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Saturday, 3-27-99 - Top regional Corps of Engineers officer meets with Sioux Nation members in tipi camp on La Framboise Island.

Clyde Bellecourt Arrives in Protest camp at request of Lakota student alliance.

Sicangu Treaty Council member, Fallis; Standing Rock Presidents office member, Iron Eyes; Oglala Spiritual Leader, Rick Two Dogs; Crow Creek Spiritual leader, Zephier; Oglala Tribal Councilman, Paul Little; and Lakota Student Alliance, meet with Col. Volz in Tipi at Protest Camp.

U.S. Army Corps Colonel Volz assures that no one will be harmed. A 14 day permit was discussed. The Colonel was told, "we will stay here indefinitely", despite their "permission".

A Comprehensive Environmental Impact Statement was discussed. Volz told us he thinks this could be accomplished in 9 months. Rick Two Dogs told him there probably are more than 500 species of plants that need to be identified and preserved. Volz leaves with more promises.

Sunday, 3-29-99 - A Lakota Woman arrives in the night with an invitation from the Indian Youth 2000 conference held in Pierre SD. they sent her to ask us to attend the conference.

Monday, 3-30-99 - Some of the camp protesters attend a conference at Indian Youth 2000 conference. Conference organizers show An overhead projector of a handwritten letter from Gov Bill Janklow to the youth with his refusal to financially support the conference. The over 500 youth decide they want a protest at the capitol. The conference organizers try to discourage the youth decision.

Tuesday, 3-31-99 - Youth 2000 Conference organizers still try to discourage the youth decision, but fail. A peaceful walk to the government office from the Ramkota Inn by the youth ends on the capitol steps. Feds all over the place. Later some of the youth arrive in buses to the resistance camp. Students from the conference sing honor songs for the warriors occupying the camp.

For more information contact:

Paul Robertson - Phone: 605-455-2999
Emily Koenan - Phone: 605-455-2193
Robert Quiver - Email: tatankanajin@hotmail.com

After a meeting on Saturday with the Corps of Engineers, the people were told they had until the 10th of April to vacate the island or the U.S. Marshall's would be used to remove them. This is treaty land and to be forced off would be a major setback. Remember this is a spiritual camp. Also, food, water, clothing , sleeping bags, blankets, and tents are needed. Contact: David Hendren, send email to: dhendren@mint.net