A Cliton Global Initiative University Commitment of Action is proposing a journey from the Wakarusa Wetlands to Washington D.C. to raise awareness about protecting sacred lands from development. A group of students from Haskell Indian Nations University will make the multi-week hike over the summer, camping along the way. They hope to raise $25,000 to fund supplies, permits, transportation and other costs through donations.

2. Table of Contents
 C.G.I.U. Commitment of Action
 May 13, 2012 Summary
 Wakarusa Wetlands to Lafayette, IN
 Trail of Death
 Lafayette, IN to Washington D.C.
 Projected Cost
 How can you help?
 You’re invited!

3. February 26, 2012
To Whom It May Concern:
My name is Millicent Pepion. I represent the Navajo and Blackfeet Nations at Haskell Indian Nations University. Currently, I am enrolled as
a junior in their Indigenous and American Indian Studies program. In addition to academic achievements I find time to devote my services to
different associations on campus. I am an active member both the Wetlands Preservation Organization and the Indigenous and American Indian
Studies clubs.
This year my Commitment for Action was accepted to the Clinton Global Initiative University. It is about an issue we are having concerning
the wetlands behind my school. Kansas’s Department of Transportation (K-DOT) would like to destroy them in order to build a freeway they’re
calling the South Lawrence Traffiway (SLT), plan 32b. Our governor has even dedicated 192 million dollars to this project in hopes they will begin
construction by May of next year!
It is not that I am against freeway building. In fact, I am all for them building the SLT south of the Wakarusa River, away from our beloved
wetlands. I am against desecrating a holy site. I am against people who knowingly choose to ignore certain members of their community. Most of all,
I am against organizations who are unwilling to make fair decisions.
This wetlands issue is new to me. I've been going to Haskell for only 3 years. Still, I understand these places are important. My advisor
Dr. Daniel Wildcat tells us, "It is not our right to protect Mother Earth, it is our responsibility". It could be these wetlands or the San Francisco Peaks.
If we allow desecration of these holy sites in the name of "progress", what chance does any place in this world have? Or animals and people?
The world is changing. My auntie told me we were entering the “fourth world”. We have a choice to either work with or against our
environments. I don't want to sit on the outskirts of this dominant society and let them decide what they think is best for my generation and future
generations. The history of my people has taught me the decisions made have not always been in our best interest. That's what trek is about,
speaking up for what you believe, even if it's just talking to people.
And so, this summer my friends and I are going to journey from the Wakarusa Wetlands to Washington D.C. The Western ideologies are
failing and Mother Earth is crying. We’re listening. These wetlands are but one piece of land that is calling for help. All of this land, all over the
world, is asking for representatives. The Trail of Broken Promises is committed to addressing their cries as well.
Thank you for your time and support. A he’ hee.
A Cliton Global Initiative University Commitment of Action is….
“A unique feature of CGI U membership, translate practical goals into meaningful and measurable results. Commitments are new, specific, and measurable initiatives that address social or
environmental challenges on campuses, in communities, or in different parts of the world. Varying in scope and duration, many commitments are the result of new and diverse partnerships
between students, universities, nonprofits, and national youth organizations, with members combining efforts to expand the impact of new idea

4. Sunday, 13 MAY 2012
Sunrise Ceremony
800 hours Breakfast
830 hours Prepare teams
900 hours Leave from Haskell’s Eco-Walk
1000 hours Connect to Haskell’s Rail Trail
1100 hours Walk through downtown Lawrence
1200 hours Break into teams and head to different starting points
1800 hours Check into Tomahawk Recreation Complex
17501 Midland Drive Shawnee Mission, KS 66217
(Permit $50 - $75)

5. Trail of Broken Promises
Summer 2012
Date Distance Covered (miles) Location of Campsites Notes
MAY 13 30 Shawnee, KS Shawnee Indian Mission
(1839 – 1862)
14 28 Buckner, MO Connect to Trail of Death
(September to November 1838)
15 31 Richmond, MO
16 30 Carrolton, MO
17 0 REST/END OF CYCLE
18 33.1 Keytesville, MO
19 29.5 Moberly, MO
20 25 Paris, MO
21 21 Monroe City, MO
22 0 REST/END OF CYCLE
23 34 West Quincy, MO
24 20.4 Liberty, IL
25 27 Perry, IL
26 31 Exeter, IL
27 0 REST/END OF CYCLE
28 33 Island Grove, IL
29 17.2 Springfield, IL
30 29.9 Niantic, IL
31 40.3 Monticello, IL
JUNE 1 0 REST/END OF CYCLE
2 34 Sidney, IL
3 26.8 Danville, IL
4 26.8 Williamsport, IN
5 27.4 West Lafayette, IN
6 3 Lafayette, IN Day trip to Twin Lakes, IN
Disconnect from Trail of Death
7 0 REST/END OF CYCLE
Estimate: 578.4

