the trail of broken promises walk

Trail of Broken Promises WalkMay 2012

The Wetlands Preservation Organization

What we definitely know

• 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!

“Even if you’re on the right track, you’ll get run over if you just sit there.”

Will Rogers (CWY)

Keep in Mind…

• Geography• Climate Conditions

(Rain, wind, sunshine:)• Communal living• No drugs or alcohol• Different cultures• We’re implementing the

Chief system.

How to Prepare

• Train• Buy appropriate clothing

and supplies. • Research helpful tips• Take HCAPP classes• Become involved• Memorize A.R.C.H.

Trail Planning Committee Update

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

This is how our journey begins…

May 13th (25.3 miles) Lawrence to Bonner Springs

May 14th (27.2 miles)

Bonner Springs to Independence

May 15th

Connect to Trail of Death!

How are we going to do this?

Four Team Approach

There will be four teams.

(Land, Animal, People, and Drivers)

Each team will have responsibilities.

Each team will travel 10 miles a day, Separately!

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

The Land Team

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

The Animal Team

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

The People Team

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 can walk to the campsite and rest.

The Drivers Team

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

Team Structure

Every team will have four leaders and each leader will be assigned a task.

Team Leaders

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

Sub-Team Leaders

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.

Talking Circle

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

Everyone is equal,

Leader or not!

Equality

What is a cycle?

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 if a cycle breaks?

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)

The Trail of Broken Promises Walk is on FB.

How to become involved

• Come to meetings!

• Email for more info:

Jessica.Lackey@haskell.eduMillicent.Pepion@haskell.eduOr Kelda.Britton@haskell.edu

Meetings!

Wetlands Preservation OrganizationHaskell Library (Room 111)6 pm/Mondays

Indigenous and American Indian Studies ClubHaskell Library (Room 111)6 pm/Tuesdays

Medicine WheelSaturdays at 10 am!