Thanks for joining.

I suggest that folks feeling urgency around taking action, come to Plymouth next Thursday for the annual Day of Mourning. More info is available at http://uaine.org/

WHEN AND WHERE IS DAY OF MOURNING?
Thursday, November 24, 2016 (U.S. "thanksgiving" day) at Cole's Hill, Plymouth, Massachusetts, 12 noon SHARP. Cole's Hill is the hill above Plymouth Rock in the Plymouth historic waterfront area.

PROGRAM:
Although we very much welcome our non-Native supporters to stand with us, it is a day when only Indigenous people speak about our history and the struggles that are taking place throughout the Americas. Speakers will be by invitation only. This year's NDOM is dedicated to the Water Protectors everywhere including those at #StandingRock #NoDAPL, to Native political prisoner Leonard Peltier, and to the Indigenous Peoples Day movement. 

WILL THERE BE A MARCH?
Yes, there will be a march through the historic district of Plymouth. Plymouth agreed, as part of the settlement of 10/19/98, that UAINE may march on Day of Mourning without the need for a permit as long as we give the town advance notice.

In solidarity, Nancy

THANK YOU!

Friends, there is no event in Concord planned by this action planning team for the week of November 22nd (and if you were paying close attention, you would have seen that the November 22 date was always tentative). If you want to understand the context and the reasons for this long delay, keep reading.

Please read the rest of this post before posting your reactions.

We are considering an action in Concord for Saturday December 17th
(perhaps to begin at 10am). This is NOT DEFINITE.

Over a thousand people will receive this message. It is important that you take the time to read the details below if you want to know them. I cannot continue to answer hundreds of individual emails that ask me to reiterate information that is readily available to you already.

Mark your calendars for a fundraiser for Standing Rock in Boston on Saturday, December 17th (in the evening) at Hibernian Hall in Dudley Square (Roxbury).

​On Saturday, November 5th, more than 250 people from many backgrounds gathered for an open meeting at the North American Indian Center of Boston (NAICOB) to begin a process of building relationships between non-Native activists and local Native communities. This meeting was convened at the same moment that the call went out from Standing Rock for a National Day of Action focused on the Army Corps of Engineers. The 250+ people gathered at the NAICOB meeting empowered a small group to designate a planning team for the November 15th day of action. This team represents local groups that focus on direct action and includes representation from Indigenous leadership and non-Native people of color groups.

This planning team (with input from a broader set of local Native leaders) determined that it was necessary to postpone a jointly planned action focused on solidarity with Standing Rock in order to build relationships and trust among these groups. Instead of organizing an action at the Army Corps of Engineers in Concord as originally planned, we agreed (at the request of local Native leaders) to ask our RSVP list and our own groups to show up for an action planned and led by Native American Studies professors and students at UMass-Dartmouth. Many of you showed up for this event.

The day before the National Day of Action, the Army Corps of Engineers released a statement​ delaying their decision on whether to authorize the Dakota Access Pipeline crossing of Lake Oahe (a reservoir on the Missouri River). On the Day of Action, about two dozen people went to Concord to the Army Corps office on their own, and the staff in that office came out to greet them and to express solidarity.

In light of the delay, the expression of local support at the Army Corps office, and continuing requests from local Native groups for a relationship building process, we are considering organizing an action (which is unlikely to include civil disobedience) at the Army Corps of Engineers office in Concord on the morning of Saturday, December 17th. One reason for choosing this date: thereis a fundraiser for Standing Rock that evening at Hibernian Hall in Roxbury, "From the Blue Hills to Standing Rock," featuring music, dance, and spoken-word artists offered by local indigenous performers and friends.

Planning for December 17th would allow us to schedule art builds and engage one another to build relationships (not just among the planning team, but more broadly - in ways that you could choose to engage).

I know you are frustrated about what seems a lack of urgency from this planning team. We are engaged in a process that 250+ people asked us to enter into. I want to thank those who have expressed their frustration constructively. I want to ask those whose frustration was expressed in destructive ways (either on the discussion board or more dramatically in my email inbox) to re-read your words before posting or hitting "send".

The planning team has a conference call Monday (November 21). It is our goal to open the process further after that.

A final request. Before you ask for more information via the discussion board, please look at the existing posts to see whether your question has already been asked today. At this point, I am posting all new information in the event description, on the discussion board, and in emails to the RSVP list.

If you unsubscribed from emails about this action, you won't get new information from me by email. If you want to change your settings, click on the Dashboard (next to your name at the top right of the page when you are on the event page), and then click "Edit Email Subscriptions" and find the event "Nov 15 #NoDAPL Day of Action at Army Corps of Engineers's list​" and click on the button to the right to change your preferences.

