Standing Rock Sioux Tribe

• 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
  
• Enbridge acquires significant stake in controversial Dakota Access Pipeline

  Calgary-based Enbridge has closed a $1.5 billion deal which will see it take a nearly 30 per cent interest in the Bakken pipeline system, which includes the controversial Dakota Access Pipeline

  Environment

  Feb 15, 2017
  
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• Edmonton photographer wins prestigious award for Standing Rock coverage

  Edmonton's Amber Bracken took home first prize in the World Press Photo's Contemporary Issues "stories" category for her coverage of the opposition to the Dakota Access Pipeline.

  Canada

  Feb 13, 2017
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• 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
• Robert Kennedy Jr. slated to join Dakota Access pipeline protesters

  Kennedy's appearance Tuesday comes on the same day protest leaders were calling for demonstrators across the county to converge on Army Corps of Engineers offices and offices of banks that are financing the project.

  World

  Nov 15, 2016
• Standing Rock protest: The key players in the Dakota Access pipeline fight

  The Dakota Access pipeline has become a rallying point for American Indian tribes and others determined to block it. Here's a look at the key players connected with the protest, which boiled over in October with some 400 arrests.

  Environment

  Nov 1, 2016
• First Nations want power to call in military when treaty rights threatened

  Harjit Sajjan is considering a request to give First Nations the power to directly call in the military when their treaty, environmental and other rights are threatened.

  Canada

  Sep 15, 2016
• Standing Rock pipeline protests block streets in downtown Toronto during TIFF

  Protesters took to the streets of Toronto Tuesday to show solidarity for efforts to cease construction of a crude oil pipeline in North Dakota, as part of an international day of action.

  Canada

  Sep 13, 2016
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• Standing Rock standoff: Judge denies tribe’s request to stop construction

  Tribal officials challenged the Army Corps of Engineers' decision to grant permits for a pipeline that is intended to carry oil from North Dakota to Illinois. A lawyer for the tribe says the ruling will be appealed.

  Money

  Sep 9, 2016