As you should know, the Dakota Black Snake (Access Pipeline) is currently trying to force it's way through the sacred land of the Standing Rock Sioux in North Dakota . Right this instant,thousands of people stand in protest against the construction of the pipeline and have been for months now.
I saw just today where the authorities there attacked a group of people, women and children among them who were simply praying, with batons and pepper spray, unprovoked! These people are defending their land and their clean water! We as a community here on Steemit can and must band together and support our brothers and sisters there in their time of need! Trevor Hall is one of my favorite artists. He released a song August 31, 2016 , dedicated to the Standing Rock Sioux in North Dakota.
Trevor wrote " This is about WATER. This is about protecting one of life’s most vital resources for our children’s children’s children. For Black, White, Red, Yellow, Brown. All Colors. All Nations. All Tribes."
I agree and feel compelled to do SOMETHING to help. My friend Payu Harris @mazapayu , founder of Mazacoin, is here on Steemit . He has been involved and I've already donated some Steem Dollars and Mazacoin to assist and support his efforts in helping them.
Payu addressing Bernie Sanders
https://medium.com/@zakkai/blockchain-versus-pipeline-uncensorable-protest-against-fossil-fuel-development-bc03412f9229#.9qmuf22po
Trevor Hall wrote the following song to inspire them to continue their fight and to help raise money. While I know we all can't just take off and go stand with them on the front lines, we can still support and pray for them right where we are!
Download a great song and help support! Every cent he earns from this song will be sent straight to the front lines! He says: "If you download this song, 100% of the funds raised will go directly to the front lines of Standing Rock to support our brothers and sisters standing up for what we believe in. You can donate as much as you’d like, be it $1 or $100 … every dollar counts. "
If you are a rock, you must now stand up like a mountain with these people! This is a song entitled “Standing Rock” and Trevor also calls it a prayer.
He says that he along with his friend, Aaron Edwards were so inspired by all of the warriors out there on the front lines laying down their lives for WATER for the land of Standing Rock, that they were compelled to offer this song to help provide them with the essential things they need.
He so eloquently says that:
" They are mountains in and of themselves … touching the sky with their peaks of strength, love, and selfless service. But these mountains need their own water in the form of food, tents, blankets, and other materials in order to keep standing tall against the black snake.
Our love and prayers are with all people across the earth who are victims of corporate greed and power.
This one’s for you.
With love and light,
Trevor Hall "
"Standing Rock"
Lyrics
To the east and west
To the north and south
Warrior Warrior
Gather every tribe
Mama needs you now
Warrior Warrior
Suits are moving in just to get their dollar
Treaties being broken no respect or honor
Listen close my friend
This is happening
Warrior Warrior
If you are a rock
Stand up like a mountain
Rise up from the earth
One Love One Message
I know that we are strong in spirit
And if you are the righteous, hear it
If you are a rock
Stand up like a mountain
Burn the sage and cedar
Spirit is the leader
Warrior Warrior
The clouds are getting heavy
Thunder Beings are ready
Warrior Warrior
Where the oil spills we cannot drink the water
Seven Generations all the sons and daughters
Gather all your friends
This is happening
Warrior Warrior
Water is Life
Life from the Water
Water is Life
Elders they taught us
Water is Life
Life from the Water
Fellow Steemians won't you help me? Everything earned from this post will be sent to help these WARRIORS! However, most of my posts only earn 2 or 3 cents and that's not going to help! If you are a minnow like me on here, download the song or donate to Payu PLEASE!
For information on the Dakota Access Pipeline, please visit :
www.rezpectourwater.com
Here is Trevor performing it live:
Picture sources: http://forthdistrict.com/trevor-hall-kala-album-trailer/
https://www.facebook.com/payu.kimitsu?fref=ts
https://medium.com/@zakkai/blockchain-versus-pipeline-uncensorable-protest-against-fossil-fuel-development-bc03412f9229#.mev233og7
https://www.facebook.com/payu.harris.54?fref=ts
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Good post sad no one else gets it
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Hey @pipertomcat!
A lot has happened since Standing Rock, but the movement is still very much alive.
I know I'm still active in it.
Last year I rode my mountain bike from Denver, Colorado to Standing Rock, and stayed through the mass arrests, water cannons, and blizzards.
Then, I spent all of last summer writing a book about my experiences! Which I'm going to be releasing as a Steemit Exclusive!
Feel free to follow along, and stir up the discussion with us!
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