CPT Turtle Island Solidarity Network, Author at Community Peacemaker Teams

Dr. Wendsler Nosie Sr. stands looking up toward the right.

A global movement of spiritual connection

CPT Turtle Island Solidarity Network October 27, 2023

Reflections by Wendsler Nosie Sr., spiritual leader and founder of Apache Stronghold

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

CPT Turtle Island Solidarity Network October 25, 2023

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

CPT Turtle Island Solidarity Network September 27, 2023

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 stone monument stands, with several layers of stones laid at the base of the statue. A sign placed between the stones reads "Justice for all our sisters" #MMIWG2S+

#SearchTheLandfill: Indigenous Women are Not Disposable

CPT Turtle Island Solidarity Network August 9, 2023

Families of murdered Indigenous women demand a search to recover their bodies and give them a dignified burial

a vibrant green shrub grows amidst the rock

Prayer-rising for Oak Flat

CPT Turtle Island Solidarity Network July 28, 2023

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

CPT Turtle Island Solidarity Network June 28, 2023

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.

A statue of an Apache horse rider overlooks the Old San Carlos site, a green expanse under a clear blue sky

Living Among the Angels: Apache Stronghold Prays to Save Oak Flat

CPT Turtle Island Solidarity Network May 31, 2023

The Old San Carlos memorial remembers the displacement, loss, and death of thousands of Indigenous peoples from Oak Flat and looks towards the sky for the healing of our future.

Pray to Save Oak Flat from Destruction

CPT Turtle Island Solidarity Network May 17, 2023

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.