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Saturday, January 28, 2017

American Psychological Association Weighs in on Trump’s Memorandum on DAPL

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— NativeNewsOnline (@Native_NewsNet) January 27, 2017


        


 by Levi Rickert /
          Currents /
          28 Jan 2017


       
                        



Published January 29, 2017




WASHINGTON — Longtime activist Winona LaDuke says 
the actions to ignore the wishes of water protectors at Standing Rock in
 North Dakota seek to dehumanize American Indians.




The American Psychological Association weighed in this past week 
after President Trump’s issuance of a presidential memorandum regarding 
construction of the Dakota Access Pipeline with this statement:




“The American Psychological Association is concerned by President 
Trump’s apparent attempt to clear the way for the Dakota Access Pipeline
 to move forward as originally planned, which threatens the welfare of 
the Standing Rock Sioux Tribe.




“Native Americans have been historically marginalized and mistreated 
by the United States. Research has linked historical trauma to health 
disparities, including increased likelihood of early death due to 
substance abuse, unintentional injuries, assault, homicide and suicide.




“APA urges the Army Corps of Engineers to continue to search for 
alternative routes for the oil pipeline that do not endanger the water 
supply, sacred burial grounds and treaty rights of the Standing Rock 
Sioux. It is critical for the corps to consult with the tribe in this 
process, as stipulated in the December 16 memorandum by the assistant 
secretary of the Army for civil works that halted construction on the 
pipeline project pending further review.




“This pipeline affects not only Native American citizens but 
millions of American citizens downstream, who are at risk of suffering 
the effects of possible exposure to toxic oil spills and dealing with 
harm to the environment. 

“Given our skills as psychologists, we stand ready to participate in 
constructive problem resolution, as well as provide support for those 
who were and remain in harm’s way — physically, psychologically and 
spiritually.




“We ask that the new administration not repeat the mistakes of the 
past, and that it respect the sovereignty, welfare and culture of our 
native peoples.”

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— NativeNewsOnline (@Native_NewsNet) January 24, 2017

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