I liked hearing this live stream event because it explains about the plans for post-conflict events showing their integrity and strong efforts to build security for their country as well as constructs for building peace, civil society and groups involved in the process that execute well-thought out plans.
Instable conditions but planning for better government, involving security and cultivation process, drugs that start violence and connect people to spread conflict amongst one another. Figuring out by detail how to deal with problems that had been evident for a long time; working out the different regions of the country; have to be innovative in figuring solutions to not repeat the same fated patterns.
Build internal balance through military, income, and how to go through complicated issues direct effect in series of events that are made to pay particular attention at this point in time. Also to clarify those in charge of environment as well as societies like in rural areas.
Its interesting knowing about whats been happening without awareness or action against issues such as illegal mining, terrorism, criminal actors, third party stores from stolen goods, and corrupt politics that then instigate these problems creating the conflict thats then occurred for years. I did also listen to part of the second panel where the speakers were discussing about security of post-conflict involving international relations such as with the US, which was good knowing considering that I had previously taken a course on international relations and what it takes to build a stable society involving the organization of governments, policies, military defenses, etc.
I watched the live stream on their Facebook link and it was interesting and engaging to know about the issue.
There was also much discussion with the audience and you can tell their dedication, knowledge in the topic and suggestions to take actions. One example is writing a letter to those building the pipelines to go against it. From the panelists discussing briefly of what's happened in their tribes, to roles of people assigned in the pipelines, to asking about how investments are used. Though the process is very complex, not everyone knows exactly about what they're defending in the controversy. Also, how the Seminoles and other tribes have had true democracy until recently with the changes in their government that goes against popular values and rights such as making agreements in terms of making money instead of acknowledging what people need. How natives have had to go to reserves area which are normally where plants and food don't grow, and yet they have managed to make a living there through spiritual guidance. They also showed maps of not only the Dakota Standing Rock area but even in South Florida where they're currently working on another pipeline, which is scary to know all of a sudden. It's also sad knowing that even today, the US government in general don't respect indigenous cultures such as requiring them to write permits before conducting prayers, limiting the public's awareness of their history and teachings. There were touching on what's affecting climate change, politics like those supporting the pipelines for energy security despite risks with the water and food in the area, and indigenous groups. Moreover, the pipeline needing to be finished by the end of this year before the ground freezes, also affects aquifers. Distinguishing between protest and protect since protesting is apparently through laws and colonial thoughts.