Exploring my spiritual roots: an ancient Indigenous story
Martin Bates
January 15, 2024
Searching for the suppressed stories of my ancestors by returning to the land to pray
Searching for the suppressed stories of my ancestors by returning to the land to pray
As we wait during Advent, may we let go and listen to what’s to come. …“Waiting on the fringes for the world to end” Love
Christian symbols and doctrine continue to be misused for hate and destruction, but at the Oak Flat Prayer Rising, CPT joined diverse spiritual practices to work towards justice and collective liberation.
Our spiritual identities are not just a wedge of the sacred hoop, we are integral parts of the beautiful blend.
On 4 November, people of faith gathered in prayer at Oak Flat (Chi’chil Biłdagoteel), a sacred site of the Apache people, to pray to save the land from destruction by Resolution Copper and commit to reweaving the sacred hoop of life.
Reflections by Rev. Carol Rose, Pastor of Shalom Mennonite Fellowship (Tucson, Arizona) and former Director of Community Peacemaker Teams (2004-2014)
Reflections by Wendsler Nosie Sr., spiritual leader and founder of Apache Stronghold
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.
During a sacred Sunrise Ceremony at Oak Flat, members of Apache Stronghold heard gunshots, a clear message of intimidation against the community.
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.