Protests didn’t stop the Dakota Access Pipeline. A decade later, tribal leaders still see an impact.

By: Jack Dura

Outlets: North Dakota Monitor

Published: September 17, 2026

Words: 892

Last Updated: 19 hours, 20 minutes ago

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FORT YATES, N.D. – Protests against the Dakota Access oil pipeline left a ripple effect for Indigenous people to stand up for their communities, Standing Rock Sioux tribal leaders said Thursday at a renewable energy event that included reflections on the demonstrations a decade ago.

Indigenized Energy hosted the first People of the Sun event at the Prairie Knights Casino on the Standing Rock Reservation. The nonprofit champions solar and renewable energy and tribal energy …

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