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Gallery: Scenes from Standing Rock as many continue to protest the Dakota Access Pipeline

By Frankie Prijatel Senior Staff Photographer
Law enforcement releases tear gas to disperse the crowd of nonviolent water protectors gathered at the barricade on Nov. 20. The barricade, erected three weeks prior when protectors marched toward the pipeline, was being cleared from wreckage when protectors arrived from the nearby camp.
Law enforcement releases tear gas to disperse the crowd of nonviolent water protectors gathered at the barricade on Nov. 20. The barricade, erected three weeks prior when protectors marched toward the pipeline, was being cleared from wreckage when protectors arrived from the nearby camp. Frankie Prijatel | Senior Staff Photographer
David Yellow Eyes, a member of the Cheyenne tribe in Montana, gets his eyes treated after being maced at the front line.
David Yellow Eyes, a member of the Cheyenne tribe in Montana, gets his eyes treated after being maced at the front line. Frankie Prijatel | Senior Staff Photographer
Jules from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, recovers at the Mess Hall at Oceti Sakowin main camp after gathering at the barricade. White from milk of magnesia streaks her face as a result of being treated by Emergency medics for tear gas.
Jules from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, recovers at the Mess Hall at Oceti Sakowin main camp after gathering at the barricade. White from milk of magnesia streaks her face as a result of being treated by Emergency medics for tear gas. Frankie Prijatel | Senior Staff Photographer
Peaceful protestors gather around a fire at Standing Rock Native American Reservation in North Dakota and South Dakota. Many Syracuse University community members have joined in the efforts to protest against the Dakota Access Pipeline.
Peaceful protestors gather around a fire at Standing Rock Native American Reservation in North Dakota and South Dakota. Many Syracuse University community members have joined in the efforts to protest against the Dakota Access Pipeline. Frankie Prijatel | Senior Staff Photographer
Water protectors ignite fires for warmth for hypothermic victims of water cannons and as a symbol of sacred fire and tradition. They use blue tarps to protect the fires from the law enforcement water hoses.
Water protectors ignite fires for warmth for hypothermic victims of water cannons and as a symbol of sacred fire and tradition. They use blue tarps to protect the fires from the law enforcement water hoses. Frankie Prijatel | Senior Staff Photographer
Boris, a water protector, walks between fires at the front lines carrying logs with embers on them from fire to fire as they are pummeled by police fire hoses.
Boris, a water protector, walks between fires at the front lines carrying logs with embers on them from fire to fire as they are pummeled by police fire hoses. Frankie Prijatel | Senior Staff Photographer
One of the Tribal elders sings and beats his drum down by the fires to inspire hope and keep spirits high in the freezing cold temperatures and fire hoses.
One of the Tribal elders sings and beats his drum down by the fires to inspire hope and keep spirits high in the freezing cold temperatures and fire hoses. Frankie Prijatel | Senior Staff Photographer
Water protectors near the barricade hold up tarps to protect other people from the water cannons that were causing hypothermia in the freezing cold temperatures.
Water protectors near the barricade hold up tarps to protect other people from the water cannons that were causing hypothermia in the freezing cold temperatures. Frankie Prijatel | Senior Staff Photographer
After attempting to extinguish one of the ceremonial fires near the barricade, water protectors set another fire further back as law enforcement watch from afar. The fires burned well into the morning of Nov. 21.
After attempting to extinguish one of the ceremonial fires near the barricade, water protectors set another fire further back as law enforcement watch from afar. The fires burned well into the morning of Nov. 21. Frankie Prijatel | Senior Staff Photographer
Smoke rises from the cold feet and shoes of water protectors as they warm their feet near the fire during a reprieve of fire hoses.
Smoke rises from the cold feet and shoes of water protectors as they warm their feet near the fire during a reprieve of fire hoses. Frankie Prijatel | Senior Staff Photographer
In addition to some SU students going to Standing Rock to protest, efforts were made at the university to gather non-perishable food and warm clothing for the Standing Rock water protectors.
In addition to some SU students going to Standing Rock to protest, efforts were made at the university to gather non-perishable food and warm clothing for the Standing Rock water protectors. Frankie Prijatel | Senior Staff Photographer
Yi-yi from the Bay Area in California is a social rights activist and technician that came to Standing Rock to offer help and volunteer. Spending most of her time at the art tent, she's seen here sewing a medicine wheel that will be used as a sign of peace and non-violence during direct actions.
Yi-yi from the Bay Area in California is a social rights activist and technician that came to Standing Rock to offer help and volunteer. Spending most of her time at the art tent, she's seen here sewing a medicine wheel that will be used as a sign of peace and non-violence during direct actions. Frankie Prijatel | Senior Staff Photographer
Cedar Mikayla from Oklahoma travels in the back of a mini-van during a call of direct action to peacefully protest at one of the barricades.
Cedar Mikayla from Oklahoma travels in the back of a mini-van during a call of direct action to peacefully protest at one of the barricades. Frankie Prijatel | Senior Staff Photographer
Dani from Montana holds cedar, a sign of peace while being blessed and cleansed by a cloud of Sage at a peaceful protest near one of the barricades.
Dani from Montana holds cedar, a sign of peace while being blessed and cleansed by a cloud of Sage at a peaceful protest near one of the barricades. Frankie Prijatel | Senior Staff Photographer
Thelonius stands watch as water protectors build a bridge comprised of planks and foam boards Thanksgiving Day. They built the bridge to travel across part of the river to Turtle Island, a sacred burial ground recently overtaken by police.
Thelonius stands watch as water protectors build a bridge comprised of planks and foam boards Thanksgiving Day. They built the bridge to travel across part of the river to Turtle Island, a sacred burial ground recently overtaken by police. Frankie Prijatel | Senior Staff Photographer
Water protectors wait along the right bank of the river to peacefully travel across to say communal prayers Thanksgiving Day.
Water protectors wait along the right bank of the river to peacefully travel across to say communal prayers Thanksgiving Day. Frankie Prijatel | Senior Staff Photographer
Police wait on top of Turtle Island on Thanksgiving Day as water protectors travel across first with canoes and then with their rudimentary bridge.
Police wait on top of Turtle Island on Thanksgiving Day as water protectors travel across first with canoes and then with their rudimentary bridge. Frankie Prijatel | Senior Staff Photographer
Protectors use Sage to cleanse and bless other protectors before they cross the river closer to police.
Protectors use Sage to cleanse and bless other protectors before they cross the river closer to police. Frankie Prijatel | Senior Staff Photographer
The art tent screen printed signs of solidarity, pictured here, used during direct action to remind both protectors and police that they are peaceful.
The art tent screen printed signs of solidarity, pictured here, used during direct action to remind both protectors and police that they are peaceful. Frankie Prijatel | Senior Staff Photographer
Women march from the Geo Dome in the Oceti Sakowin camp on Thanksgiving Day to show support after the initial wave of protectors gathered at the river.
Women march from the Geo Dome in the Oceti Sakowin camp on Thanksgiving Day to show support after the initial wave of protectors gathered at the river. Frankie Prijatel | Senior Staff Photographer
Published on November 28, 2016 at 4:37 pm

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