Today, youth from the Oceti Sakowin Youth & Allies departed on a nearly 2,000 mile long run from North Dakota to Washington, D.C., in an attempt to stop the construction of the Dakota Access Pipeline. We are running for our lives against the Dakota Access Pipeline because it's right in our backyard. Now is the time for the people to hear our voices that we are here and we will stand strong. In the few weeks since the launch of the Rezpect Our Water campaign, over 140,000 people have signed the petition and it’s been endorsed by influential public figures such as Leonardo DiCaprio, Shailene Woodley, Ezra Miller, Bill McKibben, and even members from other tribes. We are so grateful to all of you for joining our cause, and helping us on this journey. We are running for our lives, for our water, and our lands -- and none of it would be possible without you. And you can still help! We still need funding for food, housing, transportation and other supplies while we make our journey. Are you able to help? You can donate to our cause here: http://chn.ge/29P5UR1 Thank you so much for your continued support and love as we move forward with our fight. In Solidarity, Anna, Bobbi, and the Oceti Sakowin Youth