Longest Walk 5.2 is the second of three historic walks across America seeking solutions to drug abuse and domestic violence. The walkers are more than halfway through their journey. We welcome your participation.
CALL TO TRIBAL NATIONS
We are calling all Tribal Nations to participate with us. Join us in a week of advocacy in Washington DC from July 10 to 14, and our July 15 End of Walk Celebration at the Lincoln Memorial.
CALL TO TRIBAL YOUTH
We are calling on all Tribal Youth to participate and take a leadership role. Read our special call to Tribal Youth.
To see our day-by-day schedule and maps, please visit our UPDATES page.
CALL TO TRIBAL NATIONS
We are calling all Tribal Nations to participate with us. Join us in a week of advocacy in Washington DC from July 10 to 14, and our July 15 End of Walk Celebration at the Lincoln Memorial.
CALL TO TRIBAL YOUTH
We are calling on all Tribal Youth to participate and take a leadership role. Read our special call to Tribal Youth.
To see our day-by-day schedule and maps, please visit our UPDATES page.
LW5 Mission
We need to stand united on all the issues Native Americans and America faces today. To do so we must have a strong society. Standing Rock proved we can come together to aid to each other. We must continue in that same spirit and halt the flow of drugs and violence into our communities to remain strong. Victory shall dwell in the house of unity, to those that follow that spirit.
Vision
Our goal is to create a coalition of mentors across the country to help us practice the way of the warrior class. All too often we forget that our individual lives are part of a bigger picture and we are all affected by one another on some level. When you practice the warrior code of ethics you have more self-worth and strength to face challenges. We must all respect the code to create a healthier society. The mentors will help us to learn to practice the code so it once again becomes the way of life.
Lesson
The research from the walk will guide us in the creating of a model treatment center that practices the many ways of healing we have learned from the walk. The biggest lesson we have learned is that we all hurt and heal in our own personal way. That is why it is so important to have treatment centers across the lands that incorporate the many treatments proven to work.
We need to stand united on all the issues Native Americans and America faces today. To do so we must have a strong society. Standing Rock proved we can come together to aid to each other. We must continue in that same spirit and halt the flow of drugs and violence into our communities to remain strong. Victory shall dwell in the house of unity, to those that follow that spirit.
Vision
Our goal is to create a coalition of mentors across the country to help us practice the way of the warrior class. All too often we forget that our individual lives are part of a bigger picture and we are all affected by one another on some level. When you practice the warrior code of ethics you have more self-worth and strength to face challenges. We must all respect the code to create a healthier society. The mentors will help us to learn to practice the code so it once again becomes the way of life.
Lesson
The research from the walk will guide us in the creating of a model treatment center that practices the many ways of healing we have learned from the walk. The biggest lesson we have learned is that we all hurt and heal in our own personal way. That is why it is so important to have treatment centers across the lands that incorporate the many treatments proven to work.
2017 WASHINGTON DC EVENT SCHEDULE
(Subject to change)
JULY 14 LOCATION TBA
9 AM - 12:30 PM Meet and Greet /Press Conference/Interviews
JULY 15 LINCOLN MEMORIAL
10 AM Walkers depart Arlington VA
11 AM Walkers arrive Lincoln Memorial
11 AM - 2:30 PM Program, Ceremonies, Music, Drumming
2:30 PM- 5 PM Native Drumming
(Subject to change)
JULY 14 LOCATION TBA
9 AM - 12:30 PM Meet and Greet /Press Conference/Interviews
JULY 15 LINCOLN MEMORIAL
10 AM Walkers depart Arlington VA
11 AM Walkers arrive Lincoln Memorial
11 AM - 2:30 PM Program, Ceremonies, Music, Drumming
2:30 PM- 5 PM Native Drumming
Are you able to host the Walkers along the route?
Please use our contact form.
Interested in walking with us?
Download our Walker's Packet and read the instructions here.
LEARN MORE
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We all walk this life together, to do what we can in this short time we are here. Love every day and everyone the best you can because we never know when the other journey will begin. Much love and respect. Yay ehan, walk the walk LW5, 2017.
--- Bobby Wallace A message from Longest Walk 5's National Chief Bobby Wallace
Haawka-Hello This year we will embark on the second leg of the Longest Walk 5, which encompasses the middle part of the states, starting at Chrissy Park adjacent to Alcatraz on February 12 2017, with the finish line in Washington DC on Saturday, July 15th 2017. This spiritual walk and run is dedicated to calling an end to drug abuse and domestic violence that greatly effects the masses of all people’s on this continent. These issues have affected every single one of us in one way or another, like mental illness, legal problems, CPS issues or worse with the loss of a loved one due to multiple suicide attempts and eventually death. All of these problems are in a pandemic stage for Native Americans, with child suicide being the greatest risk. During the walk we will gather data along the way, in the “trenches”, speak with Tribal Leaders, Law Enforcement, Religious Organizations and people like you and I to come up with solutions and creative ideas to combat these life altering problems we all face in these times. We believe that spirituality is one of the key components in this fight to free people from their addictions, as some of our traditional values have changed or even been lost somewhere along the way. It is time to reaffirm that it is ok to be who you are, and your traditions and culture in this day greatly matter as we move forward towards the next century. We hope you, and your people come and support us at the “Kick Off” of this historic event, during the route along the way, and for the Rally at the Lincoln Memorial on July 15th 2017. We can only do this together as one, to make a change for today, and in the future for the one’s we don’t know yet. Best wishes and hope to see you there, Yay Ehan, Bobby Wallace National Chief Support and SponsorshipsThis is a big undertaking, a three-year national event, and a journey of ten thousand miles that will connect thousands of people, and deliver solutions for the world. We are seeking community support, financial support, program support, and volunteers. Please consider helping us out.
Contribute Online Our GoFundMe Campaign is one way to support us. Follow this link to learn more and donate. Other Ways to Help Contact Bobby Wallace or Ana Jacome for information on contributing through major donations, sponsorships, and in-kind support.
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An International Movement Founded by Dennis Banks
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Dennis Banks is a Native American leader, teacher, lecturer, activist, and author. He is an Anishinabe, Ojibwa, born on Leech Lake Indian Reservation in northern Minnesota. In 1968 he co-founded the American Indian Movement (AIM), to protect the traditional ways of Indian people and to engage in legal cases protecting treaty rights of Natives-such as hunting and fishing, trapping, and wild ricing.
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