Fifteen Indigenous Women On The Frontlines Of The Dakota Access Pipeline Resistance

Indigenous women from across North America stand on the frontline of the Dakota Access Pipeline to protect the Earth and Indigenous rights and communities. In this interview, 15 Indigenous women (LaDonna Brave Bull Allard, Jaslyn Charger, Champa Seyboye, Kandi Mossett, Phyllis Young, Lauren Howland, Shrise Wadsworth, Joye Braun, Michelle Cook, Tara Houska, Eryn Wise, Winona Kasto, Morning Star Gali, Leanne Guy and Deezbaa O’Hare) explain that protecting water and Mother Earth is their traditional role as women. The women interviewees speak of the need for action for Indigenous sovereignty and for a new narrative of socio-ecological balance based on respect for women and the Earth. If there is no respect for women, there is no respect for water and therefore for life. Photo credit: Women’s Earth and Climate Action Network