NDN Action Network

07/05/2023

No Killer Cops on Stolen Land

Today the Oceti Sakowin, community members of all ages, and our allies Marched Towards Justice to share their demands that lay the foundation for community-led police accountability.

Sunny Red Bear, Lakota, NDN Action Network Organizer not only calls for justice and an end to the violence, but for our community to come together to take collective action.

“We're letting them know that we will no longer allow these things to happen in our community. That we stand together as a community, and not just Native people. This is not just Native people standing. This is Native people, our allies that we have to stand together as a community in unity and in solidarity, and that is what we're doing today.”

Take Action: (links in bio)
👉 Text “RapidvRacism” to 50302 to join the campaign
👉 Sign the Petition: No Killer Cops On Stolen Land
👉 Sign-on Letter: Add your organization or company name
👉 Fund the movement and make a donation

To learn more:
👉 Read the March Toward Justice Blog
👉 Visit ndnactionnetwork.org to stay updated

07/05/2023

“The March today is a step on our path towards peace and justice. We will continue to unite diverse communities, working together to keep our relatives and community members safe from violence. We look forward to working with the DOJ to advocate for police reform and enhanced police accountability. The old way is not working, we are speaking truth to power to create a positive change for our community”. - Robby Burroughs, Managing Director of NDN Action Network. Via NDNCollective

https://ndncollective.org/ndn-action-network-holds-march-towards-justice-calls-for-overhaul-of-policing/

Today is the continuation of our expression of our love for the people, for our community. We marched to give power to our voices but what we do now, is where the power of our collectiveness is going…

07/04/2023

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07/04/2023

We work FOR THE PEOPLE, we want to FREE THE PEOPLE, today we will FEED THE PEOPLE. Relatives, join us for our family-friendly ceremony at 4pm (MT) followed by a cookout at Roosevelt Park at 630pm (MT).
Toksa! See you there!

07/04/2023

Today, held a press conference outside the Pennington County Courthouse in Rapid City, South Dakota. Surrounded by an intergenerational group of community members and allies, Indigenous local organizers and advocates Sunny Red Bear, Jeremiah Moreno, Norma Rendon, Caylee Martinez, Anissa Martin along with ally and housing advocate Mary Haan spoke up against systemic racism, police violence, and outlined their demands:

1) End the killing of Indigenous people by the police
2) An immediate civil rights inquiry into the Rapid City Police Department and Pennington County Sheriff's Office
3) Release all body camera footage
4) Removal of School Resource Officers (SROs)
5) Rescind SB4
6) Defund the Police and Increase Community Controlled Education Programming and Funding
7) Third-party investigations of police and sheriff's office

“The March will be peaceful and prayerful and we are asking spiritual leaders, sundancers, pipe carriers to bring eagle bone whistles and come stand with the people in prayer,” said Anissa Martin, NDN Action Network Local Organizer.

March Details:
Date: July 4th
Time: 4 pm (MST)
Location: Corner of Kansas City St and East Blvd, Rapid City, SD

**Community meal to immediately follow at: Roosevelt Park, 300 E Omaha St, Rapid City, SD 57701

Can't join us in person? Here is how you can help (links in bio)
👉 Read the March Toward Justice Blog
👉 Sign the Petition: No Killer Cops On Stolen Land
👉 Add your organization or company name to our Sign-on Letter
👉 Fund the movement and make a donation

07/04/2023

Relatives, we are excited for you to join us for a Community Meal that will immediately follow after the at Roosevelt Park at 300 E Omaha St, Rapid City, SD 57701

07/03/2023

The "March Towards Justice" planned for July 4 in downtown Rapid City will be peaceful, organizers said at a Monday press conference on the Pennington County Courthouse steps.

07/03/2023

Anyone with questions about the March? Hit us up on Messenger!

07/02/2023

We don’t have a permit and we don’t need one! 💥

Constitutional rights are important, the 1st Amendment protects our freedom of speech and right to assemble (like the Avengers!), Article 6 of the US Constitution states that treaties are the supreme law of the land. The 1851 and 1868 treaties grant the Black Hills to the Lakota Nation in perpetuity.

The bill of rights and the Treaties supersede the need for a permit on the Fourth of July!

We are standing on our treaty rights to fight for our human rights.

On July 4th NDN Action Network and 60+ local organizations and businesses are collaborating to March Toward Justice: Holding Police Accountable. Uniting diverse communities, organizations, and individuals to eradicate police brutality, dismantle the school-to-prison pipeline, and advocate for justice, equality, and fair treatment for all.

⚡Take Action ⚡

👉 Calling all Native and non-native organizations, businesses, and individuals to add your voice to our sign-on letter (link in bio)
👉 Can’t join us in person? Share this information on socials!
👉 Sign the Petition: Hold RCPD Accountable No Killer Cops On Stolen Land (link in bio))

LINK IN BIO to read NDN Action Network’s statement



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07/02/2023

“There are a lot of people here in Rapid City that want to take a stand against racism and we wanted to create an opportunity for everyone in our community to do that,” said Sunny Red Bear, NDN Collective Local Organizer. “We cannot fight racism alone, as Indigenous People, and as the ones who are experiencing it, we need everyone to be a part of the solution."

Read the blog here:

We cannot fight racism alone, as Indigenous People, and as the ones who are experiencing it, we need everyone to be a part of the solution. That is why we broadened the campaign and called it Rapid…