This is just one corner of many warehouse rooms where the Standing Rock Sioux Tribe stockpiled donations that were received in recent months. The boxes, marked by the senders for specific camps of water protectors, are in the process of being distributed. Tribal workers said the packages had been there since October. Kenny Frost, Ute Elder and Water Protector who made this public today said, "It is important to note the tribe has more supplies they have not given out under the name of Standing Rock."
Standing Rock Chairman Dave Archambault told water protectors and Veterans abruptly to leave, when Archambault announced DAPL's drilling permit was denied by the Army Corps. Now, Ute Elder Kenny Frost, a water protector at Standing Rock, explains.
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Update: Standing Rock Sioux Chairman Dave Archambault's response:
Statement from Chairman Archambault II regarding supply donations. 12-13-16
"There has been some confusion lately regarding donations and the Tribe’s role in storage and dispersal. First and foremost, please do not indulge in these conspiracy theories circulating about secret agreements between the tribe and the company or local law enforcement. Such rumors are false and harmful to our movement. Also, I would like to clarify that the Tribe has only tried to help in this donation supplies issue, by providing a storage facility for the large quantity of donated items coming in for the camps. We have never attempted to guide or interfere with distribution. To avoid any further confusion, we ask that camp donations from here on out be sent to specific people at the respective camps, and not directly to the tribal offices. Any supply donations received by the tribal office will be returned to sender."
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By Kenny Frost, Ute
By Kenny Frost, Ute
Censored News
Posted with permission from Kenny Frost
Posted with permission from Kenny Frost
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| Kenny Frost, Ute |
Today,
Well, bright and early this morning we were allowed to get our packages which never came to our shipping address of Sacred Stone Camp.
Where is this you might ask?
I've been called a liar by a few. As, I stated yesterday. These packages of heaters, cots, generators, hand warmers, space blankets and the list goes on for Sacred Stone Camp, the Big Camp, Red Warrior, and others are housed here.
If many of you know me, I believe everyone, including tribal government leaders must be held to a high standard. People look up on them for leadership.
Why was our people -- water protectors, Defenders and Vets -- asked to leave immediately.
You might have guessed why.
A certain meeting was held very quietly with those of the pipeline. I did receive confirmation, as we had guessed this might have happened.
One of the individuals who was at this meeting advised me of those in attendance, including the Colonel, including the oppositions.
Part of agreement was to have water protectors, defenders and vets, vacate the big camp.
This is why the announcement was abrupt for everyone to leave!
If I was the chairman and people came to support me I would have a traditional meal, thanking everyone for coming, supporting, and perhaps give gifts to all who came, with a closing prayers for all who came for a safe journey. But at the end, I would have told everyone in a year, we will have a big celebration for everyone to come back. This is me however as I was raised traditionally.
I am happy. We got our packages back. People depend on these supplies. We must take care of our people no matter what tribal nation is standing with us to kill the Black Snake. This snake is not dead.
Now, we need a call out for trucks to help get these supplies to camp.
Thank you everyone who has sent supplies to help us. I'm saddened Red Warriors' camp is gone. They were very important in our cause.
We must put egos, and differences aside. I'm glad the other camp name is All Nations Camp. It's going for all of us as one nation to come together as one.
If we can do this correctly we can bring all minority groups United as one nation. We must continue to protect Mother Earth
We can do this.
We must do this.
We are Unarmed.
Water is Life.
Water Is Sacred
---- Kenny ---
Stack upon stacks are here.
Well, bright and early this morning we were allowed to get our packages which never came to our shipping address of Sacred Stone Camp.
Where is this you might ask?
I've been called a liar by a few. As, I stated yesterday. These packages of heaters, cots, generators, hand warmers, space blankets and the list goes on for Sacred Stone Camp, the Big Camp, Red Warrior, and others are housed here.
If many of you know me, I believe everyone, including tribal government leaders must be held to a high standard. People look up on them for leadership.
Why was our people -- water protectors, Defenders and Vets -- asked to leave immediately.
You might have guessed why.
A certain meeting was held very quietly with those of the pipeline. I did receive confirmation, as we had guessed this might have happened.
One of the individuals who was at this meeting advised me of those in attendance, including the Colonel, including the oppositions.
Part of agreement was to have water protectors, defenders and vets, vacate the big camp.
This is why the announcement was abrupt for everyone to leave!
If I was the chairman and people came to support me I would have a traditional meal, thanking everyone for coming, supporting, and perhaps give gifts to all who came, with a closing prayers for all who came for a safe journey. But at the end, I would have told everyone in a year, we will have a big celebration for everyone to come back. This is me however as I was raised traditionally.
I am happy. We got our packages back. People depend on these supplies. We must take care of our people no matter what tribal nation is standing with us to kill the Black Snake. This snake is not dead.
Now, we need a call out for trucks to help get these supplies to camp.
Thank you everyone who has sent supplies to help us. I'm saddened Red Warriors' camp is gone. They were very important in our cause.
We must put egos, and differences aside. I'm glad the other camp name is All Nations Camp. It's going for all of us as one nation to come together as one.
If we can do this correctly we can bring all minority groups United as one nation. We must continue to protect Mother Earth
We can do this.
We must do this.
We are Unarmed.
Water is Life.
Water Is Sacred
---- Kenny ---
Stack upon stacks are here.
Rock Industries, as shown on the banner in the Standing Rock Sioux warehouse in photos, is a tribal entity that partners with a US Defense Contractor.
From its website:
"Rock Industries Corporation (RIC), a tribally-owned SBA 8(a) company, is a division of the Standing Rock Development Corporation. RIC is located in Fort Yates, North Dakota, the tribal headquarters of the Standing Sioux Tribe. RIC has partnered with Alion (Alion) Science and Technology to develop a 'stationary' Mobile Parts Hospital program for the U.S. Defense Department. So far, Rock Industries Corporation has delivered on multiple projects for the Army and is striving at to become dependable supplier for the Defense Department." http://www.rockindustriescorp.com/industries/index.asp
