Hi again friends,
To recap on the standing rock project, and how things are going there...
We now have a small team of builders helping to make rmh. I left on Sunday for home, but there is still much to do to get everyone ready and warm for the winter. The largest camp, oceti sakowin camp, is where the help is needed. Sacred stone camp is the smaller camp located on the opposite side of the cannonball river, and it seems they have much more help and supplies then other camps there. If donating anything, I would advise going to ocetisakowincamp.org or for direct donations PayPal.me/ocetisakowincamp
Rmh construction has begun, with the first being an 8" system in the large white geodesic dome, a structure that can be seen from most anywhere in camp. If anyone can help with building these heaters, please do, and you will be fed and housed during your stay. Anyone that can help with permaculture projects of any kind are welcomed with open arms, and likely followed by a hug. These are our people, and we should help with anything we can. There are plans for many off grid projects, including compost heaters powered by human waste and food scraps, an earthbag schoolhouse, a structure to house the drinking water truck, and much more. This site is destined to be a marker in the history of sustainable living, and off grid power. I urge anyone that can help be a part of this movement to go out and lend a hand. For me, the feeling of connection and love was enough by itself.
Some supplies that would be helpful at camp:
Shovels
Tarps for mixing cob
Truck and trailer for moving cob (the site is on sacred ground, and is not to be dug without permission from the elders. Clay and sand can however be dug from the riverside.)
Straw bales
Firebrick
Insulating materials (vermiculite, perlite, mineral wool)
Headlamps for night time work (no grid power at camp)
Sub zero clothing
Sub zero shelters
Wheelborrows
55g drums
Seasoned Firewood
Axes
A good heart
Thank you permaculture friends
