"Our fight for our land, our water and our religious beliefs continue today. The Apaches were the last tribe to surrender to the United States government and just like our ancestors--we shall remain stronger than ever!" -- Sandra Rambler, San Carlos Apache, 'Traditionally Speaking'
In memory of my friend Sandra Rambler, San Carlos Apache, who has taken her flight to the Spirit World. Sandra was a bold journalist who never compromised, and never backed down.
When she spoke about the Arizona politicians, their theft of water and land, and their greed, she was censored by Indian Country Today, where I was a staff writer at the time. We shared a lot of laughter sitting outside the San Carlos Apache Council and court, she always helped me with my news stories. Later she sent articles for Censored News, on the struggle to protect Mount Graham from the telescopes, and the ongoing struggle to protect Sacred Oak Flat. She was kind and diligent, and rose above those who tried to silence her. I will miss her strength, and her good words. -- Brenda Norrell
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