Standing Rock Protest

The Standing Rock Protest, which began in 2016, was a movement led by the Standing Rock Sioux Tribe and their allies against the Dakota Access Pipeline (DAPL). The pipeline was planned to transport oil across sacred lands and close to the tribe's water supply in North Dakota. Protesters, concerned about environmental risks and respecting indigenous rights, gathered to voice their opposition. The demonstrations garnered national and international attention, highlighting issues of tribal sovereignty, environmental justice, and the protection of natural resources. The protest emphasized the importance of indigenous voices in decisions that affect their land and communities.