I have folks from my church asking about Tuesday. Is there anything definite yet?

What is the word on Concord for next Tues?

Thanks to Su Turner for bringing up the Next Four Years conference being held at Simmons College on December 3rd. Registration at http://next4yrs.bpt.me/ and more information at http://masspeaceaction.org/event/the-next-four-years/

Climate justice is a key core component of many of the plenaries and workshops throughout the day. Emily Kirkland of 350.ma is one of the plenary speakers and Bill McKibben has provided us with a video in which he stresses bringing together our separate issues.

Even workshops not specifically on climate justice may touch upon it (for example the workshop on fair trade not free trade I m facilitating will discuss the draft proposal from the Sierra Club on how to shape a more climate friendly global trade and investment regime.

Hope to see may of you there.

I am 80 years old with a new knee
So cannot stand for. Long time
I plan to bring a folding seat

What should I know about details of
This event ?

Judy Summersby
Cambridge

Thank you, Marla! Thought I was on the mailing list but apparently not and I did get two notices from Credo and Change.org.......very confusing while I also got a notice about the UMass/Dartmouth action.
Didn't trust those others....not in a bad way but didn't feel the local MA stamp of approval on them so moved on......so to speak......Sara D.

You can find a toolkit for online and phone actions to take today (New England-specific) here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/10snj7jXZ6PRXTqWOWxTQ1354weDRtZb1NnwPK2sNbkU/edit?usp=sharing

What are the plans around the rain? I have a 2 hour drive to Dartmouth. Where is the event to be held on campus? Can it be moved inside?

Friends, I just posted this update on our action page https://actionnetwork.org/events/nodapl-solidarity-action-3/

We figured out why there has been so much contradictory information coming your way... keep reading....

THERE IS NO ACTION PLANNED FOR CONCORD, MA ON NOVEMBER 15TH.

Click here for the Facebook event for a #noDAPL solidarity action that local Native leaders are planning at UMass Dartmouth on November 15th. They have asked us to join them there and to invite you to do the same.​​ ​

... and to postpone taking action at the Army Corps of Engineers.

You can read more about this decision and the process for reaching it below.

We have determined why there is so much online confusion. Somebody posted a separate event in Concord at the Army Corps for November 15th at noon (the same time and day we orginially listed here) AFTER I had changed the date of this one. Some of the national groups picked up that one and pushed it out to people (including many of you). So you were getting emails about a different event page, which is why the information was so confusing.

I just spoke to the organizer of that event, and he is emailing the 19 people who RSVPed and letting them know about tomorrow in Dartmouth and to RSVP here for updates on an action to be planned very soon in Concord. He looks forward to joining us then.

​

THE GROUP I AM WORKING WITH was tasked with planning a response to the national call to action by 250+ attendees at a meeting hosted by the Native American Indian Center of Boston on Saturday, November 5th. In our planning process, we were asked to slow down and plan a joint action in a good way – in ways that demonstrate that we not only see and hear the Water Protectors at Standing Rock, but we also see and hear our local Native communities. We will be planning an action at the Army Corps of Engineers in Concord, MA for next week. We meet Wednesday night this week to set a date.

I just received this information:

It includes all of the information on the Dartmouth event Facebook page;

Dear Fxlks >> Please forward widely

Tomorrow Tuesday Nov 15

UMass Dartmouth Campus Center

Tuesday, November 15, 1-4 PM

Native Drums Encouraged

Free and Open to the Public. All Ages. Family and Youth-Friendly.

Request for ally groups to bring down folks and food and banners for day of action.

All signs are to only relate to Standing Rock and statements against Anti-Native Violence.

Ride Share: https://commutewise.com/#/groups/17592186097534 (please login with facebook or google+, find "Standing Up with Standing Rock" and enter if you need a ride and from where and if you can offer a ride, how many seats and from where)

NOTE: we are putting together a social media packet as digital response to action items requested in national call. Please watch out for these first thing tomorrow Tuesday.

so-called Dartmouth, MA (November 14, 2016) – As part of an 11-15-16 National Call to Action, issued by and to indigenous communities and our supporters, we are gathering on the UMass Dartmouth campus - built on the ancestral territory of the Wampanoag people - as members of the Wampanoag community, along with members of other Indigenous tribes, bands and nations, and with supporters and friends, to stand in solidarity with our relations at the Standing Rock reservation in North Dakota.

We take issue that a pipeline is being imposed upon the Standing Rock reservation, not only in violation of the tribe’s standing treaty with the United States government, but also for endangering the area’s water supply in favor of corporate interests. We renounce the civil and human rights violations by private, state, and regional law enforcement against the courageous efforts of ‘Water Protectors’ resisting to save their drinking water and to enforce their treaty rights.

