Indigenous Peoples and Human Rights

August 9, 2024

Apache Stronghold at Peehee Mu'huh: Locked Gates for People of Prayer

Dr. Wendsler Nosie, Sr., at Peehee Mu'huh

Apache Stronghold at Peehee Mu'huh
Locked Gates for People of Prayer

On the Journey to the Supreme Court
By Apache Stronghold, Censored News, August 8, 2024

Apache Stronghold visited Peehee Mu’huh (Thacker Pass), the second stop on the Prayer Journey to the Supreme Court to Stop the Shattering of Human Existence and Protect Mother Earth.

We visited with the People of Red Mountain, who are fighting a lithium mine that is destroying their sacred site. When we arrived at the entrance to Peehee Mu’huh, we found a chain link wall with a locked gate, blocking everyone except those authorized by the mine.



Security trucks came to go through the gate, and one of the drivers admitted that they knew the Apache Stronghold would be there with the People of Red Mountain.

One truck drove off toward the mine, while the other driver re-locked the gate and left, emphasizing that the mining company has access to Peehee Mu’huh, but the Indigenous people who were stewards of the land since time immemorial, and all others who would go there to pray, are locked out.

Dr. Wendsler Nosie Sr. said, “It’s a sad reminder that people don’t know the day could come, if Oak Flat is ever transferred to Resolution Copper, that the acorns, medicine plants, and water could be locked away behind a gate facing death at the hands of a corporation. People need to come together to stop this desecration happening at Peehee Mu’huh and prevent it from happening everywhere else, before it’s too late.”


For those who can’t join us in person, please pray for us as we travel to the Supreme Court, and follow along on the journey here.

Upcoming:

Saturday, August 10, 2024

Costanoan Rumsen Carmel Tribe said, "We are honored to welcome and pray along side the Apache Stronghold and Protect Oak Flat on their Prayer Journey. Please join us in prayer this Saturday from 7 am-12 noon." Chief Ya'anna Learning Village and Tuatukar Eco-Cultural Center for Indigenous Regeneration, 4500 Via Marisol, Los Angeles, California 90042.



1 comment:

Nancy Freeman said...

I am a protector of our beautiful planet--just like the Native Americans and others abroad. I have spent time on the reservation helping the Apaches, Navajos and Havasupai in U.S. It's unbelievable what the U.S. Government (British Empire roots) have done in this country. I will keep praying for the best for everyone, everywhere to have a decent, respectful life from others--even the Governments.
Lots of love to Wendsler and his long hours working for sanity in the treatment of ancient lands and people.