Standing Rock Sioux Tribe Protest

The Standing Rock Sioux Tribe Protest was a movement in 2016-2017 where Native American tribes and environmental activists opposed the construction of the Dakota Access Pipeline (DAPL). The pipeline, intended to carry oil across several states, threatened sacred land and posed risks to water sources like the Missouri River. Protesters camped near the pipeline's route to stop its completion, citing concerns about environmental damage and disrespect for indigenous sovereignty and cultural sites. The movement garnered widespread support, highlighting issues of indigenous rights, environmental protection, and corporate accountability. The protests drew national and international attention to these longstanding issues.