UMass Dartmouth, as all state colleges and institutions of higher learning, was established as a result of the 1790 Land Grant Act which violated many treaties with native people in favor of appropriating land for institutions. Because UMass Dartmouth has a publicized commitment to “Civic Engagement” and developing a “Globally Engaged Citizenry,” we find the location an appropriate place for us to gather and express our commitment to seeing that justice prevails in the on-going battle against gross violations of treaties and human rights of indigenous people, by local, state and federal governments and officials.

We gather to call attention to:
The issues at Standing Rock as part of an on-going struggle against colonial violence and the on-going war against Native/ First Nations people; originally waged by the European invaders in Jamestown, VA and Plymouth, MA without interruption.

The efforts of Native people to survive as having gone unnoticed because the law of the land is rooted in white supremacy.

The truth that Native/ First Nations people have, historically and presently, endured ongoing violations of human rights and dishonored treaties well beyond that of any other so-called minority group in the United States.

The pipeline issue as part of a larger issue around environmental racism, classism and gender violence.

The redirection of the pipeline to the Standing Rock reservation from a mostly white, middle-class community as consistent with the tendency of the government and corporations to carelessly poison the atmosphere and environment where people of color and the poor live.

What do we want? Native Liberation! Self-Determination! Honoring of our Treaties! Native/ First Nations Survival!

Join Us!

Contact: Mwalim DaPhunkeeProfessor, Coordinator

Email info@daphunkeeprofessor.com

Local Organizing Committee:
Song Keepers, Ltd.

P.O. Box 2151

Mashpee, MA 02649

The drive to UMassDarmouth is about an hour and 15 minutes.

There is also public transportation by bus via DATCO. I have just spoken with them on phone.

Tomorrow, Tues, Nov 15, the first bus leaves South Station at 8:15AM arrives UMassDartmouth 9:30AM.

Another bus that would get us there on time leaves South Station 9:00AM and arrives UMassDartmouth 10:30AM

Get to South Station 10-15 mins before departure

Event starts at 1:00PM.

Event ends 4:00PM

It is an easy walk into campus to event.

Return to Boston 3:30PM- arrives Boston 4:45

OR 7:15Pm arrives Boston 8:30PM

Round trip $28.00

Is the gathering in Concord the 22nd (as on the webpage? or the 14th?
I'm confused!

There may be an irony here but many people will be traveling to be with their families for Thanksgiving that week. Followed by Black Friday? Another irony. We might get a larger crowd if our demonstration is the following week or at some other strategic time. I'm sure the organizers are checking dates that might subvert attendance. Sports playoffs, is the Pope coming to town, etc.

Folks, the organizers for the event that our Native neighbors are asking us to attend on November 15th have put up a Facebook Event Page. That's the only place to get information on that event. Please note in the event description, the organizers are VERY clear about what they are askign people to do and how they are asking everyone to show up. https://www.facebook.com/events/1878903025671184/

Please give direct information about the event at Dartmouth college. Is there a website or someplace to get that information? If you are supporting that can you please post the info on the event information and take down the meet in Concord for the 15th. Also, is there anyone else going to the event at Dartmouth from the Concord area to car pool with?
Thank you

Per Marla's note- the date has been moved to a TENTATIVE 11/22 because she needed to pick a date- but she is hoping for a date during that week. Keep an eye or your emails.

THank you for the reminder to stay focused precisely on what the indigenous leaders are asking for.... There is just so much we want to heal!

Thank you for your work Marla

In re water-protectors and climate-protectors, check out this good news re inter-generational climate justice: a chief spokes-person in this historic case is 16-year-old Xiuhtezcatl Martinez who also stood on front lines at Standing Rock: http://motherboard.vice.com/read/kids-win-the-right-to-sue-the-us-government-over-climate-change

For as many reasons as there are humans who signed on, we're here because we're moved to show up and speak up on behalf of Indigenous protectors of sacred Water, Earth and sovereignty at Standing Rock, and on behalf of allies, many of whom are also risking their lives. Some of us have friends and family who were on the front lines or are there now. Some of us were there or are ready to answer the call to go. Some of us have been arrested before in defense of Mother Earth, some are willing to risk arrest now. We have 800 or so unique stories. At the same time, whatever our story, whatever tribe or clan or culture or family we were born into, we are one. And each one of us represents hundreds more who want to do whatever is asked of us to assist these peaceful warriors fighting for their lives (and for ours too). However much we all have to learn about respect and all the isms that block it, our unity and growing numbers are the only chance we have to stop the monsters of greed, ignorance, hatred and violence already devouring our children's future.

