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The Longest Walk is open to people of all nations and cultures. You will be asked to fill out a registration form and abide by the code of conduct/guidelines/principles of unity. If you would like to donate money or items to the North route please contact Ricardo Tapia here. If you would like to register for the walk you can do so here. Please be sure to read all of this page and also our Orientation Guide before registering.
The purpose of the Northern route is to continue and carry the message from the Longest Walk of 1978: "The Longest Walk is an Indian spiritual walk, a historical walk; and it is a walk for educational awareness to the American and the world communities about the concerns of American Indian people. This route will carry the message of Renewing the Spirit by Walking in the Footsteps of our Ancestors. This walk is to commemorate the Longest Walk in 1978- those who walked then and those who walk now. We are walking to bring awareness of the struggle to protect sacred sites.
- There is no fee to join The Longest Walk, however we do ask that you bring or have accessible enough money to cover expenses: food, transportation, laundry, hidden costs, & other basics. Bring at least $650 ($5/day x 130 days). For emergency purposes please have enough cash on hand or personal contacts in the need to return home.
- The Northern route will be significantly smaller than the Southern route. There are currently estimated to be between 40-75 walkers. The Northern route does not expect to have as many resources that will be available on the Southern route. Much like the 1978 Longest Walk, it will be very much a grassroots effort and movement.
- If you plan to walk the Northern route of the route, be aware that you will be walking through Nevada, Utah, and Colorado during the months of February through the end of March. You will walk through snow and it will rain. You are personally responsible for bringing your own snow and rain gear (snowsuits and snow boots, 0 degree sleeping bag, Rain Jackets, Waterproof Pants, etc.). You should be prepared in event of high winds. You should also be prepared to walk across desert and mountain terrain.
- Due to limited space, unless you are bringing your own vehicle on the Northern route, it is not recommended that you bring any pets.
- If walking the whole distance on the Northern route, you will be asked to walk a minimum of 10 miles per day. If you cannot walk this distance, you are welcome to volunteer in some capacity.
- Monetary donations for the Northern route are tax-deductible if you donate them through the Community Futures Collective: www.communityfuturescollective.org.
Or by mail to Community Futures Collective
221 Idora Avenue, Vallejo, CA 94591
- You are responsible for your own transportation to Alcatraz Island.
- You are responsible for your own transportation from Washington, D.C.
- We strongly recommend obtaining airfare to and from both locations if you plan on walking the duration of The Longest Walk, unless you plan on bringing your own vehicle.
- If bringing your own vehicle, we ask that you bring at least another driver with you so there will always be someone available to drive the vehicle. You are personally responsible for any costs incurred on the walk with your vehicle, (gas, oil changes, maintenance, etc.)
- Here is a link to the Northern Route Itinerary that shows a day by day breakdown.
- Here is a link to a First-Aid Zine for Walkers (Right Click to download 1.4mb pdf)
Here is a Link to Southern Route Overview
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