Behind the Scenes

by | Dec 7, 2020

Behind the Scenes

by | Dec 7, 2020

What has Indigenous Peoples Power Project been up to anyway?!  IP3 has been growing behind the scenes to add strength to our already strong foundation.  Over the past year, we have taken the time to develop as an organization.  Our most prominent achievements this last year are:  We have a new elected board of directors who will be working closely with our future Executive Director to ensure IP3 is not only reaching its goals and objectives but continually adjusting and creating new ones.  We have officially become an incorporated organization in the state of South Dakota.  And we have received our 501(c)(3) as of June of 2020.  These three achievements have given IP3 the stability to go forward with this work we are so passionate about.

On The Peace & Friendship Medicine Trail

On The Peace & Friendship Medicine Trail

Over the past week and a half we have spent time amongst our Mi’kmaq elders joining them on what’s known as “The Peace & Friendship Medicine Trail”. The mission of the trip was simple, to stand with our relatives as they honor the signing of the “Watertown treaty”...

IP3 Joins Day 1 Movement in Sacred He Sápa

IP3 Joins Day 1 Movement in Sacred He Sápa

While many tribal nations were in observance of summer solstice last week, activists and community defenders from across Turtle Island made their way to gather at the He Sápa Action Camp in The Black Hills of South Dakota. The camp held several tracks such as...

Manifest Destiny: A Failed Experiment

Manifest Destiny: A Failed Experiment

In his 1872 painting, American Progress, artist John Gast personifies Manifest Destiny through a collage of images that represents so called civilization of the United States, and the westward expansion of American colonizers led by some lady named Columbia....