The Wetlands Preservation Organization is organizing a multi-state walking event called the Trail of Broken Promises Walk to raise awareness for environmental issues. The walk will begin on May 13th in Kansas and pass through 7 states over 1100-1300 miles, aiming to arrive in Washington D.C. by July. The group has outlined a plan with four teams - Land, Animal, People, and Drivers - that will each walk 10 miles per day separately and camp together. Meetings are held weekly to discuss preparations and strategy for the long journey ahead.

1. Trail of Broken
Promises Walk
May 2012
The Wetlands Preservation Organization

2. "When a child my mother taught me the legends of our people; taught me of the sun and
sky, the moon and stars, the clouds and storms. She also taught me to kneel and pray to
Usen for strength, health, wisdom, and protection. We never prayed against any person…
We were taught that Usen does not care for the petty quarrels of men."
Geronimo [Goyathlay] (1829-1909) Chircahua Apache

3. Areas of Concern:
- Weather
- Path
- Social Environment
- Responsibility
- Health
- Media
“The Creator has not given you a longing to do that
which you have no ability to do.”
- Orison Swett Marden
Stay Positive 

4. • We leave May 13, 2012 from Eco-Walk
• We are going to pass through 7 states
(KS, MO, IL, IN, OH, PA, and D.C.)
• It’ll be between 1100 and 1300 miles
long.
• We are going to be walking with other
groups potentially.
• We should arrive in D.C. by July!
What we know

5. MAY 13, 2012

6. • We’ll leave in the
morning.
• From Haskell wetlands to
Bonner Springs, Kansas
is 25.3 miles.
• A camping permit needs
to be purchased.
We Need Donations!!
“If you do not expect the unexpected you will not find it, for it is not to be
reached by search or trail.” - Heraclitus

7. Keep in Mind… How to Prepare
• Geography • Train
• Climate Conditions • Buy appropriate clothing
(Rain, wind, sunshine:) and supplies.
• Communal living • Research helpful tips
• No drugs or alcohol • Take HCAPP classes
• Different cultures • Become involved
• We’re implementing the • Memorize A.R.C.H.
Chief system.
“Even if you’re on the right track, you’ll get run over if
you just sit there.”
Will Rogers (CWY)

8. ARCH Institutional Values
Accountability - to be responsible, accountable and
dependable for our conduct, behavior, and attitudes as we
strive for excellence in our respective roles.
Respect - to honor the diversity of beliefs, rights,
responsibilities, culture and accomplishment of self and
others.
Cooperation - to work with one another to accomplish
good for Haskell Indian Nations University and for the
American Indian/Alaska Native Nations.
Honesty - to be truthful and open in our relationships with
employees, students and with each other.

9. Trail Planning
Committee Update

11. http://www.potawatomi-tda.org/

12. This is how our journey
begins…

13. May 13th (25.3 miles) Lawrence to Bonner Springs

14. May 14th (27.2 miles)
Bonner Springs to Independence

15. May 15th
Connect to Trail of Death!

17. How are we going to do this?

18.  There will be four teams.
(Land, Animal, People, and Drivers)
 Each team will have responsibilities.
 Each team will travel 10 miles a day,
separately!
Four Team Approach

19. Every team will have their own starting and stopping
point. We will all camp together each night.

20.  Pick up trash along freeway
 Log and dispose of trash in each town
 Clean up campsites
 Find campsite for each day
 Locate landmarks or cool hiking trails
 Give weather updates
 Haul water
The Land Team

21. The Land Team can walk from the tree to the buffalo,
where a car will pick them up and drive them to the
campsite.

22.  Coordinate all meals
 Be the first awake each morning
 Ask for food donations
 Maintain an inventory of supplies
 Help with health problems
 Learn about the hospitals and police stations in area
 Haul water
The Animal Team

23. The Animal Team can walk from the buffalo to the
person, where a car will pick them up and drive them
to the campsite.

24.  Meet with locals
 Share our message with the media
 Film walk
 Write reports at the end of each cycle
 Call land support everyday
 Wash dishes
 Haul water
The People Team

25. The People Team can walk to the campsite and rest.

26. Every team is assigned driver/drivers.
 Help the Land Team with trash
 Help the Animal Team find food
 Help the People Team with events
 Provide gas updates
 Car maintenance
 Set up / take down tents
 Haul water
The Drivers Team

27.  Every team will have four leaders and each leader
will be assigned a task.
The Land Leader of the Land Team oversees all the Land Team’s projects, but
The Land Leader of the Animal Team serves as a liaison for both teams.
Team Structure

28.  Each leader must participate in a daily talking circle
to discuss strategy and moral
 Everyone is equal, leader or not
 The teams have the opportunity to re-structure their
members at the end of each cycle.
Team Structure

29. A cycle is the amount of distance we travel in a certain
amount of time.
We could run on a 5 day cycle, where we walk
approximately 30 miles each day for 4 days, then rest.
Day 1: Walk (cycle begins)
Day 2: Walk
Day 3: Walk
Day 4: Walk
Day 5: Rest (end of cycle)
What is a cycle?

30. If we are unable to walk one day because of the weather, or
we are held up for an event, we simply pause the cycle.
When we’re ready to hit the road again, we pick up where
we left off.
Day 1: Walk (cycle begins)
Day 2: Walk
Day 3: Rest/Storm (Pause cycle)
Day 4: Walk (Resume cycle)
Day 5: Walk
Day 6: Rest (end of cycle)
What if a cycle breaks?

31. How to become involved Meetings!
• Come to meetings! Wetlands Preservation Organization
Haskell Library (Room 111)
6 pm/Mondays
• Email for more info:
Indigenous and American Indian
Jessica.Lackey@haskell.edu Studies Club
Millicent.Pepion@haskell.edu Haskell Library (Room 111)
Or 6 pm/Tuesdays
Kelda.Britton@haskell.edu
Medicine Wheel
Saturdays at 10 am!
The Trail of Broken
Promises Walk is on FB.