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Trail of Broken Promises Walk May 2012 The Wetlands Preservation Organization
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Trail of Broken
Promises Walk May 2012
The Wetlands Preservation Organization
"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
Stay Positive
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
What we know
• 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!
MAY 13, 2012
“If you do not expect the unexpected you will not find it, for it is not to be
reached by search or trail.” - Heraclitus
• 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!!
“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.
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.
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 or cool hiking 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.
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
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.
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)
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:
Or
Meetings!
Wetlands Preservation Organization
Haskell Library (Room 111)
6 pm/Mondays
Indigenous and American Indian
Studies Club
Haskell Library (Room 111)
6 pm/Tuesdays
Medicine Wheel
Saturdays at 10 am!
