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Advocates speak against encampment evictions of Indigenous people

Rocket Olson paints a sign that says “5 years still here” before the press conference advocating against encampment evictions, particularly for Indigenous people, at the re-formed Wall of Forgotten Natives in Minneapolis on Monday, Aug. 21, 2023.
Advocates Willa Bartholomay (left) and Fred Cool hold signs at the press conference advocating against encampment evictions, particularly for Indigenous people, at the re-formed Wall of Forgotten Natives in Minneapolis.
Fred Cool and other community members supporting Indigenous unhoused people are pictured through a painted van at the press conference advocating against encampment evictions.
Nicole Mason leaves the van painted in advocacy slogans for the Indigenous unhoused community before the press conference advocating against encampment evictions, particularly for Indigenous people, at the re-formed Wall of Forgotten Natives.
Clothes and signs placed over the past few days, in red to match the movement, hang on display at the press conference advocating against encampment evictions, particularly for Indigenous people, at the re-formed Wall of Forgotten Natives.
An Indigenous person smokes tobacco in prayer to commence the press conference advocating against encampment evictions, particularly for Indigenous people, at the re-formed Wall of Forgotten Natives.
Nicole Mason speaks at the press conference advocating against encampment evictions, particularly for Indigenous people, at the re-formed Wall of Forgotten Natives.
A “No Trespassing” sign lays under a chain fence and some bikes at the press conference advocating against encampment evictions, particularly for Indigenous people, at the re-formed Wall of Forgotten Natives.
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The press conference was held at the re-formed Wall of Forgotten Natives in Minneapolis.

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