The Bad River Band has fought to kick Enbridge’s toxic Line 5 pipeline off their lands, only to be surrounded by more pipe and hazardous construction in their watershed. In solidarity, neighbors in the Chequamegon Bay are hosting a public Week of Resistance from July 20–26 in Ashland, Wisconsin.

Water protectors and friends from near and far are invited to challenge Enbridge’s violence against the land and water. We insist that gathering to reject their destruction is our responsibility: no one will resist alone, and we will not look away.

Join us in monitoring construction, making art, sharing stories, and learning from each other. There will be a rally to bring awareness to the Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women & Relatives crisis. More details coming soon.

We ask that folks show up relatively self sufficient. Locals are not prepared to host everyone with the care they deserve. There will be no central camp for this gathering. There will, however, be abundant places to gather in public, community events to participate in, shared meals, and many opportunities to connect with the land, water, and each other.

When: July 20–26, 2026. 

Events will begin on Monday evening. There will be activities all week for locals and visitors to participate in. If you are traveling and can only come for a few days, we encourage you to be here for the latter part of the week, but welcome you to come whenever you can. 

Please find the full calendar of events below. 

Where: In and around Ashland, WI.

Locations for programming and meals will be updated on the schedule on the website as the week approaches. Check the site for updates!

There will be no central camp or lodging provided for visitors joining us for the week. We encourage everyone to find somewhere in the area to camp or stay, and folks with access needs can email resistline5july@proton.me for support requests. The Adventure Map includes recommendations of places to camp, as well as other things to know about the area. 

Please RSVP for meals!

We will be providing some number of community meals throughout the week. For visitors and locals, please RSVP here for all meals you would like to attend so we can plan.

Can’t come but want to support?

Donate to local water protector organizing efforts here.

All are welcome who come with love and care for the water. Invite your friends in struggle! No cops.

The schedule, Adventure Map, and some FAQs are included below. If you still have questions, access needs you’d like to talk through, or anything else that might come up, you can reach out at any time to resistline5july@proton.me.

Schedule as of 6/24 (subject to change)