3 Court Cases heard (1/7) for the protection of Mother Earth and the rights of our religion

Story-Telling by NDN Collective projected onto the Oak Flat landscape - image: Steve Pavey (Soleil, White painted woman)

We are still waiting to hear whether the judges will grant a temporary injunction based on the three cases heard on January 7, 2025 at the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals district court in Phoenix, AZ. The three separate cases are being brought by three groups – San Carlos Apache Tribe, a coalition including the Arizona Mining Reform Coalition and individual Apache Women. (READ: Apache Stronghold press release below)

Reposting NDN Collective images: Facebook Post of Story-telling in solidarity with the Apache Stronghold and the collective fight to protect Oak Flat, Apache women and a way of life that honors the sacred gift of creation for us all.

“The Federal Government and Resolution Copper want to wipe Oak Flat off the map and choke off our spiritual lifeblood forever. We are ready to defend what is Holy so keep us in Prayer.” ~ Dr Wendsler Nosie Sr., Apache Stronghold

NDN Collective Story-Telling -- Images used by Steve Pavey, Cy Wagoner (Soleil and Godmother Rose; White painted woman, Serenity) -- Images projected onto the Sacred Oak Flat landscape

“There comes a time where we as the people need to recognize the deception of capitalism. In tomorrow’s hearing (1/7/25) we will witness the truth. This is way we came together to bring our prayers for the three court cases dedicated to save Oak Flat and the religion." – Apache Stronghold