Wells Fargo shareholders are proposing a resolution at an upcoming stockholders meeting that calls on Wells Fargo to adopt a policy respecting the rights of Indigenous Peoples. Continue reading
Albuquerque, N.M. – The Democratic party of New Mexico announced that they will be divesting from Wells Fargo due to the banks fincial backing of the Dakota Access pipeline. Read full statement below. Continue reading
The Mille Lacs Band of Ojibwe Indians has ended its investment advisory services relationship with Wells Fargo. The decision, made unanimously by the Mille Lacs Band of Ojibwe Indians Band Assembly and Chief Executive Melanie Benjamin, is in response to Wells Fargo’s unethical business practices and the financing the bank provides to Energy Transfer Partners. Continue reading
On January 1st, 2017, during the Vikings/Bears football game at the Minneapolis US Bank Stadium, two water protectors rappelled from the rafters to display a large banner urging US Bank to divest from the Dakota Access Pipeline. They held space in this prime real estate for the duration of the game, with some livestream videos reaching over one million views. Continue reading
Seattle, WA – Last week, 7 Wells Fargo branches were targeted in 10 actions by the #DeFundDAPL Seattle Action Coalition. The coalition has threatened to start disrupting business within Wells Fargo branches throughout the city unless the bank removes its money from the Dakota Access Pipeline. Continue reading
