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His Unfinished Work

Water Is Safety.

Standing Bears wanted to make sure that all of the water on Indigenous lands is safe to drink. Nearly half of Indigenous people — 48% — say they worry whether the water in their community will make them sick.

48%of Indigenous people choose between thirst and safety, putting their nervous system on high alert.

More on the Water Project is being added to this page.

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You don't have to carry it alone. That was the whole of what he taught. We Are the Medicine still gathers, and all are welcome.

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