Posts by Terri Burnor
Testimonies from Treaty People
Many members of MNIPL’s extended community attended August’s Treaty People Walk for Water and Treaties Not Tar Sands. Here are a few beautiful personal testimonies about their experiences, offered generously through words, video, and imagery.
Read MoreSen. John Marty: It is time to Stop Line 3
These remarks from Minnesota State Senator John Marty (District 66) were made at the Treaty Not Tar Sands rally held at the State Capitol on August 25, 2021. I’m Senator…
Read MorePeople of Faith Join Thousands at Capitol to #StopLine3
Last week, hundreds of people of faith and spirituality joined more than 2,000 water protectors at the Minnesota State Capitol for Treaties not Tar Sands: Capitol Action to Stop Line…
Read MoreCelebrating 2020 Climate Justice Congregations
Join us in celebrating MNIPL’s 2020 Climate Justice Congregations! Participants in this certificate program are committed to living out their values through effective and sustained action on climate justice. In…
Read MoreMNIPL Signs Joint Statement Calling for Immediate End to “Operation Safety Net”
Since the police killing of Daunte Wright on Sunday, the community has gathered every day to cry out in rage and grief. We ache with the loss of a beloved…
Read MoreCommunity Action Needed on Two Critical Climate Proposals Up for Vote
The Minnesota Legislative Session is nearing its conclusion, and a number of different climate related policy provisions are under consideration. These include updating the state’s carbon emissions goals for the…
Read MoreClean Car Advocates Submit Nearly 14,000 Comments of Support
Minnesotans for Clean Cars coalition members submitted nearly 14,000 comments supporting the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency’s proposed Clean Cars Minnesota rule. The comments came from across the state and expressed…
Read MoreSolidarity Fast to #StopLine3
UPDATE: Hundreds of people joined the Solidarity fast — from as far away as Australia! Check out the beautiful offerings shared on Facebook with #HungerStrikeToStopLine3 as well as Tania’s moving video of thanks.
Read MoreYouth N’ Power Art Murals Displayed
From February 20 through March 1, 2021, the Midtown Global Market in Minneapolis displayed environmental art murals created by artists who participate in MNIPL’s Youth N’ Power program. This exhibit…
Read MoreAntisemitism and White Nationalism Workshop
On February 18, 2021, Jewish Community Action offered a 90-minute workshop on antisemitism and white nationalism for MNIPL’s community of people involved in movements for climate justice. This event focused…
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