The Wetlands Preservation Organization is planning to walk from Haskell Indian Nations University to Washington D.C. this summer. This is to promote protection of sacred sites across Indian Country. We will be representing the wetlands behind our school, but we encourage other groups to speak for their lands. Together our voices are stronger.

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

2. • We leave May 13, 2012 from Eco-Walk
• We are going to pass through 7 states
(KS, MO, IL, IN, OH, PA, and M.D.)
• It’s an 1100 & 1300 mile-long journey
• We’re going to be walking with other
groups
• We should arrive in D.C. by July!
What we definitely know

3. 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)

4. Trail Planning
Committee Update

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

7. This is how our journey
begins…

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

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

10. May 15th
Connect to Trail of Death!

12. How are we going to do this?

13.  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

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

15.  Pick up trash along freeway
 Log and dispose of trash in each town
 Clean up campsites
 Find campsite for each day
 Locate landmarks (hot springs, trails)
 Give weather updates
 Haul water
The Land Team

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

17.  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

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

19.  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

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

21. 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

22.  Every team will have four leaders and each leader
will be assigned a task.
Team Structure

23.  The Land Leader of the Land Team oversees all of the
Land Teams activities.
 Ensures Trash is disposed of and logged
 In charge of campsite clean up
 Suggests places to visit
 Tracks weather patterns in area
 Haul enough water for Land Team
Team Leaders

24.  The Team Leader of the Animal Team will serve as a
liaison for the two teams.
 Gives Land Team updates
(Trash, Campsites, Weather)
 Organizes trash pick up for their
section of walk
 Organizes campsite clean up for
Animal Team.
Sub-Team Leaders

25.  Every Team Leader must participate in a daily talking circle.
 Everybody is encouraged to join.
Talking Circle

26. Everyone is equal,
Leader or not!

27. Equality

28. 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)
*Teams have the opportunity to re-structure at the end of each cycle.
What is a cycle?

29. 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?

30. 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.