Native Persons

The Dakota Access Pipeline has been an ongoing struggle between the Sioux Nation and big oil companies backed by bigger banks. There is a pipeline that these companies want to run through North and South Dakota, Iowa and Illinois to make profit from. The problem is that the pipeline runs through Sioux land that was not discussed with their leaders to be used and it has the potential to cause water pollution to the sacred river. There have been ongoing peaceful protests by the Sioux people and others who stand in solidarity with the protesters. These peaceful protests have been met with extreme violence like stun bullets, tear gas, or even spraying the protesters with water hose in freezing temperatures.

The Mapuche people have a very similar issue to the Native Americans because both groups face economic struggles and desolate environments. They have had to adapt to modern ways to survive; yet they still face ridicule. They are also faced with losing their precious land and facing violence when voicing their concerns or speaking against those in power.

Native Americans and the Mapuche people share hardships that are unjust but they will find ways to overcome.