Standing Rock Protest

• Several arrested as Standing Rock activists defy deadlines for Dakota Access pipeline protest

  Native Americans and environmental activists have said the multibillion-dollar pipeline threatens the water resources and sacred land of the Standing Rock Sioux Tribe, but President Donald Trump has quickly pushed for the completion of the pipeline since taking office last month.

  Environment

  Feb 22, 2017
  
• Standing Rock Sioux Tribe files legal challenge against North Dakota pipeline

  "This administration (of President Donald Trump) has expressed utter and complete disregard for not only our treaty and water rights, but the environment as a whole."

  World

  Feb 9, 2017
  
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• Dakota Access pipeline construction halted by U.S. Army Corps of Engineers

  The Secretary of the Interior says the Army Corps' decision to not grant an easement for the Dakota Access oil pipeline "ensures there will be an in-depth evaluation of alternative routes."

  World

  Dec 4, 2016
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• Sheriff will continue to ‘enforce the law’ on Dakota Access pipeline protesters

  The North Dakota sheriff leading the response to the Dakota Access oil pipeline protests says he will continue to enforce the law.

  World

  Nov 27, 2016
• Dakota Access pipeline protest may get Canadian boost with blockades: Manitoba chief

  A Manitoba chief says there's a desire for action to support the Dakota Access protest and it could include blockades of Canadian pipelines and railways,

  Canada

  Nov 26, 2016
• Dakota Access protest camp to be shut down by Army: Standing Rock chairman

  The Standing Rock Sioux tribe said Friday that the U.S. Army Corps plans to close the area where people have been camping for months to protest the Dakota Access oil pipeline.

  World

  Nov 25, 2016
• Blockade on bridge forces AMT to cancel commuter rail service on Candiac line

  The Agence métropolitaine de transport (AMT) cancelled all commuter rail services on the Candiac line Wednesday morning due to a Mohawk blockade on the railway bridge connecting the south shore to LaSalle.

  Canada

  Nov 16, 2016
• Police arrest dozens of Dakota Access pipeline protesters

  Law officers arrested about three dozen Dakota Access oil pipeline protesters in a confrontation Friday that also shut down a state highway.

  World

  Nov 11, 2016
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• Dakota Access pipeline protest gets boost of faith as clergy stand with Standing Rock Sioux

  Hundreds of clergy of various faiths joined protests Thursday against the Dakota Access oil pipeline in southern North Dakota, singing hymns, marching and ceremonially burning a copy of a 600-year-old document.

  Entertainment

  Nov 3, 2016
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• Dakota Access pipeline protesters pepper sprayed in latest standoff

  About 200 people protesting the Dakota Access pipeline faced off with law enforcement near the mouth of the Cannonball River Wednesday afternoon.

  World

  Nov 2, 2016