Donation Drive for Standing Rock Sioux Tribe

Many have heard about the Dakota Access Pipeline set to be built in Western North Dakota. It also happens to go across land that belongs to Standing Rock Sioux Tribe. The pipeline will be built on sacred land and cross their water source. Many say that it is not a matter of if the pipeline will spill but when. This would be devastating for the tribe since their water source would be contaminated. Currently the members of Standing Rock Sioux Tribe are camping on the land to do what they can to protect their land and water. Camps are already set up and they are in it for the long haul. They plan to remain at these camps into the winter.

There are many ways one can help support the Standing Rock Sioux Tribe. One way is to donate products needed in camp. Currently, they are in need of feminine hygiene products. This includes tampons, maxi pads, diapers, baby wipes, deodorant, toothpaste and shampoo.

You can help here on campus at NDSU. As a campus intern for Planned Parenthood, women and families are a priority for my work. Together with students from the social work program, we are organizing a collection drive. We have donation boxes in a variety of locations on campus where you can drop off the needed supplies. These boxes are located in the entrance to the library, the Women and Gender studies office in Morrill 114, and the HDFS office in EML 277. The donation drive will end on Nov. 18, make sure to get supplies dropped off before then. Show your support to our western neighbors, and stand with the Standing Rock Sioux Tribe.

Together we can provide support to the water protectors at Sacred Stones Camp and work to fight the environmental racism displayed by the Dakota Access Pipeline process.

Carly Deal

701-540-2872

Women and Gender Studies Major

Senior