Pipe Out Paddle Up
August 31
Kiwanis Beach
St. Ignace, MI
The Pipe Out Paddle Up is a family friendly event that brings together members from various tribes as well as settler allies to build community and unite in struggle against Line 5.
Organizers
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Anishinaabek Caucus
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People's Water Board Coalition
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Great Lakes Water Protector Network
Sponsors
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Michigan Environmental Justice Coalition
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Black to the Land Coalition
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Mackinac Straits Watersports
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David Holtz
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Michigan Climate Action Network
Our Programs
We offer quality, free trainings to support the health of our communities and ecosystems. These trainings are developed in collaboration with the communities we serve.
Community Medic Training
20-hour medical first responder and emergency scenario leadership courses for BIPOC folks led by culturally competent (Indigenous) trainers.
MMIR Learn-Ins
Community education and strategy sessions to address human trafficking as it relates to fossil fuel infrastructure projects, specifically focusing on missing and murdered Indigenous relatives (MMIR).
Network Support Services
We offer fiduciary services, communications tool, and facilitate coordination among grassroots organizers in the Great Lakes bioregion.
Join our seasonal gatherings
The Water Protector Network facilitates seasonal convergences for people in movement work to deepen relationships and develop strategy. These spaces allow the water of our bodies to collect, rest, find direction, and tumble into the future. Reach out via the contact sheet below to find out more.