we could change the conversation on whether the rule of law has fallen victim to the fossil-fuel giants’ use of eminent domain to expand their private infrastructure. It’s also not possible to overstate the importance of the Continue reading →

Campsites and Daily Community Forums

August 22, 2018 by Ed Fallon
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Community Forums for the First Nation – Farmer Climate Unity March will be held at the campsites every evening from September 1 to 7, starting at 5:30 p.m. Bring your own tableware and join us for dinner (dinner is on us) and a community forum. A Celebration of March will be held on September 8 at 1:30 p.m. Aug 31 – Union Park, close to 2100 Saylor Rd, Des Moines.  Just north of the Carousel and Rocketship Slide. Parking is just south of Guthrie Ave Continue reading →