Reposting: A True American Tale: Indigenous Rights vs. Corporate Greed

Image: October 9, 2021 - Prayers at the base of Apache Leap with Apache Stronghold as they prepare for spiritual journey to the district court in San Francisco to take the case against the United States to protect their religion and sacred site, Chi'chil Bildagoteel (Oak Flat).

Reposting from Truthdig, article by Nicolle Okoren, October 13, 2025

“America has shown us the government’s true intentions, we are unheard and ignored once again,” Apache Stronghold said in a statement after the denial. “Our judicial system’s voice is muted by capitalism, the ultimate destruction of Mother Earth has been given permission as if they control her, she supplies our lives not the reverse. Such a sad reality.”