rejectandprotect

we feel as a lakota people and many other nations his decision to delay was a good decision. it affects us none but gives us hope that the people are being heard. I view it as a decision to give the people time to get their opinions and beliefs heard. I myself am from the Kul wicasa oyate/Lower Brule Sioux Tribe. Im here to support everyone that is standing for their beliefs and the protection of mother earth. Wicahpi Ksapa

Great question. The first Keystone 1 pipeline was approved by Pres. Bush and landowners had no idea what tarsands was…we then had the BP disaster, the Mayflower AR tarsands spill and the tarsands spill in the Kalamazoo river that showed us the risk to our land and water. We have much more information now. Also, Keystone XL route is crossing the Sandhills, the Ogallala Aquifer (which provides water for 30% of americas farms) and over 2,400 family wells just in Nebraska! -jane kleeb

We have not been consulted either by Transcanada or the administration. They cant take our land by eminent domain. They are trying to go through our treaty lands without permission. Our land is protected by treat and by the people. No money has nor will any be accepted. - Aldo Seoane

Tribes and ranchers do not understand why a foreign tarsands corporation can use eminent domain for private gain. What is MOST puzzling is where is the Tea Party and GOP screaming about property rights like they did with Bundy Ranch! -jane kleeb

No we feel that the delay gives us more time continue to fight for our treaty rights. There are so many tribes and first nation people to list. We have relatives from the four corners.. We even have relative from tribal communities in Africa supporting us. It really awesome. - Aldo Seoane