Folks, if I may, I think there are two (obviously related) issues here. One is how the pipeline is affecting our native brothers and sisters and how they want us to be of help to them. The other is the issue of climate change and pollution that this and other fossil fuel projects are part of. My suggestion is that we follow the organizers' lead on what they want us to do re: supporting the Water Protectors. And that we pursue other measures in our efforts to combat climate change as well as the racism that is so much a part of these kinds of projects. There's plenty of work to do on all levels.

Please let's honor, respect and support these good people working very hard to organize and coordinate this event. Last week was devastating and now more than ever we need to stand together in unity. Organized, the world will hear our roar. I am just a 2nd gen Irish old American white woman with no native credentials. Only my spirit and commitment to make the most impact possible. Thank you Marla.

Marla
You are a saint of some sort
Extremely patient and kind

Thank you

Judy Summersby
Cambridge

Folks, where there is confusion, I hope that we can all slow down and absorb the information available. There is no Sunday action scheduled. Have a look at the action page, the description there, and the longer email I sent. They say a few things: 1) we hope by Nov 17th to announce an action date for Army Corps of Engineers in Concord, MA. 2) we are hopeful it to land that date next week (the week of Nov 20th... NOT on Nov 20th). 3) the action page says thank date is the 22nd because I had to choose a date. 4) The action title says the date and time are tentative... The time is not right for sure because it's set at midnight.

As for the other points if contention, disagreement, etc. expressed on this discussion board, I want to let everybody know that this platform dies not give organizers an option to moderate the discussion. So I want to encourage us all to bring our best selves to the discussion. There are a few posts here that I think fall short of that goal. If you want to take your anger out on me personally, I can accept that. I am going to have a more difficult time accepting racially insensitive language on this discussion board. It is possible to disagree with the decisions of this event's organizers without doing so from a position of animosity toward entire communities.

Finally, I can take down the discussion board altogether, and I am willing to do so if we are unable as a gathered crowd to show respect and empathy for stakeholders in this process. Disagreement is healthy. When we move to name-calling and belittling others, we go too far.

We are addressing in this process some of the most toxic and broken parts of our society (colonial oppression, racism, white supremacy, class-based violence, misogyny, and more). I know that is uncomfortable, and it is not easy. We won't all be in the same place on a variety of questions. That's ok. I think it's important to be honest about where we are and what feels threatening or confusing, etc. I hope we can be open to listening deeply to others when they say to us that something is harmful to their communities and that it has been for generations: some position we hold (or don't hold), some action or inaction, some way of looking at them or way of looking right past them, as if they are invisible.... Racism and other forms of oppression are systemic. Just about none of us want to believe we create, perpetuate, or enact anything racist. That's not who we want to be. It's easy to feel defensive when someone asks us to be accountable to that intention.

For my part, I think everybody is entitled to begin this journey from exactly the position they currently inhabit. I would never expect anybody to do otherwise. I am committed to working with others to build clearer consciousness of my own complicity and to be held accountable to my intentions. And I am committed to holding others accountable in a spirit of love. Recognizing that we are all imperfect and in need of some compassion (and forgiveness when we mess up).

Trying to live as though LOVE is a verb,
-Marla

I'm sorry to see that our desire to respond to call for a national day of action -- of unity -- has been waylaid by the false idea that someone owns the rights to protest. Is DAPL about indigenous rights? Of course. Is it also about climate change? Of course. I will be going to Turner's Falls on Tuesday, because I want to be visible on that day. I'm sorry if there are local indigenous people who don't want me to protest about climate change in the name of Standing Rock. I'm going to do it anyway. No disrespect intended. I've sent the water protectors a lot of money. I want them to succeed. And I want a survivable planet.

Let's give massive kudos to Marla and the other core organizers. This is not easy stuff and now that we are in the "belly of the beast" it will be come even more difficult. the long game is important but we must also RESIST at every opportunity. I understand the concerns about sovereignty, white privilege and all the rest but what is wrong with, in the short term, demonstrating IN SOLIDARITY with our indigenous brothers and sisters. This event is to be national in scope, aimed specifically at the Army Core of Engineers, and we lose our collective voice by choosing a different date and time (esp. if the offices are closed on a Sunday). For me, Mass or Newton City Hall doesn't really hack it. We need to look the enemy in the eye. this is not just a question of moving the pipeline off of Native American soil. This is a fight for Mother Earth and the millions of species on our planet being affected by climate change. We must stop the fossil fuel industry and move toward a sustainable future. Peace and Love. Kirk

