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People will gather for interfaith prayers and songs at 2 p.m. Friday at the Unitarian Universalist Church, 818 E. Divide Ave., to support the people of Standing Rock, many of whom are in Washington, D.C., with other indigenous leaders for the Rise with Standing Rock Native Nations March.

“The powerful global phenomenon that emerged from Standing Rock is highlighting the necessity to respect Indigenous Nations, and their rights to protect their homelands, environment, and future generations,” said the Rev. Karen Van Fossan, of the Bismarck-Mandan Unitarian Universalist Congregation.

The Bismarck gathering is one of many solidarity events taking place in communities around the nation.

“For those of us who couldn’t go to Washington, a time of prayerful focus and gratitude for this hard work felt important,” said event co-organizer Matthew Lone Bear, enrolled member of Three Affiliated Tribes. “The Standing Rock Sioux Tribe and indigenous grassroots leaders from many nations have been meeting with elected officials in Washington to explain our concerns .... We felt that it was important for people in North Dakota to be part of this global day of prayer and action.”

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