Indigenous Peoples and Human Rights

August 9, 2026

No Border Wall: 'First Stake Driven' on Tohono O'odham Nation for 'No Trespass' Signs at The Gate



No Border Wall: 'First Stake Driven' by O'odham on Tohono O'odham Nation for 'No Trespass' Signs at The Gate

'First Stake Driven'
These photos were taken yesterday afternoon at the San Miguel Gate known as 'Koli Ki:jig' located in the Chukut Kuk District, on August 9, 2026. The first stake was driven for the 'NO Trespass' signs at the Tohono O'odham Nation and Mexico border, know as 'The Gate.'

Tohono O'odham Airspace: Combat Jets Endanger O'odham. Mystery Plane Returns.


Update August 9, 2026: This small unidentified plane flew in circles around the border of the Tohono O'odham Nation this morning at 1:30 a.m., apparently finishing whatever work they are doing from above. An unidentified plane flew in the same pattern on Aug. 3 at 3 a.m. on the western portion of the border above the Tohono O'odham Nation. The plane flies out of El Paso and then returns there. Yesterday the Tohono O'odham Nation closed its border to border wall construction crews and posted "No Trespassing" signs, alerting tribal police to escort them off if they attempt to enter. -- Censored News.