Jan 4, 2019 - All Waters, Roads, & Air Lead To D.C. Historic Indigenous Peoples to March on Capital
It all started with a simple idea, to bring together Indigenous peoples to demonstrate collective unity and solidarity.
On January 18 2019, Indigenous peoples from across the world will be uniting in Washington D.C. to stand together to bring awareness to the injustices affecting Indigenous men, women and children.
For the past several months, a broad coalition of Indigenous peoples have been working exhaustively to put together a historic gathering representing Indigenous peoples from across the globe to highlight the numerous issues impacting their lands, waters, and communities.
“Though our struggles are varied and many, they all share the threads of giving those yet to come a better world. The genocidal practices of colonization have left us as less than 2% of the population, so we need allies to stand with us. We must stand in unity first, and remember who we are fighting for.” Tara Houska (Couchiching First Nation Anishinaabe)
The coalition has set forth an ambitious agenda that includes a march, concert, solidarity contingent during the women’s march and an Indigenous peoples leadership summit.
It starts with a March
“On January 18, 2019, we are uniting the Indigenous peoples across the World to stand together to bring awareness to the injustices affecting Indigenous men, women and children.
Indigenous people from North, Central and South America, Oceania, Asia, Africa and the Caribbean are a target of genocide.
Currently, many Indigenous people are victims of voter suppression, divided families by walls and borders, an environmental holocaust, sex and human trafficking, and police/military brutality with little or no resources and awareness of this injustice. We Must Unite and Help!
“We believe that this unity is needed to aide and support each other as many of us are growing weary of the injustice that is affecting Indigenous lands and peoples. Our unity is key.” Coalition Committee statement
March-Event info
Indigenous Peoples March in Washington, DC will occur on Friday, January 18, 2019
8 am Gathering location: Building of Interior Affairs 1849 C Street NW, Washington, DC
9 am prayer
10 am march route: East on C street NW , South on 18th St NW crossing over on Constitution Ave NW to JFK Hockey Field (National Mall)
11am – 5pm rally Location: 1964 Independence Ave SW, Washington, DC 20227
The program on Friday, January 18, 2019 will feature voices from ALL Indigenous communities and nations that are involved in the injustices affecting Indigenous peoples. We will also be featuring cultural presentations of song, dance and prayer.
On the evening of January 18th, we will be hosting a fundraising concert at songbyrd music house. the show will feature various international indigenous artists and acts.
Featuring:
Hobawea Nahish Demaray, Saylove, Terrance Jade, Clara Kent, Alex Brittany, Doc & Spencer Battiest, Reve Kalell, Prowess The Testament, Pete Sands, DEF-I, Selan, Naatani Means, Stuart James & Jimmy C, OPLIAM, Quese MC, DJ Break: DJ Soyo, Supaman
Indigenous leadership meeting: Sunday, January 20th Union temple Baptist church1225 W Street, SE, Washington, DC 20020 4pm – 6pm
“The violence to the land and water is genocide to our people. There are laws that have been created against our way of living. And if we cannot live, then we will die.” Chenae Bullock (Shinnecock Indian Nation)
Indigenous Peoples March sponsors and partners include: The Standing Rock Sioux Tribe, Oglala Sioux Tribe, the United Confederation of Taino People, Rosebud Sioux Tribe, Ramapough Lenape Nation, Yamasee Nation, Last Real Indians, Mazaska Talks, Cultural Survival, Alliance for Black Lives, Social Change Coalition, Global Indigenous Group and more
For more information on the Indigenous Peoples March go here
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by Wakíƞyaƞ Waánataƞ (Matt Remle)
Matt Remle (Lakota) is an editor and writer for Last Real Indians and LRInspireand the co-founder of Mazaska Talks. Follow @wakiyan7