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.

A painting of a humming bird in flight, looking towards the sky, with the words "Soleil D'Argnon Sunrise Ceremony" overlayed.

Gunshots disrupt sacred Apache ceremony

During a sacred Sunrise Ceremony at Oak Flat, members of Apache Stronghold heard gunshots, a clear message of intimidation against the community.

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.

tall oaks shade Oak Flat land under threat of destruction by Resolution Copper

Evil Spirits Advancing on Oak Flat

How quickly corporations and governments move to destroy Indigenous sacred spaces, while in contrast, Christian sites are respected and preserved.

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