Donate to Ryan here. Why I’m marching: This march is about bringing a louder voice to an area that needs more attention, and for all of the Indigenous communities we want to help bring unity to. It’s about creating the movement where the ground needs the footsteps to do that work. Where seeds need to be replanted and colonial ways need to be prevented. We are all going to be there to do that work, together. About me: My name is Ryan and our group is called Indie Hit Continue reading →

Donate to Kaelly here. Why I’m marching: I’m marching because I’m a fighter for causes that I believe in — especially when it involves the Indigenous community. We have an innate understanding of resilience and standing up for not only our own but others as well. About me: I was born and raised in Southern California and have spent much of my life involved with human, environmental, and Indigenous rights. Past activism includes forest protection actions with Earth First, anti-racist actions, and fighting for the rights of political prisoners. Continue reading →

Donate to Lars here. Why I’m marching: I am marching because I am concerned about the way in which our society constructs itself. I am interested in the ways that the economy and the environment are intertwined and how we value each. I am marching in order to learn more about this issue as it pertains to my immediate environment in Iowa. About me: I am a Fort Dodge native who recently had to give up his bevy of ducks when he moved to Des Moines. I try Continue reading →

Donate to Peter here. Why I’m marching: Living in community with one another is an essential part of healing our relationship with the Earth. Joining this march, I seek to be part of that great work by building relationships and sharing the joys and challenges of being part of a moving village. About me: I’m a retired zookeeper and African conservation practitioner who has spent much of my life working with great apes, both in captivity and in Africa. Now I am a steward of stolen land Continue reading →

Donate to Tim here. Why I’m marching: I’m marching because climate change is real and fossil fuels need to go away ASAP. Also, it’s time to stand with Native Americans to fight for their freedoms and rights — we are still doing to Indigenous people what we did to them 170 years ago, and it’s time to stop. Finally, I’m marching because Iowa can be a leader in these causes! About me: I’m an Iowa native, and All-American and All-Big-Ten Iowa Hawkeye football and track-and-field student athlete. Continue reading →

Donate to Samantha here. Why I’m marching: I decided to march as a way to familiarize myself with the different issues facing Iowans. What better way than to march (and camp!) across a part of Iowa with a group of environmentally and politically minded people while at the same time meeting and talking to others along the way with a variety of perspectives. Since I will soon be moving to Des Moines, I thought this would be a good way of jumping right in and learning Continue reading →

Donate to Gary here. Why I’m marching: I’m marching because working factory hours made it hard to get involved in any activism at all. I always wanted to participate in events like this. As DAPL was being built across Iowa I was driving on gravel roads enjoying the views. When I came across the scars from the access roads and saw how much land the farmers were losing I nearly shed tears. About me: I’m Gary Clague. 62 years old and retired for almost 3 years after Continue reading →

Donate to Tasida here. Why I’m marching: I’m marching because climate change is the existential problem of our day. Iowa can play a key role in mitigating climate change through sequestering carbon in our soil. Connected to that, we really need to reduce nitrogen run off from our farms into the water. About me: I grew up near the Iowa Great Lakes. In high school, I got an internship at Iowa Lakeside Lab, helping monitor water quality in the Lakes.  I received my undergraduate degree in biochemistry Continue reading →