So I am very confused now. Event info has a demonstration change date to Nov 22 but the Nov 15th date is still in the main green box on the website. Also is there a Native Demonstration in Dartmouth on Nov 15 and who is going to that? Is it possible to get a ride from Concord to Dartmouth if that is happening. Please this is a very confusing site - please list what is happening, time, date, where. i have been hearing and posting on FB about this type of response happening all over the US, is this happening and is this in solidarity with all the protests. thank you, Patricia Thatcher

Friends - Marla and others have worked like crazy, I suspect, to get things going and keep up with all the excitement, passion and communications. So here are just a few things to consider as we all work to escalate the battle for real systemic change. Those of us who are organizers and sign up for these types of efforts that others are planning should step up early, via private email, and offer help to the lead organizers. They can say no thank you but we do need to offer it.

Here are a few suggestions for next time before publicizing an event. Make sure the core details are all in place which would include things like:

- What is the message
- What are the spokespeople
- What is the primary strategy and associated tactics
- What is the outreach strategy
- What is the communication strategy
- Who will liaison with local officials, police, emergency services
- How will childcare support be organized
- What will be the logistics related to travel

The passion and energy is great but the last thing we want is to alienate people and it wasn't the volume of emails that were the primary issue for many folks. It was the lack of clarity.

Peace - m

Dear Renee, I appreciate your valid concerns, but I assume most of us were preparing to trek out not to make ourselves feel better or because we think it's a good idea, but in respectful response to very moving and specific calls for action and support, issued directly by leaders at Standing Rock. More respect, thoughtful language and deep listening all around would be a good idea, moving forward.

My understanding is that as allies we need to be cognizant that the actions at Standing Rock are acts of sovereignty, with major implications and consequences for other people, not us and that as allies we need to be willing to take leadership and direction from Native folks and look in ourselves and to our own community to raise discussion about white supremacy and the reality that our government needs to honor its treaty(ies), (in this cae Fort Laramie), not do what it wants - in our name - taking anything it wants and brutalizing anyone who gets in its way - it is not about this particular action and our urgency to feel better,our need to act and act now regardless because we think it is a good idea; this is about a way of life and our need to change and work for real systemic cultural paradigm change- in ourselves and in how our government operates..
it’s time for all of us to rise up and play a role in THIS fight.

Hello
I would like to and need the
Details of the day please
Thanks

Judy summetsby

Although this complicates plans for many of us, (including those who won't be able to attend next week) it does give us more time to circulate petitions, study up on non-violence, and make even more beautiful "WATER IS LIFE" "_____STANDS WITH STANDING ROCK" and "NO DAPL" banners. It also gives us the chance to join or organize support-actions closer to home (or hopefully join one organized by local tribes). sorry to add yet another email!

Thank you for your patient leadership, Marla. I do hope that a time can be found that can include those of us from faith communities who have Sunday commitments, but I know that no time works for everyone.

This is being organized in a good and honorable way with respect for Native leadership. I am totally onboard with developing the relationships and being patient.

Very well said, Marla, that is. Sorry everybody for one more email...

Very well said. A lot of empathy and patience right now will go a long way. It's difficult but necessary. Difficult because this pipeline issue is urgent, but necessary because a long term relationship building the trust is also important. I hold gratitude for the leaders and send positive thoughts.

Elaborate discussion about process is where political action goes to die.

And Marla, could you please say why on a Sunday? Do people work there on Sunday? Thank you

Marla, can you comment on the time of the event on the 20th? Your email says 12:00 AM. Did you mean PM instead of AM? Thanks for your "fierce love" and heartfelt guidance on this important work.

Folks, discussion board is open. It seems that if you unsubscribe from getting emails when people post here, you'll be unsubscribed from automatically generated emails. I'll still have your name and information on the RSVP list, but Action Network won't email you, and I can't see who has unsubscribed, so I can't proactively update you separately.

If you Unsubscribe and want to have access to updates, you'll need to visit the action page at https://actionnetwork.org/events/nodapl-solidarity-action-3

Is there someone on this discussion thread who is able to tell me how to remove myself from this thread to thwart the copious amount of emails clogging my inbox?

The number of emails is ridiculous. Is it possible to have a Facebook group or event to sort out travel etc....?

Way too many emails. Just need update

Lois,
Afraid I'm located too far from Northborough. I live in Arlington, near Cambridge.
Gerda

I agree with the folks who requested this become a Facebook group or take some other form. Way too many emails. I am only waiting for an update from Marla. The rest of these emails are swamping our inboxes and I think we are probably all overwhelmed with material regarding social injustice.

