Hundreds Rally & March in San Francisco in Solidarity & Support for Standing Rock

SAN FRANCISCO – Last Friday, March 10, between some 800 Natives and non-Native supporters gathered at the Federal Building in San Francisco for a march and rally that concluded at City Hall Plaza. Idle No More San Francisco organized the march and rally in solidarity and support of the encampment and march taking place in Washington, D.C. on the same day.

The march and rally was a peaceful show of support for the Standing Rock Sioux tribe and a strong statement against the proposed Dakota Access pipeline. The opening prayer was offered by Chochenyo Ohlone activist and leader Corrina Gould. The opening prayer song was offered by Rumsen Ohlone singer, dancer, cultural presenter, Wicahpiluta Candelaria. An overview of native rights, and information about the Indigenous Women’s treaty was given by the M.C. Patricia St. Onge, Mohawk/French Canadian.

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