6. For precise details please visit http://www.potawatomi-tda.org/gmaps.htm.

7. Trail of Broken Promises
Summer 2012
Date Distance Covered (miles) Location of Campsites Notes
JUNE 8 35 Kokomo, IN
9 29 Fairmount, IN
10 25 Muncie, IN
11 34 Greenville, OH
12 0 REST/END OF CYCLE
13 31.2 Piqua, OH
14 39.0 Buck Creek State Park, OH
15 33.6 Batelle Darby Creek Park, OH
16 14 Columbus, OH
17 0 REST/END OF CYCLE
18 32 Moundbuilders Park, OH
19 27 Dillon State Park, OH
20 31 Cambridge, OH
21 31.6 Egypt Valley Wilderness, OH
22 0 REST/END OF CYCLE
23 35.7 Triadelphia, OH, WV
24 26.9 Washington, PA
25 33.5 Ruffs Dale, PA
26 26.9 Kooser State Park, PA
27 0 REST/END OF CYCLE
28 19.4 Shanksville, PA
29 19.2 Schellsburg, PA
30 21.7 Everett, PA
JULY 1 28.3 Burnt Cabins, PA
2 26.1 East Waterford, PA
3 24.4 Landisburg, PA
*4* 14.5 Carlisle, PA
5 0 REST/END OF CYCLE

8. 6 27.1 Gettysburg, PA
7 32 Fredrick, MD
8 23.7 Gaithersburg, MD
9 22.9 Washington D.C.!!!!!!!!!! good medicine.
Estimate: 744.7
For more information regarding our journey please contact:
Millicent Pepion
Wetlands Preservation Organization
Vice President
Email: Minipah@msn.com
Millicent.Pepion@haskell.edu
Phone: (480) 258-2930

9. Projected Supply Cost
Estimate Provision Notes:
$250 First Aid Kits Bandages, Blankets, Medicine, ect.. .
$2500 Food We will rely mostly on donations.
$500 Cooking Utensils Grills, pots and pans, silverware, ect…
$400 Sleeping Bags $40 sleeping bags for 10 people
$300 Tents 10 thirty dollar tents
$250 Basic Camping Gear Water containers, flash lights, duct tape, ect…
Projected Travel and Lodging Cost
Estimate Provision Notes:
$2400 Walking Permits $50 permits in each of the 48 locations.
$2400 Camping Permits $50 permits in each of the 48 locations.
$5000 Transportation Two 8 passenger vans sold by a private dealer
$5300 Gas 1,325 miles times $4 a gallon
$2500 Car Maintence Tune-ups, tires, batteries, ect…
$1500 Insurance Car insurance for 2 vans for 3 months
Total
$23300
$1700 Unforeseen Events
We need to raise $25,000!

10. How can you help?
Send your donation to:
Haskell Indian Nations University Foundation
Attn: Wetlands Preservation Organization
155 Indian Avenue
Lawrence, KS 66044
(Please send cash, checks, or money orders only.)
$25 will help provide food for one cycle!
$50 will buy one sub-zero sleeping bag & flash light!
$100 will help us get from Haskell to the Trail of Death!
$500 will help pay one month of car insurance for 2 vans!
$1000 will provide camping permits for 20 locations!

11. You’re invited!
W.P.O. Meets: I.A.i.s. club meets: Discover haskell’s meDicine wheel…
Every Monday - 6 p.m. Every Tuesday - 6 p.m. Free Tour Every Saturday – 10 a.m.
Where: Haskell Library Room #111 Haskell’s Eco-walk
https://www.facebook.com/mpepion#!/pages/Trail-Of-Broken-Promises/300284686671395
Since this will be a digital walk (meaning it will be filmed, blogged, vlogged, and individually logged the entire duration);
We encourage you to Check out our Facebook page for up to date information!