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  • ‘The Longest Walk 2’ Converges in Washington D.C.

    Sarah Herne|Jul 24, 2008

    WASHINGTON, DC – An 8,200 mile Native American prayer walk for Indigenous People’s rights that began five months ago on Alcatraz Island, arrived in Washington D.C. on Friday July 11th. Over 800 walkers from across Indian country as well as international allies survived many challenges such as extreme weather conditions such as forceful winds, rain, snow, and even a tornado in their journey to raise awareness about sacred sites protection, cultural survival, youth empowerment and Native American rights. The successful journey traversed 24 states...