Hi Donna,
Sorry, saw your post only today.
I'll call you asap and we can figure out where we live....how far from ea other!
Gerda

Gerda, Where did you say you're driving from to go to Concord? I'm going there too, from Northborough, and I'd love to either have company with me or ride with someone else. Lois

Sheila,
I will have no problem finding the place in Concord even wo GPS. Was only concerned abt a possible change of date for this event.
Gerda

Sheila,
I do not mind going to Concord if we get some definite data. I saw the venue was 696 Virginia Rd, Concord.
Still trying to get a few more ppl to come with me.
Gerda

Gerda, I came to answer your post about Newton here, but do not see it. I could not find a thing about Newton. I am going to Concord because I want to have there as large a crowd as possible. If there is something else in Newton on another day, I could possible go there also

Waiting for your 3:00 PM update.
Gerda

yes, I am coming
is there cd involved?

We will send an update by 3pm today. Hopefully sooner! Thanks for hanging in there with us!

Click unsubscribe from one of the Discussion Board emails to stop receiving them. It will NOT remove you from the RSVP list

I was planning on coming but not sure what is going on. Is it possible to create a Facebook group. This format is very confusing for me. I keep seeing there will be updates and directions?

I'm going to Concord from Northborough. Anyone want to carpool?

I completely agree with Amy. I had considered unsubscribing because the traffic on this list is so voluminous that it is swamping all other mails, and there seems to be no way to control the volume of emails from this list by any other means.

I moderate a number of Google and Facebook groups, and these provide several alternatives, both to opt how to receive emails, and to direct a message to only one or a few list members instead of to all on the list.

Perhaps the Action Network is already considered how to fix this problem, since the website is currently under repair.

There is an email circulating from UU mass action that the event is off until the following week when it is better organized. That email went out at 9:40 am.
Any truth to this? It did say there would still be a protest at Newton City Hall.

is there a way to only get a daily digest of this discussion board? The volume of emails is a bit overwhelming

Believe there's strength in numbers & we need to take this directly to the folks who can change the route - that's why I'm driving from Concord NH to Concord MA to USACOE NE headquarters.

Folks, we'll be sending out an update email with details around noon today. Thanks for your patience and your passion!!

Makes sense; it's what I figured but wanted to throw out there for other ideas and info. Huge numbers make a statement.

hello there.

just my opinion, but there is strength in numbers, and while it is great that there are many different venues to show our solidarity and support at; having a strong powerful presence at hanscom air force base where the number of supporters can't be ignored or brushed off as just a handful of people would be great. understand that some folks simply can't get to hanscom and the other venues are great too, but if you can make it. am looking forward to standing in support with all of you.

Hello All, not sure if my previous response went through...

The other events in MA, according to an email I received from the Daily Kos, are as follows:

Newton City Hall
1000 Commonwealth Ave
Newton, MA 02459

Dock Square
Main St
Rockport, MA 01966

Bank of America
365 Main St
Worcester 01608

Thank you, Marc! The original route of this pipeline would have impacted white people. This is a continuation of the genocide that started in 1492 - not to mention, another broken treaty. Sad that Barack Obama has not stopped this.

Where in Worcester?

I see that there are events regarding this issue also in Newton, Rockport and Worcester, MA. Would it be better to have an even distribution all around or concentrate our efforts in Concord? I can also go to Newton Town Hall.

Marc Osten, I totally completely utterly agree with you. Thank you for posting

I very much look forward to this event, am thankful for the organizing energy put in and have publicized it widely. It will be very difficult for me however to be part of the event without the tone and message of the event focusing ***** first ***** on acknowledgment the racist elements of this battle. If there is a collective message being shared with the local Army Corps of Engineers office it is necessary to incorporate language suggested by native American activists. Those activists tell us:

"Please remind people that our people are struggling to survive the violence of colonization on many fronts, and that people shouldn’t simply engage with or retweet such stories when they see a concrete connection to their own issues — or a jumping off point to discuss their own issues. Our friends, allies and accomplices should be fighting alongside us because they value our humanity and right to live, in addition to whatever else they believe in."

A Ho, very important share

*** VERY IMPORTANT - Here is the way the Native Americans at Standing Rock want us to talk about the pipeline. The text below comes from: (https://transformativespaces.org/2016/10/27/how-to-talk-about-nodapl-a-native-perspective/In)

"Too few people have started from a place of naming that we have a right to defend our water and our lives, simply because we have a natural right to defend ourselves and our communities. When “climate justice”, in a very broad sense, becomes the center of conversation, our fronts of struggle are often reduced to a staging ground for the messaging of NGOs.

This is happening far too frequently in public discussion of #NoDAPL.

