CPT Turtle Island Solidarity Network

Dr. Wendsler Nosie and Rev. Dr. Mendez stand together, esch holding a staff and wearing necklace adornments.

Rev. Dr. John Mendez joins prayer rising to protect Oak Flat

The November 4 “Prayer Rising” will bring together the prayers of Apache leaders and people of various faiths and spiritualities to protect the air, water, land, and spirit of this sacred place.

Trainees at the CPT and Coalition to Dismantle the Doctrine of Discovery training act out a position of power.

Peacemakers train to accompany Oak Flat

Members of the Coalition to Dismantle the Doctrine of Discovery are training to accompany Apache Stronghold in prayer and action to protect Oak Flat (Chi’chil Biłdagoteel), a sacred site, from destruction by Resolution Copper.

a vibrant green shrub grows amidst the rock

Prayer-rising for Oak Flat

Save the date and start organizing to confront, through prayer, the forces of destruction facing Oak Flat

Janie and Martin at the gates of the Resolution Copper mine overlooking Oak Flat praying a litany of resistance.

Everyone has a right to practice religion freely

Open our ears to the pleas of Apache Stronghold, and our hearts to the importance of sacred land. Remind us that all our lives depend on the health of the land and spirit.

Pray to Save Oak Flat from Destruction

CPT members are accompanying Apache Stronghold in prayer and action to protect Oak Flat (Chi’chil Biłdagoteel), a sacred site, from destruction by Resolution Copper.

Resolution Copper's mining tools are visible above Oak Flat forests

CPT accompanies Apache Stronghold at Oak Flat

CPT now has a team on the ground to accompany the community as they continue to resist mining corporations who plan to destroy their sacred sites

five people walk down a road towards the mountains in the distance.

Oak Flat Holy Land 

A photo essay from recent CPT accompaniment alongside the Apache Stronghold to protect the sacred lands of Chi’chil Bildagoteel, Oak Flat, Arizona.

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