the trail of broken promises walk
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The Wetlands Preservation Organization is planning to walk from Haskell Indian Nations University to Washington D.C. this summer. This is to promote protection of sacred sites across Indian Country. We will be representing the wetlands behind our school, but we encourage other groups to speak for their lands. Together our voices are stronger.TRANSCRIPT
Trail of Broken Promises WalkMay 2012
The Wetlands Preservation Organization
What we definitely know
• We leave May 13, 2012 from Eco-Walk
• We are going to pass through 7 states (KS, MO, IL, IN, OH, PA, and M.D.)
• It’s an 1100 & 1300 mile-long journey
• We’re going to be walking with other groups
• We should arrive in D.C. by July!
“Even if you’re on the right track, you’ll get run over if you just sit there.”
Will Rogers (CWY)
Keep in Mind…
• Geography• Climate Conditions
(Rain, wind, sunshine:)• Communal living• No drugs or alcohol• Different cultures• We’re implementing the
Chief system.
How to Prepare
• Train• Buy appropriate clothing
and supplies. • Research helpful tips• Take HCAPP classes• Become involved• Memorize A.R.C.H.
Trail Planning Committee Update
http://www.potawatomi-tda.org/
This is how our journey begins…
May 13th (25.3 miles) Lawrence to Bonner Springs
May 14th (27.2 miles)
Bonner Springs to Independence
May 15th
Connect to Trail of Death!
How are we going to do this?
Four Team Approach
There will be four teams.
(Land, Animal, People, and Drivers)
Each team will have responsibilities.
Each team will travel 10 miles a day, Separately!
Every team will have their own starting and stopping point. We will all camp together each night.
The Land Team
Pick up trash along freeway
Log and dispose of trash in each town
Clean up campsites
Find campsite for each day
Locate landmarks (hot springs, trails)
Give weather updates
Haul water
The Land Team can walk from the tree to the buffalo, where a car will pick them up and drive them to the campsite.
The Animal Team
Coordinate all meals
Be the first awake each morning
Ask for food donations
Maintain an inventory of supplies
Help with health problems
Learn about the hospitals and police stations in area
Haul water
The Animal Team can walk from the buffalo to the person, where a car will pick them up and drive them to the campsite.
The People Team
Meet with locals
Share our message with the media
Film walk
Write reports at the end of each cycle
Call land support everyday
Wash dishes
Haul water
The People Team can walk to the campsite and rest.
The Drivers Team
Every team is assigned driver/drivers.
Help the Land Team with trash Help the Animal Team find food Help the People Team with events Provide gas updates Car maintenance Set up / take down tents Haul water
Team Structure
Every team will have four leaders and each leader will be assigned a task.
Team Leaders
The Land Leader of the Land Team oversees all of the Land Teams activities.
Ensures Trash is disposed of and logged
In charge of campsite clean up
Suggests places to visit
Tracks weather patterns in area
Haul enough water for Land Team
Sub-Team Leaders
The Team Leader of the Animal Team will serve as a liaison for the two teams.
Gives Land Team updates (Trash, Campsites, Weather)
Organizes trash pick up for their section of walk
Organizes campsite clean up for Animal Team.
Talking Circle
Every Team Leader must participate in a daily talking circle. Everybody is encouraged to join.
Everyone is equal,
Leader or not!
Equality
What is a cycle?
A cycle is the amount of distance we travel in a certain amount of time.
We could run on a 5 day cycle, where we walk approximately 30 miles each day for 4 days, then rest.
Day 1: Walk (cycle begins)
Day 2: Walk
Day 3: Walk
Day 4: Walk
Day 5: Rest (end of cycle)
*Teams have the opportunity to re-structure at the end of each cycle.
What if a cycle breaks?
If we are unable to walk one day because of the weather, or we are held up for an event, we simply pause the cycle. When we’re ready to hit the road again, we pick up where we left off.
Day 1: Walk (cycle begins)
Day 2: Walk
Day 3: Rest/Storm (Pause cycle)
Day 4: Walk (Resume cycle)
Day 5: Walk
Day 6: Rest (end of cycle)
The Trail of Broken Promises Walk is on FB.
How to become involved
• Come to meetings!
• Email for more info:
[email protected]@haskell.eduOr [email protected]
Meetings!
Wetlands Preservation OrganizationHaskell Library (Room 111)6 pm/Mondays
Indigenous and American Indian Studies ClubHaskell Library (Room 111)6 pm/Tuesdays
Medicine WheelSaturdays at 10 am!
