"We shall walk for the Seventh Generation, for our youth, for peace, for justice, for healing of Mother Earth, for the healing of our people suffering from diabetes, heart conditions, alcoholism, drug addiction, and other diseases.
"Through the elements of the seasons, we shall walk through the rain, snow, over mountains, high winds, through the heat and cold, nothing shall deter us from completing our mission: All Life is Sacred, Protect Sacred Sites.
"Let those who doubt, hear our pledge. Let those who believe, join our ranks. As we walk the final miles, by our side will be elders, families, children, people of all races, from many walks of life, the old and the new America. All Life is Sacred, Clean Up Mother Earth."
As the Longest Walk winds down, a signing ceremony of the Sovereignty Declaration of One Nation will be held in Greenbelt, Maryland on July 8,9, 2008, at Greenbelt Park. The announcement of this signing ceremony says that "many Elders and Nations from around the world will be present."
The same website alleges unjust harassment by police in Columbus. Above is YouTube footage.
Finally, I recently updated Nipponzan Myohoji's local website to announce the welcoming of the Longest Walkers on July 12 at the conclusion of the walk. If you go, let me know you are there.