Yes, everyone should be talking about climate change, but you should also be talking about the fact that Native communities deserve to survive, because our lives are worth defending in their own right — not simply because “this affects us all.”

So when you talk about Standing Rock, please begin by acknowledging that this pipeline was redirected from an area where it was most likely to impact white people. And please remind people that our people are struggling to survive the violence of colonization on many fronts, and that people shouldn’t simply engage with or retweet such stories when they see a concrete connection to their own issues — or a jumping off point to discuss their own issues. Our friends, allies and accomplices should be fighting alongside us because they value our humanity and right to live, in addition to whatever else they believe in.

Folks,
The people who are going to attend next weeks (Tuesday 15th) rally at the USACE NE offices.
To get there remember it is part of the "Hanscom Airbase", off rte 128/95 ring road at exit 30, exit north or south onto Rte 2 A West Bound towards Hanscom AFB - about 1/2 mile make a right onto "Hanscom Drive" , keep to the left onto Old Bedford Rd west - it turns into Virginia Rd. Proceed about 1/2 mile till you see "Rectrix Aviation" on the right and "Hanscom Federal Credit Union" on the left.
At the intersection make a left and keep Right and drive around to the rear of the Credit Union where the NE USACE HQ building is - do not drive left when you come off Virginia Rd as it is a dead end and NO PARKING for the USACE bldg.
I am not sure if USACE will be aware of the number of Folks turning up around mid day? So we should be respectful where everyone parks, as the USACE facility does have quite a few outside visitors/engineers who need to come and go.
The road running up to the USACE HQ does have some no parking signs in a few places and the Airport security police "will tow" and retrieval is quite a way away from the Airbase. There is some parking the other side of Draper Labs just past Rectrix Aviation, on the right just past Draper Labs in an empty office parking area about 200 yds. You can walk down Fuller Lane and across the grass onto the road by the the Credit Union leading to the USACE HQ [do not go down Dunbar as you will have to climb a bank and push through a hedge fence, stay on Fuller Lane]

Lets make it a respectful and peaceful gathering and listen to the organizers directions, so no one point fingers at the gathering as being rowdy and disrespectful for our representing the Standing Rock Nation and there need for our assistance in getting the pipeline rerouted from there sacred burial grounds and water source. By letting the USACE know our feelings express calmly.

Here are some thoughts/idea for consideration in being presented to the representative of USACE: -
A) Where are the EPA impact statements for the Pipeline required by Law.
B) how come the permits were issued without any open public comment period or open meetings along the routes planned to be used- is against public law.
C) Move the pipeline route well away from the Standing Rock Nations lands borders by at least three miles .
D) Any water/stream crossings including wetlands must be carried in an enclosed tunnel capable of containing any possible spill/break and can the line be shut down quicker than 5 minutes?
E) Where is the mandated incident document and preparation Protocols for an incident- protocol/report, also required by law and approved by the USACE/EPA and BLM?
E) what is the Pipeline maintenance schedule of inspection and expected life from corrosion/wear and tear?
The above are several of my thoughts that have also been given to the state of Montana USACE/EPA/BLM and mentioned in various engineering newsletters comments-= I will be putting several of the above in a letter to the NE Commander.
Add more questions ideas/suggestion and so when given to USACE it also includes a request for a written response to an address. Put into an addressed envelope signed and address to USACE, so they can respond too (they have a max of 30 days to reply by law when such correspondence is officially received and signed by an inquirer.)

Look forward to a good and informative/peaceful rally.

PS: would anyone want a pipeline through the Arlington national memorial cemetery for the defenders of the USA, of course NO. The same applies to the Standing Rock Nations sacred burial grounds.

Right now there is a 60% chance of rain so I'm trying to figure out how to waterproof a poster board sign. Any ideas?

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Hi, I will be going to Concord from Roslindale, have room for 1 or 2.
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Marc, Thanks, This is exactly what I have been searching for, Claire

As we join together here is a resource I think you may find helpful - http://www.standingrocksolidaritynetwork.org/resource-packet.html

We will be driving from Western Mass. If you need a ride we may have space. 41three-2zero7-28two9, marc.osten at gmail dot com.

Deborah, I'd love to ride with you and staying for two hours is fine.

Looks like there are plenty of bus routes near the Belmont/Camb/Arlington line - please give me an address, and a departure time, and I'll be there!

Carlotta Hayes
50statesunited@gmail.com

Friends, this event page is for an event happening in Concord, MA next Tuesday. If you want to talk about GOING TO STANDING ROCK here, that's great, but please specify that. Some people are offering rideshare to the event in Concord, and some people are talking about travel to Standing Rock. It's a bit confusing!

