[Oe List ...] [Dialogue] STANDING ROCK UPDATE: Flood the BANKS

[George Holcombe via OE]

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George Holcombe
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> On Jan 19, 2017, at 6:01 PM, Ellie Stock via Dialogue <dialogue at lists.wedgeblade.net> wrote:
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> Dear Friends of Standing Rock:
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> STANDING ROCK UPDATE
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> As we have entered the new year and the eve of a new presidential administrations, Water Protectors are still in the Standing Rock Camps.  While numbers are fewer, as many have returned home to rest for while during the harsh winter, the commitment to protect the earth and its water and air is as strong as ever and has spread across the country and globe as Water Protectors are taking their prayer actions to the financial institutions of the globe.  See the information below. Consider what you can do to be part of this growing movement:  
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> -divest from fossil fuels, 
> -invest in renewable energy, 
> -divest from banks that support fossil fuels and pipelines, 
> -invest in credit unions,
> -financially support the Sanding Rocks Protectors and environmental efforts in your area, particularly those affecting Native American land,
> -contact the president, members of Congress and state legislatures.   
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> Join with others and make a difference!
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> Also, continue to study the issues and how and where Native Americans and indigenous communities around the world continue to be on the front lines of protecting the earth from environmental degradation caused by political oppression, economic exploitation, and religious legitimation.
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> Suggested resources:
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> -Book:  PAGANS IN THE PROMISED LAND: DECODING THE DOCTRINE OF CHRISTIAN DISCOVERY, by Steen T. Newcomb
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> -Video:  "The Doctrine of Discovery, Unmasking The Domination Code.  A story of historical truth, spirituality, and resistance, told on behalf of the original nations and people's of Great Turtle Island, and elsewhere on Mother Earth.  We are still here, and still rightfully free. (Based on PAGANS IN THE PROMISED LAND)
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> -News articles and other resources:  Indian Country Media Network  - Official Site: indiancountrytodaymedianetwork.com
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> Indian Country Today Media Network is your essential Native American news and information site offering superb online services in the areas of education, business and ...
> 
> -Facebook:  Standing Rock/Sacred Stones Camp facebook tracking: https://www.facebook.com/CampOfTheSacredStone/?hc_ref=NEWSFEED&fref=nf
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> Elie Stock
> elliestock at aol.com
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> Sent: Thu, Jan 19, 2017 03:15 PM
> Subject: Flood the BANKS
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>  
> Dear Global Family,
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> Thank you for your commitment to our collective future. 
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> Standing Rock is still standing strong through freezing temperatures, bravely holding the prayer for our water, our earth and our children's future - And they need our help.
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> YOU ARE INVITED TO JOIN A GLOBAL SYNCHRONIZED PRAYER ACTION ON JANUARY 28th TO CARRY THE PRAYER FROM STANDING ROCK TO BANKS WORLDWIDE
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> The Global Prayer Action is carrying the prayer and request from Standing Rock to the steps of the Banks around the World who are funding Oil Pipelines, sending a clear message of solidarity and demand for change - The frontline is now everywhere. 
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> There will be a live prayer broadcast shared from Standing Rock camp - a prayer for all water, for all life - led by indigenous elders. You can join from wherever you are!
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> This is an opportunity to be a part of history by uniting our global community to support the water protectors at Standing Rock through local actions at banks.
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> "Let us put our hearts and minds together and
> see what future we can make for our children." 
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> 
> - Sitting Bull (Hunkpapa Lakota Oyate)
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> One week after inauguration we are taking this action to show that this is not over. 
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> Empowered as one, we can make change. 
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> We will stand, pray and meditate to elevate the consciousness of the financial institutions, administration and corporations funding oil extraction around the world by asking that they make the choice to invest in clean renewable energy and the future of our planet.
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> We are also looking at our own desires and choices for short-term gain over long term sustainability to heal this pattern within ourselves, to heal the earth. 
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> Through this prayer action we ask our governments to incentivize the banks to make long terms investments that benefit our grandchildren and our planet of corporate profits.  
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> We are connecting activists, advocates, actors, musicians, artists, media, environmental organizations, educators and prayerful people to join our Indigenous Leaders and Water Protectors. 
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> The prayer will broadcast live from Standing Rock on January 28th as we simultaneously carry the prayer to the steps of banks worldwide. 
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> Let your heart shine and our prayers be heard.
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> Click Here to Join: www.GlobalPrayerAction.com
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> You can join the prayer broadcast from wherever you are or find a prayer action happening at a local bank near you! 
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> If there is no prayer action on the Global Prayer Action near you on the world-wide interactive map, please consider creating an event in your community.
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> Mitakuye Oyasin ~ We are All Related
> Mni Wiconi ~ Water is Life
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> On behalf of the Global Prayer Action campaign
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