On Sunday, September 11, 2022, supporters of the Niskithe Prayer Camp held a second rally in support of the Niskithe Prayer Camp Appeal. Here is an excerpt of information regarding the appeal:

The ACLU of Nebraska supports Native community leaders in Lincoln who are opposing plans for Wilderness Crossing, a controversial housing development next to a large natural park and sacred ceremonial grounds.

Q: WHAT’S THE LATEST?
The Indian Center, Inc. and Niskíthe Prayer Camp filed a zoning appeal with support of the ACLU of Nebraska and Big Fire Law & Policy Group. That appeal is set for a public hearing before the City Board of Zoning Appeals on Friday, Sept. 30.

Q: HOW CAN I HELP?
Encourage officials to be responsive to Native residents’ religious, historical, cultural, and environmental concerns. Ask officials to reverse their earlier approval of the Wilderness Crossing project due to its violations of the Lincoln-Lancaster County 2050 Comprehensive Plan....

********

For more information, go to the Niskithe Prayer Camp Facebook page.

A video of Sept 11, 2022 Rally, is shared in this update! The rally begins about 7 minutes into the video.

Please continue to spread the word and generate support for this petition. Thank You!!!! It is because of you, that this petition now has over 7000 signatures!!!!