I'm flying into Bismarck on the 22nd

I'm driving from North of Boston (Reading MA) if anyone needs a ride!

Hi,
I will be driving from the Belmont/Cambridge/Watertown line and happy to drive people though I can only stay 2 hours. Just let me know if you need a ride.

I understand that there is an online ride board but if I need to rent a car I will, I am coming out with medical supplies and fabric and string for prayer bundles. I have reached out to my colleagues who are supporters of the cause, and the Waters. I am trained in several modalities and have registered with the medics as a volunteer. I just have not found clear guidelines online as to the mundane aspects of getting there, etc.

I just signed in & then saw that it starts at noon. I'm a schoolteacher, so can't get there till mid-afternoon. Is that a problem?

Tho I would love to go to Standing Rock, I was talking about collaborating on travel plans for the demonstration in Concord on Tuesday. Anyone driving from Brookline, Boston or Cambridge?

Im flying out to ND

I would love to know of any carpooling or busing plans from Boston asap... Probably won't have car available.

I want to go out "Thanksgiving "
Week but am unsure how to actually get to the camp Any advice? Planning I should do?

I'm back from Standing Rock. Let me know if there's anything I can do.

Seconding what Mary said. And we can be peaceful and prayerful now as we plan and prepare, too. Our brothers and sisters in ND are holding that attitude even while experiencing violence. We can certainly stay heart-centered here as we act in solidarity

In planning let's remember that the water protectors are peaceful and prayerful. We should carry that spirit forward in our action.

Friends, If you RSVP'ed to this action, you should have a new email from me, but I wanted to put the text of it here. Please read!

Friends!

We're getting lots of questions about logistics and other matters for the action at the Army Corps of Engineers New England District office in Concord, MA next Tuesday, November 15th.

Please be patient. Folks organizing this event are working to make sure that we not only heed the call from Standing Rock (coming from Indigenous Environmental Network and Honor the Earth and their allies), but also prioritize the voices and leadership of local Native communities.

We know that you need more details in order to join this action, and I know from the many messages I have received directly that dozens of you are ready to put in some time and effort in advance of the event to help with the organizing, planning, and logistics. We also know that time is short.
Ok
But with an election tomorrow and another #noDAPL solidarity action in Boston on Wednesday (Facebook for Nov 9th event here), our earliest opportunity for a planning meeting is this Thursday.

I'll send out an email as soon as we have more details about logistics and the plan for action. Thank you all for your commitment to showing up in solidarity and for your understanding that doing so requires slowing down and listening (even though there is a national day of action in just a week)!

Fierce Love!

-Marla

Would love to hear from the organizers re timing, transportation and other details. Is there any plan for respectful, nonviolent civil disobedience? Any plan to present petions and letters? The fact that this office is in Concord offers a special opportunity to salute the spirit of Concord citizen Henry David Thoreau (famed naturalist and writer who not only celebrated the spirit of living water in his extraordinary book WALDEN, but also pioneered the practice of civil disobedience). 2017 marks Thoreau's 200th birthday.

Should we bring signs or will there be some there?

I made a Facebook group for it because there wasn't one when I looked

I am new also, I just want to know if there is any kind of infrastructure in place that can help visitors get to the site in ND from the nearest airport....?

Betsy, If anyone thinks that by causing a commotion that leads to public civil disobedience to get attention, then do not bother to attend. Go make some other noise else were!
This approach and causing hysteria is not the way, to get USACE to listen to sensible solutions [there are currently 3 or 4 ways around the Standing Rock Nations tribal lands and desecration of there grave sites and water rights]. It just gets there hackles up and the Standing Rock Nation loses. The NEW USACE Commandeer is open to good clear dialogue and suggestions, which if we are all respectful, will be passed on to the USACE office covering this pipeline mess, due to poor lack of due diligence and proper oversight of the Environmental impact statements done by the pipeline company.

So keep in mind this is part of a huge day, around the New England area; to show solidarity for the Standing Rock Nation and not to disrupt the needed calm required. Remember the BOSTON TV media will be present and so we need to show our best and not be labeled as thugs, stupid people or disruptive just to get attention, around the nation, in the evening news or breaking news.
Remember also the opening of the constitutions preamble- "WE the PEOPLE". So all elected and governmental officials work for "WE the PEOPLE and not big business or special interests or paid LOBBYIST.
All the more reason for clear and calm minds on the 15th at the USACE offices at Hanscom Air Base.

I want to come but I work until 4:30. Will this go long enough for me to come?

Any idea what the end time of this event will be?
Thanks,
Judith Glixon

I trust that there will be opportunity to participate for those of us who can't resist arrest because of probation restrictions.