Worldwide, Indigenous communities are leading the resistance to fossil fuel extraction and infrastructure in their territories, fighting for the protection of their homelands, water and our global climate.
For the past 7 years, Indigenous communities across the Midwest in the United States have been working to shut down Enbridge's Line 3 pipeline, which is currently being constructed in Minnesota on Indigenous lands without consent from local tribes, public officials, and without necessary permitting.
Tar sands are some of the world’s dirtiest, most carbon-intensive oil. If built, Line 3 would have the climate impact of 50 coal plants, and cause more than $287 billion in climate damages globally. Like Keystone XL and the TransMountain pipeline, Line 3 would mean the expansion of the tar sands industry at a time when we urgently need to transition to clean energy. The route for the pipeline would also cut through the 1854 and 1855 treaty territory of the Anishinaabe people, jeopardizing sacred wild rice and more than 200 waterways including the Mississippi River.
Indigenous-led Water Protectors and allies are taking action everyday on the pipeline route — confronting bulldozers and decision-makers to #StopLine3.
This Friday, May 7th we are participating in a global day of action to #DefundLine3 to stand in solidarity with those who are leading the fight on the frontlines ― and to send a direct, powerful message to Wall Street that funding climate chaos and the violation of Indigenous rights will not be tolerated. Actions are happening globally, please click the button below to find or host an action in your area!
