Hereditary chief of the Ihanktonwan First Nation Phil Lane Jr. said the treaty reinforces First Nations obligations to defend the environment based on ancient laws, now and into the future.
“This is part of a much larger global campaign called Protect the Sacred. The sacred is not limited to stopping tar sands projects. It’s a global Indigenous movement with allies around the world that are going to focus very specifically on issues that are negatively impacting Mother Earth and Indigenous peoples and humanity, all members of the human family.”
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http://thechronicleherald.ca/canada/1076707-first-nations-target-pipelines
Make No Bones About It 
Hello Chief Phil Lane, Jr.,
It is with great respect that I send greetings in January of 2014. Your ongoing excellent work from the time we worked on a 1984 international project in India has continued to bring enlightenment to the world. It is with great anticipation that we can bring your awesome skills to Michigan in the very near future. The climate is ready for your Human Development and Spiritual Power. Please respond at: newdawn913@gmail.com and (313) 712-7159
In gratitude,
Betty (Morningstar) Appleby
Founder/CEO
New Dawn Leadership